River Lions Announce Returns of TJ Lall and Kimbal Mackenzie

March 13, 2024

St Catharines, ON – The Niagara River Lions today announced the return of 6’6 forward, TJ Lall and 6’1 guard, Kimbal Makenzie, both returning to the team for a second consecutive year. Lall, a 27 year-old from Cambridge, Ontario averaged 8.0 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 23 minutes per game during the 2023 Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) season. Mackenzie, a 27 year-old from Oakville, Ontario averaged 8.3 points, 1.7 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 9 games with the River Lions. 


“It was a priority this off-season to be able to retain both TJ and Kimbal for 2024, and I'm grateful that we were able to come to terms with both of them,” said Head Coach and General Manager Victor Raso.


Lall and Mackenzie will join other key returning members from the 2023 team including Khalil Ahmad, AJ Davis, Eddie Ekiyor and Jahvon Blair who were just announced two weeks ago.


"I am looking forward to playing with the River Lions once again this season,” said Lall. “I am excited to have a great summer in Niagara and compete for the CEBL Championship."


Lall won four national championships with Carleton University before transferring to Brock University in a season that saw him average 22 points and 7.9 rebounds per game. In his senior year with the Badgers, he earned First Team All-Canada and OUA West First Team All Star honors and Brock’s Team MVP. Lall was selected first overall in the 2020 CEBL U SPORTS Draft by the Ottawa Blackjacks, and then went on to play two seasons with the Guelph Nighthawks (now Calgary Surge). After three seasons in Canada, Lall took his talents to Japan where he averaged 6.8 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 16.6 minutes per game with Kyoto Hannaryz. Now suited up for the Leicester Riders of the British Basketball League (BBL), he is currently averaging 10.2 points, 4.5 rebounds and shooting 46.6 percent from the three point line in 24.8 minutes per game.


“TJ is a versatile, talented wing who has shown glimpses of all the ways he can impact a game in his time with the River Lions, and in the CEBL,” said Raso. “TJ has high expectations of himself and tremendous confidence in his abilities, and I feel the same way about him. I believe TJ will have his best professional season to date in an expanded role with us in 2024.”


Mackenzie spent his four year collegiate career at Bucknell University where he became a vital part of the Bison’s Lineup, starting in 89 out of 122 games in four seasons. With 1330 career points, Mackenzie ranked 18th in Bisons history as well as 4th in all-time made three pointers (211) and 2nd in career free throw percentage (85.4%). In his final season at Bucknell, Mackenzie averaged 17.6 points and 3.0 assists in 34.3 minutes per game. Mackenzie went on to play two seasons with the Guelph Nighthawks (now Calgary Surge), before eventually finding a home with the Leicester Riders of the BBL.


Currently in his third season with the Riders, Mackenzie was named captain of the team for the 2023 season and recently earned a spot on the 24-man Great Britain National Team for the Eurobasket Qualifiers. With the Riders he is averaging 12.7 points and 4.5 assists in 25.7 minutes per game.


“Kimbal is a phenomenal leader and point guard and we are lucky to have him back,” said Raso. He brings a winning, experienced attitude to the team and he brings the best out of his teammates everyday. He was a great mid-season addition to our team last season, and it will be even more beneficial to have him for the entirety of this season.”


Mackenzie shared the same enthusiasm, "I’m thrilled to be back in Niagara this summer. We have a core group of guys returning who I love playing with. Looking forward to continuing the winning culture that has been built for years, and to bringing a championship to Niagara." Now having played on three teams together in Guelph, Niagara and Leicester, Lall and Mackenzie’s chemistry on the court will only add to the four players already signed for the 2024 season. 


The Niagara River Lions are one of the original six teams of the CEBL. Playing out of Meridian Centre in downtown St. Catharines, the River Lions represent the twelve municipalities of the Niagara Region while living up to the River Lions moniker of pride and strength of community. Season tickets, voucher packs and group tickets are on sale now. Visit www.riverlions.ca/tickets for more information.

