Season six for the Canadian Elite Basketball League tips off Tuesday and fans can expect even more nail-biting finishes, record-setting performances and premier Canadian talent on display. It’ll all get underway May 21 with a battle of Alberta, as the Edmonton Stingers take on the Calgary Surge at 9 p.m. ET/7 p.m. local at Scotiabank Saddledome. Typically, home to the NHL’s Calgary Flames, the local landmark will host a roaring CEBL crowd on Tuesday night instead. But before we dive into the action, let’s get a reminder of how last season went and what changes each Western Conference team made in their pursuit of earning a spot in Montréal for Championship Weekend 2024 . CALGARY SURGE | 2023 Record: 12-8 | 1st in West Starting with the Surge, who’ll be hosting game one of 2024 and are the reigning Western Conference Champions. Much of their success last year was courtesy of boasting the league’s premier defence, holding opponents to a league-low 80.7 points per game. The question heading into this year is whether they can maintain that identity with a revamped roster. Veteran additions like Malcolm Duvivier, who spent last season with the Bandits, or newcomers Matt Grace (Hamilton, Ont.) and Gabe Osabuohien (Toronto) will immediately have to step up in order to replicate the team’s front court dominance like the duo of Kylor Kelly and Simi Shittu did a season ago. For what it’s worth, newly appointed head coach Tyrell Vernon has no doubts that he can recreate Calgary’s defensive magic from a season ago. “It always has to start on the defensive end,” said the former Shooting Stars assistant coach. “This league is extremely talented, all teams try to spread you out and in order to win a championship in this league you have to be able to defend and take things personally, so it’s definitely an identity we’re going to need to keep from last year.” Vernon won’t just be tasked with maintaining Calgary’s strong defensive play however, he also has to find ways to improve an offence that ranked last in 2023 (80.7 points per game). Fortunately for Surge fans, if anyone had the pedigree to do it, it’s the 2023 Atlantic University Sports (AUS) Coach of the Year and U SPORTS silver medalist. “I think we’re extremely athletic and we have diverse skillsets at every position,” coach Vernon said of his team’s offensive potential this year. “If we can space it out, make defensives play in space, we’ll naturally get better as the season goes on.” For all the newness of this Surge squad, fans coming to the WinSport Event Centre will get to see a familiar pairing in the backcourt. Canadians Sean Miller-Moore and Stefan Smith were the first players to sign (re-sign in their case) with Calgary this season and it’s clear the duo earned the trust of the front office after their success in 2023. Miller-Moore is coming off a CEBL All-Canadian campaign in 2023 as the league’s 10th highest scorer while leading the team with 16.7 points per game. Smith wasn’t far behind averaging 15.4 points while leading the team with 5.6 assists (fourth in the CEBL). The workhorse duo that led the team in field goal attempts and minutes will be relied upon once again in the “Stampede City,” looking to carry them one win further this time. EDMONTON STINGERS | 2023 Record: 9-11 |3rd in West Edmonton will be Calgary’s opponent for game one and the two-time champions are hoping to bounce back from a middling season. The Stingers were a “do it by committee” team in 2023, quick to share the wealth as one of just three teams to average over 19 assists a game, yet they struggled to establish an identity beyond that. Without an identifiable strength to translate effort into wins consistently, Edmonton found itself stuck in the middle. Better than Saskatchewan and Vancouver at the bottom, but not strong enough to threaten Calgary or Winnipeg at the top of the standings in the West. They did, however, pull together to upset the Sea Bears in the Play-In round of the playoffs before falling to the Surge in the Conference Semi-Final. A “do it by committee” team still tends to need a No. 1 option to push them over the top though. Keep in mind this is the same team that won back-to-back titles with a well-built roster that was undoubtedly spearheaded by two-time MVP Xavier Moon. Which then begs the question, who’s going to step up and take that mantle in 2024? Perhaps one of their four returning players as the Stingers brought back a core of Brody Clarke, Adika Peter-McNeilly, Nick Hornsby and Elijah Miller. Clarke led the team in scoring last year with 14.4 points per game and Hornsby was right behind putting up 12.9 points a night. Hornsby was also a Swiss army knife as he led Edmonton in rebounding (8.4) and assists (4.8) to go along with his offensive production. Meanwhile, Peter-McNeilly returns for his sixth season and although slotting into the No. 1 option spot isn’t likely for him, the 2021 Sixth Man of the Year will be a good option off the bench. Maybe Edmonton finds their new No. 1 through one of their offseason acquisitions. The Stingers brought in a pair of NBA G League experienced players in Jacob Evans III, a former first round NBA draft pick, and Davion