The Canada West Hall of Fame has announced its Class of 2025-26, recognizing eight inductees across four categories. 

This year's class features four additions in the Athlete category, including a pair of all-time basketball greats in Veronica Den Oudsten (Calgary - Women's Basketball) and Patrick Jebbison (Brandon - Men's Basketball). They are joined by a pair of more recent alumni in Iuliia Pakhomenko (Thompson Rivers - Women's Volleyball) and Canadian Olympian Regan Yee (Trinity Western - Cross Country/Track and Field). 

The Builder category recognizes two of the conference's most influential leaders in Dr. Bob Steadward (Alberta) and Dr. Roger Jackson (Calgary). 

Legendary men's volleyball coach Garth Pischke (Manitoba) joins the Coach category after a distinguished 38-year career at the helm of the Bisons.

The 1987-89 Brandon Bobcats Men's Basketball dynasty rounds out the class in the Team category. 

The Canada West Hall of Fame was established in 2019 to commemorate 100 years of university sporting excellence across Western Canada.

Patrick Jebbison
Brandon Bobcats Men's Basketball | 1984-89

Leaving a legacy defined by excellence, consistency, and championship success, Patrick Jebbison is one of the most accomplished student-athletes in Brandon University history. 

Recruited from Martin Grove Collegiate by legendary coach Jerry Hemmings, Jebbison starred for the Bobcats from 1984 to 1989, quickly establishing himself as one of the top players in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. He earned all-rookie and all-star recognition in his early seasons and played a pivotal role in Brandon University's rise to national prominence.

Jebbison was central to the Bobcats' historic run of three national championships, helping BU capture its first-ever national title in 1986-87 before repeating in 1988 and 1989. A two-time GPAC Player of the Year, two time national player of the year, and multiple time first-team all-Canadian, he delivered iconic performances on the sport's biggest stage, including a decisive defensive play in his final game to secure BU's third straight national championship.

Brandon Bobcats Men's Basketball | 1987-89

The Brandon University Bobcats men's basketball program established itself as a national powerhouse in the late 1980s, capturing a hat-trick of national championships from 1987 to 1989 under legendary head coach Jerry Hemmings. 

Brandon's title run began in 1987 behind five-time first-team All-Canadian John Carson, who earned tournament MVP honours while leading the Bobcats to their first national championship. The program followed with a dominant 1988 season, going undefeated in conference play and completing a 30-game winning streak with a second straight national title.

The Bobcats completed the historic three-peat in 1989, once again capturing the GPAC conference championship and edging Victoria in the national final. The Bobcats deep roster was headlined by two time national player of the year Patrick Jebbison, while national tournament MVP Joey Vickery played a central role in securing Brandon's third consecutive championship.