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Cody Tollestrup has signed with the Lethbridge College Kodiaks men's basketball team. (Photo: Kodiaks Athletics, Lethbridge College)

Magrath forward signs with Kodiaks men’s basketball team

Jun 8, 2023 | 9:20 AM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – The Lethbridge College Kodiaks have announced an addition to the men’s basketball team that has deep ties to the post-secondary program.

Cody Tollestrup will suit up for the Kodiaks next season as a forward. He was raised in Magrath and grew up attending Kodiaks games. His uncle Allen Tollestrup, cousin Scott Tollestrup, and sister-in-law Abbie (Hall) Tollestrup all played for the Lethbridge College team.

The new recruit’s grandfather Phil Tollestrup served as a coach from 2004 to 2007, while his uncle Tom Tollestrup coached and served as athletic director.

Cody said, “As a young boy, it was always a dream to play for the college.”

He added, “I’m excited that I have this special opportunity to make my dream become a reality.”

Head coach of the Kodiaks, Ryan Heggie stated that Tollestrup brings “much-needed size to our roster at the power forward position.”

Heggie said, “He plays physical on both ends and can score the ball inside and out!”

Off the court, Tollestrup will be taking the Business Administration program at the college this fall.

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