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2020 SUMMER SERIES
MEDIA GUIDE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Jamal Reynolds….…………….…………...22
Joel Friesen…………………………………23
General Information Jonathan Arledge…………………………..25
Club Overview…………………………….….3 Kimbal Mackenzie…………..…………...…24
Schedule……..…………………….…………4 Marcus Anderson……..…………………....25
President’s Message………………………..5 Michale Kyser………………………………26
Myles Charvis………………………………27
Club Directory Olu Famutimi………………………………..28
Front Office Staff…………………………….7 Tidjan Keita………………………………….29
Basketball Operations Staff………………..8 Tre McCallum……………………………….30
Cameron Kusch……….…………………….9 Tyrell Green…………………………………31
Charles Kissi………….…..………………..10 Tyrell Corbin………………………………...32
Mike Rao…………………………………….11 Tyrrel Tate…………………………………...33
Bob Urosevic………………………………..12
Arsalan Jamil……………………………….13 2019 Records
Wumi Agunbiade…………………………...14 ………………………………………….……36
Chris Rao……………………………………15
Mike Girling…………………………………16 Canadian Elite Basketball League
Kareem Thawer…………………………….17 Overview…………………………………….46
Akeem Ellis………….………………………19 Opponents………………………….……….47
Ali Sow…….……….………………………..20
Corey Johnson…….……………………….20 Broadcasting
Flenard Whitfield….………………………..21 Official Media Partnership…………..…….49
Jabari Craig………………………………...22 National Broadcast Partner…………….…50
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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CLUB OVERVIEW
Behind the Name
The hawk is a soaring bird of prey, displaying laser-
sharp vision and remarkable intelligence. The Guelph
Nighthawk is a nocturnal species, taking off at the crest
of nightfall from its nest in the conservation lands,
gliding smoothly and gracefully through the air before
swooping in upon its prey at the Sleeman Centre.
Similar to the city which adorns its name, the Nighthawk
utilizes its superior intelligence to strategically exploit
its strengths over the opposition. The Nighthawk
perfectly embodies the city of Guelph- elegant and
graceful as it soars high above, ultimately employing its
vast intellect and superior vision in pursuit of victory
over its prey.
#TakeFlight
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2020 SUMMER SERIES SCHEDULE
DAY GAME DATE DAY AWAY HOME TIME (ET) BROADCAST
1 2 25/Jul/20 Sat Guelph Ottawa 3:50pm CBC TV
3 5 27/Jul/20 Mon Guelph Hamilton 5:00pm CBC Gem
4 7 28/Jul/20 Tues Niagara Guelph 5:00pm CBC Gem
7 12 31/Jul/20 Fri Saskatchewan Guelph 5:30pm CBC Gem
10 17 3/Aug/20 Mon Guelph Edmonton 7:00pm CBC Gem
12 20 5/Aug/20 Wed Fraser Valley Guelph 5:00pm CBC Gem
13 22 6/Aug/20 Thurs 6th Seed 3rd Seed 5:00pm CBC Gem
13 23 6/Aug/20 Thurs 5th Seed 4th Seed 7:30pm CBC Gem
15 24 8/Aug/20 Sat QF L Seed 2nd Seed 1:30pm CBC TV
15 25 8/Aug/20 Sat QF H Seed 1st Seed 3:50pm CBC TV
16 26 9/Aug/20 Sun SF L Seed SF H Seed 12:00pm CBC TV
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
The Guelph Nighthawks Professional Basketball Club entered the Guelph community
with the official unveiling of the team name and marks in June of 2018. Since the
club’s inception it has been our privilege to play in front of one of the loudest
and most passionate fan bases, and for a community that so deeply cares about
supporting its local sport teams and athletes.
The Nighthawks core mission is to be leaders in the community and champions on
the basketball court. Together, with our fans and the support of this community,
we have the opportunity to not only bring home a championship trophy that we
can collectively raise above our heads, but to do so while being active leaders that
supports all members of our community as we together aspire to achieve greatness
in our everyday lives.
Our promise to the Guelph community is that the Nighthawks will outwork,
outperform and overdeliver our competition, every day. Whether it be at practice, on
game day or in the front office, competition is the mindset that drives us.
I personally could not be more privileged to call Guelph home to Nighthawks
basketball. We are a small but proud community. What we lack in size compared
to other Canadian Elite Basketball League markets we make up for in heart and an
unwavering support for our city and our sports teams.
Now it’s our turn to go out on the court, compete, reciprocate that incredible
support and enthusiasm of our community, and bring the CEBL Championship
Trophy back to Guelph.
Sincerely,
Cameron Kusch
President
Guelph Nighthawks Professional Basketball Club
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CLUB DIRECTORY
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FRONT OFFICE STAFF
President Cameron Kusch
VP, Business Operations Dylan Howe
Director, Marketing, Communications & Events Shelby Vilneff
Sr. Manager, Membership Services Nicole Greco
Sr. Manager, Membership Service Brent Nault
BASKETBALL OPERATIONS STAFF
Head Coach & General Manager Charles Kissi
Lead Assistant Coach Mike Rao
Assistant Coach, Player Development Arsalan Jamil
Assistant Coach Steve Maga
Assistant Coach Bob Urosevic
Assistant Coach Wumi Agunbiade
Assistant Coach Chris Rao
Assistant Coach Mike Girling
Head Athletic Therapist Graeme Campbell
Video Coordinator Kareem Thawer
Basketball Administration Manager Casey Montambault
Basketball Operation Intern Mitch Saunders
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CAMERON KUSCH
President
Cameron Kusch joins the Guelph team from Vancouver, where he has spent the better
portion of the last sixteen years immersed in the Canadian sport industry. Cameron has
been directly involved with some of the most influential and internationally recognizable
sporting events in this country, including the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup, HSBC World
Rugby Canada Sevens, the PGA & LPGA Tour and the Canadian Football League’s Grey Cup.
Cameron graduated with Honours from Brock University’s esteemed Sport Management
program. From 2002 until 2006 he led a team that was hired by Golf Canada to fulfill
tournament operations at their PGA Tour and LPGA Tour Canadian Open’s. In 2006,
Cameron moved into the business development side of the industry, overseeing corporate
partnerships and hospitality with the 2007 Grey Cup in Toronto. After some brief time out of
the industry Cameron joined the team at BC Place in 2011 as the stadium was undergoing
an 18-month, $500m. renovation project. Cameron oversaw stadium revenue generation,
managing relationships with its corporate partners, securing events and managing the
facility relationship with its anchor tenants, the Whitecaps FC and BC Lions. In the process
he has had the privilege of working with clients that include the MLS, CFL, NHL, Canadian
Soccer Association, Rugby Canada, AEG and Live Nation.
Cameron recently returned to Southwestern Ontario with his wife, Alida, and daughter,
Brinley. When he’s not at the office or spending time with family you can usually find
Cameron out on the golf course, kicking up dirt on a running trail or relaxing on the patio
with friends.
