Forward Alex Nadrazsky of the UNBC Northern Timberwolves will be on the roster this weekend for UNBC’s varsity basketball games in Prince George.

“Alex missed last weekend’s game against the University College of the Cariboo because he participated in the All-Native Basketball Tournament in Prince Rupert,” says Zane Robison, Head Coach of the UNBC men’s basketball team. “Alex has met with me and his teammates and we all support Alex in remaining with the team. The All-Native Tournament is important for building sport and culture in the First Nations community, and we’ll be investigating how to recognize this tournament to better accommodate our players and our team. We also expect that our student-athletes will be committed to the Northern Timberwolves and to attending classes. Alex has re-affirmed his commitment to the team and to completing his coursework. Our program takes the academic side of being an athlete very seriously.”

The Northern Timberwolves are in action this weekend against Langara and Capilano Colleges. On Friday, UNBC will be hosting the Langara Falcons at 6:30pm (women) and 8:15pm (men). On Saturday, the games against the Capilano Blues will be at 6pm and 8pm. With a record of 8 wins and 6 losses, the UNBC men’s basketball team is currently in fifth place in the BC Colleges Athletic Association. The women are in third position in the standings with a record of 10-4 and have clinched a playoff spot. If the men’s team wins both games, they will clinch a berth in the playoffs. The playoffs are March 3-5 at Capilano College in North Vancouver.