Picture credit to Lethbridge College

By Connor Gunn

Kodiaks Basketball welcomes Lethbridge-born Karson Valgardson

Oct 8, 2020 | 1:46 PM

LETHBRIDGE, AB– Karson Valgardson, whose parents are both members of the Kodiaks Hall of Fame, has committed to the Kodiaks men’s basketball team.

The addition of Valgardson comes after a successful senior season at Chinook Highschool, where the 6′ 5” star earned a 4A first-team all-star nod.

Born and raised in Lethbridge, Valgardson is the son of Jason and Carmen (Knutson), who were both members of Kodiaks basketball teams now enshrined in the Kodiaks Hall of Fame.

“Karson is a very coachable player who excelled at CHS both on the court and in the classroom,” says Kodiaks head coach Ryan Heggie, pointing out that Valgardson was a Rutherford academic recipient throughout high school.

“He’s a bit of a throwback player that can score and defend several positions. His mid-range game and scoring around the rim is on-point and he has the ability with his length to defend the wing effectively.”

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“He’s a great kid who loves the game tremendously,” says Heggie. “In my opinion, this is extremely important due to the highs and lows that come with post-secondary basketball. We are thrilled to have Karson join the Kodiaks.”

The 2020-21 ACAC basketball season has been delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with sights set on a winter semester launch.

Updates will be posted on the Kodiaks official website when available.