Men's Basketball

UPEI Men’s Basketball Panther Kamari Scott honoured with Rory Beck Award after stellar career
UPEI Men’s Basketball Panther Kamari Scott honoured with Rory Beck Award after stellar career

The UPEI Department of Athletics and Recreation is proud to announce that UPEI Men’s Basketball standout Kamari Scott is the 2025 recipient of the Rory Beck Outstanding Academic and Athletic Leadership Award.

Lauren Rainford and Kamari Scott named UPEI Athletes of the Year
Lauren Rainford and Kamari Scott named UPEI Athletes of the Year

UPEI Athletics and Recreation celebrates outstanding student-athletes.

Panthers fall to Gee-Gees in bronze medal clash
Panthers fall to Gee-Gees in bronze medal clash

The Ottawa Gee-Gees secured the bronze medal at the 2025 INDOCHINO U SPORTS Men's Basketball Championship with an 86-70 victory over the UPEI Panthers on Sunday at War Memorial Gymnasium.

Panthers look to upset host UBC as Final 8 tips off Thursday
Panthers look to upset host UBC as Final 8 tips off Thursday

Riding the wave of a historic comeback, the UPEI Panthers come into the Indochino U SPORTS Final 8 Championship fresh off their first Atlantic University Sport (AUS) title in 22 years.

Panthers' stifling defence behind shocking 90-72 upset of UBC
Panthers' stifling defence behind shocking 90-72 upset of UBC

Size was expected to be the deciding factor in Thursday’s quarter-final matchup—but not in the way most people thought.

Deborah Aboagye and Kamari Scott named UPEI Panhers Source for Sports Athletes of the Week
Deborah Aboagye and Kamari Scott named UPEI Panhers Source for Sports Athletes of the Week

Every week, UPEI Athletics and Recreation recognizes student-athletes for their achievements and contributions to their respective sports. The UPEI Source for Sports Panthers Athletes of the Week for February 24 to March 2, 2025, are Deborah Aboagye (women’s basketball) and Kamari Scott (men’s basketball).

Belief: The fuel behind UPEI’s thrilling championship comeback
Belief: The fuel behind UPEI’s thrilling championship comeback

Belief is a powerful word—especially when a team fully embraces everything it stands for.

Panthers defeat Capers 74-68, secure spot in championship showdown
Panthers defeat Capers 74-68, secure spot in championship showdown

The UPEI Panthers are headed to the championship game after a gritty 74-68 win over the Cape Breton Capers Saturday night, proving that their defence is as tough as advertised.

Head Coach Darrell Glenn and Kamari Scott take home major awards
Head Coach Darrell Glenn and Kamari Scott take home major awards

Darrell Glenn named Coach of the Year, while Kamari Scott takes home Ken Shields Award.

Helena Ikpotokin and Kamari Scott named UPEI Panthers Source for Sports Athletes of the Week
Helena Ikpotokin and Kamari Scott named UPEI Panthers Source for Sports Athletes of the Week

Every week, UPEI Athletics and Recreation recognizes student-athletes for their achievements and contributions to their respective sports. The UPEI Panthers Source for Sports Athletes of the Week for February 17–23, 2025, are Helena Ikpotokin (women’s track and field) and Kamari Scott (men’s basketball).

Panthers crush Capers 83-63, lock up playoff bye
Panthers crush Capers 83-63, lock up playoff bye

Saturday night’s showdown between the UPEI Panthers and the Cape Breton Capers may not have been a playoff game on paper, but it had all the makings of one.

Lauren Rainford and Kyree Thompson named UPEI Panthers Source for Sports Athletes of the Week
Lauren Rainford and Kyree Thompson named UPEI Panthers Source for Sports Athletes of the Week

Every week, UPEI Athletics and Recreation recognizes student-athletes for their achievements and contributions to their respective sports. The UPEI Panthers Source for Sports Athletes of the Week for February 10–16, 2025, are Lauren Rainford (women’s basketball) and Kyree Thompson (men’s basketball).

Thompson dazzles as Panthers complete weekend sweep
Thompson dazzles as Panthers complete weekend sweep

Kyree Thompson put on a show Saturday night, torching the Memorial Sea-Hawks for a career-high 29 points as the UPEI Panthers cruised to an 80-57 win and a weekend sweep.

Panthers torch Memorial with efficient shooting in 78-68 win
Panthers torch Memorial with efficient shooting in 78-68 win

The UPEI Panthers put together one of their most efficient performances of the season, defeating the Memorial Sea-Hawks 78-68 on Friday night.

Devon Lawlor and Kyree Thompson named UPEI Panthers Source for Sports Athletes of the Week
Devon Lawlor and Kyree Thompson named UPEI Panthers Source for Sports Athletes of the Week

Every week, UPEI Athletics and Recreation recognizes student-athletes for their achievements and contributions to their respective sports. The UPEI Panthers Source for Sports Athletes of the Week for February 3–9, 2025, are Devon Lawlor (women’s basketball) and Kyree Thompson (men’s basketball).