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The Ottawa BlackJacks of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Wednesday the signing of Canadian Forward Jermel Kennedy for the upcoming 2024 CEBL season. A six-foot-seven forward from Malton, Ontario, Jermel Kennedy is set to bring a wealth of experience to the Capital for the team’s fifth season. Kennedy has been playing professionally for 10 years, including having played with four CEBL teams. Kennedy has also played professionally in Iraq, Mozambique, as well as in the United Kingdom, France, Argentina, Portugal, Spain, Finland, Uruguay, and Germany. Currently concluding his 2023-24 campaign with Zakho in Iraq, Kennedy also competed with Ferroviario de Beira in Mozambique earlier this year, averaging 10.7 points, 10.0 rebounds and 34.6 minutes in the Qualifications for Basketball Africa League (BAL). Kennedy was welcomed back to Ferroviario de Beira this season after competing with the team during the inaugural BAL season in 2021-22, where he helped lead Ferroviario to the quarter-finals averaging 13.9 points, 6.7 rebounds, 4.7 assists, and 31.0 minutes in 12 games with the team. The Basketball Africa League was introduced by the NBA and FIBA, highlighting African basketball players with the addition of two non-African players per roster. Kennedy has previous CEBL experience, having played with the Saskatchewan Rattlers, the Newfoundland Growlers, the Brampton Honey Badgers (formerly known as Hamilton Honey Badgers) and with the Guelph Nighthawks in the CEBL’s inaugural season. This past summer with the Saskatchewan Rattlers, he played in all 20 regular season games. He averaged 7.7 points per game and grabbed a season-high 13 rebound on July 2 against Niagara. Kennedy was recognized by the Newfoundland Growlers with the Unsung Hero Award in 2022, while he averaged 7.8 points, 5.2 rebounds and 27.7 minutes in 19 games played. Collegiately, Kennedy split his career between Lander University (2010-12), Volunteer State Community College (2009-10), and Iowa Community College (2008-09). In his first year with Lander, Kennedy played in 26 games in the NCAA Division II, averaging 10.2 points and 8.4 rebounds, which earned him the team Rebounding award for the season. The Ottawa BlackJacks 2024 single game tickets are on sale now at https://www.theblackjacks.ca/single-game-tickets . The team's fifth season will kick off at The Arena at TD Place on May 29, promising professional basketball and exciting entertainment in a family-friendly environment. For more information, please visit www.theblackjacks.ca or contact the Ottawa BlackJacks Membership Services team directly at 613-690-0519 or by email at [email protected] . Quotes: "I’m very excited to be joining the BlackJacks this summer and I am looking forward to contributing everything on the pursuit to bringing a CEBL championship to the Capital!” - Jermel Kennedy, Forward, Ottawa BlackJacks “Jermel is a player with a ton of professional experience, in the league but also around the world. He knows what it takes to be successful in the CEBL, he knows the ins and outs of this league and he will be a great leader for our squad this summer." - James Derouin, General Manager and Head Coach, Ottawa BlackJacks Basketball Club  About the Ottawa BlackJacks The first expansion franchise of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL), the Ottawa BlackJacks showcase the best of basketball and entertainment in the nation’s capital. The Ottawa front office brings NBA, NBA G League, national team, NCAA and major international pro league experience to the franchise. Led by General Manager and Head Coach James Derouin, Ottawa plays its home games out of the world-class Arena at TD Place in Lansdowne Park. The anticipation is building for the upcoming 2024 season, slated to tip off at home on May 29 against the Edmonton Stingers. For more information, visit www.theblackjacks.ca. About Canadian Elite Basketball League 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 .

EDMONTON, AB - The Edmonton Stingers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Tuesday the signing of Canadian guard Ryan Richmond to their 2024 roster. After a four year standout career at Bentley (NCAA DII), Richmond has three years of pro experience in Germany and Spain. “I’m very grateful to have been blessed with the opportunity to have my first CEBL season be with the Edmonton Stingers,“ said Richmond. “[It is] a successful franchise with amazing fans and culture. I’m excited to play with my new teammates and coach Baker. I’m looking forward to contributing in every way I can to the team’s success this summer.” The Toronto native finished this last season splitting time with Melilla CB of the Spanish LEB Gold and SG Luetzel of the German Pro A league, averaging 9.9 points per game across both teams. He played two seasons in German domestic leagues in the years prior, averaging 16.4 points per game in 60 games from 2021 - 2023. Before turning pro, the 6’1” guard had a successful career with the Bentley Falcons where he owns three of the top five scoring averages in school history. He averaged 23.0 points per game in his senior year – a mark aided by a 44-point performance on January 16th vs American International – alongside a career high 3.6 assists. In his junior year he put up a career best 23.6 per game; before that he eclipsed the 20-point per game average mark in just his sophomore season, notching a 22.6 per game average. Across his NCAA career he racked up numerous individual accolades including an NABC Division II All-America Team in his senior year and numerous all-conference selections throughout his four year career. Richmond joins the Stingers backcourt alongside returning guards Adika Peter-McNeilly and Elijah Miller, as well as 2024 additions Mike Nuga and Davion Warren. CEBL Draft selections Nate Petrone and Taye Donald pad out the Stingers guard options. Training camp begins on May 12th, nine days before the Stingers tip-off their CEBL season in Calgary on May 21st. Richmond and the Stingers will return to the Edmonton EXPO Centre on June 2nd to host the Saskatchewan Rattlers 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 20-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 3,600 seat Edmonton Expo Centre. The core values as an organization are to offer affordable, family-friendly fun at our games and be a positive force in the community all year long. About The Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) A league created by Canadians for Canadians with a mission to develop Canadian players, coaches, sports executives, and referees. 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 moved from the CEBL into the NBA following a CEBL season. 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 and YouTube .

