2024 CEBL+ Broadcast Teams Announced

May 9, 2024

Sixth season of CEBL action tips off May 21 at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary on TSN 

The Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Thursday the local broadcast teams that will deliver all the excitement of Canada’s professional basketball league to viewers across the country on the league’s OTT streaming platform, CEBL+ powered by BetVictor, TSN+ and the CEBL Mobile app for iOS and Android devices. The lineup covering all livestream games consists of more than 35 media personalities across all 10 of the league’s markets. 

 

The 2024 CEBL season tips off Tuesday, May 21 at 7 p.m. MT / 9 p.m. ET when the Calgary Surge host provincial rival the Edmonton Stingers at Scotiabank Saddledome. In addition to the CEBL on TSN broadcast team announced Wednesday, the following is the full CEBL+ broadcast lineup in 2024:

 

2024 CEBL+ BROADCAST TEAMS 

 

BRAMPTON / NIAGARA: 

Matt Bonomi 

Matt Bonomi returns for his second season as a play-by-play commentator in the CEBL. As a fan of the sport, Bonomi has called over 200 Canadian University basketball games as the voice of the Brock Badgers. In 2020, he earned the inaugural OUA Broadcaster of the Year Award. In addition, Bonomi was on the call for the 2023 CCAA Women’s Canadian College Basketball Championships and two windows of the 2023 FIBA Basketball Champions League of Americas, featuring the 2022 CEBL champion Honey Badgers. Bonomi is a 2019 graduate of Brock University (Sport Management), and a 2022 graduate from the Ontario College of Sports Media. 

 

Joe Raso 

Joe Raso, Sr. Director, Basketball Operations for the CEBL, returns for his sixth year on the league’s broadcast staff. Raso has been involved in all levels of basketball for more than 35 years. He is the all-time winningest head coach in McMaster University history, where he coached his teams to four OUA championships and four silver medals at the CIS (now U SPORTS) National Championships. Raso has also worked on the international level as the Head Scout for the Canadian Men’s National Team and was an assistant coach with the program for four years. Raso has experience as a TV analyst for the CEBL, FIBA, CBC, Sportsnet and TSN. 

 

Sean Woodley 

Sean Woodley is the longtime host of the daily Locked On Raptors podcast, and has worked as a studio 

personality and play-by-play voice for the CEBL since the league's inception. Woodley has also worked as a host at TSN 1150 Radio, was a credentialed member of the Raptors' media corps from 2015-2022, and coaches youth basketball in Hamilton. 

 

Andrew Damelin 

Andrew Damelin enters his fourth season covering the CEBL. The Raptors Republic reporter creates highlights for SportsCentre and updates for TSN 1050 Toronto, and has hosted “The Honey Drop” podcast covering the Brampton Honey Badgers franchise since 2021. He's 6-foot-5, loves his wife, kids, eggs benedict and nifty post moves. His playing days may be over, but his passion for the grassroots game has never been stronger. 

 

Dhanung Bulsara 

Dhanung Bulsara, commonly known as ‘D', enters his fourth season with the CEBL as a sideline reporter. For the past three seasons, Bulsara has patrolled the sidelines covering home games for the Guelph Nighthawks (2021, 2022), Brampton Honey Badgers and Niagara River Lions. Last season saw him draw his first of multiple assignments on TSN, covering nationally televised games for the league. This past summer also saw Bulsara make his debut as the in-game host for the Toronto Blue Jays. He has previous experience as the Raptors 905 in-game host, spending two seasons with the team. 

 

Esfandiar Baraheni 

Esfandiar Baraheni has been a basketball reporter, writer and producer for over five years, working with publications like TheScore, Bleacher Report, TSN, Spotify, and Raptors Republic — specializing in covering the Toronto Raptors and the rest of the NBA. 

 

Kyle Parkinson 

Kyle Parkinson is a communicator with a passion for interviewing, creating exciting content and having an enthusiastic eye for attention to detail and critical analysis. Parkinson is a self-starter who is goal-oriented, active on social media and able to report stories and create content. From being an on-screen talent with Sportsnet, he has covered numerous live major sporting events in pursuit of his passion for sports media and eagerness to grow in this industry. 

 

CALGARY: 

Mitch Peacock 

The voice of Calgary Surge games in their inaugural season, Mitch Peacock enters his second CEBL campaign fresh from regular duty calling the German Basketball Bundesliga’s World Feed. The versatile announcer also recently completed a season doing Swedish Hockey League and Champions Hockey League games for global audiences, and last fall worked international soccer matches for CONCACAF. Peacock has done network play-by-play for five Olympic Games, hosted FIFA World Cup coverage, and worked as a rinkside reporter on Hockey Night in Canada. His other credits include anchor on the FOX Soccer Report and host of Calgary Flames Radio. 

 

Jamaine Cummings 

As a student of the game, Jamaine Cummings is prepared to bring his unique analysis style to the Calgary Surge broadcast for a second season. Some of his past broadcast credits include the 2024 Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference Men’s Final 4 Championship,2023 Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association Men’s National Championship, 2023 Western Canadian Baseball League Championship and the 2023 ACAC Men’s Provincial Championship. Cummings also played basketball at St. Marys' in Calgary and for Basketball Alberta. With a passion for both basketball and broadcasting, he is excited and honoured to once again, combine the two, to help showcase the CEBL's elite talent to the entire nation. 

 

Cami Kepke 

Cami Kepke returns to the sidelines for the Calgary Surge’s second season. Kepke brings eight years of award-winning television sports experience to the court, including coverage of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, 2023 and 2018 Heritage Classics, the Grey Cup and the Basketball Champions League Americas’ Calgary event. She has roved the sidelines for the Surge’s inaugural season, the 2023 Canada West Women’s Basketball Championship, the 2022 U SPORTS Women’s Volleyball Championship, and University of Calgary Dinos Football games. Kepke looks forward to bringing fans inside the game and sharing the stories of the coaches, athletes and staff who make every electric CEBL season possible. 

 

EDMONTON: 

Doug McLean 

With over 20 years of national and international broadcast experience, lifelong Edmontonian Doug McLean returns for his fifth season calling Edmonton Stingers games. Currently the colour commentator for University of Alberta Golden Bears and Pandas basketball, McLean also recently called the 2024 U SPORTS Women’s Final 8. Internationally, he has broadcast Team USA basketball at the FISU World University Games while also calling FIBA Women’s Olympic Qualifying events and FIBA 3x3. Additionally, McLean has called hockey at four FISU World University Games, does colour commentary of university football across the Canada West Conference, and did colour on two Edmonton Elks CFL broadcasts in 2023. 