Warren – both of whom have the potential to be the latest import guards to dominate the Western Conference. Evans III has four years of G League experience under his belt, primarily with the Santa Cruz Warriors, while Warren spent the last two seasons with the College Park Sky Hawks and Long Island Nets. In 2023-24, Warren averaged 11.6 points on over 50 per cent shooting from the field. WINNIPEG SEA BEARS | 2023 Record: 12-8 | 2nd in West The Sea Bears are ready to follow up the growling success that was their inaugural season. In 2023, the team not only set attendance records, selling out Canada Life Centre on more than one occasion, they were also a Western Conference powerhouse. “We got off to a great start last year,” said head coach and general manager Mike Taylor reflecting on Winnipeg’s inaugural season. “It was something special as an expansion team, but again, we want to continue to push further. Our dream goal is a CEBL championship and we’re trying to pursue that in every way possible.” Much of their good fortune was thanks to a breakout campaign for reigning league MVP Teddy Allen. The American guard averaged 27.2 points (second in the CEBL), eight rebounds (seventh) and 1.7 steals (fourth) while leading the league in average minutes played and total three-pointers made. Allen didn’t stop at just taking home some hardware as he also added his name to the record books tying single-game records for most points scored (42) and three-pointers made (nine). Another part of what made the Sea Bears such a tough team to face in 2023 was how physically imposing they were as the No. 1 rebounding team in the CEBL. And based on their offseason moves, it’s looking like that area of strength is something coach Taylor has chosen to double-down on. “We felt like we did a great job upgrading our perimeter with great Canadian players, so it then became a focus for us to get size and skill around the rim,” Taylor said. The Sea Bears not only brought back local favourite Chad Posthumus who was one of the premier rebounders in the CEBL last season, they’ve added even more depth with the additions of Darius Days and Byron Mullens. “What we love about Byron and Darius in particular is the fact they can score inside and out,” said Taylor on adding NBA experienced players to their roster for the first time ever. “We needed more frontcourt three-point shooting and we’ve addressed that with both guys.” Days, 6-foot-7, has nearly 100 games of NBA G League experience with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers and was named to the league’s 2022-23 All-Rookie team. Meanwhile, Mullens was the 24th overall pick in the 2009 NBA draft and played in nearly 200 games, with his best season coming in 2012 with the Charlotte Bobcats when he averaged 10.6 points and 6.4 rebounds. And as coach Taylor eluded too, the team made those signings after loading up on local backcourt talent. Players vying to join Teddy Allen as one of Winnipeg’s starting guard’s will be Mason Bourcier (Kelowna B.C.), Jarred Ogungbemi-Jackson and Shawn Maranan (both from Winnipeg) and the CEBL’s all-time leading Canadian scorer Alex Campbell. VANCOUVER BANDITS | 2023 Record: 8-12 | 4th in West Another team that predicated much of their production by eating up rebounds last season was Vancouver. The Bandits were the league’s No. 2 rebounding team in 2023, but they weren’t able to translate their production on the glass into wins like the Sea Bears did. In 2024, the Bandits have opted for a balanced roster chock-full of talent. Notably, Vancouver’s biggest offseason move was likely nabbing McEwen from Brampton and bringing him out West. The Honey Badgers franchise leader in minutes played and assists will surely help a Bandits’ guard rotation that became a bit of a carousel last year. McEwen will look to bring his championship pedigree to a Bandits squad still in search of their first title and it’s safe to say the team’s head coach and general manager is excited about the addition of the 2021 Sixth Man of the Year. “Koby was one of the top Canadian free agents in our league,” said Julius . “Koby embodies our culture and the way we want to play. He is a two-way threat and someone we have targeted the past three years. I can't wait to have him join our family.” Even with McEwen and other new additions like Americans Zach Copeland and Taze Moore, fans at Langley Events Centre will still get to see plenty of familiar faces. Returning members of the 2023 Bandits roster include Kur Jongkuch, Diego Maffia, Duane Notice and Nick Ward. Ward, 6-foot-9, was a major reason Vancouver was so effective around the rim last season. The CEBL’s leader in field goal percentage (62.2 per cent) led the team in scoring with 18.5 points and was a top 10 rebounder with his 7.8 boards a game. Having the big man back to pair with a dynamic backcourt player in McEwen will be a treat for Bandits fans all season. SASKATCHEWAN RATTLERS | 2023 Record: 8-12 | 5th in West Battling at the bottom of the Western Conference standings with the Bandits in 2023 was the Rattlers. The team relied heavily on CEBL scoring leader Justin Wright-Foreman last season and it led to them struggling in