VICTORIA - A pair of UVic Vikes basketball greats,
Kelly Dukeshire and
Luanne Krawetz (nee Hebb), have been announced as member of Basketball BC's Hall of Fame class of 2010.
The two hard-court legends won a combined seven CIS championship titles while at UVic, and are both UVic Sports Hall of Fame inductees - Hebb was inducted in 2006, Dukeshire class of 2009.
The induction ceremony takes place in conjunction with Basketball BC's annual awards dinner. This year's event takes place Saturday, May 1st at the Delta Burnaby Hotel and Conference Centre. Ticket information is available on the Basketball BC website:
www.basketball.bc.ca.
Hebb led the Vikes to three straight CIAU Championships (1980, '81, '82). During her career at UVic, the Prince Rupert native averaged 15.3 points and 7.1 rebounds a game. In 1981 Hebb was named both the CIAU Player of the Year, as well as the CIAU Tournament MVP award. She was also twice named to the CIAU All-Canadian team.
During his university career, Dukeshire averaged 10.2 points-per-game and grab 5.7 rebounds-a-game However, the post from Oak Bay would best be remembered for the role his played in leading the Vikings to the 1981-82 CIAU Championship Title. Playing in front of sold out crowd at Victoria's Memorial arena, Dukeshire had a tournament to remember, averaging 15.3 points-per-game en route to being named CIAU Tournament MVP.
The Basketball BC Hall of Fame began in 2003 and includes 67 individuals and 7 teams. This year's class includes 11 individuals and 2 teams.
BASKETBALL BC HOF CLASS OF 2010
Bob Barazzuol, Athlete
Jim Bardsley, Athlete
Kelly Dukeshire, Athlete
Gord Herbert, Athlete
Luanne Krawetz (Hebb), Athlete
Richie Nichol, Athlete
Mel Davis, Builder
John Olsen, Builder
Bill Crowley, Official
Bob Ogdon, Official
1937/38 Vancouver Westerns (Men), Team
1969/70 UBC Women, Team