The Quinn Keast Player-of-the-Final-Game presented by the QKF and Big Kahuna:

This award, which is presented by the Quinn Keast Foundation and Big Kahuna Sports, is intended to recognize the one player who has distinguished himself in the championship game of the Boys' AAA provincial tournament. Quinn was selected for this award in 2006 when, having been injured the night before in the semi-final against St. George's, he finished the final game with 16 points, 17 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. The Handsworth Royals, who he co-captained with best friend Scott Leigh, won their first ever AAA championship.

*award does not have a scholarship component 

Recipients

2011  Ranjodh Hare (R.C. Palmer Griffins)

 

2010 Marek Klassen (Yale Lions and Point Loma Nazarene Univ.)

A 6' senior point guard, Klassen was the clear leader of the Yale Lions who took the 2010 AAA Championship in a 49-40 win over White Rock Christian. He hauled in 17 rebounds that night, establishing his ability to do whatever it took to contribute to his team's success. By the end of the title tilt, in which he scored more than half of his team's points with a game-high 25, he had captured both Quinn Keast "Player-of-the-Final Game" honours and would also be named the tournament's Most Valuable Player.

2009 Josh Robertson (St. George's Saints and U. of Western Ontario)

Robertson's St. George's Saints won by only one point, 63-62, against Vancouver College Fighting Irish in the 2009 final. Playing at the post, the 6'7" Robertson had 24 points but also racked up 21 rebounds, scored three-point shots and just worked his heart out in the grueling match against the Fighting Irish. He was also named a first team all-star.

2008 Joel Friesen (Yale Lions and Univ. of the Fraser Valley)

Friesen not only was named Play-of-the-Final Game but 2008 AAA Tournament MVP as well. His contribution to the 76-62 final win over White Rock Christian and Yale's first ever AAA Championship was a game high 29 points (17 in the first half) despite fouling out with almost 7 minutes remaining. Joel left no doubt in the minds of selectors as to his suitability for this award.

2007 Jake Moodie (Kitsilano Blue Devils and U.B.C. Okanagan)

Jake Moodie, a 6 foot, Grade 12 guard for the Kitsilano Blue Demons, was named the first ever "Quinn Keast Player of the Final Game" for his performance in the final of the AAA tournament at the Agridome in March, 2007. The award was co-sponsored by the Quinn Keast Foundation and Big Kahuna Sports. Moodie's performance was heroic as he contributed more in the final game than in the first three games he played in the tournament combined. He finished the final game with 25 points, 7 rebounds and three steals, but more significantly, made a huge contribution to his team's chance of winning.