Sea Bears Reveal 2025 Training Camp Roster

May 7, 2025

 The team’s 16-man preseason roster features experienced talent from CEBL, NBA G League, and top leagues around the world

The Winnipeg Sea Bears of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) will begin their 2025 training camp on Thursday, May 8 at Sport Manitoba in Winnipeg, Man. The team’s 16-man pre-season roster features talent from across Canada and the United States with experience spanning the CEBL, NBA G League, top overseas professional leagues, U SPORTS and NCAA Division I. 


It’s a roster heavy on newcomers as only three players return from the 2024 Sea Bears squad that went 9-11 in the regular season before falling 84-82 to the Calgary Surge in the Western Conference play-in.


Emmanuel Akot, a Winnipeg local, will represent his hometown again after emerging as a key contributor in 2024. Following a strong campaign of 11.3 points per game through 12 contests, he appeared in one game in the Polish Basketball League before returning home to rehab an ankle in preparation for the CEBL season.


The Sea Bears also return the CEBL’s iron man, Alex Campbell, who leads the league in all-time games played. The 32-year-old Brampton product was the only Sea Bear to start all 21 games last season, averaging 6.2 points per game.


Mason Bourcier is also back from the 2024 group, bringing four seasons of CEBL experience. The former Trinity Western star is coming off a 12-game stint in Estonia that saw him average 11.2 points and 4.3 assists per game.


Leading the new additions is Tevian Jones, a 6-foot-7 guard who averaged 14.7 points through 18 games with the Grand Rapids Gold in the NBA G League this season. 

The Chandler, Ariz. product has suited up in NBA Summer League games for the New Orleans Pelicans and Brooklyn Nets. A Southern Utah University alum, Jones made his CEBL debut with the Scarborough Shooting Stars in 2024, appearing in 11 games and averaging 16.9 points, including a 29-point, 12-rebound outburst to lift Scarborough over the Montreal Alliance on June 23.


Jones is joined by Gold teammate Jaylin Williams, a 6-foot-8 forward who also contributed double-digit scoring for the Denver Nuggets’ G League affiliate. Hailing from Nahunta, Ga., Williams posted an impressive career at Auburn University against top SEC competition, averaging 12.4 points as a senior in 2024 and ending his collegiate career as the program’s all-time leader in games played. 


Solomon Young and Terry Roberts round out the Sea Bears’ contingent of import players. Young, a 6-foot-8 centre, recently wrapped up a 24-game campaign in the G League with the South Bay Lakers and has also played professionally in Germany, Italy and Belgium. Roberts, a double-digit scorer at the University of Georgia as a senior in 2022, also joins Winnipeg from the G League ranks after spending his first two pro seasons with the Long Island Nets.


The Sea Bears’ Canadian additions are headlined by Simi Shittu, who was named to the All-CEBL First Team and All-Canadian Team in 2023 as a member of the Calgary Surge. Born in England and raised in Burlington, Ont., the 6-foot-10 centre joins Winnipeg after spending the past two seasons in Greece, France and Turkey. He’ll look to build on a stellar CEBL campaign that saw him average a double-double. Shittu will start the season on the suspended list and join the Sea Bears once his season in Greece comes to a close.


The Sea Bears’ frontcourt will add another impact Canadian with Winnipeg-born Wofford star Kyler Filewich. The 23-year-old centre helped propel the Terriers to an NCAA tournament berth this year, posting averages of 11.7 points and 9.2 rebounds through 35 games in his fifth season of eligibility.


A strong depth of U SPORTS talent rounds out the roster, with several Canadian university standouts earning invites to camp.


The Sea Bears selected University of Victoria guard Geoffrey James fifth overall in the 2025 CEBL Draft. The 6-foot-2 Edmonton local made his pro debut with the Stingers during the 2023 season, quickly emerging as one of the league’s top U SPORTS talents. He appeared in 21 games, averaging 7.5 points and 16.6 minutes per contest. 


Winnipeg set their sights down Pembina Highway with their second-round selection, taking home-grown University of Manitoba guard Mason Kraus. The Sturgeon Heights Collegiate graduate had a breakout campaign in 2024, averaging 19.1 points, 5.3 rebounds and 5.3 assists in 23 games.