 

Paul Sir 

Paul Sir has spent his life intensely immersed in the game of basketball. As a player, Sir is a member of the Iowa High School Basketball and Winona State University Halls of Fame while also played professionally in Europe. He has coached at all levels and recently retired after being the Executive Director of the Alberta Basketball Association for 16 years. Sir has been the driving force for developing 3x3 in Canada. He led the efforts to make Edmonton the home of the Canada Basketball Women's Olympic Team. Sir is the host of 'The Basketball Show' on Sports 1440 radio in Edmonton and has done the colour commentary for the Edmonton Stingers since the club's inception. 

 

Emma Foose 

Emma Foose joins the Edmonton Stingers in her first year as a sideline reporter in the CEBL. Foose comes from a diverse sports background both behind the scenes and in the action. Growing up playing competitive hockey, she has been involved with sports as long as she can remember. From aiding game-day operations with the Edmonton Elks to coaching a U15 AA hockey team, Foose is excited to branch out into the world of basketball. She is currently enrolled in the Radio and Television program at NAIT and has a passion for storytelling. 

 

Ethan Ready 

Ethan Ready is a graduate from Mohawk College in Hamilton, Ontario. Born and raised in Woodstock, Ontario, Ready moved to Northern BC in 2019, working as a broadcaster and most recently doing play-by-play for both hockey and football. His work experience includes time spent covering the CFL, CJFL, NHL, WHL, and U SPORTS basketball, soccer and volleyball. Ready is excited to be a part of the Stingers' broadcast team for the 2024 CEBL season. 

 

MONTREAL: 

Moe Khan 

Moe Khan is entering his third year as the play-by-play voice of the Montreal Alliance in the CEBL. Khan has called games in the CCAA, NCAA, and U SPORTS levels across multiple varsity sports. This year, with Montreal hosting Championship Weekend, he believes the city is ready to showcase to Canada why it is a basketball city and looks forward to working with his colleagues Dwight Walton and Gabriela Hebert to produce top quality broadcasts. 

 

Dwight Walton 

Dwight Walton is a former member of the Canadian National Team from 1986-1995. Walton played professionally in Israel and Switzerland from 1994-2004, including four years in Israel and six years in Switzerland. The basketball analyst and colour commentator was also an assistant coach for the men’s program at Concordia University in Montreal and served as General Manager for the Los Angeles Ignite of The Basketball League. 

 

Gabriela Hébert 

After playing U SPORTS basketball with McGill University where she was part of five provincial championships and helped lay the foundations for the eventual Bronze Baby winning Martlets, Gabriela Hébert started getting involved in broadcasts. She participated as an analyst for different provincial and national women’s basketball championships in the last few years. Hébert is also the season analyst for the women’s basketball team at McGill University. You can also catch her new podcast, “The Corner Girl” launching this summer as she will discuss the world of women’s sports, including basketball, through stories and news to inspire the new generation of athletes. In 2024, Hébert will serve her third season as sideline reporter for Montreal Alliance home games. 

 

OTTAWA: 

AJ Jakubec 

AJ Jakubec is a 27-year sports broadcasting veteran who has been at TSN 1200 Ottawa for 18 years after stops throughout British Columbia and his native Edmonton. Jakubec’s first basketball call was as the voice of the Alberta Golden Bears and Pandas from 2001-03. In Ottawa, he has brought the action to viewers and listeners during numerous Carleton Ravens and Ottawa Gee-Gees games, including the annual Capital Hoops Classic and multiple U SPORTS Championships. Jakubec’s local play-by-play experience includes work with the Ottawa REDBLACKS, Ottawa 67’s, Ottawa Senators, Edmonton Oil Kings, Atlético Ottawa, and Ottawa Fury FC, in addition to the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup. 

 

Elias El-Zein 

As a seasoned broadcaster, Elias El-Zein captivates audiences with a compelling blend of charisma, wit, and insightful commentary. With a knack for engaging storytelling, El-Zein has carved a niche in the broadcasting world, delivering news, analysis, and entertainment with professionalism and flair. His dynamic on-air presence and a deep understanding of the game of basketball ensures an enriching experience for listeners/viewers. Whether behind the mic or in front of the camera, El-Zein brings passion and expertise to every broadcast. 

 

Wumi Agunbiade 

Pro-player turned coach, Wumi Agunbiade, is a Canadian basketball figure known for bridging her experience of the game with her passion for the community. From Pickering, ON, Agunbiade fell in love with basketball before she could walk and has since been on a mission to uplift others through the sport. She is the Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at Queen’s University and the Founder of Hoopers Loop, an organization geared towards the development of female-identifying student-athletes. From playing in the NCAA and professionally in Europe, to coaching with the Raptors 905 and the Guelph Nighthawks (Calgary Surge), Agunbiade offers a unique perspective of the game. 

 

Fabienne Blizzard 

Fabienne Blizzard played basketball and graduated from the University of Ottawa. As a point guard, Blizzard was awarded Rookie of the Year, MVP, Best Defensive Player, OUA All-Star, Athlete of the Year and was inducted into the University of Ottawa Gee-Gees Hall of Fame. She has had the pleasure of coaching at every level in basketball (Grassroots, Club, University, College, Regional, Provincial, National and Professional) and has also had the opportunity to assist and coach with the NBA Basketball Without Boarders, Senegal SEED Forum and NBA Academy guest coach. 

 

Jackie Perez 

Jackie Perez is excited to join the Ottawa BlackJacks broadcast team for her first season as a CEBL sideline reporter. Born in Manila, Philippines and raised in Mississauga, Ontario, Perez spent three seasons as the in-game host for the Toronto Argonauts Football Club. She began her television career as a video journalist for CTV News Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. In 2018, she made the move to Regina as CTV Morning Live's on location reporter. This led to a role at CityNews Calgary as an anchor and video journalist. Perez is currently a television broadcaster with CTV News Ottawa contributing content to television, radio and digital platforms. 

 

SASKATCHEWAN: 

Simon Hiatt 

Simon Hiatt has been the play-by-play voice of the Saskatchewan Rattlers since their inaugural season and called the first-ever CEBL championship game in 2019. Hiatt has worked in local television in Saskatoon for 25 years and was also the play-by-play voice for the University of Saskatchewan women’s and men’s basketball teams for over a decade. He has also been a newspaper columnist and public address announcer and is an award-winning filmmaker. Hiatt lives in Saskatoon with his wife Joy, a cantankerous old cat named Wrigley and an unruly puppy named Lucy. 

 

Amy Prokop 

Amy Prokop enters her second season as a colour analyst in the CEBL with the Saskatchewan Rattlers. Born and raised in Saskatoon, Prokop had an accomplished career as a point guard with the University of Saskatchewan women’s basketball program (2004-09) and helped them earn their first Canada West championship banner in 2005. She sits third all-time in Huskie assists and fifth in steals. Leaning into her multi-sport background, Prokop is now in her 10th year as an assistant coach with Huskie Women’s Soccer and is a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion in sport in her community. 

