Walter Moyse
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Walter Moyse is a 6'11" (210 cm) Canadian
basketball player, playing professional basketball in Europe following a successful collegiate career at Acadia University
in Canada
. Born in Summerside, Prince Edward Island
, he is the younger brother of Canadian Gold Medal Olympian Heather Moyse
.
draft, held on October 16, 2008. At the time, Rainmen owner Andre Levingston commented that "Moyse is a great pick. He is very athletic for his size; he runs the floor well and finishes around the basket. Moyse is a player with length that will beat most big men down the floor.". However Moyse and the Rainmen were unable to come to terms on a contract for the 2008-2009 season.
in the Southeast conference of EBL
Division 3. He led the team in scoring (17.5 ppg), rebounding (11.7 rpg), blocked shots, free throws and field goal percentage. Moyse was named conference player of the year as well as team MVP and Best Newcomer. He helped the Crusaders win their division and earn promotion to EBL Division 2 in only their second season of competition.
under head coach Dave Nutbrown
. In his final season, 2003–2004, Moyse led the Atlantic University Sport
in rebounds (8.5 rpg) and double-doubles (9) and was also selected as a 2nd Team all-star. Walter also finished 4th in field goal percentage (54.2%), 5th in free throw percentage (81.1%) and 8th in scoring (13.3 ppg). His 8.5 rebounds per game ranked 6th overall in Canada. He also represented Prince Edward Island
at the NIKE 2000 Junior National Championships in London, Ontario where he was named to the tournament all-star team. Moyse played in the 2007 UPEI Spring Basketball League where his Red team fell in the semi-finals to the eventual champion Gold team 96-82, with Moyse scoring 20 on June 11, 2007.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
basketball player, playing professional basketball in Europe following a successful collegiate career at Acadia University
Acadia University
Acadia University is a predominantly undergraduate university located in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada with some graduate programs at the master's level and one at the doctoral level...
in Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. Born in Summerside, Prince Edward Island
Summerside, Prince Edward Island
Summerside is a Canadian city in Prince County, Prince Edward Island. It is the second largest city in the province and the principal municipality for the western part of the island.- History :...
, he is the younger brother of Canadian Gold Medal Olympian Heather Moyse
Heather Moyse
Heather Moyse is a Canadian athlete, representing Canada in international competition as a bobsledder and rugby union player, and competing at the Canadian intercollegiate level in rugby, soccer and track and field.-Awards:...
.
Premier Basketball League
Moyse was the 2nd overall draft pick by the Halifax Rainmen in the 2008 Premier Basketball LeaguePremier Basketball League
The Premier Basketball League, often abbreviated to the PBL, is a men's professional basketball minor league in the United States that began play in January 2008. The league had ten teams for the 2008 season and thirteen teams for the 2009 season. Nine teams from Canada and the United States...
draft, held on October 16, 2008. At the time, Rainmen owner Andre Levingston commented that "Moyse is a great pick. He is very athletic for his size; he runs the floor well and finishes around the basket. Moyse is a player with length that will beat most big men down the floor.". However Moyse and the Rainmen were unable to come to terms on a contract for the 2008-2009 season.
Switzerland
2007-2008 was Moyse's second season playing for Villars of the Swiss "B" league. In the 2007-2008 regular season he led Villars to a 17-5 record (2nd place) while leading the team in scoring (13.9 ppg), rebounding (7.0 rpg), and blocks in only 27.8 min/game while shooting 55.6% from the field and 72.9% from the line. In the 2006-2007 regular season, Moyse led Villars to a 5th place finish (10-10 record) that earned the team a first-round playoff bye. He ranked 6th in league scoring (18.8 ppg), 7th in league rebounding (9.6 rpg), 9th in free throw percentage (80.4%), 9th in fouls drawn (4.5 pg) and 5th in overall rating (23.6) while shooting 58.5% from the field (117/200) in 17 games.England
During 2005-2006, Moyse played for the East Kent CrusadersKent Crusaders Basketball Club
The Medway Park Crusaders is an English semi-professional basketball club based in Canterbury, Kent, playing in the England Basketball National League...
in the Southeast conference of EBL
English Basketball League
The English Basketball League is a semi-professional and amateur basketball league in England. It forms the second-tier of competition below the professional British Basketball League....
Division 3. He led the team in scoring (17.5 ppg), rebounding (11.7 rpg), blocked shots, free throws and field goal percentage. Moyse was named conference player of the year as well as team MVP and Best Newcomer. He helped the Crusaders win their division and earn promotion to EBL Division 2 in only their second season of competition.
Canada
Moyse had a strong five-year career playing for the Acadia AxemenAcadia Axemen
In their history, the Axemen Canadian football teams have appeared in four Vanier Cup national championships, winning two of those in 1979 and in 1981...
under head coach Dave Nutbrown
Dave Nutbrown
Dave Nutbrown is a Canadian basketball coach.Dave Nutbrown grew up in Quebec, and attended the University of New Brunswick where he played varsity basketball for the Red Raiders...
. In his final season, 2003–2004, Moyse led the Atlantic University Sport
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in rebounds (8.5 rpg) and double-doubles (9) and was also selected as a 2nd Team all-star. Walter also finished 4th in field goal percentage (54.2%), 5th in free throw percentage (81.1%) and 8th in scoring (13.3 ppg). His 8.5 rebounds per game ranked 6th overall in Canada. He also represented Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island is a Canadian province consisting of an island of the same name, as well as other islands. The maritime province is the smallest in the nation in both land area and population...
at the NIKE 2000 Junior National Championships in London, Ontario where he was named to the tournament all-star team. Moyse played in the 2007 UPEI Spring Basketball League where his Red team fell in the semi-finals to the eventual champion Gold team 96-82, with Moyse scoring 20 on June 11, 2007.