Faith, Grace, Authenticity, Care
About
My name is Alphonsia Eleko, but everyone calls me Sisi. I was born on December 9, 2002, making me 21 years old. Though of Congolese origin, I was born and raised in Canada. My basketball journey began at Saint Laurent High School, where I achieved the honor of being a 2-time RSEQ D1 Champion. Later, at New Hope Academy, I served as team captain and earned the MVP title for the 2021-22 season.
I've chosen to share my testimony, my story. It wasn't a smooth journey, nor was it built on confidence. I wasn't one of those players who received recognition or was in the spotlight growing up. There was no exposure for me like many others, so I'm passionate about sharing my journey to help other young athletes navigate theirs.
Mission
Our mission is to empower and inspire youth, particularly young athletes, by creating a space for sharing authentic stories and testimonies. We believe in the power of personal narratives to spark hope, resilience, and self-belief in individuals facing challenges. Through mentorship, storytelling, and community-building, we aim to uplift and support every young person, especially those who may feel overlooked or lacking in confidence, fostering a culture of inclusivity, empowerment, and positive change.
Accomplishments
NACA Championship.
Finalist of Geico Nationals 2022
2022-23 • FRESHMAN SEASON
• MAAC All-Rookie Team Selection
• Appeared in 29 games making 24 starts
• Averaged a team-best 5.7 rebounds while chipping in 8.6 points which was good for third on the squad
• Named MAAC Rookie of the Week on six occasions (Dec. 19, Dec. 26, Jan. 2, Feb. 20, Feb. 27, March 6), tying Amanda Cavo for the program record
• Finished the year ranked 10th in the MAAC for field goal percentage (.442)
• Notched a team-best three double-doubles (Jan. 14 at Mount St. Mary’s, Feb. 25 at Iona and March 7 vs Mount St. Mary’s)
• Secured a 12-point, 11 rebound double-double at the Mount (Jan. 14)
• Shot .442 (96-of-217) from the floor as a freshman, good for first on the team with a minimum of 100 shots attempted
• Totaled a season-high five steals against Siena on New Year’s Day
2022-23 • SOPHOMORE SEASON
• Unanimous All-MAAC First Team selection
• Preseason All-MAAC selection
• All-MAAC Championship Team selection
• Set the program record for rebounds by a sophomore with 328, breaking the previous record of 285 held by Shauna Geronzin during the 1999-2000 season
• Ended season second all-time for rebounds in a season with 328
• Only player in the conference to average a double-double with 15.9 points and 10.6 rebounds per game
• Became the first member of the Griffs since Jénel Stevens in the 2002-03 season to average a double-double and lead the team in both catagories
• Named MAAC player of the Week on three occasions (Nov. 13, Dec. 26, Feb. 19)
• Her 181 makes from the field rank second all-time for field goals by a sophomore
• Played in all 31 games with 30 starts
• Ended the year with 18 double-doubles, which led the MAAC and ranked top-20 nationally
• Opened the year with four consecutive double-doubles (Nov. 6, 11, 16, 20)
• Finished in double figures for scoring in 16 games and grabbed 10-or-more rebounds in 19 games
• Led Canisius in free-throw makes (114)
•Canisius leading scorer and rebounder
• Tallied 20-or-more points in eight games, highlighted by three career-high 24 point outings against Saint Francis (Pa.) (Nov. 11), at Saint Peter’s (Jan. 11) and against Manhattan (March 14) at the MAAC Championship
• Collected 15-or-more rebounds five times, highlighted by a season-high 19 boards against Big Four rival Buffalo (Nov. 6)
• Made a season-high 10 field goals against Saint Francis (Pa.) (Nov. 11) and Mount St. Mary’s (Feb. 10)
• MAAC All-Academic Team selection