Saskatoon, Sask. - The Saskatchewan Rattlers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Tuesday that the club signed 6-foot-8 Somto Dimanochie for the 2024 season. The Canadian forward made his professional debut in 2022 after being selected by the Edmonton Stingers in the CEBL Draft. The York University alumni returns for his third CEBL season with the Saskatchewan Rattlers. “Somto is a player with great potential that ran into some injury problems last year in the CEBL,” said General Manager and Vice-President of Basketball Operations, Barry Rawlyk. “He brings a combination of size and athleticism that is rare in this league. We look for him to raise the level of competition on our team.” Dimanochie played two consecutive seasons with the Edmonton Stingers; 2022 11th overall pick, and 2023 fourth overall pick. During his time in the CEBL, he averaged 2.5 points, 1.2 rebounds, 0.3 assists, and 5.9 minutes in 13 games. His 2023 season was cut short due to injury, and he spent the 2023-24 season training for his return. Prior to his professional debut, Dimanochie played four seasons with OUA’s York University Lions averaging 11.9 points, 7.3 rebounds, 0.7 assists, and 25.3 minutes playing 67 games with 61 appearances in the starting lineup. During his third season with the Lions, he grabbed a total of 140 rebounds which was ranked second in the OUA and first on the team. He averaged 20.3 points, 10.9 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 1.8 blocks, 0.9 steals, and 31.0 minutes in 20 games during his final season. Closing out his time with York, he put up two career-best 32 point performances which led to him earning Team MVP honours. He was dominant as a senior in the OUA, ranked seventh for points per game (20.3), third for total blocks (33), and second for rebounds per game (11.3). “I am excited for the opportunity, and excited for this new challenge,” said Dimanochie. “I can’t wait to meet the Rattlers fans this year.” Somto Dimanochie joins the newly assembled roster consisting of Bryson Williams , Elijah Harkless , Emmanuel Bandoumel , Cody John , Maurice Calloo , Adong Makuoi , and 2023 Rattlers Defensive Player of the Year - Anthony Tsegakele . The Rattlers added three familiar faces concluding the 2024 CEBL Draft with Alexander Dewar, Isaac Simon, and Elias Ralph with the third-overall pick. The franchise will continue to unveil the 2024 roster leading up to their Training Camp in mid-May. The full 2024 Rattlers schedule has been released, which features a full 20-game slate with one potential home playoff game and Championship Weekend (CW24) happening in Montréal, QC from August 9-11, 2024 . Individual game tickets range from $20 in the Fang Zone section to $95 for seating in courtside row 2 (All row 1 options are sold out). Flex Ticket Bundles and Group tickets can be purchased to access bulk discounts. Season tickets range from $175 in the Fang Zone to $850 for courtside row 2 (All row 1 options are sold out). Premium seat options are available including VIP tables, Luxury Suites, and the Rattlers Courtside Lounge. All ticket options can also be purchased through the Rattlers Front Office (306) 244-2181, Saskatchewan Rattlers website , or via Ticketmaster . Current season ticket members can manage their seats by using Account Manager . For more seating options, and partnership opportunities; fans can contact an account executive or Ivan Brown (Director of Partnerships) . About the Saskatchewan Rattlers The Saskatchewan Rattlers are Saskatchewan’s professional basketball team, one of the six original teams in the CEBL – the Rattlers won the 2019 inaugural season championship. Playing out of SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan – the Rattlers offer an entertainment-focused environment surrounded by some of the world’s top professional athletes. The Rattlers are a community-first organization and take pride in their ability to bring communities together while making sport more accessible to the province. About the Canadian Elite Basketball League (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 . For more information on the Saskatchewan Rattlers professional basketball team - visit therattlers.ca

