Defending Champion River Lions Re-Sign All-Canadian Blair
Blair enters the 2025 campaign 3rd all-time in CEBL history with 133 three-pointers made in the regular season.
The Niagara River Lions today announced the re-signing of 6-foot-4 Canadian guard, Jahvon Blair for the 2025 Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) season.
Blair, a 26-year-old Brampton native returns to the River Lions for his third season after an impactful 2024 campaign that helped the team win the CEBL Championship. Currently playing for Poitiers Basket 86 in France’s LNB Pro B, Blair is putting up an impressive 18.8 points, 2.6 assists, 3.3 rebounds in 29.8 minutes per game. Recently, he was also named to the Canada Basketball Senior Men’s training camp roster for the final window of the FIBA AmeriCup Qualifier taking place from February 21-24, 2025.
"Juggy's (Jahvon's) growth over the past two seasons has been remarkable, and his recognition as a 2nd Team CEBL All Star in 2024 is a testament to his work ethic and character,” said Head Coach and General Manager, Victor Raso. “He has proven to be one of the best players, and teammates, in the CEBL and we are very thrilled to have him back with us again this summer!"
Blair’s journey to the CEBL began after a standout collegiate career at the
University of Georgetown, where he averaged 15.4 points, 3.6 assists and 3.6 rebounds in his senior season. He was named to the Big East All-Rookie Team in 2018 and the Big East All-Tournament Team in 2021.
Having played for the River Lions the past two seasons, Blair, earned CEBL All-Canadian and All-CEBL Second Team honours, after averaging 18.3 points and 3.3 rebounds in 2024. He played for the Newfoundland Growlers in 2022 and represented the CEBL with the
Brampton Honey Badgers in the Basketball Champions League of Americas (BCLA) in 2023. Blair’s professional career has taken him around the world, including stints in Finland, Mexico and most recently France where he has been a standout performer.
While Blair’s contributions were crucial in the River Lions success last season, he was unable to compete in 2024 Championship Weekend in Montreal due to his commitment with Poitiers Basket 86, so his return will only fuel the hunt for a second consecutive title.
"Niagara is family! It was a no brainer to come back to play for the best team and fans in the CEBL,” said Blair. “I am looking forward to continuing our winning culture and cannot wait to get back to the Meridian Centre. Thank you to Coach Vic for allowing me to be part of this great organization.”
The Niagara River Lions are one of the original six teams of the CEBL and the league's reigning champions. Playing out of Meridian Centre in downtown St. Catharines, the River Lions represent the twelve municipalities of the Niagara Region while living up to the River Lions moniker of pride and strength of community. Visit
www.riverlions.ca/tickets for more information.
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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 75% of its rosters being Canadian and a record 12 players with NBA experience in 2024. Players also bring experience from the NBA G League, top international pro leagues, the Canadian National team program, NCAA programs, as well as U SPORTS and CCAA. More than 20 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 with games broadcast live on CEBL+ powered by BetVictor, TSN, TSN+, RDS, Game+, Next Level Sports & Entertainment and Courtside1891. More information about the CEBL is available at CEBL.ca and @cebleague on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook and YouTube.