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CHARLES KISSI
Head Coach and General Manager
Kissi returns to the Nighthawks after being named the club’s Head Coach and GM on July 8th, 2019.
Kissi joins the Nighthawks from the Toronto Raptors G-League affiliate, the Raptors 905, where he is
currently the Lead Assistant to Head Coach Jama Mahlalela.
Kissi grew up playing basketball and attended McMaster University, where he went on to play in
two national championship tournaments and winning the 2003 Liam Stevens Award, given to a
player who best exemplifies a positive attitude, hard-work and determination. After graduating
from McMaster University, Kissi spent the next 10 years as a police officer with the Toronto Police
Service.
During Kissi’s time with the Toronto Police Service, he continued to stay involved in the sport of
basketball where he was an assistant coach for the Women’s Basketball team at Ryerson University.
Kissi took over the head coaching duties for the Rams and in his first full season, 2010-2011, taking
the team to a 10-12 record and to the OUA East Final Four.
Kissi landed an Apprentice Coaching Mentorship with MLSE under Dwayne Casey, then Head Coach
of the Toronto Raptors through the 2012-2013 season.
After Kissi’s mentorship program finished Kissi joined the Brock University Men’s Basketball
program as their new Head Coach. In two short years, Kissi transformed a 4-win team into a
double-digit win team. In the 2017-18 season the Badgers finished 21-3 and earned a Wildcard berth
into the U-Sports Final 8, finishing 5th.
Kissi returned to the Raptors 905 in 2018 as an assistant coach under Jama Mahlalel, where
he helped guide the club to a 29-21 regular season record, preparing players including Chris
Boucher and Malcolm Miller for their roles with the Toronto Raptors on their run to the 2019 NBA
Championship.
10MIKE RAO
Lead Assistant Coach
Mike Rao joins the Nighthawks as the Lead Assistant Coach to Head Coach and GM Charles Kissi
after a standout season as Head Coach of the Brock University women’s basketball team.
From Welland Ontario, Rao began his career with Wellington Minor Basketball, which led to 38
years coaching the Notre Dame Sr. Boys basketball team. Rao joined Kissi’s Brock Badgers men’s
basketball team staff as an assistant coach in 2016 until Kissi’s departure for the Raptors 905 in
2018, after which he was appointed head coach of the program. In just his second season at the
helm of the team, his team won the OUA Championship and placed 2nd at the USPORTS National
Championship in Ottawa. Rao was named OUA and USPORTS Coach of the Year for women’s
basketball and OUA Coach of the Year.
11ARSALAN JAMIL
Assistant Coach, Player Development
Previously a guard with Ryerson University, Arsalan Jamil has spent the past 6 seasons as part of
the Toronto Raptors basketball operations staff in numerous roles, including executive assistant
to President and GM Masai Ujiri and IT Event Coordinator. Jamil is currently serving as the Special
Assistant Coach for the Raptors 905 under Head Coach Jama Mahlalela, where he works closely with
Charles Kissi.
12STEVE MAGA
Assistant Coach
One of the most decorated players in McMaster history, Steve Maga was a four-time OUA West All-
Star, three-time All-Canadian and was awarded the Ivor Wynne Award as McMaster Male Athlete
of the Year an unprecedented three straight years (1999, 2000 and 2001). Over his four year career,
McMaster qualified for the CIS championship every year, winning the silver medal in 1998. Twice
named OUA West Player of the Year (1999, 2001), Maga also was a four time all-star at the national
tournament. Maga capped off his career by being named the Mike Moser Award recipient as the
outstanding player in Canada in 2001. Steve Maga presently teaches mathematics and physical
education at Bishop Tonnos Catholic High School in Ancaster, Ontario. He coaches both the Junior
Girls Basketball (2005 Champions) and the Senior Boys Basketball Teams. Coach Maga’s experience
includes playing at virtually every level of basketball in Canada including the Men’s National
Team program coupled with the following coaching experiences: Head Coach, Bishop Tonnos H.S.
Assistant Coach, McMaster University Assistant Coach, JDP Central Region Head Coach, Cardinal
Newman H.S. Clinician, Adidas Coaching Clinic Speaker on behalf of the CIS, Nike All-Canadian
Camp.
• 2010 McMaster University Sports Hall of Fame Inductee
• 2001 National Player of the Year
• 3-time, All-Canadian
• 2-time, OUA Player of the Year
• 2000 TSN Award combining academic, athletic and community involvement
• 3-time McMaster Athlete of the Year
• Junior National Team Captain
• Under 22 National Team Captain
• Canadian Student Team Captain
• OFSAA Gold - Cathedral H.S.
• Ontario Provincial Team, 1995 - Silver & 1996 - Gold, Junior National Championships
13BOB UROSEVIC
Assistant Coach
Bob Urosevic joins the Nighthawks with a wealth of coaching experience at various levels, most
recently as an Assistant Coach with the University of Waterloo men’s basketball team from 2015-
2018.
Urosevic is a lifelong Kitchener-Waterloo resident and graduate from the University of Waterloo
where he was a member of the men’s basketball team from 1980-1983. Urosevic has led the Viper
U14 Elite, KW Vipers Elite boy’s and the KW Lightning girl’s programs over the past 20-plus years.
14WUMI AGUNBIADE
Assistant Coach
Wumi Agubiade first met Head Coach and GM Charles Kissi when she played club basketball for
him at 15 years old. She joins the Nighthawks from her current position as a Junior Coach with the
Raptors 905, as part of their Mentee Coaching program.
Agunbiade played four years at Duquesne University, followed by three years professionally
overseas in Germany, Italy and Romania. Following her professional career, she completed two
years as a graduate assistant coach on the University of Pittsburgh’s women’s basketball team.
15CHRIS RAO
Assistant Coach
Chris Rao joins the Nighthawks coaching staff as an Assistant Coach from Niagara College, where
he is the current Head Coach of the women’s basketball program.
While pursuing his degree in education at Cape Breton University, Rao was an Assistant Coach with
the men’s program for 4 seasons from 2014-2017 and 2018-2019. Afterwards Rao joined Acadia
University men’s basketball team where he was an assistant coach for the 2017/2018 season. While
in Nova Scotia, Rao also spent time as both Assistant and Head Coach with Basketball Nova Scotia
U14 and U17 boys, most notably leading the U17 team to a national championship in 2018.
16MIKE GIRLING
Assistant Coach
Mike Girling returns as an Assistant Coach for the Nighthawks after joining the staff during their
inaugural season in 2019 He is currently an Assistant Coach with the University of Waterloo men’s
basketball team, and spent the 2019/2020 season as the Lead Assistant, Video Coordinator and
Head of Basketball Administration with the KW Titans of the National Basketball League of Canada.