other areas because of their dependency. The 2019 champions come into this season hoping to change that and make some noise with a revamped roster built around experienced talent. At the top they’ve brought in Larry Abney to be their new head coach. Abney brings lots of NBA experience as he’s coached with the Los Angeles Clippers for seven seasons with a focus on player development, working alongside the likes of NBA champion Kawhi Leonard and Canadian All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Abney’s on-court floor general is likely going to be Jalen Harris. Formerly of the Scarborough Shooting Stars, Harris is the latest import guard to bring his talents West. He ended up playing four games in the CEBL last season due to NBA-related commitments, but in 2022 the former second round pick by the Toronto Raptors was one of the league’s best scorers. Harris averaged 20.1 points two seasons ago, which was third in the league, as he led the Shooting Stars to their first finals appearance. Along with Harris, Abney also added more NBA G League experience by way of a Clippers reunion. Elijah Harkless and Bryson Williams are joining the Rattlers after successful seasons with the Ontario Clippers. Harkless averaged 11.6 points, 3.9 rebounds, 3.2 assists and a steal in 22.6 minutes of action. Meanwhile, Williams put up 9.4 points and 5.6 rebounds through 57 games. It won’t be all fresh faces however, as Saskatchewan brings back five players who previously played for the team in Julian Roche, Adong Makuoi, Isaac Simon, Alexander Dewar and fourth year CEBL player Anthony Tsegakele. - CEBL - 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 10 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. 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 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 & YouTube .

Season six for the Canadian Elite Basketball League tips off Tuesday and fans can expect even more nail-biting finishes, record-setting performances and premier Canadian talent on display. It’ll all get underway May 21 with a battle of Alberta, as the Edmonton Stingers take on the Calgary Surge at 9 p.m. ET/7 p.m. local at Scotiabank Saddledome. Typically, home to the NHL’s Calgary Flames, the local landmark will host a roaring CEBL crowd on Tuesday night instead. But before we dive into the action, let’s get a reminder of how last season went and what changes each Eastern Conference team made in their pursuit of earning a spot in Montréal for Championship Weekend 2024 . SCARBOROUGH SHOOTING STARS | 2023 Record: 11-9 | 3rd in East With the offseason moves made by the defending champs, it’s pretty clear Scarborough has its sights set on joining Edmonton as the only other two-time CEBL champions. The Shooting Stars began by retaining the CEBL’s all-time leading scorer Cat Barber. The American was one of the league’s most productive players last season as his 20 points per game were fourth in the CEBL, his 4.8 assists were seventh, his 1.8 steals were third and he did it all while leading the league in total minutes played. Along with Barber, the Shooting Stars brought back a trio of forwards in Kalif Young, Danilo Djuricic and Kyree Walker. If that wasn’t enough, the new pieces Scarborough added makes them even more of a threat to represent the East at Championship Weekend for a third year in a row. Arguably the biggest additions were Kadre Gray and Jackson Rowe from rival Ottawa. Gray, the 2023 Canadian Player of the Year averaged 16.3 points for the BlackJacks, which was 10th in the league, while leading the CEBL with 6.2 assists per game. Meanwhile, Rowe was a CEBL All-Canadian last year as a two-way player who demonstrated hyper efficiency on offence. He was third on Ottawa in both scoring and rebounding. “Kadre and Jackson are both tremendous players,” first year head coach Devan Blair said when asked about the additions of the former BlackJacks. “I know Kadre is going to be a great floor general for us at the PG spot and be a great resource for me when running the team. Jackson brings great size and stretches the floor at an elite level and will fit perfectly into how we want to play … I’m thrilled we don’t have to game plan against them.” And if not for the reasons above, both players will at the very least contribute by improving Scarborough’s perimeter efficiency. The Shooting Stars boasted a lowly 31 per cent conversion rate from beyond the arc in 2023 which was second-last in the league. In comparison, Both Gray and Rowe were top five three-point shooters in the CEBL for 2023 and were two of just six players to convert at a better than 40 per cent clip. Scarborough didn’t stop there though. They made their backcourt even more menacing by adding local products Devoe Joseph and Nick Lewis – both of whom bring a combined 23 years of pro experience. Joseph by his own admission feels the Shooting Stars can boast the “best backcourt in the league,” with the addition of himself and Lewis. The pair of guards are sure to be fan favourites as they’re itching to play in front of their friends and family. Neither has played on home soil since high school, so their debuts at Pan Am Sports Centre will be