August 2, 2026
Tomorrow's Canadian Elite Basketball League game in Vancouver between the Winnipeg Sea Bears and the Vancouver Bandits has been moved from 12:30 p.m. PT / 3:30 p.m. ET to 2:00 p.m. PT / 5:00 p.m. ET due to travel disruptions. The League will provide updates as necessary.
July 29, 2026
C'est la dernière semaine de la saison de la LECB et il reste encore beaucoup à décider, en commençant par les places pour les séries éliminatoires jusqu’au classement des têtes de série. Commençons sans plus attendre... Conférence de l'Est Nous savons (nous savions depuis longtemps, en réalité) que les Shooting Stars de Scarborough entreront en séries éliminatoires en tant que la meilleure équipe de l'Est et qu'ils sont l'équipe à battre. Les Shooting Stars n'ont pas lâché prise depuis qu'ils se sont taillés au premier rang. D’ailleurs, ils ont remporté une série de trois victoires lors de leur dernière paire de matchs. L'objectif est maintenant de maintenir les bons moments tout au long du mois d'août. Quand est-il du reste de la conférence? Eh bien, bonne chance pour faire le tri dans tout ça. Oui... encore à ce jour. Les Honey Badgers de Brampton et les River Lions de Niagara, deux fois champions en titre, occupent une position favorable, chacun ayant remporter 10 victoires. La première équipe a encore trois matchs à jouer tandis que la seconde en a deux. Brampton, cependant, devra faire face à une tâche de taille en accueillant une équipe désespérée de Montréal avant de terminer la saison avec des matchs aller-retour contre les Shooting Stars. Ce ne sera pas facile non plus pour Niagara, qui se dirige vers l'ouest pour clore la saison sur la route contre le Mamba de Saskatoon et le Surge de Calgary. Mais les deux équipes peuvent compter sur leur pédigrée avec Sean East II, finaliste du joueur le plus utile en 2025, parmi les Honey Badgers, tandis que les River Lions comptent sur le double récipiendaire du titre de joueur le plus utile dans les finales, Khalil Ahmad, qui a été le joueur du match lors de leur récente victoire contre les BlackJacks d'Ottawa. La pression est forte pour les joueurs de la capitale nationale, qui sont à égalité avec l'Alliance de Montréal à 9-13 au bas de la conférence. L'Alliance termine sa saison régulière avec des matchs contre les Bandits de Vancouver et les Honey Badgers avant même que les BlackJacks ne reviennent sur le terrain. Ottawa saura ce qu'il faut faire lorsqu'elle visitera les Sea Bears de Winnipeg et les Stingers d'Edmonton pour clore sa saison. Bien sûr, si Ottawa et Montréal l'emportent, la pression sera exercée sur Niagara et Brampton. L'Est, comme c'est le cas depuis la plus grande partie du mois, demeure un fouillis. Conférence de l'Ouest Les choses sont un peu plus simples dans l'Ouest. Les Stingers d'Edmonton ont rendu les choses intéressantes, mais leur victoire 100-89 contre le Surge de Calgary dimanche leur a assuré la dernière place de la conférence en séries éliminatoires. Ils ont ainsi arrêté la renaissance en fin de saison de leur rival albertain et les ont empêchés d'atteindre les séries éliminatoires. Edmonton se joindra à Vancouver, Winnipeg et Saskatoon pour les séries éliminatoires, mais qui joue qui doit encore être décidé. Au sommet, les Bandits (14-8) détiennent une avance d'un match sur les Sea Bears (13-7). Encerclez dimanche dans votre calendrier, car les deux forces de l'Ouest se rencontreront en Colombie-Britannique pour leur finale de saison ce jour-là dans un affrontement qui pourrait déterminer le déroulement des séries éliminatoires. Si les choses s'alignent correctement, cela pourrait créer une atmosphère de type pseudo-éliminatoire au Langley Event Centre. Pendant ce temps, deux jours plus tôt, le Mamba et les Stingers s'affronteront dans une compétition qui pourrait avoir des répercussions sur la troisième place dans la capitale albertaine. En fin de compte, ils seront tous deux des underdogs sur la route contre les Bandits ou les Sea Bears. Mais s'ils ont une préférence d’adversaire, c'est là qu'ils pourraient aider à changer leurs destins. Finalement, Calgary a été réduit au rôle de saboteur, car l’équipe pourrait mettre fin à l'année des River Lions