UNBC Timberwolves' Gill Male Athlete of the Year

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Prince George, B.C.- University of Northern B.C.'s, Inderbir Gill has been named this year’s Male Athlete of the Year Across All CCAA Sports by the Canadian Colleges Athletic Association.

  One male athlete is selected annually from across all CCAA sports.

A fourth year guard for the UNBC Timberwolves men’s basketball team, Inderbir finished the regular season averaging 19 points, 5 assists and 4.5 rebounds per game.  His season highlights include a 39 point performance and several double-doubles with both points and assists.  Inderbir also added 32 points in a brilliant MVP performance to lead UNBC to a Gold medal at the CCAA National Championship.

He has been recognized for his outstanding skills and achievements earning the following awards in the 2009-2010 season; BCCAA Player of the Year, BCCAA MVP of Provincial Championships, CCAA All Canadian, CCAA MVP of the National Championship.

In addition to his on-court skills, Gill is also the epitome of a student-athlete, a selfless teammate and an excellent ambassador in the community.  He has achieved excellence in academics and athletics receiving the prestigious SIRC/ CCAA Academic All Canadian Award for his dedication to both.  Inderbir is very active within his community.  He participates in the UNBC Outreach program that visits local elementary schools and helps provide valuable basketball experiences for the youth of Prince George.  By visiting these schools Inderbir has created an awareness of varsity sports and its affiliation with education.  The sport of basketball is used to teach the fair play principles that are a part of sport and while demonstrating the importance of combining athletics and academics.   

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