The Scarborough Shooting Stars of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Tuesday that they have signed the 2023 CEBL Canadian Player of the Year, Kadre Gray. Gray averaged 16.3 points, 4.1 rebounds, 6.2 assists and 1.2 steals in 32.5 minutes per game for Ottawa last season. He led the CEBL regular season in assists per game and was also named to the 2023 CEBL All-Canadian team. The Toronto native is currently playing for GTK in the Poland-OBL where he is averaging a team high 9 assists per game in addition to 15.7 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 33.2 minutes through 28 games. Gray posted nine double-double games in points and assists this season and recorded a triple-double with 12 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists on April 20 vs. Sokol. The Laurentian graduate is one of the most decorated players in Canadian university basketball history. He captured 10 major awards over his four years with the Voyageurs including 2017-18 U SPORTS Athlete of the Year, 2017-18 and 2018-19 U SPORTS Men’s Basketball Player of the Year, U SPORTS Top 8 Academic All-Canadian award, three consecutive OUA Player of the Year selections and 2016-17 OUA and U SPORTS Rookie of the Year. Gray joins his 2023 teammate Jackson Rowe on Scarborough’s roster this season. Other new faces include Hason Ward, Jaden Campbell and 2024 CEBL Draft picks Koat Thomas and Davante Hackett. The Shooting Stars return four players from last year’s championship team including the CEBL all-time leading scorer Cat Barber, Kalif Young, Danilo Djuricic and Kyree Walker. The reigning CEBL Champions open training camp on May 15. Their season begins on the road at the Canada Life Centre on May 24 where they tip-off against the Winnipeg Sea Bears. The team hosts the Niagara River Lions at the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre on June 1 for their home opener and championship banner drop. For more information on the team, tickets and schedule visit scarboroughshootingstars.ca . 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 .

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The Calgary Surge have signed Matt Grace for the 2024 season, the team announced Monday. Grace most recently played in the OPAP Basket League, the top-tier level of men’s professional basketball in the Cypriot basketball league system, for the APOEL Nicosia. During the 2023-24 season, he averaged 8.9 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 0.6 blocks, 0.6 steals, and 23.2 minutes in 18 games played. “We are excited to have Matt sign with the Surge. Matt had a great season overseas and has been able to get some professional experience under his belt,” said Surge General Manager, Shane James. “Matt also fits into Coach Vernon’s system because of his ability to shoot the ball and space the floor.” In 2023, Grace graduated from the University of Richmond in Virginia where he averaged 8.5 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 0.7 blocks, 0.5 steals and 27.8 minutes through 29 games played with the Spiders. In 2022, the Hamilton, Ontario native also led the Spiders to an Atlantic-10 Championship by making the game winning field goal. “I’ve only heard great things about the Surge organization and the city of Calgary,” said Surge forward Matt Grace. “I can’t wait to get out there and get the season started.” Prior to his time with the NCAA D1 program, he graduated from the RISE Centre Academy in Brantford, Ontario. He led the school to an Ontario Scholastic Basketball Association (OSBA) championship as a senior in 2018 and was notably coached by Surge Head Coach, Tyrell Vernon. Fans can now purchase tickets to the team’s season opener at the Scotiabank Saddledome at www.calgarysurge.ca/surge2thedome . Single game tickets for the remainder of the 2024 Calgary Surge regular season are now available at www.calgarysurge.ca/single-game-tickets . About the Calgary Surge The Calgary Surge tipped off their inaugural season at WinSport Event Centre in May 2023, after originating the Guelph Nighthawks, one of the founding members of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL). From day one, the Surge have been committed to being the Home Team for Calgary and a space where everyone is welcome. The Calgary Surge are active members of the community and have participated in a few hundred events (and counting) around the city that connect the team with diverse communities through sort and entertainment. In their inaugural season, the Surge finished 1st overall in the Western Conference and were crowned Western Conference Champions in the playoffs. For more information, visit www.calgarysurge.ca . About the Canadian Elite Basketball League 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 . 

The Scarborough Shooting Stars of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Monday that they have signed Brampton native Jaden Campbell. The 6-foot-5 guard played two seasons at Florida SouthWestern State College before transferring to Samford University. Campbell averaged 11.3 points and 3.3 rebounds in 22.5 minutes per game through 32 games for the Bulldogs last season. Campbell joins new faces Hason Ward, Jackson Rowe and 2024 CEBL Draft picks Koat Thomas and Davante Hackett on Scarborough’s 2024 roster. 2023 CEBL champions Cat Barber, Kalif Young, Danilo Djuricic and Kyree Walker also re-signed with the Shooting Stars. The reigning CEBL Champions open training camp May 15. They begin their season on the road at Canada Life Centre on May 24 where they tip-off against the Winnipeg Sea Bars. The team hosts the Niagara River Lions at the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre on June 1 for their home opener and championship banner drop. For more information on the team, tickets and schedule visit scarboroughshootingstars.ca . 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 .