McMaster University’s Brendan Amoyaw, another Winnipegger, completed the Sea Bears’ draft class. Winnipeg’s third-round choice will make his pro debut after averaging 8.1 points and 5.6 rebounds for the Marauders as a junior this season.


University of Winnipeg Wesmen star Shawn Maranan, who spent last season on the Sea Bears’ practice roster, will also join the team for training camp. The 5-foot-8 guard out of Sisler High School was a two-time Wesmen Male Athlete of the Year during his star-studded U SPORTS career. 


Another Wesmen, Lamar Everd, will also join the team for camp. The 6-foot-5 guard averaged 12.2 points per game in his senior campaign this year.


UBC Okanagan’s Gavin Ashworth and Lakehead’s Nathan Bilamu round out the list of U SPORTS players invited to camp.


The Sea Bears will trim their roster to 14 players for the regular season, with 10 designated as active on game day. The team will tip off their 2025 campaign on Friday, May 16 against the Edmonton Stingers at Canada Life Centre. For tickets, visit seabears.ca/tickets. 



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About the Winnipeg Sea Bears

The Winnipeg Sea Bears joined the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) as an expansion franchise in 2023. The city's only professional basketball team plays out of Canada Life Centre from May to August in a 24-game regular season schedule. Winnipeg businessman and lawyer, David Asper, is the organization's owner and chairman. More information on the Sea Bears can be found at seabears.ca and @wpgseabears on Instagram, X, TikTok, LinkedIn & Facebook.

Les BlackJacks d’Ottawa annoncent le calendrier de la saison régulière 2026

February 26, 2026
Les BlackJacks d'Ottawa de la Ligue élite canadienne de basketball (LECB) ont annoncé aujourd’hui que l’équipe a conclu une entente avec l’ailier Justin Ndjock-Tadjoré en vue de la saison 2026. Il effectue un retour avec les BlackJacks pour une troisième campagne, après avoir été sélectionné par Ottawa lors des deux derniers repêchages de la CEBL. Il s’agira de sa première saison sous contrat standard, plutôt que sous contrat de joueur en développement. Originaire de Gatineau (Québec), Ndjock-Tadjoré dispute présentement sa première saison avec BK Ogre, dans la Estonian-Latvian Basketball League. Il occupe présentement le deuxième rang de l’équipe aux rebonds (7,8), aux blocs (0,8) et aux vols de ballon (0,8) par match, en plus de se classer quatrième pour les minutes jouées (27,9 par match) et quatrième au chapitre des points (13,2 par match). Lors de la saison 2025 de la CEBL, l’ailier de 6 pi 7 po a maintenu des moyennes de 4,3 points et 2,3 rebonds en 15 matchs de saison régulière. Il a notamment signé un sommet personnel dans la CEBL avec 19 points le 10 août contre Vancouver. « Annoncer Justin aujourd’hui représente un moment dont nous sommes très fiers comme organisation. Ça souligne notre engagement envers le développement des joueurs — prendre un talent local d’élite issu du niveau U SPORTS et l’aider à faire le saut vers le basketball professionnel », a déclaré le directeur général des BlackJacks d’Ottawa, James Derouin. « Après une solide première saison outremer, Justin revient à la maison en joueur plus expérimenté et polyvalent. Ses atouts physiques et son intensité sont exactement ce dont nous aurons besoin cet été, et nous avons hâte de le voir franchir une autre étape importante dans sa carrière chez nous. » Diplômé de l’Université d’Ottawa, il a aidé les Gee-Gees à remporter une médaille de bronze U SPORTS lors de chacune de ses deux saisons avec l’équipe. Il s’est joint au programme après un transfert de St. Bonaventure University (NCAA), où il a disputé 13 matchs en deux saisons avec les Bonnies. Ottawa lancera sa saison à The Arena à la Place TD, le mardi 12 mai à 19 h 30, face aux champions en titre de la Conférence de l’Ouest, le Calgary Surge. Des forfaits de billets flexibles et des expériences de groupe sont actuellement en vente en visitant theblackjacks.ca/fr-ca/tickets , ou rendez-vous sur theblackjacks.ca/fr-ca/season-seat-memberships pour vous joindre à nous lors de tous les matchs à domicile de la saison 2026. ### À propos des BlackJacks d'Ottawa Première franchise d'expansion de la Ligue élite canadienne de basketball (LECB), les BlackJacks d’Ottawa sont une équipe professionnelle masculine de basketball qui évolue à l'Aréna de la Place TD. Le club est engagé envers l’excellence tant sur le terrain qu’en dehors, et vise à inspirer la fierté communautaire, à encourager le développement de la relève et à offrir une expérience inégalée à ses partisans. Pour plus d'informations, visitez le site theblackjacks.ca/fr-ca .

