Local star Scott stays home to play for the ‘Pack

KAMLOOPS – One of the most heralded men's basketball recruits from the city of Kamloops in quite some time has decided to stay home and play for his hometown team, as head coach of the Thompson Rivers WolfPack men's basketball team Chad Jacobson is pleased to announce that Cason Scott has committed to the 'Pack.

"We are thrilled to have Cason Scott join the WolfPack men's basketball program for the 2025-2026 season," said Jacobson. "Cason has been someone that we have been recruiting for the past two years and to now have him wear the black and orange and represent the city of Kamloops, Thompson Rivers University and WolfPack athletics is extremely exciting."
 
An exciting 6-7 forward, Scott suited up for Team BC at the U17 level.
 
"Cason is a dynamic player who brings a rare combination of size, athleticism, basketball IQ, and skill to our program," said Jacobson. "He has the ability to handle and pass the basketball to go along with excellent court vision while being able to score in a variety of ways. He is an above the rim player who can impact the game with his ability to rebound and protect the rim on the defensive end of the floor. However, it's what Cason adds to our program off the court that makes him so special. He is an extremely high-character young man who comes from an incredible and supportive family with close ties to TRU and WolfPack athletics. Cason brings a strong work ethic, commitment, and willingness to become the very best version of himself that he can be. He is a true competitor who will bring positive energy, team-first mindset, and a winning attitude to our program."
 
The soon-to-be Westsyde graduate was a two-time provincial all-star with the Whundas.
 
"I chose TRU because I got the sense that there is a good team culture," said Scott. "During the time I spent with the team I could tell that the guys got along super well and enjoyed being together. The coaching staff was amazing to me all along, they made sure I knew TRU was interested in me but never made me feel pressured.  I appreciated how Coach Jacobson took the time to build a good relationship with me and my family."  
 
Over the last two seasons with the Whundas, Scott has helped the team make waves at the AA level of BC boys basketball. He was named a second team all-star as a grade 11 when Westsyde finished seventh before doing even better in his senior season. Scott helped the Whundas to a first-place finish at the Brentwood College tournament and second place in the Okanagan Championship. Advancing to the Provincial Championship as the No. 4 seed, Scott averaged 25.5 points-per-game over four contests to power Westsyde to a fouth-place finish where he was named a first team all-star.
 
"I am a lanky wing player with the ability to handle the ball and knock down shots," said Scott. "I can score the ball from both the perimeter and inside. I love sprinting the floor and take pride in being the first person up the floor then back on defence."
 
The WolfPack have seen success before with a recruit from the Whundas, TRU's all-time leading scorer Joe Davis is a Westsyde graduate and played a large role in Scott's transition from hockey to basketball.
 
"Everything Joe does on the court is textbook, and it just shows that the simple things are the things that matter," said Sott. "Joe came to our last game of my grad nine year and said to me, 'don't be stupid, make the switch to basketball' and then he walked out the door. He's been a great role model to have around and ask questions of for sure."
 
Scott's ties to the WolfPack run extremely deep. Both his mother Kirstine and father Steve won CCAA National Soccer Championships as members of the UCC Sun Demons in the late 1990's.
 
"Being from Kamloops and being able to continue to play in my hometown is a really cool feeling," said Scott. "Playing at home and being able to give back to the community that I was raised in is something that I am very excited for. Being able to follow in my parent's footsteps is a very cool thing. The best part about it is that they will be able to come to home games and watch it all happen." 
 
Scott, who plans on taking arts at TRU with an eye towards becoming a teacher, is the first member of the 2025-26 recruiting class for Coach Jacobson and the 'Pack.
 
"Being able to keep the very best local talent at home and to continue their academic and athletic careers at TRU is vital to our program's success. Having Cason join our program not only makes us better immediately but also for years to come. We are very excited to see what Cason and our team can accomplish during his time as a member of the WolfPack men's basketball program."