17KAREEM THAWER
Video Coordinator
Kareem Thawer joins Kissi’s staff from his most recent position as graduate Assistant Coach with
the Niagara University men’s basketball team from 2017-2019, where he was primarily responsible
for video coordinator, basketball administration and player development. He also currently works
as a teacher at Nelson Mandela Park School in Toronto.
18AKEEM ELLIS
6’6” Forward
August 4, 1990
Brooklyn, New York
Coppin State University (2012)
Bio
Former Edmonton Stinger Akeem Ellis joins the Nighthawks, providing a veteran presence and
front court depth to the roster. The American forward was a staple in Edmonton’s starting line-
up on its way to the 2019 CEBL Championship Weekend. Ellis, from Brooklyn, NY, has played
professionally in the NBA’s G-League, Britain, France and Canada. Last season Akeem averaged
8.9 points, 4.2 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game with Edmonton. Since the conclusion of the
2019 CEBL season Ellis has been playing for the KW Titans in the NBL Canada, where he put up 17.7
points, 7.4 rebounds and 4 assists per game.
Professional Statistics
Year Team G GS FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG TO ST BLK PPG
2019/20 KW Titans 22 21 42.1 33.8 65.3 7.4 4 2.3 0.7 0.2 17.7
2019 Edmonton 16 16 31.9 26.7 73.3 4.2 2.1 1.4 0.3 0.1 9.2
Stingers
2018/19 KW Titans 43 36 45.6 40.4 70.4 7.3 2.6 1.3 0.5 0.3 17.6
2016/17 Union Tarbes 10 8 44.1 40.4 72.7 2.6 1.5 1.5 0.6 0 9.5
Lourdes
Pyrennes
2016/17 Island Storm 30 27 41.3 34.4 69.5 5 2.2 1.2 0.6 0.3 14.4
2015/16 Cheshire Phe- 37 36 0.5 0.4 0.7 5.6 3.6 2.1 0.6 0.1 17.3
onix
2014/15 Orangeville 30 22 0.4 0.3 0.7 5.1 2 1.5 0.7 0.2 14.3
A’s
2013/14 Rio Grande 4 0 20 0 0 0.5 0 0.2 0.2 0 0.5
Valley Vipers
Career 192 166 39.4 30.8 61.4 4.8 2.3 1.5 0.6 0.2 12.6
19ALI SOW
6’1” Guard
September 11, 1998
Ottawa, ON
Wilfrid Laurier University Golden Hawks, 3rd Year Junior
Round 2, Pick 5 *Designated U SPORTS Returning Player
Bio
Ali was selected by the Guelph Nighthawks with the fifth selection in the second round of the 2020
CEBL – U SPORTS Draft as a designated U SPORTS Returning Player from Wilfrid Laurier University.
Sow completed his third year of eligibility at Laurier in 2020, where he has been one of the
country’s top offensive perimeter threats as the second leading scorer in the OUA in both 2018/19
and 2019/20. In 2019/20 he led the team with 23.7 PPG and 3.7 APG, guiding the Golden Hawks
to the OUA Wilson Cup Semi-Finals for the second consecutive year. In 2018/19 Sow was named
the prestigious President’s Award winner as the Athlete of the Year at Wilfrid Laurier, following a
season in which he again led the Hawks to the OUA Semi-Finals and was named the university’s
Athlete of the Week a staggering six times. On November 24, 2018 Sow scored a career high 44
points for Laurier against Nipissing. Sow is currently enrolled in Communications Studies. Hailing
from Ottawa, Ontario, Ali was recruited to Wilfrid Laurier University out of Merivale High School.
Notable
• 2019/20 – OUA Second Team All-Star
• 2018/19 – President’s Award as Wilfrid Laurier Athlete of the Year
• 2018/19 – U SPORTS Second Team All-Canadian
• 2018/19 – OUA First Team All-Star
• 2017/18 – U SPORTS All-Rookie Team
• 2017/18 – OUA Rookie of the Year
• 2017/18 – OUA All-Rookie Team
Wilfrid Laurier University Statistics
Year G GS FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG TO ST BLK PPG
2019/20 18 18 40.8 34.2 78.2 4.8 3.7 4.6 1.3 0.2 23.7
2018/18 24 23 43.7 31.8 79.9 4 3 3.2 1.5 0.1 26.6
2017/18 24 4 45.9 37.8 76.8 3.5 2.8 2.1 1.3 0 16.5
Totals 56 45 43.5 34.6 78.3 4.1 3.2 3.3 1.4 0.1 22.3
20COREY JOHNSON
6’5” Guard
April 19, 1996
Ottawa Ontario
Harvard University (2019)
Bio
Corey Johnson joins the Nighthawks after having his season cut short due to COVID-19. Johnson
made an immediate impact off the bench with the Leicester Riders of the British Basketball
League, averaging 12.4PPG over 9 games. The Ottawa, Ontario native played four years for Harvard
University Crimson, playing in 105 games, averaging 24.4 mins per game and scoring 7.2PPG. During
his first professional stint in 2019/20 with the Spanish LEB Silver Zornotza Saskibaloi Taldea,
Johnson started in all 15 games and averaged 10.6PPG. Johnson previously competed in the U19
FIBA World Cup for team Canada in 2015, and the U18 Americas Championship in 2014.
Professional Statistics
Year Team G GS FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG TO ST BLK PPG
2019/20 Leicester 9 0 40.6 38 63.6 3.9 2.1 0.4 0.2 0.2 12.4
Riders
2019/20 Zornotza 15 15 36.3 34.7 76.9 3.5 1.9 1.8 0.5 0 10.6
Saskibaloi
Taldea
Career 24 15 38.5 36.4 70.3 3.7 2 1.1 0.4 0.1 11.5
21FLENARD WHITFIELD
’7” Forward
May 6, 1990
Detroit, Michigan
Western Michigan University (2012)
Bio
A 7-year pro, Flenard Whitfield comes to the Nighthawks after playing most recently for the nearby
Kitchener-Waterloo Titans of the NBLC. Having spent time playing in Iceland, Finland and now
Canada Flenard looks to bring his pure scoring ability a few kilometres down HWY 7 to the Royal
City. Averaging over 50% from the field for his career, opposing teams will have to respect Flenard
everytime he has the ball as he can pull up from anywhere. Standing at 6’7” Whitfield has the
opportunity to show the CEBL his versatility as he can play both forward spots as he can use his
body against smaller forwards.
