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The Lakehead University Thunderwolves men’s basketball team is pleased to announce that Laoui Msambya of Quebec City, QC has committed to the program. The 6’0” point guard played for Thetford Academy last season and was ranked nationally as the 59th best player in the 2019 class by North Pole Hoops. “I chose Lakehead University over other schools because of the way Coach Thomson recruied me. He made me feel valued and important. They dynamic of the recruitment meant a lot to me and the way he wanted to make me a valuable part of the team and he didn’t see me as just another number or player. The first thing I want to do us help the team in any way possible and continue to develop as a player” said Msambya. “I’m very happy to officially announce Laoui as an LU commitment. Laoui is just the kind of physical and unselfish guard that every good team needs. We’re excited about Laoui’s ability to see the floor and create advantages for us in PnR actions as well as in transition,” said Head Coach Ryan Thomson

Thunderwolves men’s basketball adds Laoui Msambya to roster

Aug 12 | Basketball (M), News

The Lakehead University Thunderwolves men’s basketball team is pleased to announce that Laoui Msambya of Quebec City, QC has committed to the program. The 6’0” point guard played for Thetford Academy last season and was ranked nationally as the 59th best player in the 2019 class by North Pole Hoops.   “I chose…

Construction starts next week on Lakehead’s new Athletics Centre

Friday, August 9, 2019 IMPORTANT UPDATE Construction starts next week on Lakehead’s new Athletics Centre. Visitors, faculty, staff, students and members will notice fencing at Lakehead’s CJ Sanders Fieldhouse starting on Wednesday, August 14 or Thursday, August 15 as constructions begins on the new Athletics Centre. Fences will go up near the…

Scott Morrison returns to lakehead to coach skills & drills camp

Jul 29 | Basketball (M), News

Former Thunderwolves Basketball Head Coach, Scott Morrison, will be returning to Thunder Bay to lead the Co-Ed Basketball Skills & Drills Camp on August 9. “I’m excited for the opportunity to get back to Lakehead and share some of the basketball knowledge I have acquired since my time coaching the ‘Wolves,” said…

Get To Know Women’s Varsity Basketball’s Lily Gruber-Schulz

Jul 26 | Basketball (W), News

This week the Thunderwolves are excited to put the spotlight on a member from the women’s basketball team. Lily Gruber-Schulz talks about what made her choose Lakehead, how she trains for the upcoming season and some of her favourite memories with the Thunderwolves! Name: Lily Gruber-Schulz Sport: Women’s Basketball Program: Psychology  Year:…

Women’s Basketball Recruit Named Player of the Year

Jul 19 | Basketball (W), News

Thunderwolves Women’s Basketball recruit, Kaylah Lewis, was named EAST Metro Athletic Conference Player of the Year, despite missing half the season with a torn ACL. “I’ve been playing sports since I was a little girl without any real injuries.  Tearing my ACL in my final year of High School was definitely disappointing,”…

Thunderwolves Men’s Basketball Adds Jamani Barrett to Roster

Jul 19 | Basketball (M), News

The Lakehead University Thunderwolves men’s basketball team is pleased to announce that Jamani Barrett of Brampton, ON has committed to the program. The 6’8” forward played for the Midland College Chaparrals last season, starting in 16 of 27 games and recording an average of 5.1 PPG & 3.2 RPG.  Prior to heading…

Thunderwolves men’s basketball adds Chume Nwigwe to roster

Jul 9 | Basketball (M), News

The Lakehead University Thunderwolves men’s basketball team is pleased to announce that Chume Nwigwe of Toronto, ON has committed to the program. The 6’4” wing played for the Midland College Chaparrals last season, starting in 23 of 27 games and recording an average of 4.2 PPG. “As I left Midland college I…

Thunderwolves Volleyball adds Kristi Chynoweth to coaching staff

Jul 8 | News, Volleyball (W)

The Thunderwolves are pleased to welcome Kristi Chynoweth to the Lakehead University’s Women’s Volleyball coaching staff for the 2019-2020 season. Chynoweth began her volleyball career in Florida, playing as a starter in the high school state finals in 2011 and earning Under Armour All-American honours as well as a selection to the…

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