Another impact player from Quebec is joining the Herd for the 2026-27 campaign. Bisons head coach Kirby Schepp announced today the commitment of Samuel Desrochers, a 6'2" point guard from Gatineau, who is primed to make an immediate difference for the Herd. 

A proven winner, Desrochers won an RSEQ provincial championship and CCAA national championship this past year with the Cégep Jean de Brebeuf Cyclones, while also earning All-Canadian honours, among a number of other accolades. 

Desrochers becomes the ninth commit in this year's recruiting class, the largest in Schepp's 18-year tenure as head coach. He is also the third Quebec product to sign with Manitoba, following the additions of fellow RSEQ stalwarts Junior Uzubahimana and Tshawn Bois. 

“Any time you can add  a provincial and national champion, an All-Canadian and player of Sam's quality to your program, it's an exciting day," Schepp said.

A two-time provincial champion at the Division 1 level, Desrochers was the straw that stirred the drink for the Cyclones, enacting his will on both ends of the floor. 

He averaged 14.2 points per game, 6.8 rebounds per game, 3.6 assists per game and 3.9 steals per game in 2025-26, while also breaking the school record for steals over a two-game span, with 16 (eight and eight). 

Gifted with trademark defensive intensity, Desrochers – who led the RSEQ in steals -- was named the Cyclones' Team MVP, and was also the conference's Defensive Player of the Year as well as a First Team All-Star in both the regular season and playoffs. 

Prior to his time in CEGEP, Desrochers was an undefeated regional champion with Les Èclairs De la nouvelle Ère, as well as the Student Athlete of the Year in Grade Ten.