River Lions Announce Signing of Former Charlotte Hornet, Scottie Lewis

July 10, 2024

St. Catharines, ON - The Niagara River Lions announced today the signing of 6’5 American forward, Scottie Lewis. Lewis, a 24 year-old from the Bronx, New York averaged 3.3 points, 1.1 steals and 0.9 blocks during the 2023-24 NBA G-League season playing for both the Salt Lake City Stars and the Rip City Remix. 


“I am excited to add Scottie to our roster as we make our final push towards a championship,” said Head Coach and General Manager, Victor Raso. “Scottie is a very talented basketball player and gifted athlete, who can really impact the game, especially on the defensive end. He will contribute in a valuable role for us down the stretch and we are happy to welcome him to the River Lions family.” 


Lewis played two seasons with the Florida Gators, averaging 8.2 points, 1.4 steals and 1.1 blocks over 51 games. This was enough to earn Lewis a spot on the SEC All-Freshman Team in 2020. Lewis came to the Gators as a solidified 5 star recruit being ranked in the top 10 of the 2019 recruiting class by ESPN, 247Sports, and Rivals. Lewis was also a McDonald’s All-American in his senior year of high school proving that he deserved a spot amongst other top recruits. As a Sophomore Lewis declared for the NBA Draft and was selected as the 56th overall pick by the Charlotte Hornets. 


Lewis started his professional career as a member of the Charlotte Hornets NBA Summer League team in 2021 where he made an instant impact averaging 8.5 points, 3.3 assists and 1.8 blocks over 4 games. Over this stretch Lewis shot 50% from the field, 60% from three, and 100% from the stripe showing that he could be an efficient scorer in addition to his defensive presence. This summer league performance earned Lewis an opportunity with the Charlotte Hornets NBA roster where he had limited minutes over 2 games. After his stint in the NBA, Lewis has made appearances for the Greensboro Swarm, Rip City Remix, and Salt Lake City Stars of the NBA G-League. 


Lewis joins the River Lions this summer hoping to showcase his abilities and help the River Lions make it to Championship Weekend. “I’m super excited for the opportunity that the River Lions have given me and I’m even more excited to contribute and learn from an already established and successful team,” said Lewis. I’m here to win.” 


Lewis will make his River Lions debut this Thursday July 11th when the team takes on the Montreal Alliance at the Meridian Centre at 7:00pm. 


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. The River Lions currently sit in first place in the Eastern Conference with five games remaining in the regular season. Tickets are available by visiting www.riverlions.ca/tickets.

Sea Bears Sign Canadian Guard Walker

February 19, 2026
The Winnipeg Sea Bears today announce the signing of Canadian guard David Walker. Walker most recently appeared for the Ottawa BlackJacks in the 2025 Canadian Elite Basketball League season, where on Aug. 16 2025, in a playoff game, he had a standout performance, scoring 19 points, grabbing 4 rebounds, and recording 3 steals in 25 minutes. Prior to his time in Ottawa, he suited up for the Scarborough Shooting Stars in 2025. Walker was also recognized as a finalist for the 2024 CEBL Developmental Player of the Year award. In addition, Walker was a finalist for the 2023 U SPORTS Player of the Year award, recognizing his outstanding performance at the university level and cementing his reputation as one of Canada’s top basketball talents. Over his CEBL career, playing for Brampton Honey Badgers, Scarborough Shooting Stars, and Ottawa BlackJacks, Walker has averaged 8.6 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 0.8 assists per game. “David fits the identity we’re building. He’s a tough, physical Canadian guard with league experience who strengthens our Canadian depth,” said Lead Assistant Coach and Assistant General Manager Alex Campbell. “He defends with purpose, plays hard, and gets downhill offensively. We believe he has tremendous upside, and I think Sea Bears Nation is going to appreciate the way he competes and works every single day.” Walker was originally selected 22nd overall in the 2024 CEBL Draft and began his professional career with the Brampton Honey Badgers, where he averaged 7.3 points and 2.8 rebounds in 16 games during the 2024 season. Before turning professional, Walker starred at Toronto Metropolitan University, averaging 16.5 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 3.5 assists during the 2023–24 season. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to join the Sea Bears,” said Walker. “Winnipeg has built something special, and I’m coming in ready to bring toughness, versatility, and a winning mindset every time I step on the floor.” ###

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Vancouver Bandits Make Impactful Community Visits in the Okanagan

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The Vancouver Bandits, BC’s professional basketball team in the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL), are committed to making a positive impact through basketball and growing the game across British Columbia, and this dedication was highlighted this past week in Kelowna and the Okanagan area. Coming off the recent announcement of Kelowna HOOPFEST, a brand-new basketball festival featuring a CEBL neutral-site home game in partnership with the City of Kelowna, Bandits head coach Kyle Julius spent time at five Okanagan-area secondary schools and both of Kelowna’s post-secondary men’s basketball teams, as part of the Vancouver Bandits third-annual Bandits School Tour. Julius and Bandits staff visited Mount Boucherie Secondary School, Immaculata Regional High School, Okanagan Mission Secondary, Rutland Secondary School and Kelowna Secondary, as well as the men’s basketball teams at UBC Okanagan and Okanagan College, providing dedicated and tailored practices along with motivational talks and training materials. Launched in 2023, the Bandits School Tour is supported by the Bandits Community Foundation, Preston Chevrolet and Envision Financial and offers a unique opportunity for student-athletes and volunteer coaches to learn directly from BC’s only professional basketball coach. “What stood out most during our visit was the impact basketball can have when it is rooted in mentorship and connection; it is clear how vibrant the basketball and business ecosystem is in the Okanagan,” said Bandits team president Dylan Kular. “We are thankful to the Okanagan and Kelowna communities for welcoming us so openly, and this is only the beginning. We are committed to being present and intentional in the lead-up to Kelowna HOOPFEST from June 5th to 7th.” In addition to the Bandits School Tour, Julius and members of Bandits staff had the opportunity to connect with various Okanagan business, media and community leaders, including attending the 51st annual Western Canada Tournament at Kelowna Secondary and a Kelowna Rockets hockey game. ###

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