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The 2025 CEBL Most Valuable Player finalist joins Brampton after setting the league’s single-season scoring record

The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Friday that they have signed the 2025 CEBL Defensive Player of the Year and All-CEBL Second Team member Jameer Nelson Jr. ahead of the 2026 season. After a standout CEBL-season debut with the Calgary Surge in 2025, Nelson Jr. will be bringing his talents to the CAA Centre in 2026. Through 23 games last season, he averaged 20.1 points, 4.7 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and a CEBL-leading 2.8 steals in 31.5 minutes. His best game of the season came against the Vancouver Bandits in the CEBL Western Conference Semi-Finals where he scored a career-high 39 points in a two-point victory to send the Surge to Championship Weekend. "When building a roster to compete at the highest level, you envision signing players like Jameer Nelson Jr.," said Honey Badgers CEO Al Whitley. "Jameer is an elite and dynamic two-way player that can dominate both ends of the floor. This is a special moment for me personally, as I have known Jameer's dad, Jameer Nelson, for many years in the NBA, having worked with him in 2017 as a member of the Dallas Mavericks. We are excited and grateful Jameer trusts what we are building in Brampton." Aside from the CEBL, Nelson Jr. has spent two seasons in the NBA G League. He is currently starting for the Stockton Kings (Sacramento Kings affiliate), putting up 18.9 points per game and has while scoring 20 or more points in nine out of 16 games. In 2024-25, he played 44 games with the Austin Spurs (San Antonio Spurs affiliate) and helped them reach the G League Semi-Finals after spending the NBA Summer League with the organization. “The Honey Badgers are building something special here, and I wanted to be a part of that.” said Nelson Jr. “Having the opportunity to play in the CEBL last year and get to the finals gave me a taste into what it means to win at this level, and I feel we have the opportunity to finish the job and bring a championship to Brampton this year. To the fans, let’s pack the CAA Centre this summer and build something special together.” Nelson Jr. had a very successful collegiate career. In his final season, he helped lead the Texas Christian Horned Frogs to their 11th NCAA Tournament appearance in program history. In 2023 with the University of Delaware, Nelson Jr. earned a spot on the All-Coastal Athletic Conference (CAA) First Team and CAA All-Defense Team after leading the conference in points per game (20.5), steals per game (2.4), free throws made (159), and much more. He scored in double-figures in every contest through the season, and in his junior year in 2021-22, he had a school-record eight steals versus the University of Charleston. “I had the privilege of coaching Jameer last season, and there’s not another player or person I’d want to begin building a championship team with,” said Honey Badgers Assistant General Manager John Ross. “Jameer is a talented offensive player as well as the reigning Defensive Player of the Year. He is going to bring an elite level of toughness and energy to the city of Brampton!” Nelson Jr. is the son of NBA All-Star Jameer Nelson, who spent 14 seasons with the Orlando Magic, Dallas Mavericks, Boston Celtics, Denver Nuggets, New Orleans Pelicans, and Detroit Pistons. Nelson Jr. has taken the family reins and carved out a career for himself that has seen an abundance of winning and achievements. Winning has followed him throughout his career, from a state championship at Haverford Prep in Pennsylvania, to an appearance in March Madness with Texas Christian University, a journey to the G League Semi-Finals with the Austin Spurs, and a CEBL Finals appearance with Calgary in 2025. "We’re thrilled to bring Jameer Nelson Jr. to Brampton,” said Honey Badgers Head Coach Alex Cerda. “He’s a proven leader and playmaker who understands how to run a team, compete defensively, and make winning plays. Jameer comes from a great basketball background and carries himself with a professionalism that elevates the group around him. I’m excited to work with him and see the leadership and toughness he’ll bring to our team this season.” Nelson Jr.’s signing comes as the fourth for the Honey Badgers this off-season. He joins Keon Ambrose-Hylton, Danilo Djuricic, and Prince Oduro as the team’s initial signings ahead of the 2026 season. ### 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 .