si elle inflige une défaite aux troupes de l'entraîneur Kimbal Mackenzie lors de leur dernier match. Ce serait une sacrée façon de terminer la campagne pour une équipe de Calgary qui a eu une énergie positive pendant la majeure partie de l'été, mais qui n'a tout simplement pas pu réparer les dégâts qu'elle a causés au début de la saison. Tout cela s'ajoute à ce qui devrait être une fin effrénée. Horaire hebdomadaire (11 matchs) Match #110 — Le mardi 28 juillet — VAN à MTL — 19 h 30 (HE)/16 h 30 (HP) — L’Auditorium de Verdun (CBC Gem, YouTube, RDS, CEBL+) Match #111 — Le mercredi 29 juillet — NRL à SSK — 19 h 30 (HNC)/21 h 30 (HE) — SaskTel Centre (CBC Gem, YouTube, CEBL+) Match #112 — Le jeudi 30 juillet — MTL à BHB — 19 h 30 (HE) – CAA Centre (CBC Gem, YouTube, CEBL+) Match #113 — Le vendredi 31 juillet — OTT à WPG — 19 h (HAC) / 20 h (HE) — Canada Life Centre (CBC Gem, YouTube, CEBL+) Match #114 — Le vendredi 31 juillet — SSK à EDM — 19 h (HNC)/(HR)/21 h (HE) — Edmonton EXPO Centre (CBC Gem, YouTube, CEBL+) Match #115 — Le vendredi 31 juillet — NRL à CGY — 19 h 30 (HR) / 21 h 30 (HE) – WinSport Event Centre (CBC Gem, YouTube, CEBL+) Match #116 — Le samedi 1er août — SSS à BHB — 19 h (HE) – CAA Centre (CBC Gem, YouTube, CEBL+) Match #117 — Le dimanche 2 août — WPG à VAN — 12 h 30 (HP)/14 h 30 (HAC)/15 h 30 (HE) — Envision Financial Court au Langley Events Centre (CBC, CBC Gem, YouTube, CEBL+) Match #118 — Le dimanche 2 août — OTT à EDM — 16 h (HR) / 18 h (HE) — Edmonton EXPO Centre (CBC Gem, YouTube, CEBL+) Match #119 — Le lundi 3 août — BHB à SSS — 16 h (HE) — Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre (CBC Gem, YouTube, CEBL+) Match #120 — Le lundi 3 août — CGY à SSK — 16 h (HNC)/(HR)/18 h (HE) — Merlis Belsher Place (CBC Gem, YouTube, CEBL+) Pour le calendrier complet de la LECB 2026, veuillez consulter cebl.ca/games .
July 28, 2026
It’s the final week of the CEBL season, and much is yet to be decided, from playoff spots to seeding. Let’s get right into it… Eastern Conference We know (we have known for quite a while now, really) that the Scarborough Shooting Stars will enter the post-season as the top team in the East, and is the squad to beat. The Shooting Stars haven’t let up since clinching that No. 1 spot, and carry a three-game winning streak into their final pair of contests. The goal now is to keep the good times rolling through August. As for the rest of the conference? Well, good luck sorting through all that. Yes…still. The Brampton Honey Badgers and two-time defending champion Niagara River Lions are in the catbird seats, each sitting on 10 wins. The former still has three games to play while the latter has two. Brampton, however, will face a tall task hosting a desperate Montreal squad before a season-ending home-and-home with the Shooting Stars. It won’t be easy for Niagara either, which heads west for a closing set on the road against the Saskatoon Mamba and Calgary Surge. But both teams can rely on pedigree, with 2025 MVP runner-up Sean East II showing out for the Honey Badgers while the River Lions count on two-time Finals MVP Khalil Ahmad, who was player of the game in their recent win over the Ottawa BlackJacks. The pressure is on for those players in the nation’s capital, who are tied with the Montreal Alliance at 9-13 at the bottom of the conference. The Alliance close out their regular season with games against the Vancouver Bandits and Honey Badgers before the BlackJacks even return to the court. Ottawa will know what is required when it visits the Winnipeg Sea Bears and Edmonton Stingers to close out its season. Of course, if both Ottawa and Montreal win out, then the pressure is on Niagara and Brampton. The East, as it has been for the better part of a month, remains a jumble. Western Conference Things are a little more straightforward in the West. The Edmonton Stingers made things interesting, but their 100-89 win over the Calgary Surge on Sunday assured them of the conference’s final playoff spot and prevented their Alberta rival’s late-season renaissance from reaching the post-season. Edmonton will join Vancouver, Winnipeg and Saskatoon in the playoffs, but who plays whom must still