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. 

Stingers Veteran Hornsby Returns for Fourth Season

April 3, 2026
Edmonton, AB- The Edmonton Stingers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Friday the re-signing of American forward Nick Hornsby. Having started for the Stingers in every game over the past two seasons, Hornsby has racked up more rebounds, assists, and minutes than any other Stingers player in that span, and ranks second in scoring. “I’m very excited to be back in Edmonton for another summer,” said Hornsby. “I can’t wait to get back in front of the best fans in the CEBL and get some wins!” During the 2025 season, the 6’7” forward averaged 12.1 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 5.2 assists per game. Across the league, he ranked 1st in total rebounds and 3rd in total assists, making him the only player in the CEBL to rank in the top 10 in both categories. Hornsby posted 5 double-doubles including a season high 15 rebounds paired with 16 points on July 11th vs Scarborough while narrowly missing posting multiple triple-doubles on multiple occasions. Back for his fourth CEBL campaign in Edmonton, Hornsby made an immediate impact putting up a career high 22 points in only his third game with the Stingers in 2023, the first of his 44 double-digit scoring efforts over the next three seasons. "Nick is a huge part of the Edmonton Stingers organization and we are very glad to have him back for his fourth season with the team. His impact extends far beyond the box score, and his leadership role has grown year over year. He and his family are wonderful ambassadors for both the club and the city, and I am proud to welcome our captain back for another summer” said Head Coach and General Manager Jordan Baker. The long-time pro competed for Hangtuah Jakarta in the Indonesian Basketball League after the 2025 CEBL season, averaging 23.6 points, 12.4 rebounds and 4.5 assists in 14 games for the club. It was his most recent of his nine professional seasons, having played five seasons in the German ProA and ProB leagues and two in the Israel Basketball Premier League. Prior to turning professional, the Irvine, CA native played four seasons for Sacramento State, tallying 659 NCAA Division I points in 89 games. He graduated from the program ranked third in all-time rebounds. Hornsby will be finishing his season with Hangtuah Jakarta in Indonesia before returning to the Stingers in June. The Stingers will return to the Edmonton EXPO Centre on May 9th to host the Calgary Surge in their home opener. Tickets are available for as low as $20 per seat and can be purchased online or by contacting the Stingers head office via email ([email protected]) or phone (1-87STINGERS). ### About the Edmonton Stingers The Edmonton Stingers play a 24-game season from May to September in the Canadian Elite Basketball League, the top professional league in Canada with 10 teams in major markets across the country. Our core value as an organization is to offer affordable, family-friendly fun at our games and be a positive force in our community all year long.

Vancouver Bandits Sign B.C. Native Parolin

April 2, 2026
The Vancouver Bandits announced Thursday that the club has signed 6-foot-9 forward Dominic Parolin to its roster for the 2026 Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) season. Hailing from Coquitlam, B.C., this marks Parolin’s first professional basketball contract after recently completing a six-year NCAA DI career with stints at Boise State University and Lehigh University. After redshirting during the 2024-25 season, Parolin appeared in 32 games for the Boise State Broncos in 2025-26 where he suited up in 32 games with averages of 5.5 points, 4.7 rebounds, 0.6 assists and 0.5 blocks in 17.0 minutes per game. Prior to Boise State, Parolin played four seasons with the Lehigh Mountain Hawks where he was named Third Team All-Patriot League in 2024. “We are all excited about working with Dominic. He has had a tremendous college career and has a very high ceiling as a professional player,” said Bandits head coach and general manager, Kyle Julius. “Dominic plays with big time toughness, has great size and a versatile game as a power forward. Being a B.C. kid, we are thrilled that he is back home playing for us in front of friends and family.” An alumnus of Centennial Secondary in Coquitlam, B.C., Parolin captained the Centaurs’ senior boys team to a fifth-place finish at the 2020 BC 4A Boys Basketball Provincial Championship, while also earning First Team All-Star honours at the tournament. The Bandits open the 2026 CEBL season on Thursday, May 14 on the road in Saskatoon before coming home for its Home Opener against the Edmonton Stingers on Friday, May 22 at 7:00 p.m. PT at Envision Financial Court at Langley Events Centre. ### 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.

