The Valparaiso University men's basketball program and head coach Roger Powell Jr. have announced the addition of Sader Servilus (Montreal, Quebec, Canada / Fort Erie International Academy), a 6-foot-4 freshman guard who joins the program for the 2025-26 season.
 
"I like the coaches, staff and players at Valpo," Servilus said. "They really want to compete and win. I really like Coach Roger, he tries to make everybody family and I like that a lot. They have a good culture and that made me want to come here right away. Coach really cares about his players. It's not just about basketball, it's about life. He's going to help me grow as a player and as a human being."
 
Servilus averaged 18 points, five rebounds and four assists this season en route to National Preparatory Association (NPA) Defensive Player of the Year honors for Fort Erie International Academy in 2024-25. He brings a winning pedigree with him to Northwest Indiana after helping his team to a 30-3 record last season and garnering a national championship while representing Quebec a few years back.
 
"I bring energy to the court," he said. "I'm going to do everything I can to win. I'm really happy to have an opportunity to play at the next level; this means a lot to me and my family after all of the work I put in to get there. I can't wait to play, get better every day and win."
 
Servilus also enjoys track & field and soccer. He originally played soccer as a kid, but transitioned to basketball because all of his cousins were playing the sport. He also enjoys watching Anime. He plans to major in psychology at Valpo.
 
"We're really excited about this young man," Powell said. "He embodies grit in his play style, the way he defends and his body size and strength. He has a chip on his shoulder. He continues our tradition of Canadian players, especially tapping back into Montreal. I'm excited for him to come here and grow into a nice player in the Missouri Valley Conference."