UVic Sports Hall of Fame
Cord Clemens was an integral member of one of the greatest basketball dynasties the country has ever seen, playing four seasons with the University of Victoria Vikes from 1983-87.
During his reign the Vikes won three U SPORTS (previously CIAU) National Championship titles in 1984, '85 and '86. Â
Clemens dominated the middle winning national titles in three of his four seasons with the Vikes spanning 1983 to 1987, with a one-year break, getting named the U SPORTS national championship tournament all-star three times, and MVP in 1986. He was also named U SPORTS second-team All-Canadian in 86.
A product of Surrey, B.C., Clemens was a part of the golden era that saw UVic win seven consecutive national championship titles from 1980 to 1986.
The 7-foot centre averaged nearly double figures for the entirety of his career. After posting 9.3 points 4.8 rebounds per game as a freshman, he went on to average 15.3 points and 7.4 rebounds over 49 career games. His 7.4 rebounds per game rank him seventh all-time with the Vikes. His individual stats led to great team success, as the Vikes went a remarkable 43-9 in conference play with him in the lineup.
After graduating, Clemens went on to play for six years with the Canadian national basketball program from 1984-to 90. A bronze medal highlighted his time with Team Canada at the 1985 Universiade in Kobe, Japan, playing in multiple Jones Cups in Korea and in the 1989 Universiade in Duisberg, Germany.
A beloved high school teacher, basketball and volleyball coach in the Toronto area, Clemens lost his battle with cancer in March 2020.