be decided. At the top, the Bandits (14-8) hold a one-game lead over the Sea Bears (13-7). Circle Sunday on your calendar, because the two West forces will meet in B.C. for their season finales on that day in a clash that could determine the course of the playoffs. If things line up correctly, it could make for a pseudo-playoff-type atmosphere at Langley Event Centre. Meanwhile, just two days earlier, the Mamba and Stingers will collide in a contest that could have implications on third place in the Alberta capital. Ultimately, they will both be underdogs on the road against the Bandits or Sea Bears. But if they happen to have a preference of opponent, this is where they could help alter the destinies. Calgary, finally, has been reduced to the role of spoiler, where it can potentially end the River Lions’ year if it hands coach Kimbal Mackenzie’s troops a loss in their final game. It would be quite the way to end the campaign for a Calgary team that’s had good vibes for most of the summer, but just couldn’t undo the damage it wrought at the beginning of the season. It all adds up to what should be a wild closing stretch. Weekly schedule (11 games) Game #110 – Tuesday, July 28 – VAN at MTL – 7:30 p.m. ET / 4:30 p.m. PT – Verdun Audiotrium (CBC Gem, YouTube, RDS, CEBL+) Game #111 – Wednesday, July 29 – NRL at SSK – 7:30 p.m. CST / 9:30 p.m. ET – SaskTel Centre (CBC Gem, YouTube, CEBL+) Game #112 – Thursday, July 30 – MTL at BHB – 7:30 p.m. ET – CAA Centre (CBC Gem, YouTube, CEBL+) Game #113 – Friday, July 31 – OTT at WPG – 7 p.m. CDT / 8 p.m. ET – Canada Life Centre (CBC Gem, YouTube, CEBL+) Game #114 – Friday, July 31 – SSK at EDM – 7 p.m. CST/MT / 9 p.m. ET – Edmonton EXPO Centre (CBC Gem, YouTube, CEBL+) Game #115 – Friday, July 31 – NRL at CGY – 7:30 p.m. MT / 9:30 p.m. ET – WinSport Event Centre (CBC Gem, YouTube, CEBL+) Game #116 – Saturday, Aug. 1 – SSS at BHB – 7 p.m. ET – CAA Centre (CBC Gem, YouTube, CEBL+) Game #117 – Sunday, Aug. 2 – WPG at VAN – 12:30 p.m. PT / 2:30 p.m. CDT / 3:30 p.m. ET – Envision Financial Court at Langley Events Centre (CBC, CBC Gem, YouTube, CEBL+) Game #118 – Sunday, Aug. 2 – OTT at EDM – 4 p.m. MT / 6 p.m. ET – Edmonton EXPO Centre (CBC Gem, YouTube, CEBL+) Game #119 – Monday, Aug. 3 – BHB at SSS – 4 p.m. ET – Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre (CBC Gem, YouTube, CEBL+) Game #120 – Monday, Aug. 3 – CGY at SSK – 4 p.m. CST/MT / 6 p.m. ET – Merlis Belsher Place (CBC Gem, YouTube, CEBL+) For the full 2026 CEBL schedule, please visit cebl.ca/games .
July 27, 2026
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July 24, 2026
The Vancouver Bandits announced Friday that the club has signed former NBA draft selection and decorated overseas champion Stephen Zimmerman for the remainder of the 2026 Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) season. A 7-foot centre hailing from Las Vegas, Nev., Zimmerman was selected 41st overall by the Orlando Magic in the 2016 NBA Draft and appeared in 19 games as a rookie. With the signing, Zimmerman becomes the first-ever NBA draft selection to sign with the Bandits. “Zimmerman brings additional size to our team and experience from the highest levels of the game around the world,” said Bandits general manager Kyle Julius. “His signing is part of our strategic plan to ensure we have a strong roster to compete in the CEBL playoffs.” A veteran of 10 professional seasons, Zimmerman most recently played for Gigantes de San Francisco in the Dominican Republic during the 2025-26 season where he helped lead the club to a Dominican LNB championship. He also earned championships in the Czech Republic, guiding ERA Nymburk to both a Czech Cup and Czech NBL title in 2021. His journeyman career overseas includes previous stops in Germany, Poland, Australia, Japan, Puerto Rico, Taiwan, Malaysia and China. In addition, Zimmerman played parts of four NBA G League seasons with the Orlando Magic’s affiliate (Erie Bayhawks, now Osceola Magic) in 2016-17, the Los Angeles Lakers’ affiliate (South Bay Lakers) in 2017-18, the New York Knicks’ affiliate (Westchester Knicks) in 2018-19, and San Antonio Spurs’ affiliate (Austin Spurs) in 2022-23. Internationally, Zimmerman represents the United States. He competed for his country at the senior level at the 2022 FIBA AmeriCup and 2019 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers, and won a gold medal at the 2014 FIBA Americas U18 Championship in 2014. Before playing professionally, Zimmerman played one season of NCAA DI basketball for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). As a freshman, he started 24 of 26 games played and averaged 26.2 minutes, 10.5 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 2.0 blocked shots per game while shooting .477 per cent from the field.