The Ottawa BlackJacks of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Monday the signing of American Forward Jakeenan Gant for the upcoming 2024 CEBL season. A six-foot-eight forward from Springfield, Georgia, Gant has competed in Israel, France, South Korea, in the NBA G League, and in the CEBL across a six-year professional career following a successful NCAA Division I collegiate career. Last summer, Gant averaged 7.9 points and 3.9 rebounds in eight games played with the BlackJacks. He recorded season highs of 13 points and seven rebounds while also hitting the Target Score winning bucket on July 9 against Vancouver. Gant gained his first CEBL experience during the summer of 2021 with the Saskatchewan Rattlers, averaging 13.9 points and 3.3 rebounds in seven games. Gant spent the 2023-24 campaign in Israel with Hapoel Beer Sheva. He averaged 14.9 points and 5.9 rebounds in 25 games played. He scored a season-high 32 points to go along with five rebounds, one assist, and three steals on Dec. 9 vs. Ironi Nes Ziona. The University of Louisiana at Lafayette alumnus tipped off his professional career with the Fort Wayne Mad Ants in the NBA G League. In 29 games played, he averaged 8.0 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 16.5 minutes. He scored a season-high 27 points, shooting 11-for-19 from the field and four-for-eight from three-point range on January 3 against the Capital City Go-Go. He also played four games with the Indiana Pacers at the 2019 NBA Summer League and averaged 3.0 points and 2.5 rebounds. Gant split his university career between the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns (63 games) and the University of Missouri Tigers (53 games). As a senior with the Ragin' Cajuns, Gant earned first-team All-Sun Belt Conference honors, was named the league's Defensive Player for the second straight year and claimed Lefty Driesell Defensive All-America honors for the second consecutive year. He led Louisiana and finished third in the Sun Belt Conference (SBC) in scoring (20.5), led the league in rebounds (8.7), blocked shots (2.6), and double-doubles (13) while finishing second in the SBC in field goal percentage (.543) and offensive rebounds per game (3.2). He finished the season ranked in the top 50 among Division I players in six categories, and his 81 blocked shots and 2.6 blocks per game average were the fourth-best, single-season marks in school history. The Ottawa BlackJacks 2024 single game tickets are on sale now at https://www.theblackjacks.ca/single-game-tickets . The team's fifth season will kick off at The Arena at TD Place on May 29, promising professional basketball and exciting entertainment in a family-friendly environment. For more information, please visit www.theblackjacks.ca or contact the Ottawa BlackJacks Membership Services team directly at 613-690-0519 or by email at [email protected] . Quotes: "I’m excited to be coming back to Ottawa. I am ready to have a great summer and win!” - Jakeenan Gant, Forward, Ottawa BlackJacks “Jakeenan is an athletic forward who excels in shooting and scoring, while also adding a strong defensive presence in the key. He joined the team halfway through last summer's season, and we're excited to have the opportunity to begin working with him right from the start this summer, allowing us to build on the foundation we established last year.” - James Derouin, General Manager and Head Coach, Ottawa BlackJacks Basketball Club About the Ottawa BlackJacks The first expansion franchise of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL), the Ottawa BlackJacks showcase the best of basketball and entertainment in the nation’s capital. The Ottawa front office brings NBA, NBA G League, national team, NCAA and major international pro league experience to the franchise. Led by General Manager and Head Coach James Derouin, Ottawa plays its home games out of the world-class Arena at TD Place in Lansdowne Park. The anticipation is building for the upcoming 2024 season, slated to tip off at home on May 29 against the Edmonton Stingers. For more information, visit www.theblackjacks.ca. About Canadian Elite Basketball League 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 .

Former UCLA player signed two-way contract with Detroit Pistons in 2021

EDMONTON, AB - The Edmonton Stingers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Friday the signing of G-League experienced guard Davion Warren. The Texas Tech alumni has competed in two G-League seasons, most recently with the Long Island Nets where he averaged 11.6 points per game in 21 appearances. “I’m excited to be a part of the Edmonton family,” said Warren. “I’m looking forward to the loud atmosphere and great attendance by the fans and plan to bring the CEBL Championship back to Edmonton.” This past season, Warren was an efficient scorer off the bench, playing 17.8 minutes per and averaging 11.6 points on 53% field goal shooting. Warren began his pro career in 2022-23 with the College Park Skyhawks, the G-League affiliate of the Atlanta Hawks. As a rookie he played 17 games, scoring 5.4 per game. Prior to turning pro, the 6’6” Buffalo NY native played 5 seasons of post secondary, finishing his career with Texas Tech. In his lone year with the Red Raiders, he started 33 out of 37 games, averaging 9.4 points and 3.0 rebounds. His efforts helped his team to a second place Big-12 Tournament finish, a 3rd place ranking in the NCAA tournament and a Sweet 16 appearance. From 2019 - 2021, Warren attended Hampton, where he averaged 21.2 points and 6.3 rebounds per game for the Pirates in his second season. His play earned him numerous individual accolades including All-District First Team, Big South First Team All-Conference and Hoopshd.com Big South Player of the Year, and First Team All-Conference. Warren transferred to Hampton after two season with Olney Community College in the NJCAA. Warren and the Stingers will return to the Edmonton EXPO Centre on June 2nd to host the Saskatchewan Rattlers 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 20-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 3,600 seat Edmonton Expo Centre. The core values as an organization are to offer affordable, family-friendly fun at our games and be a positive force in the community all year long. About The Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) A league created by Canadians for Canadians with a mission to develop Canadian players, coaches, sports executives, and referees. 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 moved from the CEBL into the NBA following a CEBL season. 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 and YouTube .

