The Carleton Ravens men's basketball team represents Carleton University in the Ontario University Athletics conference of U Sports men's basketball. The Ravens have captured 18 W. P. McGee Trophy national championship wins, more than any top division school in Canada or the United States, and are the reigning national champions (2026). In addition, the Ravens have earned the Wilson Cup, awarded to the OUA champions, 12 times: 2003 to 2005, 2008 to 2010, 2012 to 2013, 2015, and 2018 to 2020.
On the same day in 2023 (March 12), both the men’s and women’s teams won the national title, something no school had accomplished since 1985, when the Victoria Vikes were double champions. The twin feat was also accomplished in the same province—Nova Scotia—though in different cities, as the men played in Halifax, the women, in Sydney. The men’s game on that day went to double overtime, a first for the title game. It set a record for number of points by any team in the finals (109), in a match that also saw the highest number of combined points scored (213).
The Ravens took part in 20 consecutive national championship tournaments from 2003 to 2023, but did not qualify for the 2024 tournament, and so were unable to defend their title.
Outside of its typical season games, the men's basketball team plays exhibition games with NCAA teams from the United States during the summer months, billed as the Can-Am Shootout. During these games, Carleton has garnered significant wins over reputable Division I teams such as the University of Mississippi, University of Cincinnati, University of Wisconsin-Madison and South Dakota State University.
History Below is the program's regular season record since the 1996–97 season.
Season-by-season Record National ChampionLost championshipConference ChampionLeague leader
Season W L PF PA Finish1996–97 5 15 1360 1678 7th, OUA East1997–98 7 13 1391 1542 6th, OUA East1998–99 12 8 1392 1351 2nd, OUA East1999–00 11 9 1321 1357 3rd, OUA East2000–01 21 1 1777 1390 1st, OUA East2001–02 19 3 1826 1443 1st, OUA East2002–03 21 1 1842 1400 1st, OUA East2003–04 22 0 1635 1270 1st, OUA East2004–05 22 0 1615 1268 1st, OUA East2005–06 20 2 1695 1266 1st, OUA East2006–07 19 3 1693 1282 1st, OUA East2007–08 22 0 1869 1318 1st, OUA East2008–09 21 1 1960 1393 1st, OUA East2009–10 20 2 1901 1389 1st, OUA East2010–11 22 0 2016 1341 1st, OUA East2011–12 22 0 2087 1245 1st, OUA East2012–13 19 1 1819 1232 1st, OUA East2013–14 22 0 2073 1368 1st, OUA East2014–15172 1730 1072 2nd, OUA North2015–16163 1641 1153 2nd, OUA North2016–17 19 0 1748 1114 1st, OUA North2017–18 23 0 2036 1389 1st, OUA East2018–19 22 1 2101 1364 1st, OUA East2019–20 21 1 2151 1398 1st, OUA East2020–21 Cancelled due to Covid-192021–22 14 0 1641 1206 1st, OUA East 2022–23 20 4 2nd, OUA East2023–24 13 9 1733 1637 4th, OUA East2024–25 15 7 1751 1460 3rd, OUA East2025–26 17 5 1725 1398 1st, OUA East
Capital Hoops Classic
Ottawa victories Carleton victories