Back-to-Back Champs Reunite with Finals MVP Ahmad

April 2, 2026
The Niagara River Lions announced today the re-signing of 6’4 American guard Khalil Ahmad for the 2026 Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) season. Widely regarded as the most decorated player in CEBL history, Ahmad returns to Niagara following back-to-back championship runs for his fifth season with the team after playing an instrumental role in the team's success averaging 19.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 1.3 steals during the 2025 campaign. Ahmad most recently competed in Israel with Maccabi Rishon Lezion of the Israel Basketball Super League (Israel BSL), where he continued to showcase his elite scoring ability and two-way impact, putting up an average performance of 15.3 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 2.6 assists in 21 games. “We are ecstatic about Khalil being back for season 5. He is the best player and closer in the league, and I’m excited to coach him” said Head Coach and General Manager, Kimbal Mackenzie, “On top of his elite basketball ability, we are excited to have Khalil around because of what he brings to our culture. “Lil” (Khalil) is super competitive, and his win first mentality rubs off on those around him.” Since joining the River Lions in 2022, Ahmad has amassed an unmatched list of accolades including CEBL Player of the Year (2022), Defensive Player of the Year (2023), two-time Clutch Player of the Year (2022, 2023), three-time First Team All-CEBL selection (2022-2024), Scoring Champion (2022), Steals Leader (2023) and Finals MVP (2024). In 2025 Ahmad added another chapter to his legacy, leading the River Lions to a second consecutive championship while earning his second straight Finals MVP, while also being named to the Second All-CEBL Team. Dubbed “The Lion King” or “Mr. Clutch,” Ahmad scored the game-winning shot in 2024 to secure the franchise’s first championship, and followed it up in 2025 with his fifth consecutive playoff game-winner to clinch the team’s second. In addition to the CEBL, Ahmad has built an impressive international resume with stops in Iceland, Denmark, Belgium, and Italy, including a championship with BC Oostende in the BNXT League. A product of Cal State Fullerton, Ahmad averaged 15.1 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 1.6 steals during his collegiate career. His accolades include Big West Freshman of the Year (2016), two-time All-Big West Second Team (2018, 2019), and multiple Player of the Week honours. Ahmad is ready to return to Niagara and continue building on what has become one of the most storied careers in league history. “I'm excited to be back in Niagara for a fifth year with the team. Niagara feels like a second home to me and I can't wait to chase a third ring with the best team in the league” said Ahmad. ### About the Niagara River Lions: The Niagara River Lions are one of the founding franchises of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) and the league’s reigning back-to-back champions (2024 & 2025). Competing out of the Meridian Centre in downtown St. Catharines, from May to August each season, the River Lions proudly represent the twelve municipalities of the Niagara Region, uniting fans through passion, pride, and purpose. Entering their second decade, the River Lions have earned a reputation for championship-caliber performance and community impact, embodying the strength and spirit of Niagara both on and off the court. For more information, visit www.riverlions.ca or follow on social: @NiagaraRiverLions on IG, FB, TikTok, & LinkedIn and @RiverLions on X.