Professional Statistics
Year Team G GS FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG TO ST BLK PPG
2018/19 KW Titans 37 28 51.1 38.3 72.7 5.9 1.2 1.9 0.5 0.9 14.3
2017/18 Kauhajoen 26 16 52.8 17.6 69.6 5.4 0.8 1.3 0.6 0.5 12
Karhu
2016/17 KW Titans 21 19 52.8 36.8 78 8.5 1.8 3.1 0.7 1 19
2016/17 UMF Skalla- 22 22 52.2 36 65.6 14.6 3.2 4.1 1.3 1.3 29.4
grimur
Borganes
2015/16 Orangeville 37 20 41.8 32.9 74.6 5.2 1.3 1.9 0.5 0.3 11.3
A’s
2014/15 Orangeville 29 4 47.2 26.7 69.6 4.3 0.7 1.3 0.3 0.3 6.8
A’s
2013/14 Orangeville 41 15 54 20 64.6 6.2 1.4 1.6 0.5 0.5 9.2
A’s
Career 213 124 50.3 29.8 70.7 7.2 1.5 2.4 0.7 0.7 14.6
22JABARI CRAIG
6’10” Centre
August 8, 1995
Scarborough, Ontario
East Carolina University (2018)
Bio
Jabari Craig returns to the Nighthawks after a brief stint with the team at the beginning of the
2019 season. The Scarborough, Ontario native transferred to East Carolina University in his junior
year. Over the course of two years with the Pirates, Craig averaged 3PPG and 3.9RBS through 47
games. During the 2019/2020 CEBL off-season, Craig spent time with CSM Focsani (Romania) of
the Romanian Divizia A league, and KB Rahoveci (Kosovo) of the Balkan BIBL league, where he
averaged 6.1PPG, 6.2RBS and 1.1BLK over 21 games. Craig also spent the 2018/19 season with the
Cape Breton Highlanders of the NLBC.
Professional Statistics
Year Team G GS FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG TO ST BLK PPG
2019/20 KB Rahoveci 4 4 0.4 0 0.8 6.5 0.3 2.3 0.5 1.3 7.8
2019/20 KB Rahoveci 7 7 0.4 0 0.4 6.9 0.7 2.3 1.3 1.1 5.3
2019/20 CSM Focsani 10 0 0.5 0 0.8 5.6 0.2 1.3 0.2 1 5.7
2019 Guelph 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nighthawks
2018/19 Cape Breton 35 4 0.4 0 0.6 2.9 0.3 0.8 0.1 0.6 3.4
Highlanders
Career 57 15 0.4 0 0.6 4.4 0.3 1.4 0.5 0.8 4.5
23JAMAL REYNOLDS
6’ 4” Guard
February 27, 1994
Pickering, ON
Canisius College (2016)
Bio
Jamal Reynolds makes his return to the Guelph Nighthawks after a strong 2019 showing. The
26-year-old guard was a solid contributor during the nine games he played for the Nighthawks.
The Pickering product played high school basketball for Pine Ridge Secondary School where he
was named MVP in his senior season. Reynolds played two seasons at the JUCO level for Mott
Community College in Flint Township, MI before going to Western New York to play at Canisius
College (NCAA Division I - MAAC) where he made an immediate impact. Reynolds played two
seasons in the NBL-Canada for Cape Breton before joining the Nighthawks in 2019. He secured a
contract in Spain for the 2019/2020 winter season and played for Circulo Gijon in the Spanish LEB
Silver League.
Notable
• In 2017/18 season, averaged 8 points, 4.5 rebounds, 0.8 assists, 0.5 steals and 0.2
blocks in 16.5 minutes throughout 37 games with the Cape Breton Highlanders
• Averaged 17.6 points, 8.8 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 0.5 blocks in 29.2 minutes
throughout 36 games playing for the Cape Breton Highlanders in 2018/19. NBLC league
leader in free throws attempted, 2nd in offensive and total rebounds, and 4th in total
points scored.
• In 2019/20 season, led Circulo Gijon in the Spanish LEB Silver League with 14.4 PPG
and 5.8 RPG
Professional Statistics
Year Team G GS FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG TO ST BLK PPG
2019/20 Circulo Gijon 25 19 52 15.4 65.1 5.8 1.2 2.3 0.6 2.2 14.4
2019 Guelph 11 8 55.2 50 78.5 5.2 2.6 2.4 0.8 0.2 16
Nighthawks
2018/19 Cape Breton 44 5 51.5 26.5 77 8.8 1.9 1.5 1.1 0.4 17.7
Highlanders
2017/18 Cape Breton 37 1 56 36.4 66.4 4.5 0.8 0.8 0.5 0.2 8
Highlanders
Career 117 33 53.7 32.1 71.8 6.1 1.7 1.8 0.8 0.8 14.1
24JOEL FRIESEN
6’5” Guard
August 16, 1990
Abbotsford, BC
University of Alberta (2015)
Bio
Joel Friesen joins the Nighthawks after a successful campaign with BC Odessa of the Ukrainian
Superleague. The overall number one draft pick of the inaugural CEBL season in 2019, Friesen was
a veteran presence for the Fraser Valley Bandits, averaging 9.37PPG, 2.21RPG and 1.58APG over 19
games. The 29 year old native of Abbotsford, BC chose to stay in Canada for university, playing for
the University of Alberta, where he led the Golden Bears to a USports Canada West Title, and 2nd
and 3rd places finishes at the USports Men’s Final Eight. The versatile guard has a great deal of
professional experience at home on Canadian soil, playing on various teams in the NBLC from 2015
up until the most recent season with the KW Titans. Friesen was also tapped to represent Canada
on the Sr. Men’s National Team for the 2017 Americas World Cup Qualifier.
Professional Statistics
Year Team G GS FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG TO ST BLK PPG
2019/20 KW Titans 2 0 37.5 33.3 87.5 5.5 2 2 1 0 11.5
2019/20 BC Odessa 17 10 40.4 30.3 73.2 2.7 1.8 1.5 1 0.1 8.3
2019 Fraser Valley 19 6 44.4 44.6 75 2.2 1.6 1.7 0.6 0.1 9.4
Bandits
2018/19 KW Titans 28 1 45.2 39.1 87.2 3.8 2.2 1 0.6 0.2 11.5
2017/18 London 43 11 40.1 38 69.3 2.3 1.2 0.6 0.6 0.2 7.3
Lightning
2016/17 London 49 9 46.8 41.1 80 3.2 1.6 1.3 1.2 0.4 10.8
Lightning
2015/16 Halifax 52 44 41.2 34.7 81.5 3.8 1.3 0.9 0.8 0.3 8.5
Hurricanes
Career 210 81 42.3 37.3 79.1 3.4 1.7 1.3 0.9 0.2 9.7
25JONATHAN ARLEDGE
6’9” Forward
September 21, 1991
Washington, District of Columbia
Old Dominion University (2015)
Bio
Jonathan Arledge joins the Nighthawks and the CEBL following a campaign in France with Cholet
Basket of the Pro A Jeep Elite League. Arledge started in 23 of 25 games, averaging 4.4RBS and
8.2PPG. The Washington native spent three years with George Mason University before transferring
to Old Dominion University to finish out his senior year in 2014/15 where he was a consistent
starter for the Monarchs. Arledge has also played professionally in Latvia, Italy and Switzerland
since graduating in 2015.
