Calgary Dinos women's basketball
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| Calgary Dinos | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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| University | University of Calgary | ||
| Head coach | Jhonny Verone (interim) (1st season season) | ||
| Location | Calgary, Alberta | ||
| Arena | Jack Simpson Gymnasium (capacity: 3454) | ||
| Conference | Canada West Universities Athletic Association | ||
| Nickname | Dinos | ||
| Colors | Red and gold[1] | ||
| Conference tournament champions | |||
| 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991 | |||
| Conference regular-season champions | |||
| 2013, 2019, 2020 | |||
| Uniforms | |||
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The Calgary Dinos women's basketball team represent the University of Calgary in the Canada West Universities Athletic Association of U Sports women's basketball. In 1989, the Dinos captured the Bronze Baby, awarded to the U Sports National Champions.
All-Time Coaches
Starting on October 28, 1988, the Dinos enjoyed a superlative 69-game winning streak. Coming to an end on March 10, 1990, the stretch was highlighted by an undefeated 1988–89 season, which saw the program capture the Bronze Baby trophy. During the 1990–91 season, Jodi Evans led Canada West in points, assists, and rebounds,[2] earning the Nan Copp Award for her efforts.
On February 11, 2012, which was also Senior Night for the Dinos, fifth-year player Jenna Kaye became the first player in program history to achieve a triple-double. Versus the Winnipeg Wesmen, Kaye recorded 10 points, 14 rebounds and 13 assists in an 88–62 victory.[3]
The Dinos ended the 51-game winning streak of the Saskatchewan Huskies on February 21, 2026, as they won 61–58 in the Canada West semifinal and secured a spot in the national playoffs.[4]
- Pat Dewar
- Dr. Jean Leiper
- Theresa Maxwell (1972–75)
- Marilyn McNeil (1975–79)
- Donna Rudakas (1979–90, 1991–94)
- Jane Anne Smith (1990–91)
- Shawnee Harle (1994–2012)
- Damian Jennings (2012–2024)
- Jhonny Verone (interim coach, 2024–2025)
Individual Leader Scoring
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MIN | Minutes played |
| FG | Field-goals | 3FG | 3-point field-goals | FT | Free-throws |
| PTS | Points | AVG | Points per game |
| Season | Player | GP | Min | FG | 3FG | FT | Pts | Avg | Canada West Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20[5] | Liene Stalidzane | 20 | 579 | 111 | 46 | 28 | 296 | 14.8 | 13th |
| 2018-19[6] | Erin McIntosh | 20 | 558 | 111 | 33 | 53 | 308 | 15.4 | 14th |
| 2017-18[7] | Brianna Ghali | 20 | 473 | 110 | 29 | 48 | 297 | 14.9 | 17th |
Season by season record
| Season | Conf. Record | Overall | Conf. Rank | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20[8] | 18-2 | x-x | 1st | Tournament |
| 2018-19 | 17-3 | 27-7 | 1st | |
| 2017-18 | ||||
| 2016-17 |
All-time records
Scoring
| Points | Player | Years |
|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Leighann Doan | 1996-01 |
| 1644 | Meagan Koch | 1991-96 |
| 1643 | Ashley Hill | 2006-11 |
| 1458 | Janis Paskevich | 1977-82 |
| 1351 | Tanya Hautala | 2001-06 |
| 1335 | Veronica Vanderschee | 1985-90 |
| 1278 | Lindsay Maundrell | 2002-07 |
| 1257 | Tamara Jarrett | 2009-14 |
| 1206 | Lisa Bacigalupi | 1990-95 |
| 982 | Erin McIntosh | 2015-20 |
U Sports Elite 8 results
| Year | Seed | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | #7 | First Round Consolation Bracket (Semi-Finals) Consolation Bracket (Finals) | # 2 Brock Badgers #3 Ryerson Rams #8 Carleton Ravens | L 72–71 W 87–64 W 66–61 |
Awards and honors
- 2001 Lieutenant Governor Athletic Awards: Leighann Doan
Canada West Hall of Fame
- Class of 2021 Inductee: Jodi Evans[9]
- Class of 2020 Inductee: Leighann Reimer [10]
- Class of 2019 Inductee: Theresa Maxwell [11]
U Sports Awards
- 2004-05 Tracy MacLeod Award (Perseverance): Cory Bekkering
- 2001-02 Tracy MacLeod Award (Perseverance): Debra Hidson
- 1996-97 Kathy Shields Award (Rookie of the year): Leighann Doan
Nan Copp Award
Awarded to the U Sports Player of the year
- 2000-01 Leighann Doan, Calgary
- 1999-00 Leighann Doan, Calgary
- 1990-91 Jodi Evans, Calgary
- 1989-90 Veronica VanderSchee, Calgary
- 1987-88 Veronica VanderSchee, Calgary
- 1980-81 Janis Paskevich, Calgary
Peter Ennis Award
Awarded to the Coach of the Year
- 1989-90 Donna Rudakas
- 1988-89 Donna Rudakas
- 1978-79 Marilyn McNeil
U Sports Nationals
- 1988-89 U Sports championship MVP: Veronica VanderSchee
Player of the Game
- 2020 U Sports Consolation Final - Liene Staldazine: Calgary[12]
Top 100
In celebration of the centennial anniversary of U SPORTS women's basketball, a committee of U SPORTS women's basketball coaches and partners revealed a list of the Top 100 women's basketball players. Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the first Canadian university women's contest between the Queen's Gaels and McGill Martlets on Feb. 6, 1920, the list of the Top 100 was gradually revealed over four weeks.[13] The list would feature 7 Dinos alumnae.
| Player | Team(s) | Years | Accolades |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darlene Currie | Calgary | 1956-58 | |
| Janis Paskevich-MacDonald | Calgary | 1977-82 | |
| Karla Karch | Calgary Victoria | 1982-88 | |
| Veronica VanderSchee | Calgary | 1985-90 | |
| Kelly Boucher | Calgary Victoria | 1985-91 | Played for Canada in Basketball at the 1996 Summer Olympics Also played for Canada in Basketball at the 2000 Summer Olympics Competed for the Charlotte Sting of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA).[14] |
| Jodi Evans | Calgary | 1986-91 | Attended Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar in 1991 Made history as the first woman to represent the Oxford University men's basketball team in The Varsity Game against Cambridge. Played for Canada in Basketball at the 1996 Summer Olympics |
| Leighann Doan | Calgary | 1996-01 | Won the 2001 Lieutenant Governor Athletic Awards |