The Niagara River Lions announced today the re-signing of 6’7” Canadian forward Nathan Cayo for the upcoming 2026 Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) season. The 28-year-old from Montreal, Quebec returns to Niagara after contributing to the River Lions’ championship successes over the past two seasons (2024, 2025) averaging 9.8 points, 5.5 rebounds and 3.0 assists. Cayo is currently playing with the ADA Blois Basket in France’s LNB Pro B, where he has averaged 9.4 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 0.9 assists during the 2025–2026 season. “We are very excited to welcome Nathan and his family back to Niagara for year 3!”, said Head Coach and General Manager, Kimbal Mackenzie. “Cayo has played a pivotal role in our back to back championship runs, and is highly skilled, physical and smart. One underrated trait of Nathan’s that I got to see firsthand as his teammate is how competitive he is. He is primed for a big summer!” Cayo began his CEBL career with the Montreal Alliance in 2022, where he played for two seasons before joining Niagara in 2024. Internationally, he has also competed with Astoria Bydgoszcz in Poland, the Memphis Hustle and Ontario Clippers of the NBA G League, and Manchester Basketball in the United Kingdom. He played collegiately at the University of Richmond, appearing in 155 games across five seasons with the Richmond Spiders. Cayo averaged 8.9 points, 1.3 assists, and 4.0 rebounds per game, finishing fourth all-time in program history in field goal percentage (55.2%). He also helped lead Richmond to the 2022 NCAA Tournament, scoring 15 points in a win over the University of Iowa to advance to the second round. Having proven himself at every level he’s competed, Cayo combines professional experience, championship pedigree, and a unique ability to impact games on both ends of the floor. Since joining Niagara, he has been a cornerstone of the River Lions’ rotation, delivering timely scoring, rebounding, and defensive presence. With two consecutive CEBL titles under his belt, Cayo enters 2026 as a proven winner and the type of player who sets the tone for a team chasing sustained success. “My family and I feel blessed to run it back for a third season!” said Cayo. “An opportunity to be part of history doesn’t come by everyday; and to try and do so in an environment that feels like home made it a no brainer. Go River Lions.” ###

The Winnipeg Sea Bears today signed Canadian forward Fareed Shittu for the 2026 Canadian Elite Basketball League season. The six-foot-six forward from Edmonton, Alberta, brings two years of CEBL experience and a decorated U SPORTS career. “Fareed is a high-level athlete,” said Head Coach and General Manager Mike Raimbault. “He has worked hard on his game and brings a level of athleticism that few can match.” Shittu began his U SPORTS career with the UNBC Timberwolves, where he earned UNBC Timberwolves Male Rookie of the Year honours and a selection to the Canada West All-Rookie Team in 2019-20. By his third season, he earned Canada West third-team all-star honours, averaging 14.9 points, 9.3 rebounds and 2 assists per game on 38 per cent three-point shooting. After transferring to the UBC Thunderbirds for his final two seasons, Shittu averaged 11.8 points, 6.8 rebounds and 0.7 assists in 27.3 minutes per game over 18 games, including a season-high 28 points against the Winnipeg Wesmen on February 2. “Signing with the Sea Bears was an easy decision for me,” Shittu said.”After speaking with coach Mike and Alex, I knew I wanted to be part of what they’re building here in Winnipeg. I’m grateful for the opportunity to learn from them, and contribute to the team's success." Shittu enters his third CEBL season. He previously signed a U SPORTS development contract with the Saskatchewan Rattlers during the 2024 season before spending the 2025 campaign with the Edmonton Stingers. ###

The Edmonton Stingers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Wednesday the signing of St. Thomas Ontario’s Taye Donald. The 6’2” guard spent last summer in a Stingers uniform on his first pro-contract, after spending the summer prior in Edmonton as a developmental player. “I’m really looking forward to coming back to Edmonton for a third season,” said Donald. “Edmonton has become like a second home for me during the summer, and now with a season of overseas basketball experience, I’m excited to take on a bigger role with the Stingers.” Last summer, Donald appeared in 23 of 25 games for the Stingers, including a season high 14 points in the final home game vs the Winnipeg Seabears. In his first season of overseas pro ball, he is averaging 15.2 points per game, 1.8 steals, 5.7 assists and 4.2 rebounds per game. “We are very excited to have Taye back with us this summer,” said Stingers President, Head Coach and General Manager Jordan Baker. “With an additional year of professional experience under his belt, we are looking forward to seeing his impact grow in the CEBL. He is a competitor, a tireless worker, and he embodies everything we look for when building our roster. ” Donald will join the Stingers at Edmonton EXPO Centre on May 9th to host the Winnipeg Seabears in their home opener. ###  About the Edmonton Stingers The Edmonton Stingers play a 24-game season from May to August in the Canadian Elite Basketball League, the top professional league in Canada with 10 teams in major markets from coast to coast. The Stingers joined the league in its inaugural season in 2019 and have twice been crowned CEBL Champions. The Stingers play in the 4,000 seat Edmonton Expo Centre. 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.

