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Bishop’s Gaiters Men’s Basketball Team to Represent Canada at FISU America 3×3 Championship in Honduras

Sherbrooke, Québec – May 14, 2026 — The Bishop’s Gaiters men’s basketball team will represent Canada at the International University Sports Federation (FISU) America 3×3 Basketball Championship, scheduled for May 26–28 in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, following their silver-medal performance at the national championship. U SPORTS, the Canadian member of the FISU, announced that Bishop’s will be Canada’s men’s entry at the continental event. The tournament serves as a qualifier for the FISU 3×3 World Cup later this year. 

“This is an incredible opportunity for us,” said Charles Robert, forward for the Gaiters squad. “I am so excited to have the chance to represent Canada on the international stage. Hopefully my teammates and I can showcase the high level of play that can be found in U SPORTS. After coming up just short in two championship games this year, we’re grateful to have another opportunity to write the ending to our season.” 

This marks Bishop’s first-ever appearance in international 3×3 competition. 

The Gaiters’ roster includes: 

  • Reggie Jean Seraphin, third-year forward (Ottawa, Ont. / Carleton / Ottawa Next Level) 
  • Yanis Malanda, second-year guard (Paris, France / Vanier College) 
  • Kyle Maurice, second-year guard (Lennoxville, Que. / Cégep de Sherbrooke) 
  • Charles Robert, graduating forward (Vaudreuil-Dorion, Que. / Suffield Academy)

Robert is a two-time U SPORTS All-Canadian, while Malanda earned RSEQ first-team all-star honours. 

  • Reggie Jean Seraphin, third-year forward (Ottawa, Ont. / Carleton / Ottawa Next Level)
  • Yanis Malanda, second-year guard (Paris, France / Vanier College)
  • Kyle Maurice, second-year guard (Lennoxville, Que. / Cégep de Sherbrooke)
  • Charles Robert, graduating forward (Vaudreuil-Dorion, Que. / Suffield Academy)
  • Kyle Desmarais

“Representing Canada on the international stage is a tremendous honour for our program, our university, and our student-athletes, said Matt McLean, Head Coach of Bishop’s Men’s Basketball and recipient of the 2026 Stuart W. Aberdeen Memorial Trophy as U SPORTS coach of the year. “This opportunity reflects the culture our players have built over the last few years. We’re also excited to be bringing in Gaiters alum Kyle Desmarais as Head Coach for our group at the event – his experience of the 3×3 game will be a tremendous asset as we prepare to compete against some of the top university programs in the world.” 

Kyle Desmarais is currently an assistant coach with the Montreal Alliance in the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) and Director of 3×3 Development for Basketball Quebec. 

Bishop’s qualified through their outstanding run to the silver medal at the 2026 U SPORTS Men’s Basketball Final-8 in Calgary in March. 

Bishop’s University would like to thank Robert Goldberger ’79, whose leadership contribution made the team’s participation possible, along with Excellence Sportive Estrie – Centre-du-Quebec and Basketball Quebec for their valued financial support.

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Sonia Patenaude, Manager of Communications – Bishop’s University  
819-342-2587
sonia.patenaude@ubishops.ca

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