 

Heather Morrison 

Heather Morrison, a member of the CEBL’s Saskatchewan Rattlers broadcast team, is a broadcaster and public speaking coach from Saskatoon. This is Morrison’s fourth season with the CEBL. She is the founder and president of Deliver Your Best public speaking coaching. Morrison has also handled sideline coverage for Canada West Football and spent three years as an associate producer with CBC Saskatchewan, where she also hosted radio programs and was a television weather reporter. Last season Morrison had the honour of covering the CEBL's Western Conference Finals and Championship Weekend. 

 

Ryan Flaherty 

After more than a decade in TV news primarily as a sports anchor and reporter, Ryan Flaherty became a freelance broadcaster in 2021. This is his third season as a member of the Rattlers broadcast team and when he’s not calling games he serves as the team’s PA announcer. Flaherty’s play-by-play work includes two seasons as the voice of the National Lacrosse League’s Saskatchewan Rush, six years of Saskatchewan Huskies basketball, hockey and soccer, Saskatchewan Premier Baseball League games, and he’s currently in his sixth season as the voice of Saskatchewan SWAT Jr. Lacrosse. He also works as a sideline reporter covering Canada West football. 

 

SCARBOROUGH: 

Rod Black 

As a Canadian sports broadcaster for over 40 years, Rod Black has been a part of some of sports most iconic events, including multiple Olympic Games and PGA tournaments. He was on the mic for the Toronto Raptors inaugural season television broadcasts. Following a lengthy career with TSN and CTV that included calling Toronto Blue Jays games and leading the pregame coverage of their 1992 and 1993 World Series championships, Black currently broadcasts numerous sports on both a national and regional level around the world. He currently handles play-by-play duties for the CEBL’s Scarborough Shooting Stars. 

 

Warren Ward 

Warren Ward, a seasoned broadcaster and former professional athlete, spent six years on the court before transitioning to broadcasting. Currently working with the Toronto Raptors, Raptors 905, and Scarborough Shooting Stars, Ward seamlessly merged his athletic prowess with his passion for communication. Now in his third season with Scarborough, he continues to captivate audiences with his insightful commentary and dedication to the game. Ward’s dynamic career trajectory showcases a commitment to excellence both on and off the court. 

 

Danielle Bain 

Danielle Bain is a sports broadcaster from Mississauga who began her career as a video journalist in Thunder Bay. Transitioning to Ottawa, Bain covered local sports and breaking news on television and radio, honing her skills as a reporter. Finally, she made her return to Toronto, where she currently works as the rinkside reporter for the Toronto Marlies, content host for the Toronto Maple Leafs, and Digital Storyteller for Women's Para Hockey of Canada. Now in her second season with the CEBL, Bain can’t wait to bring her skills and enthusiasm to the basketball court this summer before heading overseas to cover the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. 

 

VANCOUVER: 

Cheryl Jean-Paul 

Joining Trinity Western University as the head coach of their women’s program in 2010, Cheryl Jean-Paul has built the Spartans into a perennial playoff contender. Internationally, she led Canada’s Cadette Women to a top four finish at the U17 Championships in 2022. Jean-Paul, a Winnipeg native who played for the Bisons and has officiated at the university level, is a Chartered Professional Coach, obtained her Advanced Coaching Diploma and has a master’s in leadership. CJP’s 22 years of coaching has included the CanWest Coach of the Year award, and is currently Basketball BC’s High Performance head coach, most recently joining Howard Tsumura as analyst for the BC High School Championships. 

 

James Cybulski 

An award-winning broadcaster who has worked nationally for Sportsnet, TSN, and TheScore, James Cybulski has covered several major sporting events around the world, ranging from the Olympics, NBA Finals, Stanley Cup, World Series, and several others. A versatile talent, Cybulski has worked as a reporter and host in television, and also a talk show host on radio in both Toronto and Vancouver. He is currently the play-by-play voice for the iconic NHL video game franchise from EA Sports. When James isn’t behind a microphone, he is busy spending time with his family, helping coach his daughters in soccer, ringette, and softball. 

 

Virgil Hill 

Virgil Hill is a former Vancouver Bandits assistant coach from the inaugural season, and former U SPORTS and NCAA head coach at Laurentian University and Simon Fraser University, respectively. A two-sport university athlete in football and basketball, Hill was a team captain at SFU and was coached by former national team coach and present Sacramento Kings assistant coach Jay Triano. His resume also includes serving as an assistant coach of the national student team that captured a bronze medal in the 2003 World University Games, and Head Coach of the BC U-19 provincial team that won gold in 1998. 

 

Chris Wiggins 

Chris Wiggins transitions to a sideline reporter with the Vancouver Bandits in 2024 after two seasons as the team’s in-game host. Wiggins carries over 10 years of morning radio and television experience, along with a variety of emcee and PA announcing roles with the OHL, AHL and NBLC. He is also a two-time Ontario basketball provincial champion and a graduate of the Broadcasting Program at Niagara College where he played a season with the Knights. 

 

WINNIPEG: 

Christian Aumell 

After a mediocre high school basketball career, Aumell turned his attention to the microphone where he called games for well over a decade. He served as the play-by-play voice of the Western Mustangs  before moving to Winnipeg where he has called games for the University of Winnipeg Wesmen since 2016 and has been the voice of the Sea Bears since their inaugural game. In his day job, Aumell hosts the CJOB Sports Show, covering the Winnipeg sports scene on a nightly basis. 

 

Dave Crook  

Dave Crook returns for his second season working for the CEBL in Winnipeg. Crook has a long connection in Canada having worked for over 40 years in the U SPORTS system including 27 years as a head coach. He also enjoyed a decade-long career coaching with the Canadian National team program. His time with Canada included the highlights of being named Head Coach of the Canadian junior team in 2002. In 2004, Crook led the Men’s Young team to be the first Canadian age group team to ever qualify for a World Championship. The following year, the team knocked off the US in the quarter finals (Canada’s first win over the US at a FIBA event) and then went on to defeat the reigning World Champions Australia to capture the bronze medal. Crook recently retired from his position as Athletic Director at the University of Winnipeg. 

 

Joey Slattery 

Joey Slattery enters his second season as the CEBL sideline reporter in Winnipeg where he also co-hosts the Target Score Weekly podcast focusing on the Sea Bears and CEBL. Slattery is a veteran journalist having served as a reporter and anchor in both news and sports, as well as hosting TV morning shows in Northern Ontario, Regina, Edmonton and Winnipeg for more than a decade. Now narrowing his focus on basketball, he is excited to be back patrolling the CEBL sidelines and bringing you closer to the action in 2024. 