Les BlackJacks D’Ottawa Signent L’Ailier Fudge

April 2, 2026
Les BlackJacks d’Ottawa de la Ligue élite canadienne de basketball (LECB) ont annoncé jeudi avoir signé l’ailier Alex Fudge en vue de la saison 2026. Fudge, un ailier de six pieds neuf originaire de Jacksonville, en Floride, se joint à Ottawa alors qu’il évolue présentement dans la NBA G League avec le Skyforce de Sioux Falls. En 26 matchs cette saison, le joueur de 22 ans maintient des moyennes de 6,9 points, 3,3 rebonds et 0,7 passe, tout en affichant un taux d’efficacité de 58,1 % au tir. « Alex amène une étincelle à notre équipe. Il est très polyvalent et peut influencer le match de plusieurs façons. Il va être important pour nos partisans avec ses dunks spectaculaires et sa capacité à provoquer des arrêts en défensive », a déclaré l’entraîneur-chef des BlackJacks, Justin Mazzulla. Fudge a amorcé sa carrière professionnelle après ne pas avoir été repêché lors du repêchage de la NBA en 2024. Lors de la saison 2024–2025, il a évolué avec les Lakers de South Bay dans la NBA G League, disputant neuf matchs et affichant des moyennes de 3,0 points et 2,8 rebonds. Il a également vu beaucoup de temps de jeu dans la G League lors de la saison 2023–2024 avec les Legends du Texas et South Bay, combinant des moyennes de 8,0 points, 4,4 rebonds et 1,2 bloc en 27 matchs, démontrant sa présence défensive et sa capacité à protéger le panier. Au niveau universitaire, Fudge a porté les couleurs des Gators de la Floride lors de la saison 2023–2024, disputant 33 matchs et maintenant des moyennes de 5,6 points et 4,3 rebonds tout en affichant un pourcentage de réussite de plus de 60 % au tir. Il a amorcé son parcours dans la NCAA avec les Tigers de LSU en 2022–2023, prenant part à 32 matchs et affichant des moyennes de 3,3 points et 3,2 rebonds à sa saison recrue dans la Southeastern Conference. Fudge était une recrue quatre étoiles à sa sortie de l’école secondaire Robert E. Lee à Jacksonville, reconnu pour son athlétisme, ses instincts défensifs et sa capacité à finir près du panier. Les BlackJacks amorceront leur saison 2026 en mai au TD Place. ### 

NBA Experienced Fudge Signs with BlackJacks

April 2, 2026
The Ottawa BlackJacks of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Thursday that the club has signed forward Alex Fudge for the 2026 season. Fudge, a six-foot-nine forward from Jacksonville, Fla., joins Ottawa during the 2025–26 NBA G League season, where he is currently playing for the Sioux Falls Skyforce. In 26 appearances this season, the 22-year-old is averaging 6.9 points, 3.3 rebounds and 0.7 assists while shooting 58.1 per cent from the field. “Alex brings a spark to our team. He is very versatile and can impact the game in multiple ways. He is going to be vital to our fans with his high-flying dunks and his ability to get stops on defense,” said BlackJacks head coach Justin Mazzulla. Fudge began his professional career after going undrafted in the 2024 NBA Draft. During the 2024–25 season, he split time in the NBA G League with the South Bay Lakers, appearing in nine games and averaging 3.0 points and 2.8 rebounds. He also saw extended G League action during the 2023–24 season with both the Texas Legends and South Bay, combining to average 8.0 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.2 blocks across 27 appearances, highlighting his defensive presence and ability to impact the game around the rim. At the collegiate level, Fudge played the 2023–24 season with the Florida Gators men's basketball, where he appeared in 33 games and averaged 5.6 points and 4.3 rebounds while shooting over 60 per cent from the field. He began his NCAA career with the LSU Tigers men's basketball in 2022–23, appearing in 32 games and averaging 3.3 points and 3.2 rebounds as a freshman in the Southeastern Conference. Fudge was a four-star recruit out of Robert E. Lee High School in Jacksonville, known for his athleticism, defensive instincts and ability to finish above the rim. The BlackJacks will open their 2026 season in May at TD Place.  ###

