Another impactful local player is continuing her basketball journey at UNBC. UNBC Timberwolves Women’s Basketball head coach Sergey Shchepotkin announced today that point-guard Lorenn Caceres (Prince George, B.C.) has committed to the Green and Gold for the 2025-26 season and beyond.
“I grew up watching the Timberwolves play from a young age and it’s inspired me to work hard,” shared Caceres. “It’s always been a goal of mine to play to play University ball so when Coach Sergey offered me the opportunity to play at UNBC, I saw it as a great chance to accomplish that goal.”
The 5’6″ Caceres has just finished her Grade 12 season with the College Heights Cougars, where she served as team captain. She averaged 20 points-per-game and a game-high 36 points as the Cougars wound up finishing sixth in the recent Women’s AAA Provincial tournament. For her efforts, Caceres was named a second-team tournament all-star. In her earlier years of high school basketball, Caceres captured Junior Athlete of the Year honours (Grade 10) and the Cody Tuffnel Award while representing Team B.C. at the U15 Nationals during her Grade 9 season.
“I like the motivation that basketball gives me,” explained Caceres. “I have been able to gain confidence, leadership and self-esteem. But the best part for me is the community that being a part of a team has provided for me.”
“We’re happy that Lorenn has decided to continue her basketball journey in Prince George with the UNBC Timberwolves,” shared head coach Sergey Shchepotkin who’s been coaching Caceres at various Junior Timberwolves camps since she was in Grade 3. “Her mix of leadership, work-ethic, and all-around talent have helped her thrive at the high school level, and we’re excited to see how she’ll develop at the Canada West level.”
At the club level, Caceres both plays and coaches (voluntarily) at the Northern Bounce Basketball Academy.
Academically, Caceres’ resumé is equally impressive having earned the Top Academic Award in each of the past three seasons. She’s planning to study either Health Sciences or Bio Medical at UNBC and is considering either physiotherapy or dentistry as a future career.
For Caceres, committing to UNBC is a dream come true, and now the real work begins. During the spring and summer months, Caceres is planning to work on quickness with both decision-making and foot speed, to put herself in the best position to contribute early at the Canada West level. But despite knowing the hard work that still lies ahead, Caceres can also acknowledge the excitement and joy that stems from this opportunity.
“When I put that jersey on for the first time, I’m definitely going to be thinking about the coaches and former teammates who helped get me here,” concluded Caceres. “But mainly I’ll think of my parents and the amount of time we’ve spent together. My Dad spent so much time rebounding for me, and I’m excited that he gets to watch me play here.”
UNBC Athletics is thrilled to welcome Lorenn Caceres to the UNBC Timberwolves family.