Keith Strieter was inducted into the BU Sports Wall of Fame in 2000.

Alumni 5/14/2024 10:15:00 AM With files from Basketball Manitoba

Strieter selected for Hall of Fame induction

Alumni 5/14/2024 10:15:00 AM With files from Basketball Manitoba

Strieter selected for Hall of Fame induction

The Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame has unveiled the Class of 2024 with Bobcat great Keith Strieter set to be inducted.

Strieter was one of the toughest forwards to ever wear BU blue and gold. He was a two-time all-Canadian and three-time Great Plains Athletic Conference all-star. He was instrumental in the team capturing the program's first-ever GPAC title in 1979-80 followed by a runner-up finish at nationals.

The official induction ceremony is set for September 28 in Winnipeg with six individuals and two high school dynasties being honoured.

PLAYERS

Jennifer Finch – a graduate of Kelvin High School who played with the University of Manitoba Bisons 1980-85; GPAC (Great Plains Athletic Conference) Player-of-the-Year and All-Canadian in 1984-85; GPAC All-Star in 1983-84 and 1984-85; member of Team Manitoba 1986 Senior Women's National Champions.
Keith Strieter – a native of Michigan who starred with the Brandon University Bobcats for three years (1978-80 and 1982-83); led GPAC in scoring in 1978-79 averaging 20.8 points per game and second in rebounding that same year; All-Canadian in 1978-79; three-time GPAC All-Star; led the Bobcats to the CIAU/CIS national championship final in 1979-80.

BUILDERS

Wes Crymble – on-court official for 31 years at all levels (high school, senior men's and CIAU/CIS); earned assignments in many national championships; KCAC/KPAC assignor for 36 years; held many positions on the executive of MABO (Manitoba Association of Basketball Officials); observer and evaluator for Canada West Conference; received the CABO Wink Willox Award in 2001; trained and supervised many young officials.
Joe Di Curzio – longtime high school and college coach; head coach at Red River College, Tec Voc High School and Canadian Mennonite University; led teams to 4 high school provincial championships and five MCAC (Manitoba Colleges Athletic Conference) championships; commissioner/chair for the Winnipeg Invitational Tournament (WIT) for 26 years; board member with Basketball Manitoba for over 20 years and President for 13 years; Team Manitoba Provincial Coach for two years; Canada Basketball board member for 9 years; Mike Spack Award winner in 2014.
Tom Kendall – best known for his 16 year tenure as the Women's Coach of the University of Winnipeg Wesmen (1979-1995); 10 time GPAC champions; 3 time CIAU/CIS National Champions; 8 time GPAC Coach-of-the-Year; four time National Coach-of-the-Year; President of Manitoba Amateur Basketball Association/Basketball Manitoba 1981-93; member of Basketball Canada's board of Directors 1981-1985 where he served as Vice President responsible for National team programs; NCCP Technical and Theory Coaching Instructor 1985-2005.
Reynold Reyes – a true pioneer of the Filipino basketball community who led three volunteer-driven leagues and inspired many others now in leadership roles; first President of the Philippine Basketball Association Winnipeg Intercolor League 1973-77, from 1984-85 Chair of the Barangay Filipino Organization of Manitoba (BFOM) Basketball League, and then President of the Philippine National Youth Cagers League (PNYC) from 1986-88.

TEAMS

Neelin High School Spartans Varsity Girls – 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007 & 2008, MHSAA Provincial 'AAA' Champions.
St. Laurent School Hawks Varsity Boys – 1992, 1993 & 1995 MHSAA Provincial 'A' Champions.

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