Vancouver Bandits Sign Team Canada Mainstay and Former Raptors 905 Guard Duane Notice for the 2023 CEBL Season

LANGLEY, B.C., April 12, 2023 – The Vancouver Bandits announced Wednesday that the club has signed long-time Team Canada guard and former Southeastern Conference (SEC) sixth man of the year Duane Notice for the club’s upcoming Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) season at Langley Events Centre (LEC).

Hailing from Toronto, Ont., Notice is a well-known name amongst Canadian basketball ranks and previously played in the CEBL for the Brampton Honey Badgers (formerly known as Hamilton) in 2019 and 2020.

His second CEBL campaign was prematurely cut short when he suffered a season ending torn Achilles tendon on July 29, 2020, versus the Edmonton Stingers. Over his two years with the Honey Badgers, Notice averaged 29.7 minutes, 13.5 points, 4.5 assists and 3.7 rebounds per game. The 2023 campaign marks Notice’s first return to the CEBL hardwood since the injury. His Bandits debut will represent a tremendous journey of rehabilitation and fortitude. 

Prior to the Honey Badgers, Notice spent two seasons and played 80 games with the Toronto Raptors’ NBA G League affiliate, the Raptors 905, between 2018-2020. In 2018-19 with the 905, Notice averaged 10 points, 2.9 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game on 38.5 per cent shooting from three-point range.

“I am excited to hoop on the west coast for the Vancouver Bandits. I can’t wait to give my all to the Vancouver region and its amazing fans. I am excited about getting better and building success with my new family,” Notice said.

Notice has represented Team Canada at six different tournaments and has played a combined total of 30 international games throughout his career, both as a member of the junior men’s and senior men’s national teams. Currently, Notice plays for the Sudbury Five.

A formidable defender and a marksman from long range, Notice developed his hard-nosed style of play at the University of South Carolina. He played for the Gamecocks from 2013-17 and is the school’s all-time leader in games played with 138. Over the course of five collegiate seasons in the SEC, Notice averaged 28.9 minutes, 10.2 points, 2.6 rebounds, 2.6 assists per game on 36.6 per cent shooting from three-point distance.

Notice’s selfless play was recognized during the 2015-16 season when he was named the SEC’s sixth man of the year. Fast forward to 2017 and Notice garnered further accolades when he helped lead the Gamecocks to the NCAA Tournament Final Four.

“Very few Canadians have a resume as accomplished as Duane's. Not many Canadians have led a major program to the NCAA Tournament Final Four. He graduated as the all-time leader in games played at the University of South Carolina and has represented the Canadian national team numerous times throughout his career,” Bandits head coach and general manager Kyle Julius said.

“Duane’s work ethic and leadership directly impact winning and I am truly honoured to have the opportunity to work with him. Duane is a big time glue guy and is the type of player you find on all winning teams. He will guard multiple positions and we expect his toughness to have a positive impact on our journey.”

The Bandits tip-off the 2023 CEBL campaign on Saturday, May 27 when the club takes on the Winnipeg Sea Bears at Canada Life Centre. Fans will have their first chance to watch Notice and company on home soil at 7 p.m. PT on Saturday, June 3 when Vancouver welcomes the Calgary Surge for its first-ever visit to LEC.

Season tickets for the fifth season of Bandits Basketball are available for purchase and can be accessed by clicking here. A full seat map, price chart breakdown, season schedule and a complete list of season ticket holder benefits can be found by clicking here.

A key highlight of Vancouver’s fifth CEBL campaign will be its hosting of Championship Weekend, which takes place between Friday, August 11 and Sunday, August 13. An annual celebration of the highest level of Canadian professional basketball, Championship Weekend features a postseason format that combines three games of playoff basketball as part of a multi-day festival experience designed to celebrate the intersection of arts, culture and sport. As hosts of Championship Weekend, the Bandits receive an automatic semifinal berth.

Individuals interested in learning more about tickets for the Vancouver Bandits’ 2023 season are kindly asked to call (604) 455-8881 or email [email protected]. A complete regular season schedule can be found by clicking here. More information is available at thebandits.ca and @vancouverbandits on Instagram and TikTok, as well as @vancitybandits on Facebook and Twitter.

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 Langley Events Centre (LEC).

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 71 percent of its 2022 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. Nine players have moved from the CEBL into the NBA following a CEBL season, and 28 CEBL players attended NBA G League training camps during October. 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.