He will add intimidating size and strength under the bucket. When he's not scoring or defending in the paint, he'll be using his shooting touch to pile up points from the perimeter.
Six-foot-seven, 235-pound post player Spencer Ledoux is a multi-threat type of guy. And he'll be utilizing his talents on behalf of the UNBC Timberwolves men's basketball team.
Ledoux, from Kamloops, has committed to the Timberwolves for next Canada West season and beyond. In the opinion of UNBC head coach Todd Jordan, Ledoux has the qualities to make both an immediate and a lasting impact.
"We're hoping Spencer will compete for minutes right away," Jordan said. "I'm confident, if his work ethic matches all the reports from his coaches, he will be a good player for us for a long time. He is a good student, hard worker, and comes from a character family so he hits all the marks for what we are looking for within our culture.
"Spencer has a bit of old school post player in his game, which we like," Jordan added. "He has a big frame, he has great hands, and a rare maturity to his game for a player his age. I am excited to add him to our roster."
This past high school season, Ledoux was part of a Westsyde Whundas team that went undefeated until the semifinal round of the double-A provincial championship tournament. During the year, he averaged 24 points and 12 rebounds per game. Ledoux capped off his Grade 12 year with a selection to the B.C. High School All-Star Game.
Now he's ready for the next step in his basketball career.
"I am excited to be joining the UNBC Timberwolves - playing at the university level, where it is a faster game with stronger players," he said. "I think it will be a great challenge for me.
"My biggest strength is my post play but I am also really comfortable facing the basket and shooting threes. I look forward to contributing to the Timberwolves and being a positive addition to the team."
Ledoux's basketball experiences include suiting up for Team B.C. at the 2017 Canada Summer Games and, earlier in his career, playing at the 2014 B.C. Summer Games. He made his decision to come to UNBC after a visit to the campus, during which he met the current players.
"When I went on my visit, Todd, the coaching staff and the entire team made me feel like I was home," he said. "When I left, I already felt like a part of the team."
Ledoux was also attracted by the growth in the UNBC men's basketball program. Last season - its sixth in Canada West - the team made playoffs for the second time and won a first-round game against the Winnipeg Wesmen.
Away from the hardwood, Ledoux plans to study business at UNBC.