YearSiteWinning teamLosing teamSeriesAttendanceNotes2007 Scotiabank PlaceOttawa64 Carleton62OTT 1–0 9,730 Inaugural edition of the Capital Hoops Classic2008 Scotiabank PlaceCarleton70 Ottawa 66 TIED 1–1 9,124 2009 Scotiabank PlaceCarleton87 Ottawa 72 CAR 2–1 10,523 2010 Scotiabank PlaceCarleton77 Ottawa 66 CAR 3–1 8,074 2011 Scotiabank PlaceCarleton78 Ottawa 65 CAR 4–1 7,565 2012 Scotiabank PlaceCarleton74 Ottawa 34 CAR 5–1 7,022 Largest margin of victory2013 Scotiabank PlaceCarleton63 Ottawa 58 CAR 6–1 6,208 2014 Canadian Tire CentreCarleton82 Ottawa 58 CAR 7–1 6,604 2015 Canadian Tire CentreCarleton79 Ottawa 66 CAR 8–1 10,780 Highest attendance record2016 Canadian Tire CentreOttawa 78 Carleton 72 CAR 8–2 10,105 2017 Canadian Tire CentreCarleton74 Ottawa 61 CAR 9–2 10,030 2018 Canadian Tire CentreCarleton67 Ottawa 56 CAR 10–2 8,579 2019 Canadian Tire CentreCarleton82 Ottawa 64 CAR 11–2 9,004 2020 TD PlaceOttawa 68 Carleton 67 CAR 11–3 8,103 2021 Not played due to COVID-192022 Ravens NestCarleton 71 Ottawa 58 CAR 12–3 Attendance restricted due to COVID-192023 TD PlaceCarleton 67 Ottawa 61 CAR 13–3 7,029 2024 TD PlaceOttawa 71 Carleton 61 CAR 13–4 6,137
U Sports Final 8 results 2019 #1 First RoundSemi-Finals Finals #8 Alberta Golden Bears#5 Dalhousie Tigers#2 Calgary Dinos W 100–60W 76–65W 83–49 2020 #1 First RoundSemi-Finals Finals #8 Calgary Dinos#5 Western Mustangs#2 Dalhousie Tigers W 82–66W 90–63W 74–65 2022 #7 First RoundSemi-Finals Finals #2 Victoria Vikes#3 Alberta Golden Bears#8 Saskatchewan Huskies W 94–77W 64–63W 85–72 2023 #3 First RoundSemi-Finals Finals #6 UQAM Citadins#2 Ottawa Gee-Gees#4 St. Francis Xavier X-Men W 73–71W 81–75W 109–104
Individual Leader Scoring
+Legend 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 2019–20 Lloyd Pandi 19 441 126 4 47 303 15.9 21st2018–19 Eddie Ekiyor 23 530 125 0 70 320 13.9 24th2017–18 Yasiin Joseph 24 582 130 49 50 359 15.015th2016–17 Connor Wood 19 512 128 76 32 364 19.24th2015–16 Guillaume Boucard13 305 77 8 36 198 15.2 16th2014–15Thomas Scrubb19 504 137 20 32 326 17.29th2013–14 Philip Scrubb 21 580 123 53 95 394 18.87th2012–13 Philip Scrubb 14 419 83 39 68 273 19.5 4th2011–12 Philip Scrubb 15 351 85 44 38 252 16.86th2010–11Tyson Hinz22 579 131 16 97 375 17.07th2009–10 Kevin McCleery 20 488 135 1 51 322 16.1 10th
Awards and honours U Sports Awards
Jack Donohue Trophy MVP of the National Championship Tournament
2023 Aiden Warnholtz 2022 Alain Louis 2020 Isiah Osborne 2019 Eddie Ekiyor 2017 Kaza Kajami-Keane 2016 Connor Wood 2015 Philip Scrubb 2014 Tyson Hinz 2013 Thomas Scrubb 2012 Philip Scrubb 2011 Tyson Hinz 2009 Stuart Turnbull 2007 Aaron Doornekamp 2006 Osvaldo Jeanty 2005 Mike Smart 2004 Mike Smart 2003 Osvaldo Jeanty
Mike Moser Memorial Trophy Outstanding Male Basketball Player
2021-22 Lloyd Pandi 2016-17 Connor Wood 2013-14 Philip Scrubb 2012-13 Philip Scrubb 2011-12 Philip Scrubb 2010-11 Tyson Hinz 2007-08 Aaron Doornekamp 2006-07 Osvaldo Jeanty 2005-06 Osvaldo Jeanty
Dr. Peter Mullins Trophy Rookie of the Year
2023-24 Xavier Spencer 2019-20 Lloyd Pandi 2010-11 Philip Scrubb
First Team All-Canadians
2023 Aiden Warnholtz 2022 Lloyd Pandi 2019 Eddie Ekiyor 2017 Connor Wood 2015 Philip Scrubb Thomas Scrubb 2014 Philip Scrubb 2013 Tyson Hinz Philip Scrubb 2012 Tyson Hinz Philip Scrubb
2011 Tyson Hinz 2009 Stuart Turnbull 2008 Aaron Doornekamp 2007 Osvaldo Jeanty 2006 Osvaldo Jeanty 2005 Michael Smart 2003 Rob Smart Jr. 2002 Jafeth Maseruka 1969 Denis Schuthe
