River Lions clash with Sea Bears in Winnipeg

The Edmonton Stingers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Sunday that they have signed Canadian forwards Fareed Shittu and Kevin Bercy to their 2025 roster. The two players are expected to join the team for their home opener today at 4:00 PM. Shittu, an Edmonton native, starts his first professional season with the Stingers after competing for the UBC Thunderbirds and the UNBC Timberwolves. This past season with the T-birds, the 6’6” forward averaged 11.8 points and 6.8 rebounds per game. Bercy, the 6’6” Kanata, ON, native, has 6 seasons of professional experience under his belt, playing in multiple divisions in Span. He also suited up for the Vancouver Bandits during the inaugural 2019 season, where he managed 7.1 points per game. The pair are expected to join the team at their season opener today at 4:00 PM as the Stingers host the Calgary Surge at the Edmonton EXPO Cemtre. 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).

Partner branding to appear on all league referee jerseys this summer

La marque du partenaire figurera sur les chandails des arbitres de la ligue cet été

The Calgary Surge are proud to announce the signing of forward Osayi Osifo for the 2025 CEBL season. A 6’9” forward known for his relentless energy, rebounding prowess, and interior efficiency, Osifo joins the Surge after a standout season with the Austin Spurs of the NBA G League.  Born in Bedworth Park, South Africa, and raised in McKinney, Texas, Osifo’s journey from a track and field athlete to professional basketball has been marked by toughness, perseverance, and constant growth. In the 2024–25 G League season, he appeared in 39 games (25 starts) for the Austin Spurs, averaging 6.1 points and 6.7 rebounds per game while shooting 64.6% from the field. “Osayi is exactly the kind of player who fits our culture — high character, high motor, and team-first,” said Calgary Surge General Manager Shane James. “His path is inspiring, and his energy and physicality on the court will make an immediate impact in Calgary.” Before going pro, Osifo enjoyed a strong collegiate career across three programs. He earned First Team All-State NJCAA Region 8 honors at Eastern Florida State College, followed by a season at the University of Florida, where he gained SEC experience with the Gators. He then transferred to Jacksonville University, where he became a key contributor and led the team in rebounding during his senior year. He posted a career-high 17 points and 11 rebounds in a win over Central Arkansas and had a stretch of seven straight games in double figures during the 2022–23 season. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to compete with the Surge this summer,” said Osifo. “Calgary has built a winning culture and a passionate fan base, and I’m excited to bring energy and toughness every night. Let’s get to work.” Osifo is the first South African player to suit up for the Surge and will bring a global perspective to the locker room. He joins a stacked 2025 roster aiming to make a deep playoff run. Tickets for the Calgary Surge’s ‘TRILOGY’ season are now available at calgarysurge.ca . This season includes regular season games at WinSport Event Centre and marquee events at the Westerner Park Centrium in Red Deer and the Scotiabank Saddledome. ### 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, entertainment, and arts and culture. Over two seasons, the Surge have made back-to-back CEBL Championship Weekend appearances, were crowned Western Conference Champions in 2023, hold the league’s single game attendance record, and have sent over 4000 deserving kids and families to their games for free. Fans can expect even more excitement for 2025! For more information, visit www.calgarysurge.ca .

Returning for a fifth CEBL campaign, Barber sits second all-time in league history with 1,358 career points

Le site de paris sportifs licencié et réglementé en Ontario propulsera toutes les diffusions sur CEBL+ tout au long de la saison 2025

Ontario licensed and regulated Sportsbook to power all CEBL+ streaming broadcasts during 2025 season

Training camp officially gets underway today and runs until May 12 before they take on the Niagara River Lions in preseason action on May 13 at home in the CAA Centre

Australian forward led the Bandits in the final eight games of 2024 averaging 26.0 points and 8.6 rebounds