American Forward Jordan Bowden Signs with Alliance
The Montréal Alliance is pleased to announce the signing of American forward Jordan Bowden for the 2024 season of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL). Bowden has played the previous four seasons in the NBA G League, recording 17.2 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game in 2023-24 with the College Park Skyhawks.
A native of Knoxville, Tennessee, Bowden played four collegiate seasons with the Tennessee Volunteers, leading his team to two March Madness appearances. The 6’5” forward averaged 13.7 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.7 assists in his final collegiate season, in addition to being named SEC Player of the Week on November 18, 2019. He graduated ranking 24th in program history in total points (1,365), seventh in three-point shots made (186), fifth in games played (132) and is one of four players to record at least 1,000 total points, 450 rebounds and 250 assists.
“I’m thrilled to join the Montreal Alliance and compete in the CEBL”, said Jordan Bowden. “I’ve seen many talented American and G League players find success here, and I’m determined to leave my mark here as well. I look forward to contributing to the team’s success and making an impact both on and off the court.”
Since graduating, Bowden has played four professional seasons in the NBA G League with the Long Island Nets (2020-2023), Maine Celtics (2023-24) and College Park Skyhawks (2023-24). During the 2022-23 season, the newest Alliance acquisition recorded his best statistics as a professional, averaging 17.5 points, 4.2 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 48 games played. He also played 19 games with Nancy in the French Premier Division at the start of 2023, scoring over 9.0 points per game.
Bowden is the 10th player to join the Alliance for the 2024 season. The Montréal Alliance is gearing up for the 2024 season and will host the Edmonton Stingers in their highly anticipated home opener on May 30. Fans can purchase their single game tickets starting at only $20 now by visiting www.alliancemontreal.ca/en-ca/tickets.
About the Montréal Alliance
The Montréal Alliance, a professional basketball team in the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL), is gearing up for its third season in May 2024. Under the historic leadership of Annie Larouche, the first woman to hold such a position in Montréal’s professional sports, and with the guidance of General Manager Joel Anthony, a two-time NBA champion, the Alliance distinguishes itself through community involvement, a commitment to sporting excellence, and the development of local talent. Over its initial two seasons, the Alliance boasted the highest percentage of Québécois players among Montréal’s professional sports teams. The team plays all its home games at the historic Verdun Auditorium and will host the CEBL Championship Weekend from August 9 to 11, 2024. For more information about the team, visit www.alliancemontreal.ca.
About the Canadian Elite Basketball League (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.