Professional Statistics
Year Team G GS FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG TO ST BLK PPG
2019/20 Cholet Basket 25 23 0.4 0.3 0.8 4.4 0.9 1.2 0.6 0.4 8.2
2018/19 BK Ventspils 13 13 0.4 0.4 0.8 5.3 0.9 0.9 0.6 1 12.1
2018/19 BK Ventspils 30 24 0.5 0.4 0.8 5.4 1.1 1.4 1 0.7 12.3
2017/18 Assigeco 30 30 0.4 0.3 0.7 7.2 1 1.8 1.1 1.1 14
Casalpuster-
lengo
2016/17 Latina Basket 30 30 0.4 0.3 0.8 7.9 0.8 1.9 1 1 13
2015/16 BC Boncourt 28 27 0.5 0.4 0.8 7.3 0.9 2.1 0.5 0.5 16.4
Red Team
Career 156 147 43 35 80 6.3 1 1.6 0.8 0.8 12.7
26KIMBAL MACKENZIE
6’ 2” Point Guard
September 16, 1996
Oakville, ON
Bucknell University (2019)
Bio
Kimbal Mackenzie returns to the Nighthawks after a tremendous showing during the inaugural 2019
season. The Oakville product is a true point guard with big game experience which was put on
display last year. Mackenzie opted to attend high school in the talent rich hotbed of Washington,
DC/Baltimore at John Carroll High School. At only 22 years old, Mackenzie joined the Nighthawks a
little after the halfway point last season and immediately started in every game he played. Having
graduated from Bucknell University (NCAA Division I - Patriot League) in Pennsylvania just a few
months prior, Mackenzie made an immediate impression during his rookie CEBL campaign. Since
the end of the inaugural CEBL season, Mackenzie has been playing in Spain for C.B. Valladolid in
the Spanish LEB Gold League.
Notable
• Ranked 18th all-time at Bucknell in points scored (1,330), 4th all-time in 3PT FGs made
(211) and 2nd in career FT% (.854)
• In his sophomore season at Bucknell was voted one of the most improved players in
the Patriot League, and was selected to the Third-Team all Patriot League. Averaged
11.9 ppg, 2.4 apg, and 1.1 spg. Shot an efficient 46.4 FG% and 41.0% from 3PT. Also
scored 23 points in an NCAA tournament game against West Virginia
• In his senior season at Bucknell was selected to the First-Team All-Patriot League,
and was awarded the Patriot League Scholar Athlete of the Year. Was one of 30
national candidates for the Senior Class award. Averaged 17.6 ppg, 3.3 apg, 42.5 FG%
and 37.6 3PT%. Career high 28 points against St. Bonaventure University on the opening
night of 2019 senior season.
Professional Statistics
Team G GS FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG TO ST BLK PPG
2019/20 C.B. 18 0 40.6 34.8 93.3 1.1 0.9 0.7 0.3 0.1 6
Valladolid
2019 Guelph 7 7 48.5 43.2 94.3 2.4 4.3 2 1 0 21
Nighthawks
Career 25 7 44.6 39 93.8 1.8 2.6 1.4 0.7 0.1 13.5
27MARCUS ANDERSON
6’3” Guard
April 5, 1997
Brampton, ON
Carleton University Ravens, 5th Year Senior
Round 1, Pick 3
Bio
The Guelph Nighthawks selected Marcus Anderson with the third overall selection in the 2020 CEBL
– U SPORTS Draft, following a five-year career at Carleton University. Anderson is known as one of
the top defenders in the country, leading the Ravens as the top defensive team in the OUA during
each of his five years at Carleton. The lock-down defender has twice been named the U SPORTS
and OUA Defensive Player of the Year in 2017/18 and 2018/19. Anderson’s Carleton Ravens were
crowned U SPORTS National Champion in four of his five years, including the most recent 2019/20
season. Anderson was recruited to Carleton out of St. Edmund Campion Secondary School in
Brampton where he had built a reputation as a winner and relentless defender. His father, Everton
Anderson, is a former 100 and 200-metre sprinter that competed for Canada internationally.
Notable
• 2019/20 – U SPORTS National Champion
• 2018/19 – U SPORTS National Champion
• 2018/19 – U SPORTS Defensive Player of the Year
• 2018/19 – OUA Defensive Player of the Year
• 2017/18 – U SPORTS Defensive Player of the Year
• 2017/18 – OUA Defensive Player of the Year
• 2016/17 – U SPORTS National Champion
• 2015/16 – U SPORTS National Champion
• 2015/16 – OUA All-Rookie Team
Carleton University Statistics
Year G GS FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG TO ST BLK PPG
2019/20 20 20 35.2 24 54.5 4 3.1 0.8 1.8 1 4.1
2018/19 23 23 38.2 31.7 64.3 3.8 2.4 0.9 1.7 0.3 6.3
2017/18 23 23 41.7 38.8 70 4.2 2 1.1 2 0.3 6.8
2016/17 18 18 39.7 31.3 68 3.7 1.6 0.8 1.1 0.3 5
2015/16 19 0 34 24.2 80 2.9 1.1 0.9 0.9 0.2 3.2
Totals 103 84 37.8 30 67.4 3.8 2.1 0.9 1.5 0.5 5.1
28MIC KYSER
6’ 10” Forward
November 26, 1991
Victoria, TX, USA
Louisiana Tech University (2015)
Bio
Michale Kyser rejoins the Nighthawks after being part of the inaugural roster last summer. Kyser
became a fan favorite in his short stint with the Nighthawks in 2019, with a great motor and
attitude on the court. The Texan product was a standout player at Louisiana Tech (NCAA Division I
- Conference USA) where he was a three year starter and accumulated numerous awards, including
2-time All-Defensive Player in the C-USA in his junior and senior seasons. In his senior year, he led
the Bulldogs to the National Invitational Tournament (NIT) after narrowly missing out on a March
Madness at-large bid. At 28, Kyser has a strong resume of professional experience, spending time
in the NBA Summer League with both the Toronto Raptors and New Orleans Pelicans. Kyser took
advantage of the NBA time to three G-League stops, most recently, this winter with the Lakeland
Magic (Orlando Magic) in Florida. Kyser spent the 2017/18 seasons playing in Cyprus and Greece.
Notable
• 2-time All-Defensive Player in the C-USA
• All-time blocks leader at Louisiana Tech (363)
• Senior season at Louisiana Tech, Kyser started 35 of 36 games, recording 14 double
digit scoring games. Averaged 8.6 ppg, 6.6 rpg, and 2.83 blocks per game on a team
high 61% shooting percentage.