 

Kurt Black 

Kurt Black enters his first season as a CEBL sideline reporter in Winnipeg in 2024. Black is currently a Video Journalist at CityNews Winnipeg after two and a half years as a reporter and anchor at Thunder Bay News (TBN). He recently studied radio and television broadcasting at the College of Sports Media and Niagara College. 

 

Season tickets and flex packs are now available league wide with priority seating access and preferred pricing. Ticket information for all CEBL games, including single-game tickets, can be found by visiting cebl.ca/tickets. More than 50 CEBL games will be broadcast live nationally on TSN and Game+ this season. Fans can also livestream all regular season, playoff and Championship Weekend games on CEBL+ powered by BetVictor, TSN+ and the CEBL Mobile app for iOS and Android devices. 

 

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About the CEBL 

A league created by Canadians for Canadians with a mission to develop Canadian players, coaches, sports executives, and referees, the CEBL boasts the highest percentage of Canadian players of any pro league in the country with 73% of its 2023 rosters being Canadian. Players bring experience from the NBA, NBA G League, top international pro leagues, the Canadian National team program, and top NCAA programs as well as U SPORTS. Fourteen players have signed NBA contracts following a CEBL season, and numerous CEBL players attend NBA G League training camps every year. The CEBL season runs from May through August. More information about the CEBL is available at CEBL.ca and @cebleague on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook & YouTube. 

Julius Steps Down as Bandits Head Coach, Brempong Appointed Interim Head Coach

July 5, 2026
The Vancouver Bandits have announced that Kyle Julius has stepped down as head coach to accept a head coaching position in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA). Julius, who has been an integral part of the organization's success since 2020, will remain with the club as general manager for the remainder of the 2026 season. The Bandits organization fully supports Julius in this next chapter of his career, with the opportunity to lead at the CBA level exemplifying the Bandits as the top development organization in the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) for both players and coaches. A two-time CEBL Coach of the Year (2024, 2025), Julius guided the Bandits to two CEBL Finals appearances in 2020 and 2024 while leading the team to the postseason in each of his five seasons at the helm. In 2025, he propelled the Bandits to a .792 winning percentage (19-5), the highest by any CEBL club across a full season. "I want to thank our tremendous coaches, president Dylan Kular, our ownership group Kevin Dhaliwal, Bryan Slusarchuk, and Milan Mann, the entire Bandits organization, our players, and the incredible fans for everything we have built together over the past seven seasons. Coaching the Vancouver Bandits has been one of the greatest experiences of my career. Together, we established a culture built on energy, effort, accountability, and player development. I am incredibly proud of what we accomplished on and off the court, but even more proud of the relationships that were built along the way. This opportunity to become a head coach in the CBA is one that is very important for my family and my career and, while it is difficult to leave a place that has meant so much to us, I believe it is the right next step. I will always be grateful to everyone who believed in me and supported our journey. I will be cheering for the Bandits from afar and wish the organization nothing but continued success. Vancouver will always hold a special place in my heart,” said Julius. Julius’ relentless commitment to building a championship culture transformed the Bandits into the CEBL's premier organization, earning its status as a true destination for world-class talent and top basketball development. The Bandits have advanced players to NBA two-way contracts directly following their time with the club in each of the past three seasons, more than any other CEBL organization. "Kyle has become family. He believed in this organization and poured his heart into building something special here. His vision, passion, and commitment to developing players and people have set a standard that will define the Bandits for years to come. Beyond wins, he gave us a foundation built on passion, accountability, and genuine care for every person in our organization. I am grateful for every early morning meeting, every late-night phone call, and every moment we shared chasing this dream together. This isn't goodbye; we will be cheering louder than anyone when he succeeds in China and beyond in the next chapters of his career,” said team president Dylan Kular. Off the court, Julius participated in the Bandits' youth sports development efforts primarily through the Bandits Community Foundation School Tour. Since 2023, the free-of-charge initiative saw Julius support training and skill development directly with nearly 200 school teams across British Columbia. In addition, through the Bandits Community Foundation, Julius has hosted countless youth skill clinics and coaching seminars with athletes and volunteer coaches across the province. In a corresponding move, the Bandits have appointed Lead Assistant Coach Ransford Brempong as Head Coach for the remainder of the 2026 CEBL season. A former Canadian Senior Men's National Team member, Brempong has represented Canada at the highest level for eight years. He also played professionally for six years in Europe and was a standout NCAA DI player at Western Carolina University, where he graduated as both the program’s and conference's all-time leader in blocked shots, a record that still stands today. "The Vancouver Bandits have high expectations for our roster, and I am excited to lend my decades of experience and skills developed at the collegiate, international, and national team levels to help our players get better and to achieve success this summer,” said Brempong. Fans will have an opportunity to connect with Julius in August after he returns from training camp in China, with details to be announced in the coming weeks. ### About the Vancouver Bandits: The Vancouver Bandits are British Columbia’s professional basketball team. As the westernmost club in the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL), the Bandits offer an entertainment experience that combines a fast-paced game day atmosphere with a presentation of some of Canada’s top professional athletes within a world-class venue at Envision Financial Court at Langley Events Centre (LEC), while also being committed to growing the game of basketball by fostering meaningful community connections through youth programming, events, and partnerships.

L’Alliance de Montréal Signe le Champion de la LECB Oduro et Accueille de Nouveau Tchoukuiegno

July 3, 2026
L’Alliance de Montréal de la Ligue élite canadienne de basketball (LECB) a annoncé aujourd’hui les signatures de l’ailier canadien Prince Oduro et de l’arrière Blondeau Tchoukuiegno. L’ailier fort de 6 pi 8 po se joint à l’Alliance après avoir passé les cinq dernières saisons avec les Honey Badgers de Brampton, où il s’est imposé comme l’un des meilleurs joueurs de la LECB dans la raquette, contribuant notamment à la conquête du championnat en 2022. Depuis son arrivée dans la LECB en 2022, Oduro a disputé 84 matchs, maintenant des moyennes de 7,6 points, 5,8 rebonds et 1,0 contre par rencontre, tout en devenant le meneur de l’histoire des Honey Badgers pour les matchs disputés, les rebonds et les contres. Cette saison, il a affiché des moyennes de 8,3 points, 5,0 rebonds et 1,0 contre en 11 rencontres avant de se joindre à l’Alliance. Oduro possède également une solide expérience professionnelle à l’international, ayant évolué en Finlande, en Allemagne, en Italie et en Hongrie à la suite d’un parcours universitaire en NCAA Division I avec Siena, South Florida, Mississippi State et Detroit Mercy. L’Alliance accueille également de nouveau le meneur montréalais Blondeau Tchoukuiegno. Après avoir porté les couleurs de l’Alliance lors de la saison 2025, Tchoukuiegno est de retour à Montréal. Plus récemment, il a évolué avec les River Lions de Niagara après avoir amorcé la saison 2026 avec les Cocodrilos de Caracas, au Venezuela, où il a maintenu des moyennes de 8,5 points, 3,4 rebonds et 1,8 passe décisive en 10 matchs. L’Alliance annonce également que Michael Hughes II a été placé sur la liste des réservistes afin de lui permettre de prendre du temps pour des raisons personnelles. L’organisation lui offre tout son soutien durant cette période et lui souhaite le meilleur.  -REPMTL- À propos de l’Alliance de Montréal L’Alliance de Montréal est une équipe professionnelle de basketball évoluant dans la Ligue élite canadienne de basketball (LECB), le principal circuit estival de basketball professionnel au Canada. L’organisation a comme mission d’offrir un basketball de haut niveau ainsi qu’une expérience engageante aux partisans de Montréal et de partout au Québec.

