Kyle Rotterman commits to 69传媒Panther Basketball for September 2016
69传媒 Men鈥檚 Basketball Coach Tim Kendrick announced today that Burlington, Ontario native Kyle Rotterman has committed to the Panthers for 2016鈥�17.
鈥淲e are very pleased to have Kyle join us the Panther family,鈥� says Coach Kendrick. 鈥淗e is a very hardworking player, with solid skills and a high basketball IQ. He brings a strong competitive nature, and his previous coaches have stated that he is a great leader and team player.鈥�
Rotterman, a graduate of Nelson High School, played with the first division Burlington Force in the AAU (Amateur Athletic Union) circuit. He led the seventh-seeded U19 Force to the silver medal in the D1 AAU season-ending tournament.
鈥淢y choice to commit to 69传媒was simple,鈥� comments Rotterman. 鈥淚t's a small, tight-knit community and a place I know I'll be able to really focus on school and basketball. From day one, talking to Coach Kendrick, I knew this was the best fit for me.鈥�
鈥淐oach Kendrick is a very passionate and reliable coach who runs one of the best programs in the CIS. It was truly a blessing and exciting moment when he told me they wanted me to be a Panther,鈥� says Rotterdam. 鈥淚 couldn't be more thankful and thrilled to represent 69传媒for the next five years.鈥�
Coach Kendrick adds, 鈥淲e believe that Kyle will add great depth to our present backcourt situation, and that he certainly has the potential to be a significant leader for our team as he progresses through his 69传媒career. A solid student, Kyle definitely fits our motto of 鈥榖est effort and best attitude, every day in every way!鈥欌��
Rotterman will be entering the Faculty of Arts at 69传媒in September.
About 69传媒Athletics and Recreation
鈥� Nine varsity sports and six club team programs
鈥� Proud member of the AUS and CIS
鈥� Athletic facilities include: Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre, 69传媒Alumni Canada Games Place
鈥� Home of Panther Sports Medicine
鈥� Other facilities available to students and the community at large include: fitness centre, squash and racquetball courts, competition and leisure pool with hot tub, and two ice arenas
