The Bisons have proudly represented the University of Manitoba on the national stage eight times.
🏆 Medal Finishes
1971 – 🥈Silver Medalists (National Finalists)
The Bisons made their first major national statement, advancing all the way to the championship game and earning silver.1975 – 🥈Silver Medalists (National Finalists)
A return to the national final underscored Manitoba’s growing prominence as a Canadian basketball power.1976 – 🥇 Gold Medalists (National Champions)
The 1976 squad captured the national title - the pinnacle of Bison basketball history.1985 – 🥉Bronze Medalists (Final Four Consolation Champions)
Another podium finish highlighted the program’s sustained excellence through the 1980s.
Strong National Showings
1974 – 5th Place (Consolation Champions)
1978 – 6th Place (Consolation Finalists)
1986 – 5th Place (Four-way Tie – Regional Finalists)
2017 – 7th Place (Two-way Tie – Consolation Semi-Finalists)
A Legacy of Excellence
Each appearance reflects the program’s ability to compete among the nation’s elite, across multiple eras of Canadian university basketball.
As the program continues to build toward future national appearances, we proudly honour the teams who paved the way.