There will be a distinctive Richmond flavour when it comes to the University of Calgary women’s basketball team next season.
The Dinos’ will feature former Steveston-London star Anmol Mattu and now graduating McMath Wildcats standout Bobbi-Jo Colburn. The versatile guard/forward officially committed to Calgary last month after helping the Wildcats reached the provincial championship game for the first time in school history.
Colburn was named a Second Team All-Star after previously earning First Team honours at the Lower Mainland and Richmond Championships.
“I chose to become a Dino because of the atmosphere. When I went on my visit, it was different then my other visits. Everyone I met was very nice and welcoming. The team was so friendly and it felt very natural when I was there,” said Colburn.
“The most important thing I realized when I was making my decision was that it was about the team and the coaches because these people are going to impact the rest of your five years. These people are basically going to be your new family! I'm looking forward to getting to know everyone and bring my skill and ability to the table so that one day hopefully we can win a CIS championship.”
Colburn is the third senior McMath player to sign with a university program. Jessica Jones is headed to Simon Fraser and Jessica Zawada the University of the Fraser Valley.
“Bobbi-Jo has the character, attitude and play style that really suits where Calgary Dinos is going," said head coach Damian Jennings. “She is a competitive, skilled guard who I know is going to enjoy playing in our up-tempo and tenacious system.
Colburn won’t have to look far to find another familiar face. McMath 2014 grad Emma Partridge is a member of the Dinos women’s soccer team.
Mattu saw substantial floor time this past season in Calgary. The second-year player averaged 21 minutes per game as the team’s starting point guard.
