Canada West has announced its Hall of Fame Class of 2025-26, with Brandon University’s storied men’s basketball legacy taking a major spotlight through the induction of Patrick Jebbison (Athlete Category) and the 1987-89 Brandon Bobcats Men’s Basketball dynasty (Team Category). Both Patrick and these teams are also members of the Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame and the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame.
Patrick Jebbison (Brandon Bobcats Men’s Basketball | 1984-89)
One of the most accomplished student-athletes in Brandon University history, Patrick Jebbison has been named to the Canada West Hall of Fame in the Athlete category, recognized for his elite play and championship success with the Brandon Bobcats men’s basketball program.
Recruited from Martin Grove Collegiate by legendary coach Jerry Hemmings, Jebbison quickly emerged as one of the top players in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. Over his career, he helped elevate Brandon University to national prominence and became a defining figure in one of the most dominant eras in Canadian university basketball.
Jebbison played a central role in the Bobcats’ three national championships, helping secure the program’s first national title in 1986-87 before repeating as champions in 1988 and 1989. His resume includes GPAC Player of the Year honours, national player of the year recognition, and multiple first-team All-Canadian selections, cementing his place among Canada West’s all-time greats.
1987-89 Brandon Bobcats Men’s Basketball Dynasty (Team Category)
The 1987-89 Brandon Bobcats Men’s Basketball team has been inducted in the Team category after establishing itself as one of the most dominant dynasties in U SPORTS basketball history.
Under head coach Jerry Hemmings, the Bobcats captured three consecutive national championships from 1987 to 1989, creating a legacy that remains unmatched in Canadian university basketball history.
The championship run began in 1987, led by five-time first-team All-Canadian John Carson, who earned tournament MVP honours while guiding Brandon to its first national title. The Bobcats followed with a dominant 1988 season, going undefeated in conference play and closing the year with a 30-game winning streak and a second straight national championship.
The program completed the historic three-peat in 1989, once again securing the GPAC championship and edging Victoria in the national final. The team’s roster featured tremendous depth and elite leadership, highlighted by two-time national player of the year Patrick Jebbison and national tournament MVP Joey Vickery, who played a major role in delivering the third consecutive title.
About the Canada West Hall of Fame
Established in 2019, the Canada West Hall of Fame commemorates 100 years of university sporting excellence across Western Canada, celebrating the exceptional student-athletes, teams, coaches, and builders who have shaped the conference’s legacy.
For more information on the Canada West Hall of Fame and its inductees, visit the Canada West Hall of Fame website.
Source: https://www.mbhof.com/2026/01/canada-west-hall-of-fame-inducts.html