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| Photo Credit: Winnipeg Free Press |
Dayrit a 6'0" guard recently completed his final season as a member of the Sisler Spartans. During the season he averaged 27.9 points and four rebounds per game while connecting on 48% from the field and 84% from the free throw line. He was chosen as the 3rd best player in the province in the Winnipeg Sun's annual coach's poll.
The Spartans co-captain was named the Most Valuable Player at the 50th Wesmen Classic leading the Spartans with a game high 28 points in a 74-61 victory over Dakota in the Championship Final. Dayrit was named the Luther Invitational Tournament (Regina) MVP and was named to the All-Star team at the Winnipeg Invitational Tournament. Following the season he was named to the All-Manitoba All-Star Team.
"We are excited to welcome Don to the program. He had a stellar high school career, was well coached, and has an exciting future ahead", said Wesmen Men's Basketball head coach Mike Raimbault.
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| Don suited up for Team Manitoba in the summer of 2016 |
Full Name: Don Dayrit
Team Position: Guard
Hometown: Winnipeg, MB
Present Grade: Grade 12
Years in Basketball: 12 years.
School: Sisler High School
Favourite Player & Team: Damian Lillard & San Antonio Spurs
Summer Goals: To win a Gold medal.
Fondest Memory in Basketball: Scoring 44 points in the WIT finals and earning MVP.
Biggest Basketball Influence: My mother and current and past coaches.
After High School: Go to University and get a degree.
Basketball Aspirations: Play CIS basketball and possibly play PBA.
When Basketball Career is Over: Give back to the youth in the community and share my experience.
Source: http://www.wesmen.ca/general/2016-17/releases/20170510f8w4ly