Winnipeg Welcomes Back Former MVP Allen

April 2, 2026
The Winnipeg Sea Bears today announced the club has signed forward Teddy Allen for the upcoming Canadian Elite Basketball League season. The 6'6" forward previously played for the Saskatchewan Rattlers (2024, now the Saskatoon Mamba), the Sea Bears (2023-2024) and the Scarborough Shooting Stars (2022). Across his CEBL career, Allen has averaged 24.2 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game. "I'm so grateful and excited to get a chance to come back to Winnipeg," said Allen. "I really enjoyed my time there, and I'm looking forward to helping make the Sea Bears champions." In 2023 with Winnipeg, Allen was named the Canadian Elite Basketball League Most Valuable Player and earned First Team All-CEBL honours after ranking among the league leaders in multiple statistical categories. "We are excited to welcome Teddy back to the Sea Bears," said Head Coach and General Manager Mike Raimbault. "He is a proven MVP-calibre player in our league and a professional scorer at every level. He's grown his game since his previous time in Winnipeg, and we're looking forward to having him back this summer." During the 2025-26 NBA G League season, Allen split time between the Rio Grande Valley Vipers and the Delaware Blue Coats after being acquired by Delaware in a three-team trade on February 19, 2026. In the 2025-26 season, he is averaging 20.0 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game. While with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, Allen was named NBA G League Player of the Week in December 2025, becoming the first Vipers player to receive this accolade during the 2025-26 season and the 25th overall in franchise history. Allen was also named to the 2025 G League Winter Showcase All-Showcase Team. Allen played collegiately at West Virginia University, the University of Nebraska, and New Mexico State University. In the 2021-22 season at New Mexico State, he was named Western Athletic Conference Player of the Year and WAC Tournament MVP after averaging 19.6 points and 6.7 rebounds per game. Allen will be signing autographs on April 2 at 3:30 p.m. at the Outlet Collection Winnipeg, all fans are welcome to attend. ###

Stevens de retour comme pièce clé du frontcourt de l’Alliance

April 1, 2026
L’Alliance de Montréal est fière d’annoncer le retour du pivot Ben Stevens, une présence dominante dans la peinture et l’un des meilleurs joueurs défensifs de la ligue, en vue de la prochaine saison de la LECB. Mesurant 6 pi 10 po, le natif de Halifax a agi à titre de capitaine la saison dernière et a eu un impact majeur avec l’Alliance, prenant part à 20 matchs, où il a affiché des moyennes de 5,0 points et 3,9 rebonds en 12,4 minutes par rencontre, tout en maintenant un excellent pourcentage de tir de 62,2 % du terrain. Son énergie, sa robustesse et sa capacité à influencer le match en temps de jeu limité ont fait de lui un élément clé de la rotation à l’avant-court de l’équipe. L’impact de Stevens s’est fait sentir bien au-delà de la feuille de statistiques. Il a mené l’équipe au chapitre des rebonds et a donné le ton défensivement tout au long de la saison, ce qui lui a valu les honneurs de meilleur rebondeur de l’Alliance ainsi que le titre de joueur défensif de l’année, tel que voté par les partisans. À la suite de la saison de la LECB, Stevens a poursuivi sur sa lancée à l’international avec le Bishrelt Metal de la Ligue mongole, où il a élevé son niveau de jeu. En 17 matchs, il a maintenu des moyennes de 11,9 points, 11,5 rebonds et 2,0 passes décisives, totalisant 195 rebonds et dominant constamment le jeu près du panier face à une forte compétition. « La saison dernière a beaucoup compté pour moi, surtout avec le soutien des partisans », a déclaré Stevens. « Être nommé joueur défensif de l’année est quelque chose dont je suis fier, parce que ça reflète l’effort et l’identité que j’apporte chaque soir. Je suis très heureux d’être de retour à Montréal et prêt à bâtir sur ce que nous avons commencé. » Le copropriétaire et directeur général de l’Alliance, Joel Anthony, a souligné l’importance de Stevens dans l’identité de l’équipe. « Ben est le genre de joueur dont toutes les équipes ont besoin », a affirmé Anthony. « Il accomplit les tâches difficiles qui ne se retrouvent pas toujours dans les faits saillants — les rebonds, la défense, l’aspect physique du jeu. Nos partisans l’ont reconnu la saison dernière et nous sommes ravis de le retrouver comme pièce maîtresse de ce que nous construisons. » Avec Stevens comme pilier défensif et une présence dominante au rebond, l’Alliance continue de bâtir un alignement axé sur la solidité, l’effort et la progression. Son retour représente une étape importante alors que Montréal vise à élever son niveau de jeu et à faire un parcours encore plus profond la saison prochaine. À l’approche de la nouvelle campagne, les partisans peuvent s’attendre à voir Stevens apporter une fois de plus énergie, intensité et une présence constante sur le parquet — donnant le ton à une équipe prête à rivaliser avec les meilleures. La prochaine saison comprendra 12 matchs à domicile à l’Auditorium de Verdun, en plus d’un nouveau format de séries éliminatoires à l’échelle de la ligue, culminant avec une finale de la LECB disputée deux de trois. L’Alliance disputera son match d’ouverture à domicile le 15 mai face aux Shooting Stars de Scarborough. Pour obtenir de l’information sur les forfaits de billets, visitez BASKETMTL.ca. ###