The Scarborough Shooting Stars of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Friday that they have signed Jackson Rowe. The 6-foot-7 forward recently played for Santa Cruz of the NBA G League where he averaged 12.4 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.1 blocks and 1.2 steals in 30 minutes per game through 49 games. The Toronto native is no stranger to the CEBL. Rowe played the past two seasons in Ottawa where he averaged 12.8 points, 6.7 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 26.8 minutes per game over 31 games for the BlackJacks. He was named to the CEBL All-Canadian team in 2023. Rowe played four seasons at CS Fullerton where he posted a career average 12.1 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1 block and 0.8 steals in 30.4 minutes per game over 111 games. He was named Big West Conference Freshman of the Year in 2017. He was named an All-Big West Honourable Mention honoree in 2018 and 2019. He finished his time with the Titans second all-time in career rebounds (811) and second all-time in career blocks (113) and was named a second-team All-Big West Honoree. Scarborough begins training camp May 15. Rowe and Hason Ward join 2023 champions Cat Barber, Kalif Young, Danilo Djuricic and Kyree Walker on the Shooting Stars 2024 roster. The reigning CEBL Champions open their season on May 24 at the Canada Life Centre where they will take on the Winnipeg Sea Bears. The team welcomes the Niagara River Lions to the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre on June 1 for their home opener and championship banner drop. For more information on the team, tickets and schedule visit scarboroughshootingstars.ca  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 .

The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Friday the signing of Greek forward Petros Melissaratos to the roster. Melissaratos has played the entirety of his 12-year professional career in the top two leagues in Greece (Greek A1 Basket League and Greek A2 Basket League), averaging 9.5 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 20.2 minutes in 260 games. He brings a veteran presence to the Honey Badgers roster with experience in FIBA 3x3 events and the Greek national team. “Petros brings leadership and experience to our organization with his international resume,” said Jermaine Anderson, general manager and vice president of basketball operations. “We’re confident that he will positively impact our younger players throughout the season.” In 32 games this season with Aons Milonas Athens, Melissaratos is averaging 8.7 points, 6.1 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 21.3 minutes. He finished second on the team in rebounds and blocks (0.6) per game, leading the club to a second-place regular season finish in Greek A2 Basket League. Melissaratos registered six double-doubles in the campaign, including a 22-point and 10-rebound performance January 20 against Papagou. “I’ve played my entire professional journey in Greece. This will be a new experience,” said Melissaratos. “I’m looking forward to arriving in Brampton and I can’t wait to get started.” Melissaratos has made an impact on the defensive side of the ball throughout his career, claiming All-Greek A2 Co-Centre of the Year honors in 2021 as a member of Olympiacos Piraeus. In his second season with the club, the forward averaged 13.4 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 23.5 minutes in 19 games. In 32 games with AS Kastoria during the 2019 season, Mellisration averaged 11.9 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 23.8 minutes, earning All-Greek A2 Defensive Player of the Year. A team leader in scoring and rebounding, he achieved 10+ points in 22 appearances, including two double-doubles. In 2018 with his hometown club, AS Papagou Athens, Melissaratos led the team in minutes played, rebounds, blocks, and scoring, averaging 16.1 points, 9.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 32.6 points in 31 contests. He recorded 15 double-double performances, featuring a career-high 30 points on 12-for-18 shooting while grabbing nine offensive rebounds in a win against Doukas on February 3. Melissaratos played in 22 games during his professional debut season with Peristeri BC in 2012. The Athens native has also represented Greece on several occasions including FIBA U18 and U20 European Championships and over twenty FIBA 3x3 events, most recently the 2023 FIBA 3x3 Europe Cup. The Brampton Honey Badgers open the 2024 campaign at home against the Niagara River Lions as part of Home Opener Weekend at the CAA Centre. Season tickets, ultimate voucher packages, and single game tickets are available now to witness the best of Canadian professional basketball this summer. For more information contact a Honey Badgers representative at t [email protected] or visit www.honeybadgers.ca/tickets. 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 . About the Canadian Elite Basketball League (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.