July 23, 2026
Trois équipes ont obtenu leur laissez-passer, mais bonne chance pour deviner le reste. La course aux séries éliminatoires de la LECB est plus effrénée que jamais cette saison, avec six équipes qui comptent huit ou neuf victoires, dont quatre dans l’Est (!) et une équipe de dernière place qui multiplie les efforts en fin de saison pour rendre les choses encore plus intéressantes dans l’Ouest. Pendant ce temps, les Sea Bears de Winnipeg et les Bandits de Vancouver se disputent la première place, tandis que les Shooting Stars de Scarborough peuvent s’asseoir et regarder tout cela se dérouler depuis leur perchoir au sommet de l’Est. Analysons le tout… Conférence de l’Est Les Shooting Stars ont assuré la première place dans l’Est malgré une semaine de 1-1 qui comprenait une victoire contre les Stingers d’Edmonton et une défaite contre les BlackJacks d’Ottawa. Maintenant, l’objectif au cours de leurs cinq derniers matchs sera de rester prêts pour le début des séries éliminatoires, où tout se jouera soudainement sur un seul match. Qu’en est-il du reste de l’Est? Un mot juste pour décrire la course aux séries éliminatoires serait le chaos. Les Honey Badgers de Brampton occupent la deuxième place avec une fiche de 9-10, mais ils viennent de perdre deux matchs consécutifs contre les River Lions de Niagara (9-11), qui ont descendu en quatrième place après une défaite contre les Stingers. Entre les deux, les BlackJacks (9-10) sont troisièmes après cette victoire contre les Shooting Stars. L’Alliance de Montréal (8-12), qui connaît une série de trois défaites, ferme la marche. Comme on peut l’imaginer, toutefois, tout cela pourrait être très différent dans une semaine. Ottawa est l’équipe à surveiller, avec des matchs à l’extérieur cette semaine, vendredi à Montréal et dimanche à Niagara, qui pourraient leur permettre de se détacher du peloton ou de perdre un terrain précieux. Les BlackJacks auront aussi une autre chance d’affronter les Shooting Stars, qui terminent leur saison, mercredi, tandis que Scarborough accueillera Niagara et Montréal plus tard dans la semaine avec la possibilité d’avoir son mot à dire sur ses adversaires potentiels en séries. La saison dernière, les River Lions, dans la même position que les Shooting Stars, ont perdu cinq matchs de suite pour terminer la saison, mais se sont ralliés pour remporter le championnat. La façon dont cela affectera la stratégie de fin de saison de Scarborough sera captivante, en particulier avec le retour du marqueur étoile Terquavion Smith, qui a re-signé avec l'équipe jeudi. Conférence de l’Ouest Il y a moins de désordre dans l’Ouest, mais trois paliers distincts se démarquent tout de même. Au sommet, les Sea Bears (13-7) et les Bandits (12-7) se disputent la première place, ce qui pourrait constituer un avantage clé s'ils devaient s'affronter lors de la finale de conférence. Ils se rencontreront jeudi au Canada Life Centre de Winnipeg, alors que Teddy Allen des Sea Bears est en pleine forme après sa soirée record de 54 points lors d'une victoire contre l'Alliance dimanche, au cours de laquelle il a également établi le record de points en une seule saison. Ce match a également marqué les débuts à Winnipeg de Xavier Moon, triple joueur le plus utile, qui a inscrit 17 points et distribué 14 passes décisives aux côtés de sa nouvelle covedette. Si cela est révélateur, les Sea Bears pourraient être les favoris pour le titre, mais les Bandits et la vedette canadienne, Tyrese Samuel, auront certainement leur mot à dire. Ensuite, il y a une bataille pour la troisième place dans