Stevens Returns as Key Piece of Alliance Frontcourt

April 1, 2026
The Montréal Alliance is proud to announce the return of center Ben Stevens, a dominant presence in the paint and one of the league’s defensive forces, for the upcoming CEBL season. Standing 6-foot-10, the Halifax native served as a team captain last season and made a major impact with the Alliance, appearing in 20 games and averaging 5.0 points and 3.9 rebounds in 12.4 minutes per game, while shooting an efficient 62.2% from the field. His energy, physicality, and ability to impact the game in limited minutes made him a key piece of the team’s front court rotation. Stevens’ impact extended far beyond the stat sheet. He led the team in rebounding and set the tone defensively throughout the season, earning recognition as the fan-voted Defensive Player of the Year. Following the CEBL season, Stevens continued his strong play internationally with Bishrelt Metal in the Mongolian Basketball League, where he elevated his production to new heights. In 17 games, he averaged 11.9 points, 11.5 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game, recording 195 total rebounds and consistently controlling the glass against top competition. “Last season meant a lot to me, especially the support from the fans,” said Stevens. “Being voted Defensive Player of the Year is something I take pride in because it reflects the effort and identity I bring every night. I’m excited to be back in Montréal and ready to build on what we started.” Alliance General Manager and Co-Owner, Joel Anthony, emphasized Stevens’ importance to the team’s identity. “Ben is the kind of player every team needs,” said Anthony. “He does the hard things that don’t always show up on the highlight reel—rebounding, defending, setting the tone physically. Our fans recognized that last season, and we’re thrilled to have him back as a cornerstone of what we’re building.” With Stevens anchoring the defense and controlling the boards, the Alliance continue to shape a roster defined by toughness, effort, and progress. His return signals a strong step forward as Montréal looks to elevate its performance and make a deeper push in the upcoming season. The upcoming season will include 12 home contests at the Verdun Auditorium and a new league-wide playoff format culminating in a best-of-three CEBL Final. The Alliance will open their home schedule on May 15 against the Scarborough Shooting Stars. For ticket information, visit BASKETMTL.ca. ###