The Ottawa BlackJacks of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced today that the team has re-signed guard Shakur Daniel for the 2026 season. Daniel returns to Ottawa after appearing in 22 games for the BlackJacks during the 2025 CEBL season, making 13 starts and averaging 20.8 minutes per game. The 6-foot-6 guard contributed 3.7 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.8 assists per contest while recording 22 steals on the season. “We are proud to welcome back Shakur Daniel. He’s a high-character combo guard and a true ‘Mazzulla-type’ player who prioritizes the technical details and defensive discipline required to win,” said James Derouin. Prior to joining Ottawa, Daniel spent the 2024-25 season in the NBA G League with the San Diego Clippers, where he appeared in 29 games and averaged 2.4 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game while competing against some of the top developmental talent in professional basketball. The Ajax, Ontario native has also gained international professional experience. During the 2023-24 season, Daniel suited up for KK Feniks 2010 of the Macedonian First League, where he averaged 29.2 minutes per game across 25 contests while emerging as one of the team’s most reliable perimeter shooters. Following the 2025 CEBL season, Daniel continued his professional career internationally and most recently competed with Montreal Toundra, averaging 5.2 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game during the 2025-26 campaign. A 6-foot-6 guard born in Ajax, Ontario, Daniel was ranked among the top Canadian high school prospects coming out of Southwest Christian Academy in Little Rock, Arkansas before beginning his collegiate career at Southern Mississippi in 2018. During his freshman season with the Golden Eagles, he ranked second among first-year players in assists and earned recognition on the Conference USA Honour Roll. Daniel later transferred to Ranger College, where he was named NTJCAC Defensive Player of the Year while helping guide the program to a 28-3 regular season record. He concluded his collegiate career at Tarleton State, joining the program as it transitioned from NCAA Division II to Division I competition. Across three seasons with the Texans, Daniel averaged 2.6 assists per game while logging heavy minutes, including leading the Western Athletic Conference with 35.6 minutes per game during his graduate season. ###

Les BlackJacks d’Ottawa de la Ligue Canadienne élite de basketball (LECB) ont annoncé aujourd’hui la mise sous contrat du garde Justin Harmon pour la saison 2026. Le garde de 6 pieds 4 pouces, natif de Chicago, en Illinois, se joint à Ottawa alors qu’il évolue actuellement dans la NBA G League avec les Salt Lake City Stars. Au cours de la campagne 2025-2026, Harmon présente une moyenne de 11,4 points, 3,6 rebonds et 1,6 passe décisive par rencontre, tout en affichant un taux de réussite de 50,7 % du terrain et de 47,2 % à trois points en 37 parties. L’entraîneur-chef des BlackJacks, Justin Mazzulla, qui occupe également le rôle d’adjoint au service de vidéo auprès du Jazz de l’Utah, a eu l’occasion de suivre de près le développement d’Harmon au sein du système de développement de l’organisation en G League. « Pouvoir compter sur un joueur comme Justin Harmon sur le terrain, c’est important. Il se bat pour chaque possession. C’est un compétiteur féroce en défense et il a l’instinct pour faire une différence en attaque. Sa passion contribue directement à gagner des matchs », a déclaré Mazzulla. Harmon a amorcé sa carrière professionnelle avec les Salt Lake City Stars lors de la saison 2024-2025, prenant part à 30 matchs et maintenant des moyennes de 3,6 points, 1,4 rebond et 1,5 passe décisive, tout en acquérant une précieuse expérience au sein du principal circuit de développement de la NBA. Avant de faire le saut chez les professionnels, Harmon a conclu son parcours universitaire à l’Université de l’Illinois pendant la saison 2023-2024. En 38 rencontres avec les Fighting Illini, il a affiché une moyenne de 5,6 points et 2,7 rebonds, en plus de convertir plus de 91 % de ses lancers francs. Avant son passage à Illinois, Harmon a passé deux saisons à Utah Valley où il s’est imposé comme l’un des meilleurs gardes de la Western Athletic Conference. Lors de la campagne 2022-2023, il a inscrit en moyenne 14,0 points, 3,8 rebonds et 2,9 passes décisives par match, aidant les Wolverines à remporter le championnat de la saison régulière de la WAC et à atteindre les demi-finales du National Invitation Tournament. Harmon a amorcé sa carrière collégiale au Barton Community College, au Kansas, où il a obtenu une place sur la première équipe d’étoiles de la conférence grâce à des moyennes de 16,0 points, 4,6 rebonds et 3,5 passes décisives durant la saison 2020-2021. Né le 30 août 2001, Harmon a fréquenté la Curie Metropolitan High School à Chicago, où il a contribué à mener son équipe au championnat de la Chicago Public League à sa dernière année. Des forfaits de billets flexibles sont actuellement en vente au theblackjacks.ca/tickets . Les abonnements de saison pour la campagne 2026 des BlackJacks sont maintenant disponibles. Pour plus de détails, les partisans sont invités à écrire à [email protected] ou à composer le 613‑294‑1133. ###