• 7th all-time in NCAA Division 1 blocks in a single game (9)
29Professional Statistics
Year Team G GS FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG TO ST BLK PPG
2019/20 Lakeland 41 23 49.2 33.3 61.8 6.1 1.3 1.2 0.5 1.7 9
Magic
2019 Guelph 6 6 48.8 20 50 6.2 2.3 1 0.8 0.7 8.2
Nighthawks
2018/19 Aris BC 26 0 50.4 50 41.7 3.8 0.4 0.7 0.6 0.8 5.8
2017/18 Enosis Neon 5 5 46.7 0 60 13 1.2 1.2 1.2 2.6 13.4
Paralimni
2017/18 GS Kymis 22 2 62.6 0 76.7 5 0.3 0.9 0.5 1.8 6.7
2016/17 Salt Lake City 26 3 44.8 0 47.4 3.9 0,5 0.7 0.4 0.4 3.3
Stars
2015/16 Raptors 905 43 3 46.8 0 67.6 3.6 0.4 0.5 0.4 0.8 3.9
Career 169 42 50 14.8 57.9 6 1 0.9 0.7 1.3 7.2
30MYLES CHARVIS
6’ 0” Guard
September 22, 1994
Mississauga, ON
Ryerson University (2019)
Bio
Myles Charvis returns to the Guelph Nighthawks for a second season of basketball in the Royal
City. Charvis hails from Mississauga which is also where he played high school basketball. He is
a polished true point guard and leader who honed his craft playing on some of the best USports
teams before joining the Nighthawks. Charvis played at Waterloo for two years before transferring
to OUA powerhouse Ryerson in downtown Toronto. He left a great mark on the Ryerson program
when he came in and was an immediate impact starter for the Rams. Charvis joined the
Nighthawks as one of their U Sports players last year part way through the season and again, made
an immediate impact. This winter, Charvis signed a contract to play in the NBL-Canada with the
Kitchener-Waterloo Titans. He appeared in two games before being ruled out for the rest of the
season due to injury.
Notable
• Averaged 31 minutes per game during his time at Ryerson
• 2018-2019 Ryerson team MVP
• OUA Second Team All Star in 2018-2019
• Graduated with one OUA Gold medal and two OUA silver medals
• Has one USports silver and two bronze medals
• Averaged 15 points in his first professional season
Professional Statistics
Team G GS FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG TO ST BLK PPG
2019/20 KW Titans 2 0 40.9 30 100 3.5 2.5 3.5 2 0 13.5
2019 Guelph 11 3 44 33.3 59.1 3.3 5.1 1.6 1 0 15.5
Nighthawks
Career 13 3 42.5 31.7 79.6 3.4 3.8 2.6 1.5 0 14.5
31OLU FAMUTIMI
6’ 5” Guard
February 21, 1984
Toronto, ON
University of Arkansas (2005)
Bio
Famutimi rejoins the Guelph Nighthawks after a stellar inaugural campaign last summer. He was
named team MVP for the 2019 season and provided tremendous leadership to his teammates both
on and off the court. Famutimi has had a long professional career with stops in the USA, Turkey,
Ukraine, France and Germany among others. Famutimi had a standout career in high school; first
at Chaminade College School in Toronto and then at Flint Northwestern in Flint, MI. While in high
school, he was ranked as the 7th overall recruit by ESPN and also received a prestigious invitation
to play in the 2003 McDonald’s All-American Game. Unfortunately, due to injury, Famutimi would
not end up playing in the game. Famutimi committed to the University of Arkansas where he
played for two years before declaring for the NBA Draft. He also earned a stint with the Canadian
Senior Men’s National Team for four years where he played on the team that finished fourth in the
2009 FIBA Americas Championship. Most recently, Famutimi spent the CEBL off-season with the KW
Titans of the NBL Canada.
Notable
• 2003 7th ranked high school basketball prospect (ESPN)
• 2003 McDonald’s All-American (Did not play due to injury)
• 1st Canadian McDonald’s All-American
• Signed two NBA contracts with Philadelphia 76ers (2005) and San Antonio Spurs (2006)
• Represented Team Canada for 4 years. Finished 4th place in the 2009 FIBA Americas
Championship.
• 2019 Guelph Nighthawks MVP
32Professional Statistics
Year Team G GS FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG TO ST BLK PPG
2019/20 K-W Titans 25 9 39.8 28.8 63.3 3.6 1.7 1.3 1 0.3 7.6
2019 Guelph 20 19 44.9 41.5 78.8 4.7 2.2 1.8 1.5 0.5 14.3
Nighthawks
2018/19 Cape Breton 30 19 44 35.4 81.2 3.7 1.9 1.3 1.2 0.4 8.1
Highlanders
2016/17 Quilmes 10 10 31.4 27.6 71.4 2.9 1.3 1.2 1.1 0 6.7
2016/17 Saint John 40 34 38.6 33 76.3 3.8 2.5 1.3 0.7 0.2 10.2
Riptide
2015/16 Saint John 21 1 43.2 34.9 80.6 3.2 0.9 0.8 0.6 0.2 8.3
Riptide
2014/15 Island Storm 38 8 40.5 28.9 67.8 3.3 1.6 1.3 1 0.2 5.5
2013/14 BK Inter 6 2 26.2 0 60 4.5 1.4 1.2 0.7 0.4 4.5
Bratislava
2013/14 Halifax Hurri- 35 20 43.2 29 80.3 6.1 2.4 2.1 1.4 0.4 13.6
canes
Dec-11 Aykon TED 40 32 47 35.4 82.1 5.4 1.2 1.1 1.2 0.4 11
Kolejliler
Ankara
Nov-10 Dusseldorf 13 13 39 39 70 5.6 1.2 2.7 1.2 0.3 12.6
Baskets
Career 278 167 39.87 30.4 73.8 4.3 1.7 1.5 1.1 0.3 9.3
33TIDJAN KEITA
6’10” Forward
November 30, 1996
Paris, France
Thetford Academy, High School (2016)
Bio
A young up and coming 6’10’’ forward Tidjan Keita joins the Nighthawks after various stints
in the NBA’s G-League, Germany and his home country of France. In the summer of 2017-
18 Keita was invited to play for the Toronto Raptors summer league team where he played
in 2 games, averaging 4 min a game. Although it was short-lived Keita earned a spot with
the Northern Arizona Suns, the Phoenix Suns G-League team. Coming off his best scoring
season for BBC Coburg in Germany, Keita has the length and raw ability to disrupt opposing
teams defences in the CEBL. This season will prove as a key stepping stone in Keita’s young
and promising career.
Professional Statistics
Year Team G GS FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG TO ST BLK PPG
2019-20 BBC Coburg 11 9 58.9 35.5 85.2 7.5 1.7 2.3 0.5 0.8 15.1
2018-19 GET Vosges 8 6 45.5 33.3 0 2.7 0.2 2 0.1 0.3 2.6
Career 19 15 52.2 34.4 42.6 5.1 1 2.2 0.3 0.6 8.9
34TRE’DARIUS MCCALLUM
6’ 7” Small Forward
June 4, 1995
Myrtle Beach, SC
DePaul University/Windy City Bulls
Bio
Tre’darius McCallum joins the Guelph Nighthawks for his first season of professional basketball
north of the border. The DePaul product comes to the Nighthawks from the G-League ranks where
he has spent his first two professional seasons. McCallum played two years of JUCO basketball
at Indian Hills Community College in Iowa before joining the DePaul Blue Demons (Division I -
Big East) in Chicago. He made the easy transition staying in Chicago after school playing for the
Chicago Bulls G-League affiliate; the Windy City Bulls.