Honey Badgers Announce Coaching Staff Ahead of 2026 Season

March 31, 2026
The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Tuesday three more names to join Head Coach Alex Cerda on the coaching staff this upcoming season. Canadian Mike Girling will step in as associate head coach. Girling has been coaching high-level basketball since 2019, beginning as a lead assistant for the University of Waterloo men’s basketball program. He then transitioned to coaching women’s basketball, doing so from 2022-2025 at the University of Guelph. With seven years of experience in the CEBL, including with the Honey Badgers during the Basketball Champions League Americas tournament in 2022, the Guelph Nighthawks and most recently the Calgary Surge (2022-2025), Girling is poised to step in and make a big impact this season. "I’m excited to bring together a staff that reflects toughness, experience, and a shared vision for winning,” said Honey Badgers Head Coach Alex Cerda. “Mike Girling, Tyson Campbell and Olu Ashaolu each bring something unique to the table, and together, I believe we’ve built a group that will challenge our players, support each other, and represent our program the right way every day." Next to Cerda and Girling will be Tyson Campbell and Olu Ashaolu coming on as assistant coaches. Campbell has been coaching in Georgia since 2020, including currently leading the helm as head coach at Fulton Science Academy in Alpharetta. Campbell was a key member of the Surge’s coaching staff in 2025, alongside Girling and Honey Badgers Assistant General Manager John Ross. Ashaolu joins the Honey Badgers by way of the Mexico City Capitanes (NBA G League) where he currently serves as an assistant coach. The Toronto-native has over 20 years of high-level basketball experience as a player and coach, including representing the Canada Men’s National Team and playing three seasons in the CEBL from 2020-2022 (Fraser Valley, Niagara, and Guelph). “Our coaching staff is extremely talented, driven, and knowledgeable, with a wealth of CEBL experience,” said Honey Badgers General Manager and Vice President of Basketball Operations Jermaine Anderson. “Their experience in the league and ability to connect with players will strongly complement Coach Cerda’s vision for our team. I’m confident that our organization and players will benefit greatly from their expertise.” While many of the pieces the Honey Badgers acquired this offseason are new to the organization, many have lots of experience together in the past through their time in the CEBL, NBA G League, and NBA Summer League. “I could not be more excited about the coaching staff we’ve been able to put together,” said Honey Badgers Assistant General Manager John Ross. “You’re not going to find three better people than Mike, Tyson, and Olu. They each bring a high level of energy, character, and basketball IQ to the table. To have these three on the staff with Coach Cerda, it’s going to be an exciting and special summer in Brampton!” The Honey Badgers have now rolled out the leaders behind their coaching staff, as well as five players ahead of their season/home opener on May 15 at the CAA Centre. With CEBL Signing Day around the corner, fans can expect some more announcements in the near future. ### 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 .

River Lions Launch ‘Mesh Fresh’ Initiative for 2026

March 27, 2026
The Niagara River Lions are proud to announce details of the2026 Mesh Refresh Tour, a community-focused basketball initiative visiting neighborhoods across the Niagara Region throughout the month of April. The Mesh Refresh initiative reflects the team's ongoing commitment to fostering a vibrant basketball culture, supporting accessible, high- quality playing environments, and encouraging the growth of the game at all levels. Originally launched in 2022 in Thorold and St. Catharines, the Mesh Refresh program has demonstrated the meaningful impact even small upgrades to outdoor courts can have on local communities. As basketball continues to grow - particularly among youth, BIPOC and underrepresented groups, the River Lions remain committed to giving back and enhancing the overall playing experience. In 2026 the initiative will expand to additional municipalities across the region with stops in Niagara Falls, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Fort Erie, Thorold and St. Catharines. Each municipality’s Parks and Recreation Department has played a key role identifying which parks will receive the new Spalding meshes. The 2026 Mesh Refresh Tour brings the game directly to local courts, offering fans of all ages the opportunity to engage with the team and the sport. Led by River Lions Head Coach and General Manager Kimbal Mackenzie, each stop will begin mesh replacement, followed by shooting hoops with Coach Kimbal, skill demonstrations, and a chance to view the River Lions championship trophy up close. Community members are encouraged to attend, participate, and experience basketball in their own neighborhoods. Tour Schedule: April 8 – Niagara Falls | Prince Charles Park (6:00pm-7:00pm) April 13 – Niagara-on-the-Lake | Virgil Sports Park (6:00pm-7:00pm) April 15 – Fort Erie | Crystal Ridge Park (6:00pm-7:00pm) April 27 – Thorold | Winterberry Park (6:00pm-7:00pm) April 29 – St. Catharines | St. Patrick’s Park (6:30–7:30 PM) “Reviving the Mesh Refresh program reflects our commitment to reinvesting in the community spaces where basketball thrives,” said Business Operations Manager, Tyler Vincent. “Outdoor courts are often a young player’s first introduction to the game, and by refreshing these spaces and activating them with programming, we aim to create accessible opportunities for youth and families throughout Niagara.” ### About the Niagara River Lions: The Niagara River Lions are one of the founding franchises of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) and the league’s reigning back-to-back champions (2024 & 2025). Competing out of the Meridian Centre in downtown St. Catharines, from May to August each season, the River Lions proudly represent the twelve municipalities of the Niagara Region, uniting fans through passion, pride, and purpose. Entering their second decade, the River Lions have earned a reputation for championship-caliber performance and community impact, embodying the strength and spirit of Niagara both on and off the court.