Duchess Park’s Russian Forward commits to Timberwolves
PRINCE GEORGE — The University of Northern British Columbia Men’s Basketball just got younger, bigger, more athletic, and more skilled. The Timberwolves are excited to officially announce the commitment of Moscow, Russia product Evgeny Baukin for the upcoming 2022-2023 Canada West campaign, and beyond.
“This feels amazing. I am excited. I can’t wait to start practicing this summer and for preseason. I really can’t wait for next season. I know in Canada, it’s a really high level of basketball, and a really high level of education. I like UNBC. It’s a good university to play and to study the program I like. I really like Coach, the team, UNBC, and Canada.”
Despite hailing from a city 7700 kilometres from Prince George, his name may be familiar to the basketball fans of Northern BC. Baukin made the move from Russia to Prince George prior to the 2021-2022 school year, where he enrolled at Duchess Park Secondary. The newest Timberwolf points to his year in town, plus a rich history of international student-athletes at UNBC as positives in his decision to join the green and gold.
“I really like the Prince George community. It has a lot of kind people, and everyone gives me help if I need some help. You feel like you’re not alone here. You have help. You can ask questions if you don’t understand something, and someone will help.”