The Ottawa BlackJacks of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Friday the signing of Canadian Guard Yasiin Joseph for the upcoming 2024 CEBL season. A six-foot-one guard from Ottawa, Ontario, Yasiin Joseph is set to make his return to the Capital after making his professional debut with the Ottawa BlackJacks at the 2020 CEBL Summer Series in St. Catharines. Joseph has also played professionally in several European countries, including France, Hungary, Ukraine, and the Netherlands. Currently concluding his 2023-24 campaign with ALM Evreux in the LNB Pro B in France, Joseph is averaging 12.6 points, 4.4 assists, 1.5 steals, and 27.7 minutes in 30 games played this season. He scored 15 or more points in 18 games, including 20 points on January 26 against AVA. He recorded two double-doubles, one on March 29 against Saint Chamond Basket (14 points and a season-high 11 assists) and another on October 17 against Aix Maurienne Savoie Basket (11 points and 10 rebounds). Joseph found significant offensive success during the 2022-23 season, averaging 16.1 points, 3.9 rebounds, 5.5 assists, and 29.6 minutes in 36 games played with Sopron KC in Hungary. He scored a season-high 31 points on April 18 against Zalakeramia-ZTE KK and hit a season-high five three-pointers as part of a 27-point effort on April 12 against the same team. Joseph’s professional career tipped off with the Ottawa BlackJacks during the 2020 CEBL Summer Series in St. Catharines. That year, the BlackJacks did not compete at home, so this will mark Joseph’s debut on home soil at The Arena at TD Place. Collegiately, Joseph won four U SPORTS National Championships and three OUA titles throughout his five-year career from 2015-20 with the Carleton Ravens. As a senior with the team, he averaged 14.0 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.5 steals, and 21.3 minutes in 22 games played and was named an OUA Second Team All-Star. He recorded a career-high 34 points on January 25 against Ryerson. Additionally, he earned honors in 2017-18, being named to the OUA First Team All-Star. He achieved his first career double-double that season, scoring 26 points and tallying 10 assists on February 24 against Laurentian. The Ottawa BlackJacks 2024 single game tickets are on sale now at https://www.theblackjacks.ca/single-game-tickets . The team's fifth season will kick off at The Arena at TD Place on May 29, promising professional basketball and exciting entertainment in a family-friendly environment. For more information, please visit www.theblackjacks.ca or contact the Ottawa BlackJacks Membership Services team directly at 613-690-0519 or by email at [email protected] . Quotes: "I am thrilled to hit the court in my hometown again, representing the Ottawa BlackJacks with passion and pride!” - Yasiin Joseph, Guard, Ottawa BlackJacks “It's always special to sign a local player who is eager to represent his hometown. Yasiin is a great talent who has previously been part of the BlackJacks but never had the chance to compete at The Arena at TD Place in front of his friends and family. We're excited to welcome him back home, knowing he'll bring energy and pride to this team." - James Derouin, General Manager and Head Coach, Ottawa BlackJacks Basketball Club  About the Ottawa BlackJacks The first expansion franchise of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL), the Ottawa BlackJacks showcase the best of basketball and entertainment in the nation’s capital. The Ottawa front office brings NBA, NBA G League, national team, NCAA and major international pro league experience to the franchise. Led by General Manager and Head Coach James Derouin, Ottawa plays its home games out of the world-class Arena at TD Place in Lansdowne Park. The anticipation is building for the upcoming 2024 season, slated to tip off at home on May 29 against the Edmonton Stingers. For more information, visit www.theblackjacks.ca. About Canadian Elite Basketball League 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 .

The Montréal Alliance is pleased to announce the signing of Jahenns Manigat for the 2024 season of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL). The six-foot-one guard played the 2023 CEBL season with the Vancouver Bandits where he averaged 6.9 points, 2.3 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 22.9 minutes per game. Manigat also played the 2020 season with the Bandits, being named to the All-CEBL Second Team following a 13.9 points, 3.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 30.5 minutes per game season. “Jahenns will bring a veteran presence and extensive experience in the league, which will undoubtedly strengthen our team both on and off the court,” said Alliance General Manager Joel Anthony. “His leadership and knowledge of the game will be invaluable assets as we continue to develop our young talent.” Following the 2023 CEBL season, Manigat joined Vellaznimi in Kosovo’s Superleague where he averaged 9.0 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.7 assists in 12 games. Born in Montréal, Manigat played his college basketball with the Creighton Bluejays in the NCAA Division I. Captain of the Bluejays for three seasons, Manigat started his last 121 games with the team and ranks sixth in Creighton history with 206 career three-points shots made. In five seasons at Creighton, his team had a record of 28-1 when he made three or more three-point shots, including 26 straight wins. “I’m honoured to join the Alliance and play in my hometown,” said the newest addition to the Alliance roster. “I look forward to contributing to the team’s success and representing Montréal.” Having played professionally for over 10 seasons, Manigat has played at least one season in the top divisions of the Romanian, Cypriot, German, Lithuanian, Hungarian and Polish championships. The guard recorded over 10 points per game in a full season on seven occasions, including a season of 15.9 points, 4.2 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game in Cyprus. A native of Montréal, Manigat grew up in Ottawa and played at the Regional Elite Development Academy before joining Creighton University. Manigat is the 8th player to join the Alliance for the 2024 season. The Montréal Alliance is gearing up to host the highly anticipated CEBL Championship Weekend from August 9 to 11 at the Verdun Auditorium. Fans can purchase their Tournament Packs and access all three games of the Championship Weekend now by visiting www.cebl.ca/cw24 . About the Montréal Alliance The Montréal Alliance, a professional basketball team in the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL), is gearing up for its third season in May 2024. Under the historic leadership of Annie Larouche, the first woman to hold such a position in Montréal’s professional sports, and with the guidance of General Manager Joel Anthony, a two-time NBA champion, the Alliance distinguishes itself through community involvement, a commitment to sporting excellence, and the development of local talent. Over its initial two seasons, the Alliance boasted the highest percentage of Québécois players among Montréal’s professional sports teams. The team plays all its home games at the historic Verdun Auditorium and will host the CEBL Championship Weekend from August 9 to 11, 2024. For more information about the team, visit www.alliancemontreal.ca . About the Canadian Elite Basketball League (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 . 

