Robbie Valpreda recorded 1,414 points and 752 rebounds in three dominant seasons with the Griffins (File photo).
Robbie Valpreda recorded 1,414 points and 752 rebounds in three dominant seasons with the Griffins (File photo).
February 27, 2024

MacEwan basketball's all-time points, rebounding leader Valpreda earns ACAC Hall of Fame induction

MacEwan Athletics

EDMONTON - The all-time leading scorer in Griffins men's basketball history will be inducted into the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference Hall of Fame on May 10.

Robbie Valpreda amassed a program-best 1,414 points and 752 rebounds in regular season play - both career marks that stand the test of time in the 49-year history of MacEwan basketball.

He is one of just three MacEwan athletes to win a Canadian Colleges Athletic Association Player of the Year award (2000-01) and was twice named a CCAA All Canadian and CCAA tournament all-star (2000-01 and 2004-05).

Valpreda led the Griffins to two CCAA medals in those years (silver in 2004-05 and bronze in 2000-01).

During Valpreda's tenure, the Griffins went a combined 60-12 in the ACAC regular season as he led them to two conference championships (2000-01 and 2004-05). 

He was named to the ACAC first all-star team twice (2000-01 and 2004-05) and was named an ACAC second team all-star in 1999-00, his rookie college season. He also won MacEwan's Male Athlete of the Year award across all sports in 2004-05.

Valpreda is currently coaching the Concordia Thunder women's basketball team as he continues to make an impact on the sport in the ACAC.