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Les BlackJacks d’Ottawa de la Ligue Canadienne élite de basketball (LECB) ont annoncé aujourd’hui la mise sous contrat du garde Justin Harmon pour la saison 2026. Le garde de 6 pieds 4 pouces, natif de Chicago, en Illinois, se joint à Ottawa alors qu’il évolue actuellement dans la NBA G League avec les Salt Lake City Stars. Au cours de la campagne 2025-2026, Harmon présente une moyenne de 11,4 points, 3,6 rebonds et 1,6 passe décisive par rencontre, tout en affichant un taux de réussite de 50,7 % du terrain et de 47,2 % à trois points en 37 parties. L’entraîneur-chef des BlackJacks, Justin Mazzulla, qui occupe également le rôle d’adjoint au service de vidéo auprès du Jazz de l’Utah, a eu l’occasion de suivre de près le développement d’Harmon au sein du système de développement de l’organisation en G League. « Pouvoir compter sur un joueur comme Justin Harmon sur le terrain, c’est important. Il se bat pour chaque possession. C’est un compétiteur féroce en défense et il a l’instinct pour faire une différence en attaque. Sa passion contribue directement à gagner des matchs », a déclaré Mazzulla. Harmon a amorcé sa carrière professionnelle avec les Salt Lake City Stars lors de la saison 2024-2025, prenant part à 30 matchs et maintenant des moyennes de 3,6 points, 1,4 rebond et 1,5 passe décisive, tout en acquérant une précieuse expérience au sein du principal circuit de développement de la NBA. Avant de faire le saut chez les professionnels, Harmon a conclu son parcours universitaire à l’Université de l’Illinois pendant la saison 2023-2024. En 38 rencontres avec les Fighting Illini, il a affiché une moyenne de 5,6 points et 2,7 rebonds, en plus de convertir plus de 91 % de ses lancers francs. Avant son passage à Illinois, Harmon a passé deux saisons à Utah Valley où il s’est imposé comme l’un des meilleurs gardes de la Western Athletic Conference. Lors de la campagne 2022-2023, il a inscrit en moyenne 14,0 points, 3,8 rebonds et 2,9 passes décisives par match, aidant les Wolverines à remporter le championnat de la saison régulière de la WAC et à atteindre les demi-finales du National Invitation Tournament. Harmon a amorcé sa carrière collégiale au Barton Community College, au Kansas, où il a obtenu une place sur la première équipe d’étoiles de la conférence grâce à des moyennes de 16,0 points, 4,6 rebonds et 3,5 passes décisives durant la saison 2020-2021. Né le 30 août 2001, Harmon a fréquenté la Curie Metropolitan High School à Chicago, où il a contribué à mener son équipe au championnat de la Chicago Public League à sa dernière année. Des forfaits de billets flexibles sont actuellement en vente au theblackjacks.ca/tickets . Les abonnements de saison pour la campagne 2026 des BlackJacks sont maintenant disponibles. Pour plus de détails, les partisans sont invités à écrire à [email protected] ou à composer le 613‑294‑1133. ###