Montreal Alliance Sign Former CEBL Champion Oduro and Guard Tchoukuiegno

July 3, 2026
The Montreal Alliance of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced today the signings of Canadian forward Prince Oduro and guard Blondeau Tchoukuiegno. The 6-foot-8 forward joins the Alliance after spending the past five seasons with the Brampton Honey Badgers, where he established himself as one of the CEBL's premier interior players while helping the franchise capture the 2022 CEBL championship. Since entering the league in 2022, Oduro has appeared in 84 career CEBL games, averaging 7.6 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 1.0 block per game while becoming Brampton's all-time leader in games played, rebounds, and blocks. This season, he averaged 8.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.0 block in 11 games before joining the Alliance. Oduro has also competed professionally in Finland, Germany, Italy, and Hungary following a collegiate career that included NCAA Division I stops at Siena, South Florida, Mississippi State, and Detroit Mercy. The Alliance also welcomes back Montreal guard Blondeau Tchoukuiegno. Tchoukuiegno returns to Montreal after appearing with the Alliance during the 2025 season. Most recently, he suited up for the Niagara River Lions after beginning the 2026 campaign with Cocodrilos de Caracas in Venezuela, where he averaged 8.5 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.8 assists in 10 games. The Alliance also announces that forward Michael Hughes II has been placed on the club's reserve roster as he steps away from basketball to attend to personal matters. The organization fully supports Michael during this time and wishes him all the best. -REPMTL- About the Montreal Alliance The Montreal Alliance is a professional basketball team competing in the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL), Canada's premier summer basketball league. The organization is committed to delivering high-level basketball and an engaging experience for fans in Montreal and across Quebec.

Brampton Honey Badgers Sign NBA Forward Flowers

July 2, 2026
The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Wednesday that they have signed former NBA Draft Selection Trentyn Flowers. After spending the last two years back-and-forth between the NBA and the G League, Flowers is taking his talents to Canada, adding a major boost to the Honey Badgers ahead of the second half of the CEBL season. He is most recently coming off a successful season in the Chicago Bulls organization this past season, where he got into two games with the Bulls in December and played 14 games with the Windy City Bulls, their G League affiliate, where he averaged 12.1 points, 6.6 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and 27.9 minutes. “Trentyn is a valuable addition to our team,” said Honey Badgers General Manager and Vice President of Basketball Operations Jermaine Anderson. “He’s an exciting young player who brings versatility and valuable international experience to our roster. We’re looking forward to having him on our team and welcoming him to the Honey Badgers family.” Flowers has been playing professional basketball since 18 years old, as the Matthews, North Carolina native decided to play all the way to Australia instead of going to college. He has eight games of NBA experience under his belt between the Bulls and the Los Angeles Clippers, and had his best year of his career in the 2024-25 season, where he averaged 17.7 points, 5.0 rebounds, and just under two assists per game with the San Diego Clippers, LA’s G League affiliate. Trentyn is an exceptional young talent with tremendous upside. At just 21 years old, he's already gained valuable experience competing against professionals in Australia, the NBA G League, and the NBA. What stood out to us was his size, athleticism, versatility, and his desire to continue developing. We believe our environment is a great place for him to grow, and we're excited to welcome him to Brampton and help him take another step in his career. ### About the Brampton Honey Badgers One of the original franchises of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL), the 2022 CEBL Champion Brampton Honey Badgers proudly call the CAA Centre home. The Brampton front office and basketball operations department bring NBA, NBA G League, national team, NCAA and major international pro league experience to the franchise. With a vision of promoting Brampton grassroots basketball and local businesses through community and corporate engagement, the Honey Badgers will leverage the explosion of basketball as a vehicle for innovation and change. For more information visit honeybadgers.ca .

Montreal Alliance Sign NBA G League Guard IT Horton

July 1, 2026
The Montreal Alliance of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced today the signing of guard Ithiel "IT" Horton. The 6-foot-5 guard joins the Alliance after two professional seasons, including 44 games with the NBA G League's Grand Rapids Gold before starring for Belgium's House of Talents Kortrijk Spurs in the BNXT League. A proven scorer and perimeter threat, Horton averaged 14.4 points and 3.4 rebounds while shooting 39.5 percent from three-point range this past season, helping Kortrijk finish with one of the league's best records. He also led the team in scoring off the bench and recorded eight 20-point performances, including a season-high 30-point outing. "IT is a dynamic scorer with proven professional experience," said Co-Owner and General Manager Joel Anthony. "His ability to create offense and stretch the floor makes him a great addition to our group, and we're excited to welcome him to Montreal." Before turning professional, Horton compiled an impressive collegiate résumé, scoring 1,377 career points across five NCAA Division I seasons with Delaware, Pittsburgh, UCF, and Texas. Along the way, he earned CAA All-Rookie Team honours, established himself as one of the ACC's top three-point shooters during his time at Pittsburgh, and helped Texas reach the second round of the NCAA Tournament in his final collegiate season. Horton's combination of professional experience, perimeter shooting, and offensive versatility gives the Alliance another proven offensive weapon in the backcourt as the team continues its 2026 CEBL campaign. To create an import roster spot for Horton, the Alliance has released guard Davion Warren. The organization thanks Davion for his contributions and wishes him all the best in the next chapter of his professional career. -REPMTL- About the Montreal Alliance The Montreal Alliance is a professional basketball team competing in the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL), Canada's premier summer basketball league. The organization is committed to delivering high-level basketball and an engaging experience for fans in Montreal and across Quebec.