All-Rookie Team 2024 Xavier Spencer Augustus Bradzeikis
OUA Awards
OUA All-Stars
University Awards Tyson Hinz, 2010-11 Carleton Ravens Male Athlete of the Year Philip Scrubb, 2014-15 Carleton Ravens Male Athlete of the Year Kaza Kajami-Keane, 2016-17 Carleton Ravens Male Athlete of the Year Eddie Ekiyor, 2018-19 Carleton Ravens Male Athlete of the Year
Ravens in pro basketball Players Marcus Anderson Guard Guelph Nighthawks (2020, 2021) CEBL Ryan Bell Guard FC Schalke 04 Basketball (2008-09)Espoon Honka (2009-10) ProAKorisliiga 2 Guillaume Boucard Power forward / small forward Niagara River Lions (2017-2018, 2019-2021) NBL Canada, CEBL Aaron Doornekamp Power forward / small forward Pepsi Caserta (2009–12)Braunschweig (2013–14)Skyliners Frankfurt (2014–16)Canarias (2016–17)Valencia Basket (2017–20)Canarias (2020-present)Liga ACBLiga ACB FIBA Europe Cup champion (2016)FIBA Champions League champion (2017)EuroCup champion (2019)FIBA Champions League champion (2022) Ryan Ejim Power forward Niagara River Lions (2016-2018)Hamilton Honey Badgers, Saskatchewan Rattlers (2019)Niagara River Lions (2020)Fraser Valley Bandits (2021) NBL CanadaCEBLCEBLCEBL CEBL Champion (2019) Tyson Hinz Power forward Landstede BasketbalMitteldeutscher BC DBL 3 German ProA champion (2017) Osvaldo Jeanty Shooting guardPoint guard Giants Nördlingen (2007–2009)CS Gaz Metan Media (2009-2010)Gießen 46ers (2010)Medi Bayreuth (2010–2012)London Lightning (2012)Mitteldeutscher BC (2013) Yasiin Joseph Point guard Ottawa Blackjacks (2020)Landstede Hammers (2021)Ferro-ZNTU Zaporozhye (2021) CEBLDBLUkrainian Basketball SuperLeague Kaza Kajami-Keane Point guard Raptors 905Landstede HammersMitteldeutscher BCLe Mans Sarthe Basket NBA G LeagueDBLBBLLNB Pro A 4 years (current) DBL Champion (2019) TJ Lall Power forward Ottawa Blackjacks (2020)Guelph Nighthawks (2021) CEBL Alain Louis Point guard Ottawa Blackjacks (2021) CEBL Isiah Osborne Point guardShooting guard Ottawa Blackjacks (2020)Kouvot (2021) CEBLKorisliiga Lloyd Pandi Power forwardPoint guardShooting guard Ottawa Blackjacks (2020)Niagara River Lions (2021) CEBL Joe Rocca Guard Niagara River Lions Ham. Honey Badgers Spišská Nová Ves BC Mgzavrebi NBL CanadaCEBL SBL Georgian Superliga Philip Scrubb Point guardShooting guard AEK Athens Skyliners FrankfurtZenit Saint PetersburgEstudiantesLimoges CSPFIBA Europe Cup champion (2016) Thomas Scrubb Small forward Kataja (2015–16)Gießen 46ers (2016–17)Scandone Avellino (2017–18)Varese (2018–19)SIG Strasbourg (2019–20)Ottawa Blackjacks (2020)JL Bourg (2020–present) CEBLLNB Pro A Grant Shephard Power forward Fraser Valley Bandits (2020)Niagara River Lions (2021) CEBL Stuart Turnbull Guard Giants Nördlingen (2009)SC Rist Wedel (2009–10)UBC Hannover Tigers (2010–11)Dragons Rhöndorf (2011–12) German ProAProB Munis Tutu Point guard Ottawa Blackjacks (2020)Ehingen Urspring (2021) CEBLBBL Pro A Connor Wood Shooting guard Niagara River Lions (2017-2018)Paderborn Baskets (2018-19)UJAP Quimper (2019)Guelph Nighthawks (2019)Rio Ourense (2019–2020) CEBLProALNB Pro BCEBLLEB Oro
Head coaches Victor Raso Niagara River Lions (2017–2021) NBL Canada, CEBL Osvaldo Jeanty Ottawa Blackjacks (2020) CEBL
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