KAMLOOPS – The Thompson Rivers WolfPack men's basketball team and head coach Chad Jacobson have added another key piece to their 2024-25 puzzle with the announcement that Jack Clayton has committed to the 'Pack.
 
"We are very excited to announce that Jack Clayton will be joining the WolfPack men's basketball program for the 2024-2025 season," said Jacobson. "Jack is a highly-motivated and extremely-dedicated athlete who brings a combination of both size and skill to our team, but more importantly is a high-character young man who will be a great fit within our program."
 
From Surrey, B.C. and Semiahmoo Secondary, Clayton joins the previously announced Charlie McKay and Matix Harrison as members of TRU's recruiting class.
 
"I chose to join the WolfPack over other schools because of the great culture and atmosphere around the team as well as the beautiful campus," said Clayton. "When I came up to TRU in the fall for a workout with Coach Jacobson and Coach Magierowski, I felt immediately welcomed. Having a chance to talk with some of the players on their experiences playing for the WolfPack made my decision easy."

Clayton suits up for both the Vancouver Sports Club as well as the Semiahmoo Thunderbirds and is a six-foot-five wing that excels on both ends of the court.
 
"I am a taller wing that can stretch the floor, who can play down low or pop outside to knock down the three," said Clayton. "Next year I am hoping to transition from being a post player into more of a wing while also being a workhorse on the defensive end taking charges and being a strong rebounder."

Taking up the sport at the age of 10, Clayton also excelled at hockey and baseball while growing up. Joining VSC in grade 9, he points to that time and the tutelage of coach Brian Lee as the time when he first started to take basketball seriously. He will also see some familiar faces when he joins the 'Pack having previously played with fellow recruit Matix Harrison at the club level. Clayton becomes the fourth member of the roster to call Surrey home.
 
In 2023, Clayton played a role in helping his Semiahmoo Thunderbirds capture the 4A BC Boys Provincial title. This past season he led the team to a seventh-place finish at provincials by scoring 54 points in the Thunderbirds' first two games at the tournament.
 
Clayton plans on studying education next year at TRU with plans on becoming a high school teacher in the future.
 
"Coming from a very successful high school program at Semiahmoo, Jack brings a strong work ethic and an understanding of what is required to win to our team," said Jacobson.

Name: Jack Clayton
Height: 6'5"
Position: Wing
Home town: Surrey, BC
Club team: VSC
High School: Semiahmoo Secondary