one to remember. With all the new talent on the team, coach Blair knows he has a strong group to repeat, making that message known to the squad from the start. But he also made sure to impart some perspective on his team as well. “I told the players on day one that our goal is to win the title,” said the rookie head coach. “But they don’t hand those things out because we ‘deserve it’. We have to attack each day and do everything to the best of our abilities. If we do that consistently over the course of the season then we will put ourselves in a great position to repeat at the end of the year. “Get ready for an exciting year. We are going to play fast, and we are going to play hard. It will be a full-on assault for the entire game.” BRAMPTON HONEY BADGERS | 2023 Record: 8-12 | 4th in East The Honey Badgers are now two years removed from a title and are hoping to move past a lacklustre 2023 season. However, they’ll have to first overcome the obstacle that is finding a new backcourt. With the departures of Christian Vital and Koby McEwen, who made up Brampton’s backcourt for the last two years, it feels like a changing of the guard (literally) for the 2022 champs. Vital and McEwen have their names all over the Honey Badgers’ all-time leaderboards and recently elevated head coach Sheldon Cassimy acknowledges, “We definitely have big shoes to fill with (Christian) and Koby moving on.” Thankfully for fans making their way to the CAA Centre, the team’s loaded up on young, dynamic and locally produced talent in an effort to make up for the lost production. Callum Baker (University of Toronto), David Walker (Toronto Metropolitan University) and Cole Syllas (Queen’s University) are amongst the handful of guards Brampton is hoping can spark a bounce back campaign in 2024. All three are coming off successful U SPORTS runs and are returning for their second CEBL seasons. Each of whom has the pedigree to jump into a starting role, but for Cassimy it’s less about who gets a spot and more about who can keep it. “Our guys are up to the challenge,” the former assistant coach said on the guard competition throughout training camp. “All of the guys are extreme competitors … we’ll see who earns those (starting) spots and continues to hold the spots throughout the season. Nothing is promised and the guys know that.” Even with a new guard rotation on the horizon, Brampton will bring back some familiar faces. Along with Baker, the Honey Badgers retained Zane Waterman, Prince Oduro and Shamiel Stevenson. Waterman was one of the most productive wing players in the CEBL last season, averaging 12.8 points which was third on Brampton, and 7.2 rebounds, which was top-10 in the league. Meanwhile, fans can expect to see even more of Oduro this year. The big man spent 2023 as a backup, but with Jeremiah Tillmon Jr. not on this year’s roster it opens an opportunity for the Toronto native to step up. Oduro was a defensive anchor in his 22.3 minutes for Brampton last year as he averaged 1.1 blocks per game, fourth most in the CEBL. OTTAWA BLACKJACKS | 2023 Record: 12-8 | 2nd in East Meanwhile, Ottawa is hoping to replicate their success from last year with almost an entirely new cast. The BlackJacks were one of the top squads in the East in 2023, reeling off a league-best eight-game win streak at one point. A lot of those wins came thanks to the team’s impeccable three-point shooting. Ottawa led the CEBL in conversion rate from beyond the arc (38%) and it subsequently made them a top three offence (87.6 points per game). Yet, if they’re going to replicate their offensive production, they’ll have to do so with only three returning players from 2023 in Abu Kigab, James Jean-Marie and Tyrrel Tate, none of whom were amongst their top three scorers. Fortunately, the team has added plenty of talent that can help them make up for the losses they incurred. Five players joining the BlackJacks bring NBA G League or Summer League experience, with 10 of their 16 training camp members having played in the CEBL previously. A player that checks both of those boxes and has a history of excelling north of the border is Brandon Sampson. In 2022, the import played 15 games with the now defunct Newfoundland Growlers and put up an impressive 20.5 points per game (second in the CEBL that year) on 52 per cent shooting from the field and 36.8 per cent from deep. Joining Sampson in the backcourt is local product Lloyd Pandi. The Ottawa native played for his hometown in 2020 and is rejoining the BlackJacks after spending his previous two CEBL seasons with the River Lions. Pandi was a hyper-efficient player with Niagara, averaging 8.9 points per game on a 55 per cent clip from the field and 46 per cent rate from beyond the arc. Despite his success with the East rival, Pandi knew he couldn’t pass up an opportunity to return home. "I'm excited to return home and join my hometown CEBL team once again,” said the two-time CEBL U SPORTS Player of the Year . “There's something truly special about playing in front of my friends and family, and I can't wait to get started and make the city proud.” NIAGARA RIVER LIONS | 2023 Record: 13-7 | 1st in East Niagara is coming off a second