Kodiaks women’s basketball team opens recruiting class with Cardston guard

The Lethbridge Polytechnic Kodiaks women's basketball team has added a fast and aggressive guard with the commitment of Devyn Perrett for the upcoming season. She is set to join the Kodiaks this fall while beginning her post-secondary studies in the General Arts and Science program.

Perrett enjoyed a successful high school career as a point guard with the Cardston Cougars, earning Alberta Milk Athlete of the Month honours, MVP recognition at the Lethbridge Collegiate Institute Green and Gold tournament and all-star honours at the St. Mary's tournament. She also served as captain of her high school team in both Grade 11 and Grade 12. 

For Perrett, the decision to join the Kodiaks was influenced by the opportunity to stay close to home and continue building relationships with a program she has known for years, including former Kodiaks head coach Ken McMurray.

"It started around Grade 6 when I was in a camp with Coach Ken," says Perrett. "Ever since then we've been talking, and then this year [former assistant coach, now head coach] Deanna [Simpson] reached out to me as well and came to my games."

During her recruiting process, Perrett had practices with other schools, but she says it was after practising with the Kodiaks that she knew she wanted to come here. Perrett says it was mixture of the girls on the team, and the culture that solidified her decision.

Simpson says Perrett's speed and ability to impact both ends of the floor stood out throughout the recruiting process.

"Devyn is a fast player who likes to handle the ball and push the pace," says Simpson. "She has good court vision, can get to the rim and score and she's also a strong defensive player. Adding another athlete who can defend and attack gives us an important piece for our roster."

Simpson adds Perrett's style of play aligns well with the Kodiaks' identity.

"We love that when she gets the ball, she goes," says Simpson. "She understands when to attack, when to move the ball and how to keep the offense flowing. Defensively, she competes hard and makes things difficult for opposing players."

Simpson says Perrett's familiarity with southern Alberta basketball and existing relationships within the program will help make the transition to the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) level smoother, adding she has the potential to make an immediate impact with the Kodiaks. 

"I expect Devyn to make a name for herself in the ACAC right away," says Simpson. "She has a natural ability that is going to allow her to do some really great things, and I think she'll continue to grow into a player who makes everyone around her better."

Perrett says she is looking forward to the opportunity to continue competing at the next level and thanks her parents for their continued support throughout her basketball journey.