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The Calgary Surge have re-signed six-foot-seven forward Justin Jackson for the 2024 season, the team announced Thursday. Jackson returns to the Surge having recently played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) G-League, averaging 5.8 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 0.4 steals, and 15.2 minutes in 9 games played for the Grand Rapids Gold. While playing a majority of his five-year professional career in the G-League with the Lakeland Magic, Orlando Magic, and Long Island Nets, Jackson brings experience from the National Basketball League of Canada (NBLC) with the London Lightning. “We are pleased to have Justin Jackson back for the 2024 season. He was a very important piece to our success last season being the vocal leader in the locker room,” said Surge General Manager Shane James. “With our new offensive philosophy, Justin will thrive being the capable shooter he is. Justin is 100% healthy and had a good season in the NBA G-League this year. We expect that to translate to the CEBL.” The six-foot-seven forward from Toronto, Ontario attended the University of Maryland from 2016-2018, playing his freshman and sophomore years for the Terrapins where he averaged 10.3 points, 6.6 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 0.8 blocks, 0.9 steals, and 29.2 minutes in 44 games played in the NCAA. “I’m beyond excited to get back to work with the family. We have great things coming this year!” said Surge forward, Justin Jackson. Prior to his time in the NCAA, Jackson attended Findlay Prep in Henderson, Nevada before transferring to graduate from Hill Academy in Vaughan, Ontario. During his senior year, Jackson was named a First-Team All-Star of the Ontario Scholastic Basketball Association. Fans can now purchase tickets to the 2024 Season Opener at the Scotiabank Saddledome at www.calgarysurge.ca/surge2thedome . Single game tickets for the remainder of the 2024 Calgary Surge season are now available at https://www.calgarysurge.ca/single-game-tickets .  About the Calgary Surge The Calgary Surge tipped off their inaugural season at WinSport Event Centre in May 2023, after originating the Guelph Nighthawks, one of the founding members of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL). From day one, the Surge have been committed to being the Home Team for Calgary and a space where everyone is welcome. The Calgary Surge are active members of the community and have participated in a few hundred events (and counting) around the city that connect the team with diverse communities through sport and entertainment. In their inaugural season, the Surge finished 1st overall in the Western Conference and were crowned Western Conference Champions in the playoffs. For more information, visit www.calgarysurge.ca . About the Canadian Elite Basketball League 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 .

The Scarborough Shooting Stars of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Thursday that they have signed Bajan born Hason Ward. The 6-foot-9 forward averaged 4.5 points, 3.1 rebounds and 2.1 blocks in 12.3 minutes per game over 51 games in two seasons with the Iowa State Cyclones. Prior to transferring to Iowa in 2022, Ward played three seasons at Virginia Commonwealth University. During his sophomore year, he ranked second in the Atlantic-10 and 21 nationally in blocked shots per game. He was also named to the 2020-21 Atlantic-10 Conference All-Defensive Team. The St. Thomas native is Scarborough’s fifth player signing of the season. The Shooting Stars welcomed back 2023 champions Cat Barber, Kalif Young, Danilo Djuricic and Kyree Walker earlier this off-season. The reigning CEBL Champions open their season on May 24 at the Canada Life Centre where they will take on the Winnipeg Sea Bears. The team hosts the Niagara River Lions at the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre on June 1 for their home opener and championship banner drop. For more information on the team, tickets and schedule visit scarboroughshootingstars.ca 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 .

