Simon Fraser University Athletics

 

SFU Men's Basketball Endowments

Recipients of financial aid through these endowments are determined by the University. Athletes should demonstrate high standards of leadership and athletic performance.
To apply for scholarships and bursaries at SFU visit here.

Contact: Sophia Janmohamed- Director, Development - Athletics & Recreation
Email: sofia_janmohamed@sfu.ca | Phone: (778) 782-7686

  

	STAN STEWARDSON BASKETBALL ENDOWMENT Est. 2004 While Stan Stewardson starred at UBC as a soccer and baseball player, and he was an accomplished lacrosse player, he became a central figure in BC basketball circles. Stewardson coached the North Delta Huskies boys basketball squad for 10 years, making it to two consecutive provincial finals (winning it all in 1971). He assumed the head coaching duties at SFU in 1975. During nine seasons over two separate terms, he produced some of the strongest teams in SFU history, coaching 11 players who went on to play for the national men's program and 16 who played pro basketball. Among those were Canadian hero Terry Fox and NBA coach Jay Triano. His record at SFU was 149-131.
	SFU MEN'S BASKETBALL ALUMNI SOCIETY ENDOWMENT Est. 2019 This endowment was established by many former basketball players at SFU, who passionately believe in the value and benefits of the sport. These individuals wanted to establish a legacy for future student-athletes, providing them with the opportunity to pursue the sport at the university level.
	JAY TRIANO BASKETBALL ENDOWMENT Est. 1994 This endowment was established through a generous gift from Florence and Lynn Sully to honour Jay Triano, who starred for SFU in the 1980s, went on to captain Canada's national team for 10 years, and became the first Canadian to coach the NBA Toronto Raptors. For decades Triano was the leading scorer in the history of SFU men's basketball and he returned for a fifth season at SFU to play football. He remains the only person ever drafted by both the NBA and Canadian Football League.
	MEN'S BASKETBALL ENDOWMENT Est. 1991 This endowment was established by many former student-athletes who passionately believe in the value and benefits of the sport. These individuals wanted to establish a legacy for future student-athletes, providing them with the opportunity to pursue the sport at the university level.
	FLORENCE & LYNN SULLY MEN'S BASKETBALL ENDOWMENT Est. 1988 The Sully family were long-time friends of the SFU Athletics program, who played a major role in establishing several endowments across multiple sports to support student-athletes. This endowment creates a legacy of support for future student-athletes who demonstrate high standards of leadership, performance and academic standing, while playing men's basketball.
	BILL OLIVER MEN'S BASKETBALL ENDOWMENT Est. 2012 This endowment was established through generous gift from Bill Oliver and Encana Corporation. Bill was a SFU graduate who went on to a long and distinguish career as an executive in the oil and gas sector. Encana, now Ovintiv, was founded and headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, and was the largest energy company and largest natural gas producer in Canada.
	JON-LEE KOOTNEKOFF MEN'S BASKETBALL ENDOWMENT Est. 1988 Jon-Lee Kootnekoff's contributions to basketball are legendary throughout Canada. Kootnekoff was head coach of the first men's basketball team at SFU and guided the team through its first 10 seasons, compiling a 167-116 record and .590 winning percentage. He led SFU to three 20-plus win seasons and to victory over UBC in the inaugural Buchanan Classic during the 1967-68 season. WATCH: Beat UBC https://youtu.be/g0sIc518y2Q
	JIM CICCONE MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT Est. 1995 This endowment was established in respect of Jim Ciccone's contribution of volunteering for his community. Jim was born in Prince Rupert in 1952 and graduated from Prince Rupert Secondary School. He received provincial honours as a basketball player for the Rainmakers and went on to play basketball at SFU. The Jim Ciccone Civic Centre in Prince Rupert was named in his memory in 1996 in recognition to his long and outstanding service to recreation, his service as an elected alderman (City Councillor), as a director on the board of the All Native Basketball Tournament, and his many fine achievements as an athlete and coach.