consecutive 13-win season that put them atop a tight Eastern Conference. And as impressive as that was, it’s par for the course for a River Lions franchise that’s finished with the best or second-best regular season record in four of the CEBL’s five seasons. Part of their continued dominance was their offensive production. Niagara boasted the league’s top scoring offence, putting up 90.7 points per game. Which is why they felt comfortable bringing back the core that brought them so much success, retaining six players in Khalil Ahmad, Eddie Ekiyor, AJ Davis, Jahvon Blair, Kimbal Mackenzie and TJ Lall. Fans at the Meridian Centre will surely be excited to see the return of Ahmad, the reigning Clutch and Defensive Player of the Year. The import out of Corona, California had a standout 2023 for Niagara as his 18.9 points were fifth in the CEBL, his six assists were second and his 2.4 steals led the league. However, even with Ahmad and a host of two-way players surrounding him, the River Lions weren’t able to translate their regular season dominance into postseason success. An outcome that’s become all too common for the River Lions. For all the wins Niagara has amassed through each of the last five regular seasons, the team has one finals appearance to show for it and has been bounced one-game shy of a title shot in back-to-back years. Priority No. 1 for Niagara this year is going to be converting their regular season production into playoff success. And for what it’s worth, the team’s made plenty of moves in the offseason to try and make that happen. Among their additions are forwards Nathan Cayo and Elijah Lufile, both of whom played in the CEBL last year. The River Lions were the league’s weakest rebounding team in 2023 and the frontcourt duo should change that immediately. Cayo was a workhorse for the Alliance last year as he led the team in minutes and games played while sitting top three for the team in scoring, rebounds and assists. Meanwhile, Lufile split his 2023 campaign between Calgary and Scarborough and built a reputation as one of the league’s headiest rebounders, finishing the season top 10 on the offensive glass. Niagara also added depth to their backcourt by signing Omari Moore, a 6-foot-6 guard who’s coming off an NBA G League season with Raptors 905. The import guard averaged 9.3 points, 3.9 rebounds and 3.9 assists through 29 games played in the G League and what makes him a great option to pair with Ahmad is he knows how to play alongside high-usage players. Moore spent much of his time with the 905 this year playing alongside two ball-dominant guards in Javon Freeman-Liberty and Marquis Nowell, and still found ways to be a contributor on both ends of the floor. By the end of the season, Moore was a consistent starter for the 905 and was running the show more often than not, making him an adaptable option to add to the River Lions backcourt. MONTRÉAL ALLIANCE | 2023 Record: 7-13 | 5th in East Rounding things out are the hosts of 2024 Championship Weekend. Montréal had a down year in 2023, largely due to injuries to some of their key players. Thankfully, the team enters this season with newfound optimism around the fact they’re going to qualify for their first postseason appearance, courtesy of host city privileges. Even with that excitement, Ahmed Hill, who averaged a team best 20.4 points per game (third in the league), knows the level of urgency to build good habits needs be high even with a playoff berth locked in. “That starts now,” said Hill when asked how quickly his team needs to focus on avoiding complacency. “We want to be the best we can, and not just try and win games during Championship Weekend. We want to be at the top of the standings when the season ends, we want to be No. 1.” A major step Montreal can take to show they’re serious about competing in the East is bringing a stronger offensive game. The Alliance were the league’s second-lowest producing offence in 2023, averaging 82 points per game. And with three of their top four scorers from 2023 no longer on the roster, the squad will have to look for that production elsewhere. It could come from one of their four returning players in Hill, Bahaïde Haïdara, Elijah Ifejeh or Alain Louis. Louis, specifically, is primed to take a step up this season after filling in for the injured Blake Francis for much of last year. The hometown guard ended up starting in 11 of his 16 games for the Alliance in 2023 and averaged 9.3 points and 5.5 assists (fourth in the CEBL). Meanwhile, Montréal also added depth from other CEBL squads bringing in two-way wing Maxime Boursiquot from Ottawa and Jahenns Manigat, who’ll be making his way home after a season with Vancouver. Other options to help spark the Alliance’s offence are NBA G League experienced imports Chris Smith and Jordan Bowen. Notably, Bowen is coming off a strong 2023-24 campaign averaging 13.6 points between the Maine Celtics and College Park Skyhawks. - CEBL - 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 10 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. 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 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 & YouTube .