L’Alliance de Montréal signe l’arrière de la NBA G League Ithiel Horton

July 1, 2026
L’Alliance de Montréal de la Ligue élite canadienne de basketball (LECB) a annoncé aujourd’hui la signature de l’arrière Ithiel « IT » Horton. L’arrière de 6 pi 5 po se joint à l’Alliance après deux saisons chez les professionnels, dont 44 matchs avec le Gold de Grand Rapids dans la NBA G League, avant d’évoluer avec les Spurs de House of Talents Kortrijk dans la BNXT League en Belgique. La saison dernière, il a maintenu des moyennes de 14,4 points et 3,4 rebonds par match tout en affichant un taux d’efficacité de 39,5 % derrière l’arc, aidant Kortrijk à terminer parmi les meilleures équipes du circuit. Il a également mené son équipe pour les points inscrits en sortie de banc et signé huit matchs de 20 points ou plus, dont un sommet personnel de 30 points. « IT est un marqueur dynamique qui possède une solide expérience chez les professionnels », a déclaré le copropriétaire et directeur général Joel Anthony. « Sa capacité à créer de l’offensive et à étirer le jeu fera de lui un excellent ajout à notre équipe, et nous sommes impatients de l’accueillir à Montréal. » Avant de faire le saut chez les professionnels, Horton a connu une brillante carrière universitaire, inscrivant 1 377 points en cinq saisons dans la NCAA Division I avec Delaware, Pittsburgh, UCF et Texas. Au fil de son parcours, il a été nommé au sein de l’équipe des recrues de la CAA, s’est imposé comme l’un des meilleurs tireurs de trois points de l’ACC lors de son passage à Pittsburgh et a aidé les Longhorns du Texas à atteindre le deuxième tour du tournoi de la NCAA à sa dernière saison universitaire. Grâce à son expérience professionnelle, à sa capacité d'étirer le jeu et à sa polyvalence offensive, Horton apporte une arme offensive de plus au champ arrière de l'Alliance alors que l'équipe poursuit sa campagne 2026 dans la LECB. Afin de libérer une place de joueur d’importation, l’Alliance a libéré l’arrière Davion Warren. L’organisation le remercie pour sa contribution et lui souhaite le meilleur pour la suite de sa carrière professionnelle. -REPMTL- À propos de l’Alliance de Montréal L’Alliance de Montréal est une équipe professionnelle de basketball évoluant dans la Ligue élite canadienne de basketball (LECB), le principal circuit estival de basketball professionnel au Canada. L’organisation a comme mission d’offrir un basketball de haut niveau ainsi qu’une expérience engageante aux partisans de Montréal et de partout au Québec.

Aperçu Hebdomadaire de la LECB : Un Programme Double Pour la Fête du Canada; Le Surge et le Mamba se Rendent à Whitehorse

July 1, 2026
Vendredi, Whitehorse a vu pour la toute première fois l'un de ses joueurs être désigné premier choix du repêchage de la LNH, lorsque Gavin McKenna, héros local, a été sélectionné par les Maple Leafs de Toronto. Exactement une semaine plus tard, une nouvelle page de l'histoire sportive du Yukon s'écrira lorsque la LECB viendra en ville pour le tout premier match de basketball professionnel jamais disputé dans les Territoires. À l'occasion de la fin de semaine de la fête du Canada, le Mamba de Saskatoon affrontera le Surge de Calgary à l’aréna Takhini lors du premier match de ce qui devrait devenir une série annuelle au cours des trois prochaines années. Les habitants du Yukon auront le plaisir d'assister à un match passionnant de la Conférence de l’Ouest. Après avoir enchaîné six victoires en sept matchs, le Mamba (6-7) a grimpé rapidement au classement et s’est clairement imposé comme prétendants aux séries éliminatoires. Saskatoon, qui a remporté le tout premier championnat de la LECB en 2019, se rend à Whitehorse avec un mélange d’anciennes et nouvelles vedettes. Le Canadien Devonté Bandoo, meilleur marqueur de trois points de tous les temps parmi les joueurs toujours actifs de la ligue, est de retour pour sa quatrième saison au sein de la franchise. Toujours aussi constant, il réussit 38,9 % de ses tirs à trois points et affiche à nouveau une moyenne à deux chiffres, avec 12,1 points par rencontre. Tevian Jones, quant à lui, figure parmi les 25 meilleurs marqueurs de tous les temps de la ligue. Il n’est plus qu’à 21 points d’atteindre 800 points marqués en saison régulière depuis le début de sa carrière. Ce joueur américain a récemment fait son retour chez le Mamba pour sa deuxième saison à Saskatoon. Il continue de jouer le rôle de pivot offensif qui a fait sa réputation au cours de ses trois années passées dans la ligue au sein de quatre franchises différentes, après avoir débuté la saison à Vancouver. Le Mamba vise toujours la première place de la Conférence de l’Ouest, à seulement trois victoires des Bandits. Pour y parvenir, il est indispensable de remporter des matchs comme celui qui sera disputé à Whitehorse contre le Surge qui a une fiche de 1-11. La saison a été mouvementée à Calgary. En effet, l'équipe en est déjà à son deuxième entraîneur-chef et vient