Renoldo Robinson starts his mornings the same way many Saanich locals do, with a walk up Mount Douglas (PKOLS).

He follows the same trail, at the same time, focused on his breath and the quiet before the day begins. It’s a routine he uses to stay grounded.

What separates him from most who take that climb is what happens when he steps onto the court.

The fourth-year guard from Montreal, Que., has become one of the driving forces behind the University of Victoria Vikes’ rise to the top of Canadian university basketball.

Since joining the team in 2022, Robinson has established himself as a reliable scorer and a consistent threat from beyond the arc.

Last season, he averaged 15.8 points per game while helping the Vikes capture their first national championship since 1997.

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