Alliance Sign American Guard Curtis Hollis
The Montréal Alliance is pleased to announce the signing of American player Curtis Hollis. A 6’6” guard, Hollis has played one game with the Vancouver Bandits this season, recording 21 points, six rebounds and five steals in 30 minutes played.
Hollis played the 2023-24 season with the KW Titans, averaging 27.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, 4.1 assists, 2.0 steals and 37.5 minutes per game.
A native of Arlington, Texas, Hollis played 34 collegiate games at Hutchinson Community College, where he averaged 6.9 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game.
The Alliance is gearing up to play back-to-back games, starting with a matchup against the BlackJacks today in Ottawa, followed by a home game against the Winnipeg Sea Bears at the Verdun Auditorium on Friday at 8 PM. Fans can purchase tickets starting at $20 by visiting www.alliancemontreal.ca/billets.
About the Montréal Alliance
The Montréal Alliance, a professional basketball team in the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL), began its third season in May 2024. Under the historic leadership of Annie Larouche, the first woman to hold such a position in Montréal’s professional sports, and with the guidance of General Manager Joel Anthony, a two-time NBA champion, the Alliance distinguishes itself through community involvement, a commitment to sporting excellence, and the development of local talent. Over its initial two seasons, the Alliance boasted the highest percentage of Québécois players among Montréal’s professional sports teams. The team plays all its home games at the historic Verdun Auditorium and will host the CEBL Championship Weekend from August 9 to 11, 2024. For more information about the team, visit www.alliancemontreal.ca.
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 75% of its rosters being Canadian and a record 10 players with NBA experience in 2024. Players also bring experience from the NBA G League, top international pro leagues, the Canadian National team program, NCAA programs, as well as U SPORTS and CCAA. 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 with games broadcast live on CEBL+ powered by BetVictor, TSN, TSN+, RDS, Game+, Next Level Sports & Entertainment and Courtside1891. More information about the CEBL is available at CEBL.ca and @cebleague on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook & YouTube.