Notable
• Was an immediate starter for the Blue Demons playing high major college basketball
• Played all 32 games his junior season
• Averaged 30 minutes per game in his two seasons at DePaul
• Has appeared in 53 G-League games over two years
Professional Statistics
Year Team G GS FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG TO ST BLK PPG
2019/20 Windy City 39 6 38.4 34.2 53.8 2.4 0.8 0.7 1.1 0.5 6.2
Bulls
2018/19 BBC Sparta 4 4 40 32.4 80 6.3 1 2.3 1 1 19.8
Bertrange
2018/19 Windy City 14 1 45.5 31.6 61.5 2.1 0.4 0.9 0.9 0.1 6.4
Bulls
35TYRELL CORBIN
6’ 1” Guard
September 21, 1992
Columbia, SC, USA
Cal State Bakersfield (2015)
Bio
Tyrell Corbin brings his talents back to the Royal City for a second season of Nighthawks
basketball. The South Carolina native was a late addition to the roster last year but had an
immediate impact coming off of the bench. Corbin comes from a basketball family; his father
Tyrone Corbin had a 16-year NBA career and is now an assistant coach of the Orlando Magic. While
his father was coaching with the Utah Jazz, Corbin grew up and played his high school ball in the
Salt Lake City area where he was named Utah’s Mr. Basketball in 2011. He would go on to play
for UC Davis (NCAA Division I - Big West Conference), Salt Lake CC and Cal St. Bakersfield (NCAA
Division I - Big West Conference). The 27-year-old has a wealth of professional experience prior to
his time in Guelph. Corbin had two stints with the Northern Arizona Suns (Phoenix Suns - NBA G
League) and one with the Stockton Kings (Sacramento Kings - NBA G League).
Notable
• Named 2011 Mr. Basketball in Utah while attending West Hill School
• At Salt Lake CC, Corbin averaged 10.2 points in 30 games
• After finishing his college career at Cal State Bakersfield, Corbin travelled abroad and
joined the KK Jedinstvo Bijelo Polije of the Montenegrin Prva A Liga. While with the
club, Corbin averaged 10.9 ppg and shot 84% from the line.
Professional Statistics
Year Team G GS FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG TO ST BLK PPG
2019 Guelph 6 0 44.2 52 81 1.7 2.5 1.8 1 0 11.3
Nighthawks
2018/19 Stockton 16 2 30.4 33.3 54.5 1.3 1.4 0.6 0.4 0 2.6
Kings
2018/19 Northern Ari- 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
zona Suns
2017/18 Northern Ari- 9 0 33.3 0 0 0.4 0.4 0 0.1 0 0.7
zona Suns
2015/16 KK Jedinstvo 11 11 40.2 17.1 84.4 2.6 2.9 3.6 3.1 0.1 10.9
Bijelo Polje
Career 43 13 29.7 20.5 44 1.2 1.5 1.4 1 0.1 5.1
36TYRELL GREEN
6’7” Guard
October 6, 1995
Toronto, Ontario
University of Nevada Las Vegas (2017)
Bio
Former UNLV standout Tyrell Green joins the Nighthawks, giving the team another weapon from
behind the arc. The 6’7” Canadian guard spent parts of this past season in Finland’s Korisliiga with
Ura Basket and with the London Lightning of the NBL Canada. Between the two league’s Tyrell
averaged 12.0 points per game while shooting 40% from 3-point range. Green was also called to
the senior men’s national team in 2020 to represent Canada in the Americup Qualifiers. He also
made appearances in the 2012 U17 FIBA World Cup and the 2011 U16 Americas Championship.
Professional Statistics
Year Team G GS FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG TO ST BLK PPG
2019/20 London 7 1 52.4 47.1 66.7 1.9 0.7 1 0.1 0 8.9
Lightning
2019/20 Ura Basket 14 13 38.9 37.3 66.7 4.1 2.8 1.4 0.6 0.1 13.5
2018/19 Zalakeramia- 15 14 45.6 34.9 80.6 3.9 1 0.7 0.8 0.1 13.1
ZTE KK
2018/19 Naturtex-SZ- 18 12 41.6 37.6 83.6 3 0.7 1.3 1 0.1 13.6
TE- Szedeak
2017/18 Norrkoping 11 8 39.6 31 84.6 3.4 0.6 0.6 0.5 0.2 10.9
2017/18 Musel Pikes 15 15 49.2 43.6 81.2 7.2 0.9 2 0.9 0.1 24.5
Career 80 63 44.6 38.6 77.3 4 1.2 1.2 0.7 0.1 14.1
37TYRREL TATE
6’ 5” Forward
February 12, 1992
Calgary, Alberta
Rayos de Hermosillo
Bio
Tyrrel Tate joins the Guelph Nighthawks for his first season this summer. The Calgary, Alberta
native played high school basketball at Triangle powerhouse Millbrook High School. He played
college basketball at Fayetteville State University (Division II - CIAA) where he was a three year
starter, graduating in 2014. Tate has a great deal of experience at the professional level with stints
in the G-League for the Texas Legends, Capital City Go-Go, Idaho Stampede and Canton Charge.
Tate has held contracts in the NBL-Canada as well, playing for Moncton, Windsor and Sudury. Last
summer, Tate played in the CEBL last year where he started 17 games for Fraser Valley. He most
recently played in Mexico for Rayos de Hermosillo in the CIBACOPA.
Notable
• All CIAA honors in 2012-2013
• CIAA First Team in his junior year
• First Team All NBL-Canada in 2018-2019
• His high school program is home to the longest active streak of North Carolina High
School Athletic Association playoff appearances
38Professional Statistics
Year Team G GS FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG TO ST BLK PPG
2019/20 Rayos de 4 4 50 57.9 88.9 3.5 3.2 1.5 0.2 0.2 17.7
Hermosillo
2019/20 Capital City 4 0 40 0 0 0.8 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 1
Go-Go
2019 Fraser Valley 19 17 41.1 40 78.9 3.9 2.3 2.2 0.6 0.1 13.8
Bandits
2018/19 Windsor 32 26 46.4 41.5 84.2 3.4 1.3 1 0.5 0.1 14.6
Express
2018/19 Sudbury Five 4 2 40 0 75 2.5 0 0 0 1.3 5.5
2017/18 Canton 21 5 32 8 74.1 1.8 0.7 0.8 0.4 0.2 2.7
Charge
2017.18 Texas Leg- 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
ends
2016/17 Moncton 34 6 45.8 36.1 80 3.3 1.8 1.7 0.6 0.2 9.6
Magic
2015/16 Moncton 41 21 37.8 30.9 76.4 3.5 1.9 1.6 0.6 0.1 8.7
Magic
2014/15 Idaho Stam- 25 5 40.7 28.1 67.6 2.9 0.8 0.9 0.3 0.2 4.2
pede
Career 185 86 37.4 24.3 62.6 2.6 1.3 1 0.4 0.3 7.8
3940
OVERVIEW
The Guelph Nighthawks Professional Basketball Club
entered the Guelph community Bringing Canadians
Together
Basketball is the second fastest growing sport in the
world. Its unique blend of athleticism, pop culture and
accessibility has seen the sport explode globally.