World class basketball talent on display across the country again in 2024

The Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Friday that BetVictor will return as the Official Sports Betting Partner of the league for its upcoming 2024 season. The relaunch of the partnership between the CEBL and BetVictor will include a more integrated betting experience for CEBL fans across its media platforms, including a new weekly CEBL betting show launching this week across CEBL+ and the league’s social media channels. BetVictor is a licensed and regulated online gaming operator in Ontario and is the official online sportsbook for CEBL fans looking to wager on games this season. In parallel with this announcement, BetVictor has launched outright winner odds for the 2024 CEBL Championship: 

Innovative content platform to broadcast 40 CEBL games in the U.S. in 2024

The Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) and Booster Juice, Canada's original juice and smoothie bar, announced Thursday a partnership naming Booster Juice as the Official Smoothie of the CEBL for the upcoming 2024 season. Booster Juice, a partner and supporter of the CEBL at 2023 Championship Weekend in Vancouver, will now engage in a league-wide, season-long campaign across all CEBL markets. This partnership further builds on Booster Juice's ongoing commitment to creating healthy and vibrant communities across Canada, and officially aligns two truly Canadian brands. As part of this national partnership, Booster Juice will promote its delicious, nutritious smoothies that are perfectly suited for an active lifestyle by aligning with elite CEBL performances as the presenting partner of the Player of the Game on all 107 CEBL broadcasts during the 2024 season. “We are proud to expand our partnership with Booster Juice in 2024 as they continue to support the CEBL and basketball in Canada,” said Mike Morreale, Commissioner and Co-Founder of the CEBL. “Their vision and commitment to promoting healthy and active lifestyles in our communities across the country aligns perfectly with ours, and we’re pleased to be working with them in an increased capacity this season.” “The CEBL has been growing tremendously and fills that need for competitive basketball in Canada, and we are proud to be a part of it as the Official Smoothie of the CEBL,” said Booster Juice President and CEO, Dale Wishewan. “We hope with this partnership we can help fuel their continued mission to develop Canadian players, coaches, sports executives, and referees.” The 2024 CEBL season tips off Tuesday, May 21 at 7 p.m. local / 9 p.m. ET when the Calgary Surge host provincial rival the Edmonton Stingers in a nationally televised (TSN) game at Scotiabank Saddledome. Season tickets and flex packs are now available league wide with priority seating access and preferred pricing. Ticket information for all CEBL games, including single-game tickets, can be found by visiting cebl.ca/tickets . More than 50 CEBL games will be broadcast live nationally on TSN and Game+ this season. Fans can also livestream all regular season, playoff and Championship Weekend games on CEBL+ powered by BetVictor, TSN+ and the CEBL Mobile app for iOS and Android devices. - CEBL - 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 . About Booster Juice In 1999, Booster Juice opened its first store in Sherwood Park, Alberta. The response was enormous. Since then, Booster Juice has taken off and now, approaching their 25th Anniversary, they continue to satisfy millions of smoothie lovers with over 450 locations across Canada. Booster Juice stays on the move with flexible opportunities for franchise partners and innovative new premium products and unique ingredients from around the world. Visit www.boosterjuice.com for more on their smoothies, juices, shots, and food items. You can also follow them on Instagram , Twitter , TikTok , Facebook .

Tourigny, Archambault and Yannopoulos to call CEBL action on RDS in 2024