Fuller commits to hometown Timberwolves

Fuller, whose father Dave serves as an assistant coach for the Timberwolves, has trained numerous times with the varsity program since the conclusion of the 2021-2022 campaign. She acknowledges there will be a learning curve in her transition to the highest level of university sport in the country, but credits her time with the TWolves in helping her acclimate to the collegiate game.

“They’re all really nice people, and they really helped me fit in when I started training with them. Obviously, I was a bit scared, but they are really nice. These girls are a lot more physically strong and they know how to play basketball. It is way different than high school basketball.”

UNBC head coach Sergey Shchepotkin has seen Fuller’s development and believes the five-foot-seven combo guard can become a contributor to the Timberwolves program over her five year career.

“We are really excited to add Sophia to our program. First of all, she is a local player who has grown up cheering for the Timberwolves. We have been able to have her for training and she has shown a great hunger to improve and grow as a player. Sophia plays with speed and grit, and I think she will develop into a player who makes an impact for us at the Canada West level.”

A member of Wade Loukes and Candace Yu’s College Heights Secondary program, Fuller helped the Cougars earn the 2022 City Championship, as well as a fifth-place finish at the BC Provincial Championships. She also trains with the Northern Bounce program, honing her game under the watchful eye of Candace and Jordan Yu, and credits the extra time on the court for her growth at both ends of the floor.

“Northern Bounce has really helped me, especially Candace Yu who was also one of my coaches in high school. She has really helped me with my defense, and Jordan Yu is helping me with my shot. It is really coming together. I think I am pretty fast and I like to shoot. I like moving the ball and also get my own shots. But, I like to work really well within a team.”

A member of Engage Sport North’s Canadian Sport School, Fuller will graduate from CHSS this June and enroll in UNBC’s Business program. She will be at TWolves training camp in August, preparing to play for the team she grew up cheering for.

“I think it’s going to be nice. I am going to have a lot of people cheering me on and being able to watch. Once I put on that jersey, it is all going to get real. I am going to be really nervous, but I am really excited for it.”

by Ethan Ready, Files from UNBC Athletics

Fuller commits to hometown Timberwolves

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