l'Ouest, le Mamba de Saskatoon (8-10) et les Stingers (8-11) luttant pour suivre le rythme dans la course aux séries éliminatoires, tandis que le Surge de Calgary (5-14), dernier au classement, effectue une remontée en fin de saison, ayant remporté quatre de leurs cinq derniers matchs. Le Mamba et les Stingers s'affronteront mardi et le vainqueur aura le plein contrôle de son destin. C'est une semaine particulièrement importante pour Edmonton, qui disputera une série aller-retour contre son rival albertain, Calgary, vendredi et dimanche. S'ils remportent les deux matchs, les Stingers assureront leur place en séries éliminatoires. S'ils perdent les deux, la dernière semaine de la saison deviendra beaucoup plus intéressante. En effet, c'est ce moment de l'année où chaque panier, chaque arrêt, chaque temps mort semble beaucoup plus crucial. Les séries éliminatoires approchent à grands pas. Horaire hebdomadaire (13 matchs) Match #97 – Le mardi 21 juillet – EDM à SSK – 19 h 30 (HNC)/(HR) / 21 h 30 (HE) – Merlis Belsher Place (CBC Gem, YouTube, CEBL+) Match #98 – Le mardi 21 juillet – VAN à CGY – 19 h 30 (HR) / 18 h 30 (HP) / 21 h 30 (HE) – WinSport Event Centre (CBC Gem, YouTube, CEBL+) Match #99 – Le mercredi 22 juillet – SSS à OTT – 19 h 30 (HE) – l’aréna à la Place TD (CBC Gem, YouTube, CEBL+) Match #100 – Le jeudi 23 juillet – VAN à WPG – 19 h (HAC) / 17 h (HP) / 20 h (HE) – Canada Life Centre (CBC Gem, YouTube, CEBL+) Match #101 – Le jeudi 23 juillet – BHB à SSK – 19 h 30 (HNC) / 21 h 30 (HE) – Merlis Belsher Place (CBC Gem, YouTube, CEBL+) Match #102 – Le vendredi 24 juillet – NRL à SSS – 19 h 30 (HE) – Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre (CBC Gem, YouTube, CEBL+) Match #103 – Le vendredi 24 juillet – OTT à MTL – 19 h 30 (HE) – l'Auditorium de Verdun (CBC Gem, YouTube, RDS, CEBL+) Match #104 – Le vendredi 24 juillet – EDM à CGY – 19 h 30 (HR) / 21 h 30 (HE) – WinSport Event Centre (CBC Gem, YouTube, CEBL+) Match #105 – Le samedi 25 juillet – BHB à WPG – 14 h 30 (HAC) / 15 h 30 HE – Canada Life Centre (CBC, CBC Gem, YouTube, CEBL+) Match #106 – Le samedi 25 juillet – SSK à VAN – 18 h (HP) / 19 h (HNC) / 21 h (HE) – Envision Financial Court au Langley Events Centre (CBC Gem, YouTube, CEBL+) Match #107 – Le dimanche 26 juillet – OTT à NRL – 15 h (HE) – Meridian Centre (CBC Gem, YouTube, CEBL+) Match #108 – Le dimanche 26 juillet – MTL à SSS – 16 h (HE) – Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre (CBC Gem, YouTube, CEBL+) Match #109 – Le dimanche 26 juillet – CGY à EDM – 16 h (HR) / 18 h (HE) – Edmonton EXPO Centre (CBC Gem, YouTube, CEBL+) Pour le calendrier complet de la LECB 2026, veuillez consulter cebl.ca/games .
July 23, 2026
The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Thursday that they have signed two-year NBA G League-experienced big man Jordan Minor for the remainder of the CEBL season. After a short six-game stint in ProB France, Minor has spent the last two seasons in the G League with the Mexico City Capitanes, Birmingham Squadron (New Orleans Pelicans affiliate), Memphis Hustle (Memphis Grizzlies affiliate), and Long Island Nets (Brooklyn Nets affiliate). He most recently averaged 7.1 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 15.3 minutes in 20 games with the Capitanes to close out the G League campaign. Through 77 games, Minor posted five double-doubles and has grabbed more offensive rebounds than defensive throughout his G League tenure (151:130), as he has consistently used his 239-pound physique to outmuscle opponents near the basket. The Kingston, Massachusetts native will look to bolster the skill that the Honey Badgers already possess to crash the glass effectively, as Brampton currently leads the CEBL in offensive rebounds with 230. “Jordan is a physical player with a high motor,” said Honey Badgers General Manager and Vice President of Basketball Operations Jermaine Anderson. “His physical tenacity and willingness to defend will provide a much needed boost. We’re looking forward to welcoming Jordan to the team for our playoff push.” Minor spent his senior season of college at the University of Virginia, where he teamed up with current Phoenix Sun Ryan Dunn