tout juste de remporter son premier match. Même si le Surge affiche le plus mauvais différentiel de points de la ligue, ils se sont montrés compétitifs par moments, notamment lors d'une défaite de six points face au Mamba au début du mois. Et ils arrivent accompagnés d’une légende de la LECB : Rugzy Miller-Moore, le meilleur marqueur canadien de tous les temps, qui réalise une nouvelle saison exceptionnelle à Stampede City avec une moyenne de 20,9 points par match, la meilleure de son équipe. Le Surge a atteint la finale la saison dernière avec un noyau similaire, composé de Miller-Moore et de son coéquipier Evan Gilyard II ; une éventuelle remontée tardive en saison en vue des séries éliminatoires pourrait bien commencer maintenant. Calgary arrivera au Yukon, peut-être revigorée par la bataille de l'Alberta contre leurs rivaux, les Stingers d'Edmonton, disputé deux jours plus tôt à l'occasion de la fête du Canada. La rencontre entre le Surge et les Stingers constitue la deuxième partie d'un programme double prévu le 1er juillet, qui s'ouvrira sur un gros match de l’est opposant les Shooting Stars de Scarborough à l'Alliance de Montréal. Edmonton (5-7), comme Saskatoon, cherchera à tirer parti de la faiblesse de Calgary pour remonter au classement de l’Ouest. Les Stingers ont remporté deux victoires consécutives à l'approche de la fête du Canada, en battant le Mamba à domicile et à l'extérieur. Leur attaque, qui repose sur une répartition équilibrée des points, est menée par Stanley Davis Jr., qui n'a encore jamais commencé un match en huit rencontres, mais qui reste néanmoins le meilleur marqueur de l'équipe avec 13,9 points par match. Même si aucun leader individuel d’Edmonton ne se démarque particulièrement, l’équipe de Jordan Baker pratique le basket collectif qu’il prône, ce qui leur a permis de mettre fin à une série de trois défaites consécutives lors de ces rencontres face au Mamba. Ils vont désormais tenter de renverser complètement la tendance et de se rapprocher à un match d’un taux de victoire de 50 % face à Calgary. Mais le véritable match en tête d’affiche sera le match qui précédera celui-ci, lorsque les Shooting Stars (11-2), en tête du classement, affronteront l'Alliance de Montréal (7-6), qui ont trois victoires consécutives. Scarborough a transformé une série effrénée de remontées spectaculaires en début de saison en une domination sans partage, avec seulement deux défaites à son actif. Les Shooting Stars ont battu l'Alliance de quatre points lors de leur premier match de la saison, mais les effectifs ont beaucoup changé depuis. Il y a toutefois une chose qui n'a pas changé : la présence de Myles Powell, deuxième meilleur marqueur de la LECB, qui affiche une moyenne de 28 points par match et qui en a marqué exactement autant lors de son dernier match contre Montréal. De son côté, le pivot Frank Mitchell affiche une moyenne de double-double (14,8 points, 11,3 rebonds) sous le panier. Montréal ripostera avec des joueurs tels que le Canadien Quincy Guerrier, qui affiche une moyenne de 14,3 points et 7,2 rebonds par match au sein de l'équipe de sa ville natale. Au cours de leur série de victoires, l’Alliance a vaincu Edmonton, Calgary et les River Lions de Niagara. La compétition va cependant monter d'un cran avec les Shooting Stars, qui permettront à l’équipe de Scarborough de prouver qu’elle ne va pas simplement s'emparer facilement de la Conférence de l’Est. Programme hebdomadaire (11 matchs) Match #66 – Le mardi 30 juin – SSK à WPG – 19 h (HAC) / 18 h (HNC) / 20 h (HE) – Canada Life Centre (CBC Gem, YouTube, CEBL+) Match #67 – Le mercredi 1er juillet – MTL à SSS – 16 h (HE) – Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre (CBC Gem, YouTube, CEBL+) Match #68 – Le mercredi 1er juillet – CGY à EDM – 16 h (HR) / 18 h (HE) – Edmonton EXPO Centre (CBC Gem, YouTube, CEBL+) Match #69 – Le jeudi 2 juillet – OTT à BHB – 19 h 30 (HE) – CAA Centre (CBC Gem, YouTube, CEBL+) Match #70 – Le vendredi 3 juillet – SSS à MTL – 19 h 30 (HE) – l'Auditorium de Verdun (CBC Gem, YouTube, RDS.ca, CEBL+) Match #71 – Le vendredi 3 juillet – CGY à SSK – 18 h 30 (HNY) / 19 h 30 (HNC)/(HR) / 21 h 30 (HE) – L’aréna Takhini (CBC Gem, YouTube, CEBL+) Match #72 – Le vendredi 3 juillet – EDM à VAN – 19 h (HP) / 20 h (HR) / 22 h (HE) – Envision Financial Court au Langley Events Centre (CBC Gem, YouTube, CEBL+) Match #73 – Le samedi 4 juillet – OTT à NRL – 19 h (HE) – Meridian Centre (CBC Gem, YouTube, CEBL+) Match #74 – Le dimanche 5 juillet – CGY à VAN – 12 h 30 (HP) / 13 h 30 (HR) / 15 h 30 (HE) – Envision Financial Court au Langley Events Centre (CBC, CBC Gem, YouTube, CEBL+) Match #75 – Le dimanche 5 juillet – SSS à BHB – 16 h (HE) – CAA Centre (CBC Gem, YouTube, CEBL+) Match #76 – Le dimanche 5 juillet – WPG à EDM – 16 h (HR) / 17 h (HAC) / 18 h (HE) – Edmonton EXPO Centre (CBC Gem, YouTube, CEBL+) Pour le calendrier complet de la LECB 2026, veuillez consulter cebl.ca/games .  ###