Canada is no exception. If you look in our driveways, our
schools, our gyms and our sports feeds, it’s easy to see
that Canadians love the game, too.
To further grow the game we love, there needs to be more
opportunity – both for players to showcase their skills
in communities across the country, and for fans of all
ages to celebrate their passion for basketball. After all,
basketball was invented by a Canadian.
So, we’re creating the Canadian Elite Basketball League,
a movement that brings Canadians together through a
new basketball experience. The CEBL provides home-
grown athletes an exclusive opportunity to represent their
communities and further their careers as professional
basketball players. It provides fans with edge-of-your-seat
excitement through a high-caliber basketball experience
in a family-friendly entertainment environment.
#OurGame
41OUR VISION
THE NEW OPTION
CEBL will be a new entertainment option for Canadians to experience during the months
they want to get out and experience them the most.
INTEGRATING COMMUNITIES
Integrating communities and their teams in new and exciting ways, both on and off the
court, creating unity, pride, and economic benefits for host cities.
FAMILY-FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENTS
Warm Canadian summers allows us to create family-friendly environments that bring the
community together around a game they love.
MORE THAN A GAME
Combines music, fan interaction and local talents during game play to create an exciting
environment for both fans and players.
HELPING HOME-GROWN ATHLETES
To ensure the growth of the Canadian Basketball program, a minimum number of roster
spots shall be filled by Canadian athletes.
FAST PACED AND ENTERTAINING
Modelled after successful international pro basketball leagues that leverage FIBA rules,
which provide a fast-paced and entertaining game.
#OurGame
42OPPONENTS
Address: 33800 King Road, Address: 231 Main Street West (2nd floor),
Abbotsford, BC V2S 8H8 Hamilton, ON. L8P 1J4
Telephone: 604-743-5066 Telephone: 905-522-2255
Arena: Abbotsford Centre Arena: FirstOntario Centre
Media Contact: Andrew Savory Media Contact: John Lashway
asavory@thebandits.ca jlashway@cebl.ca
Website: www.thebandits.ca Website: www.honeybadgers.ca
Address: 303, 7515 118 Ave., Address: 2 Front St North,
Edmonton, AB T5B 0J2 Thorold, ON, L2V 1X4
Telephone: 780-613-2519 Telephone: 289-273-5905
Arena: Edmonton Expo Centre Arena: Meridian Centre
Media Contact: Jason Hills Media Contact: Michelle Biksup
jhills@thestingers.ca mbiksup@riverlions.ca
Website: www.thestingers.ca Website: www.riverlions.ca
Address: 2-183 2nd Ave South, Address: 1015 Bank St.,
Saskatoon, SK S7K 1K6 Ottawa, ON, K1S 3W7
Telephone: 306-244-2182 Telephone: 613-690-0519
Arena: SaskTel Centre Arena: Arena at TD Place
Media Contact: Raul Garcia Media Contact: Marika Guerin
rgarcia@therattlers.ca mguerin@theblackjacks.ca
Website: www.therattlers.ca Website: www.theblackjacks.ca
43BROADCASTING
44OFFICIAL MEDIA PARTNERSHIP
MEDIAPRO Canada has been selected by the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) as
exclusive supplier for all games that will be aired live on the CBC in 2020, including the
season-ending CEBL Championship in August.
MEDIAPRO, Canada’s fastest-growing broadcast facility provider, will be supplying all
the technical facilities, production crew and transmission services to bring exciting live
basketball coverage from venues across Canada.
About MEDIAPRO
MEDIAPRO Group, which recorded annual revenues exceeding €2 billion in 2018, operates a
fleet of over 80 High Definition and 4K Outside Broadcast units, and produces live coverage
of more than 12,000 events around the world each year. The Group is currently involved
in the production of 16 national soccer competitions around the world, including top-tier
leagues in Spain, France, Portugal, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Kenya, Angola, Slovenia, Serbia,
Colombia, Bolivia, Mexico and Canada. Mediapro Group crews produce events for the UEFA
Champions League, FIFA World Cup, FIFA Confederations Cup, the Africa Cup of Nations, FIBA
events, the Euroleague and Formula 1. Mediapro was also the host broadcaster of the 2019
Pan Am Games in Lima, Peru.
Early in 2019, MEDIAPRO sealed a long-term partnership with Canadian Soccer Business for
the worldwide media rights to the Canadian Premier League, the country’s new first division
soccer league; the Canadian Championship, Canada Soccer’s highest domestic professional
soccer competition, involving all professional soccer clubs in Canada; and the home games
of Canada Soccer’s Men’s and Women’s National Teams.
MEDIAPRO also manages the global media rights to Spain’s LaLiga Santander and in 2018
was awarded a wide package of rights for the four seasons from 2020-21 to France’s Ligue 1
and Ligue 2. The MEDIAPRO Group produces more than 15 TV channels worldwide, including
several specialty sports channels.
With 58 offices on four continents, MEDIAPRO is also one of the most important creators of
content in the world, with projects for HBO, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Turner, DirecTV,
Movistar, FOX, Viacom and Televisa.
MEDIAPRO Canada is also a full-service company offering mobiles, air-packs, crewing,
studios, and a complete rentals department from its Toronto, Canada headquarters. The
Group entered the Canadian broadcast services market in April of 2019 as part of its global
expansion drive.
45NATIONAL BROADCAST PARTNER
The Canadian Elite Basketball League and CBC Sports announced a three-year content
partnership, making the public broadcaster the premier media partner of Canada’s only
First Division professional basketball league.
INSERT- info from 2020 Summer Series press release
About CBC Sports
CBC/Radio-Canada is Canada’s Olympic Network through 2024 and Canada’s Paralympic
Network through 2020. The national public broadcaster is committed to showcasing
Canadian and international athletes and sports across all platforms under the CBC Sports
and Hockey Night in Canada brands, including on television, online at cbcsports.ca and via
the CBC Sports app for iOS and Android devices. CBC Sports prides itself on telling the story
of the high-performance athlete’s journey every step of the way, ensuring Canadians always
know the people who represent them before they see them atop the podium.
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