University of Regina third-year guard Joanna Zalesiak was named a second-team All-Canadian on Thursday evening as the CIS announced its women's basketball individual award winners.

Zalesiak finished second in the nation with 111 assists during the 24-game conference schedule and was second in Canada West with an average of 16.3 points per game. She also led the Cougars with 48 steals, finished third on the team with 155 rebounds, and tied for third on the squad in blocks (11).

“Joanna is one of the most electrifying players in the country,” Cougars head coach Dave Taylor said. “Her ability to score and to be a playmaker was a major factor in our team's success this season.”

Zalesiak continued her strong play in the postseason, leading the Cougars in points (97), rebounds (48), and assists (37) in the team's six playoff games. She fell just one assist shy of recording a rare triple-double against Victoria in the CIS West Regional semifinal, ending up with 20 points, a career-high 17 rebounds, and nine helpers in the team's 83-73 win over the Vikes.

Zalesiak's award marks the 17th All-Canadian selection in University of Regina women's basketball history and the first since Jana Schweitzer was also named a second-team All-Canadian in 2005.

First-Team All-Canadians
F Jessica Clemençon (Windsor)
G Justine Colley (Saint Mary's)
F Anneth Him-Lazarenko (McGill)
P Amanda Sharpe (New Brunswick)
G Kim Tulloch (Saskatchewan)

Second-Team All-Canadians
P Marie-Michelle Genois (Laval)
F Matteke Hutzler (Western Ontario)
F Nicki Schutz (Toronto)
P Hannah Sunley-Paisley (Ottawa)
G Joanna Zalesiak (Regina)