BlackJacks Re-Sign University of Ottawa Standout Ndjock-Tadjoré

February 26, 2026
The Ottawa BlackJacks of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced today that the club has signed forward Justin Ndjock-Tadjoré ahead of the 2026 season. He returns to the BlackJacks for his third campaign with the club after previously being selected by Ottawa in each of the last two CEBL Drafts. This will be Ndjock-Tadjoré's first season under a standard player contract as opposed to a developmental contract. A native of Gatineau, Que., Ndjock-Tadjoré is currently participating in his first season for BK Ogre of the Estonian-Latvian Basketball League where he currently ranks second on the team in rebounds (7.8), blocks (0.8) and steals (0.8) per-game, fourth in minutes (27.9 mpg) and fourth in scoring (13.2 ppg) The 2025 CEBL season saw the 6'7" forward average 4.3 points and 2.3 rebounds in 15 regular season games. The year was highlighted by a CEBL career-high 19 points on Aug. 10 vs. Vancouver. “Announcing Justin today is a proud moment for our program. It highlights the commitment to the development player process – taking elite local talent from the U SPORTS level and helping them bridge the gap to the professional game," said Ottawa BlackJacks general manager, James Derouin. “After finishing a strong first year overseas, Justin returns home as a more seasoned, versatile player. His physical tools and high motor are exactly what we need this summer and we're eager to see him take the next big step in his career with us.” A graduate of the University of Ottawa, he helped the Gee-Gees to a U SPORTS bronze medal in each of his two seasons with the team. He joined the club after transferring from St. Bonaventure University (NCAA) where he appeared 13 times for the Bonnies across two campaigns. Ottawa opens the season at The Arena at TD Place on Tuesday, May 12 at 7:30 p.m. against the defending Western Conference champion, Calgary Surge. Flexible ticket packages and group experiences are currently available to purchase by visiting theblackjacks.ca/tickets or visit theblackjacks.ca/season-seat-memberships to become a 2026 season seat member. ### About the Ottawa BlackJacks The first expansion franchise of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL), the Ottawa BlackJacks are a professional men’s basketball team competing out of The Arena at TD Place. The club is committed to excellence on-and-off the court and aims to inspire community pride, foster grassroots development and deliver an unparalleled fan experience. For more information, visit theblackjacks.ca .

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.” ###

Mazereeuw promu Président et Chef de la Direction de la Ligue Elite Canadienne de Basketball

February 19, 2026
Le premier président de l'histoire de la ligue assume un rôle de leadership élargi alors que la ligue professionnelle de basketball du Canada amorce sa prochaine phase de croissance

Mazereeuw Promoted to President and CEO of Canadian Elite Basketball League

February 19, 2026
League’s first-ever President takes on expanded leadership role as Canada’s professional basketball league enters its next phase of growth

Brampton Native Djuricic Inks Deal with Honey Badgers

February 17, 2026
The four-year CEBL veteran and former Harvard standout joins Brampton after winning a championship with Scarborough in 2023

NBA-Experienced Cerda, Brampton Agree to Terms on Head Coaching Role

February 13, 2026
Cerda is currently an Assistant Coach in the Los Angeles Lakers organization.

Vancouver Bandits Make Impactful Community Visits in the Okanagan

February 12, 2026
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. ###

Montréal Announces Return of Hometown Star Guerrier

February 11, 2026
Montréal native and team captain returns after a standout 2025 season with the Alliance

Montréal annonce le retour de la vedette locale Guerrier

February 11, 2026
Le Montréalais d'origine et capitaine de l'équipe fait son retour après une saison 2025 exceptionnelle avec l'Alliance.