and reached the ACC Tournament semifinals with a 23-11 record. He was able to tally 135 points over 31 games with the Cavaliers, which then allowed him to make the jump to the pros. Before joining Virginia, Minor was one of the standouts of the Merrimack College program, spending four years competing in the Northeast Conference. He broke out in the 2022-23 campaign where he led the Warriors to their first ever NEC championship by averaging 17.4 points, 9.4 rebounds, 2.6 blocks, 2.3 assists, and 1.4 steals. Leading the NEC in rebounds per game, blocks (59), blocks per game, and offensive rebounds (82), while ranking second in points per game and field goal percentage (.519), Minor was awarded the Conference Co-Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year, and was nominated to the All-NEC First Team. “Jordan is a proven competitor who impacts the game in ways that don't always show up in the box score,” said Honey Badgers Head Coach Alex Cerda. “Rebounding, defending multiple positions, protecting the rim, and doing the little things that help teams win.” The Brampton Honey Badgers will begin their final road trip of the season tonight, July 23, at the Merlis Belsher Place against the Saskatoon Mamba and then take on the Winnipeg Sea Bears on Saturday, July 25. Stream all the action live on CBC Sports, CBC Gem, CBC Sports YouTube, and CEBL+. ### 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 .
July 21, 2026
The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Wednesday that they have signed former Los Angeles Lakers and New Orleans Pelicans signee and three-year CEBL-experienced guard Tevian Jones for the remainder of the 2026 season. Through 12 games so far this season, 10 with Saskatoon and two with Vancouver, Jones is averaging 19.5 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 1.3 steals. He recently went off for a career-high 36 points on 11-for-17 shooting June 28 versus the Edmonton Stingers while playing for the Mamba. Prior to this CEBL season, Jones spent the 2025-26 season with the South Bay Lakers - his third season in the NBA G League after signing an Exhibit 10 contract with the Los Angeles Lakers in September, 2025. Here he posted 10.9 points across 38 games while playing under current Honey Badgers Head Coach Alex Cerda. “I'm excited to welcome Tevian to the Honey Badgers,” said Cerda. “I had the opportunity to coach him this past season with the South Bay Lakers, so I've seen firsthand the competitor, worker, and teammate that he is every day. He brings toughness, athleticism, and the ability to impact the game on both ends of the floor. Just as importantly, he has a great approach to the game and will fit the culture we're building here in Brampton. We're looking forward to seeing him make an immediate impact for our organization.” In 2025, Jones played 22 games between the Saskatchewan Rattlers and Winnipeg Sea Bears, posting 18.2 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 1.7 steals. He also played 11 games with the Scarborough Shooting Stars in 2024, averaging 16.9 points and 5.5 rebounds. He currently ranks 21st in CEBL history in points scored at 820. “We are looking forward to welcoming Tevian to the Honey Badgers organization,” said Honey Badgers General Manager and Vice President of Basketball Operations Jermaine Anderson. “His CEBL experience will be a welcome addition to our roster as we continue to fight for playoff positioning.” After finishing his collegiate career ranked fifth on Southern Utah University’s all-time scoring list, he joined the New Orleans Pelicans for his first stint at NBA Summer League, and later signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the club to begin his professional career. The Brampton Honey Badgers are down to five more regular season games in one of the tightest playoff races the CEBL has seen with four Eastern Conference teams within 1.5 games of each other. Only three can make it. Get your Honey Badgers tickets here with their last two home appearances taking place on July 30 and August 1. ### 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 .
July 21, 2026
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