Saskatoon, Sask. - The Saskatchewan Rattlers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Wednesday that the club signed 6-foot-8 California-native Bryson Williams for the 2024 season. The American forward made his professional debut playing in the NBA Summer League with the Miami Heat. Williams will make his CEBL debut in Saskatchewan, reuniting with Elijah Harkless and Coach Larry Abney after their season with the Ontario Clippers (Los Angeles Clippers affiliate). “Bryson is a major signing for us and is expected to be a significant contributor to the success of our team through both his play and leadership in the locker room,” said General Manager and Vice-President of Basketball Operations, Barry Rawlyk. “His versatility as a power forward will cause difficult match-ups for opponents. I am excited to see his impact this season.” During his professional career, Williams has played two seasons with five teams in the NBA, NBA G League, NBA Summer League, France, and Israel. He has a professional career average of 9.2 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.1 assist, and 21.9 minutes while playing in 95 games. After his professional debut with the Miami Heat in the NBA Summer League, Williams signed a contract with the Los Angeles Clippers which led him to play with the Ontario Clippers of the NBA G League during the 2022-23 season. Over two seasons with the Ontario Clippers, he averaged 9.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 23.3 minutes in 57 games appearing in the starting line 34 times. During his most recent season with the Ontario Clippers, Williams led his team in total rebounds (207), ranked second for total blocks (29), and fourth for total points (348). While with the Clippers organization, Williams has had the opportunity to play during the NBA G League Showcase Cup, NBA Summer League, and in the NBA preseason. During the NBA offseason as a rookie, Williams made his international debut in 2023 playing in France with JL Bourg-en-Bresse of LNB Elite averaging 9.9 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.1 assist, and 19.0 minutes while shooting 50.9% from the field in seven games. He is currently playing in Israel with Bnei Herzelia in the Israeli BSL averaging 16.0 points, 7.3 rebounds, 0.3 assists, and 30.7 minutes in three games. “I am excited to be playing with Saskatchewan this season under Coach Larry Abney and with my teammate Elijah Harkless,” said Williams. “I am looking forward to playing hard, getting better, and ultimately making a lot of noise in the CEBL with the Rattlers this season!” Prior to his professional career, Williams attended Roosevelt High in Fresno, California. As a senior, he averaged 33.8 points and 18.0 rebounds. He led his team to the 2016 Central Section Division III Championship with a performance of 29 points, 23 rebounds, three assists, and two blocks in the final game to win. Williams was named North Yosemite League MVP, and Fresno Offensive Player of the Year. The California-native made his NCAA debut with Fresno State University. While playing two seasons with the Bulldogs, he averaged 10.7 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 22.8 minutes playing 65 games with 58 appearances as a starter. As a sophomore, he was named to the 2018 All-Mountain West Third Team. Finishing his time with Fresno State ranked fifth-most all-time for total points (2302) in Central Section History – most-ever in the city of Fresno. As a junior and a top-five NCAA D1 transfer, he joined UTEP where he played two seasons, averaging 16.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 31.5 minutes while starting in all 56 games. During his time with UTEP, he was recognized as 2020 All-Conference USA First Team, 2020 NABC All-District First Team, and 2021 NABC All-District Second Team. For his final NCAA season, Williams transferred to Texas Tech where he started in all 37 games averaging 14.1 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 25.6 minutes, and led the Big 12 with a 53.5% field-goal percentage. Texas Tech finished their season with a 27-10 record, appeared in the Big-12 Championship Final, and made an appearance in the Sweet 16 during March Madness. He was named to the 2022 All-Big 12 First Team, 2022 Big 12 All-Newcomer Team, 2022 NABC All-District Team, and 2022 USBWA All-District First Team. Bryson Williams joins the newly assembled roster consisting of Elijah Harkless , Emmanuel Bandoumel , Cody John , Maurice Calloo , Adong Makuoi , and 2023 Rattlers Defensive Player of the Year - Anthony Tsegakele . The Rattlers added three familiar faces concluding the 2024 CEBL Draft with Alexander Dewar, Isaac Simon, and Elias Ralph with the third-overall pick. The franchise will continue to unveil the 2024 roster leading up to their Training Camp in mid-May. The full 2024 Rattlers schedule has been released, which features a full 20-game slate with one potential home playoff game and Championship Weekend (CW24) happening in Montréal, QC from August 9-11, 2024. Individual game ticket s range from $20 in the Fang Zone section to $95 for seating in courtside row 2 (All row 1 options are sold out). Flex Ticket Bundles and Group tickets can be purchased to access bulk discounts. Season tickets range from $175 in the Fang Zone to $850 for courtside row 2 (All row 1 options are sold out). Premium seat options are available including VIP tables, Luxury Suites, and the Rattlers Courtside Lounge. All ticket options can also be purchased through the Rattlers Front Office (306) 244-2181, Saskatchewan Rattlers website , or via Ticketmaster . Current season ticket members can manage their seats by using Account Manager . For more seating options, and partnership opportunities; fans can contact an account executive or Ivan Brown (Director of Partnerships) . About the Saskatchewan Rattlers The Saskatchewan Rattlers are Saskatchewan’s professional basketball team, one of the six original teams in the CEBL – the Rattlers won the 2019 inaugural season championship. Playing out of SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan – the Rattlers offer an entertainment-focused environment surrounded by some of the world’s top professional athletes. The Rattlers are a community-first organization and take pride in their ability to bring communities together while making sport more accessible to the province. About the Canadian Elite Basketball League (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 . For more information on the Saskatchewan Rattlers professional basketball team - visit therattlers.ca