Coach Plato announces the addition of guard Ben Salkauskas

Dalhousie Tigers men's basketball head coach Rick Plato is pleased to announce the commitment of Ben Salkauskas for the 2026-27 season.

A 6'2" guard from Calgary, Alberta, Salkauskas joins the Tigers following two standout seasons at Gogebic Community College in Ironwood, Michigan. During the 2025-26 campaign, he averaged 13.0 points, 3.3 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game while shooting an efficient 44.2 percent from the field, 42.0 percent from three-point range and 74.3 percent from the free throw line.

His outstanding sophomore season earned him NJCAA Region 13 First Team All-Region honours and Gogebic Community College Team MVP recognition. Known for his ability to score at all three levels while creating opportunities for his teammates, Salkauskas brings a combination of skill, efficiency and experience to the Tigers backcourt.

Off the court, Salkauskas has demonstrated the same commitment to excellence in the classroom. He was named an NJCAA Academic All-American, earned Dean's List honours and graduated with High Honours. He will pursue a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Dalhousie.

"I'm very excited to come to Dalhousie and contribute to a great program in its path towards winning championships!" says Salkauskas.

Salkauskas chose Dalhousie because of the opportunity to continue developing both as a player and as a person under Coach Plato while pursuing his goals of competing for championships and playing professional basketball. His versatility, shooting ability and leadership will make him a valuable addition to the Tigers as they prepare for the 2026-27 season.