CEBL Weekly Preview: Surge, Mamba Head to Whitehorse; Canada Day Doubleheader

June 30, 2026
On Friday, Whitehorse had its first-ever No. 1 pick in the NHL draft when hometown hero Gavin McKenna was selected by the Toronto Maple Leafs. Exactly one week later, even more Yukon sports history will be made when the CEBL comes to town for the first-ever professional basketball game in the Territories. In celebration of Canada Day weekend, the Saskatoon Mamba will face the Calgary Surge at Takhini Arena in the first of what is expected to be an annual series over the next three years. Yukoners will be treated to a fascinating Western Conference matchup. After catching fire with six wins in seven games, the Mamba (6-7) have vaulted up the standings and firmly entered the playoff conversation. Saskatoon, which won the inaugural CEBL championship in 2019, brings a mix of old and new stars to Whitehorse. Canada’s Devonté Bandoo, the league’s active all-time three-points leader, is back for his fourth stint with the franchise and steady as ever, draining 38.9 per cent of his triples and scoring double-digits again with 12.1 points per game. Tevian Jones, meanwhile, sits in the league’s top-25 in all-time scoring and is just 21 points from 800 total in his regular-season career as the American import returned to the Mamba recently for his second go-round in Saskatoon. He continues to serve as the offensive focal points he’s become known for over three years in the league with four different franchises after starting this season in Vancouver. The Mamba still have their eyes on the top seed in the West, sitting just three games behind those Bandits. Winning games like the one in Whitehorse against a 1-11 Surge squad is imperative in that push. It’s been a tumultuous season in Calgary, which is on its second head coach and only recently won its first game. While the Surge own the worst point differential in the league, they have been competitive in spurts, including in a six-point loss to the Mamba earlier this month. And they arrive with a CEBL legend of their own in Rugzy Miller-Moore, the all-time Canadian scoring leader who’s enjoying another strong season in the Stampede City with a team-high 20.9 points per game. The Surge reached the final last season with a similar core of Miller-Moore and fellow guard Evan Gilyard II; any late-season playoff push could be kickstarted now. Calgary will arrive in Yukon perhaps energized from a Canada Day contest against its rival Edmonton Stingers in the Battle of Alberta two days prior. The Surge-Stingers matchup is the second half of a July 1 double-header that opens with a heavyweight East showdown between the Scarborough Shooting Stars and Montreal Alliance. Edmonton (5-7), like Saskatoon, will be looking to take advantage of the weaker Calgary side as it looks to climb up the West. The Stingers have won two straight games heading into Canada Day, beating the Mamba at home and on the road. Their balanced scoring attack is led by Stanley Davis Jr., who has yet to start in eight appearances but still paces the team with 13.9 points per game. While none of Edmonton’s individual leaders jump out at you, Jordan Baker’s squad is playing his type of team basketball, which it used to end a three-game skid in those contests with the Mamba. They’ll now look to fully reverse that and move within one game of .500 against Calgary. The real headliner, however, will be the game prior, when the league-leading Shooting Stars (11-2) take on the Montreal Alliance (7-6), who have won three straight. Scarborough turned a frenzy of early-season comebacks into pure dominance with just two losses on its ledger. The Shooting Stars beat the Alliance by four in their season opener, but rosters have changed greatly. One thing that hasn’t, however, is the presence of CEBL second-leading scorer Myles Powell, who is putting up 28 points per game and scored precisely that against Montreal last time out. Meanwhile, big man Frank Mitchell is averaging a double-double (14.8 points, 11.3 rebounds) down low. Montreal will counter with the likes of Canadian Quincy Guerrier, who’s putting up 14.3 points and 7.2 rebounds per game for his hometown squad. The Alliance have beaten Edmonton, Calgary and the Niagara River Lions during their winning streak, but the competition will kick up a notch with the Shooting Stars — an opportunity to prove that Scarborough won’t simply run away with the East. Weekly schedule (11 games) Game #66 – Tuesday, June 30 – SSK at WPG – 7 p.m. CDT / 6 p.m. CST / 8 p.m. ET – Canada Life Centre (CBC Gem, YouTube, CEBL+) Game #67 – Wednesday, July 1 – MTL at SSS – 4 p.m. ET – Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre (CBC Gem, YouTube, CEBL+) Game #68 – Wednesday, July 1 – CGY at EDM – 4 p.m. MT / 6 p.m. ET – Edmonton EXPO Centre (CBC Gem, YouTube, CEBL+) Game #69 – Thursday, July 2 – OTT at BHB – 7:30 p.m. ET – CAA Centre (CBC Gem, YouTube, CEBL+) Game #70 – Friday, July 3 – SSS at MTL – 7:30 p.m. ET – Verdun Auditorium (CBC Gem, YouTube, RDS.ca, CEBL+) Game #71 – Friday, July 3 – CGY at SSK – 6:30 p.m. YST / 7:30 p.m. CST/MT / 9:30 p.m. ET – Takhini Arena (CBC Gem, YouTube, CEBL+) Game #72 – Friday, July 3 – EDM at VAN – 7 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. MT / 10 p.m. ET – Envision Financial Court at Langley Events Centre (CBC Gem, YouTube, CEBL+) Game #73 – Saturday, July 4 – OTT at NRL – 7 p.m. ET – Meridian Centre (CBC Gem, YouTube, CEBL+) Game #74 – Sunday, July 5 – CGY at VAN – 12:30 p.m. PT / 1:30 p.m. MT / 3:30 p.m. ET – Envision Financial Court at Langley Events Centre (CBC, CBC Gem, YouTube, CEBL+) Game #75 – Sunday, July 5 – SSS at BHB – 4 p.m. ET – CAA Centre (CBC Gem, YouTube, CEBL+) Game #76 – Sunday, July 5 – WPG at EDM – 4 p.m. MT / 5 p.m. CDT / 6 p.m. ET – Edmonton EXPO Centre (CBC Gem, YouTube, CEBL+) For the full 2026 CEBL schedule, please visit cebl.ca/games .

Brampton Add Former G League Forward Justyn Hamilton

June 30, 2026
The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Tuesday that they have signed NBA G League-experienced big man Justyn Hamilton. After two straight years in the NBA G League, Hamilton is getting his first run up north in the CEBL, joining the Honey Badgers at the halfway point of the season. He is coming off a season with the Wisconsin Herd (Milwaukee Bucks G League affiliate) and the Grand Rapids Gold (Denver Nuggets G League affiliate) where he posted 6.1 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 13.8 minutes across 36 games. “Justyn is a great person and fits our culture,” said Honey Badgers General Manager and Vice President of Basketball Operations Jermaine Anderson. “His size and interior presence on both ends of the court will be valuable additions to our team. We’re looking forward to integrating him into our rotation and welcoming him to the Honey Badgers family.” Hamilton spent his first professional season with Lugano in Switzerland where he was awarded two Player of the Week awards while averaging 19.9 points, 9.4 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 2.0 blocks, and 1.1 steals in 24 games. As a senior with Kent State University, Hamilton won All-MAC Sixth Man of the Year en route to a MAC Tournament finale appearance. “We're excited to welcome Justyn to the organization,” said Honey Badgers Head Coach Alex Cerda. “His experience at the NBA G League level, combined with his defensive presence and selfless approach, gives our group another layer of physicality and stability. He's a player who understands his role, competes every possession, and makes the players around him better.” The Brampton Honey Badgers will return home after a long road trip to face the Ottawa BlackJacks on Thursday, July 2, followed quickly by a quick rematch with the Scarborough Shooting Stars on July 5 at the CAA Centre. Get your tickets here , starting at only $20 each ### About the Brampton Honey Badgers One of the original franchises of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL), the 2022 CEBL Champion Brampton Honey Badgers proudly call the CAA Centre home. The Brampton front office and basketball operations department bring NBA, NBA G League, national team, NCAA and major international pro league experience to the franchise. With a vision of promoting Brampton grassroots basketball and local businesses through community and corporate engagement, the Honey Badgers will leverage the explosion of basketball as a vehicle for innovation and change. For more information visit honeybadgers.ca .

Moore Returns to Ottawa

June 27, 2026
The Ottawa BlackJacks of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced today that the team has re-signed Isaih Moore for the 2026 Season. The 6’10 power forward from Sumter, SC has spent two previous seasons with the BlackJacks, averaging 16 points and eight rebounds per game in the 2024 season, and 19 points and 11 rebounds per game in the 2025 season. Most recently, in the 2025-26 season, Moore spent time in the NBA G-League with the San Diego Clippers, Mexico City Capitanes and the College Park Skyhawks. Across the three G-League teams, he averaged 12 points and six rebounds. During Moore’s time at both JUCO’s and NCAA Division I schools, he averaged 11.6 pts, and 7.3 rebs. He played at Charleston University, Pearl River Community College, St. John's University, Southern Mississippi University and Fresno State University, across 5 years. He graduated from Fresno State after the 2023-23 season. During the 2020-21 season, with St. John’s, he was a Third-Team All-American. After graduating, M oore practiced with the Windy City Bulls of the NBA G-League, before he was acquired by the Sioux Falls Skyforce, and then the Greensboro Swarm. Across his first year in the G-League, he averaged 8.5 points and 5.3 rebounds. Moore played briefly with the Edmonton Stingers of the CEBL during the 2026 season, averaging 15.2 points and 7.8 rebounds across five games. Moore is coming in to be a defensive powerhouse. Standing at 6’10, he could be who the BlackJacks have been looking for in the absence of Drew Cisse, who is currently gone to national team camp with Guinea. He is 13th in all-time defensive rebounds per game in the CEBL with 6.1 and 19th in all-time defensive rebounds with 126.