Calgary Surge Sign Mississauga Forward Emmanuel Ansah
The Calgary Surge have signed six-foot-six forward Emmanuel Ansah for the 2024 season, the team announced Monday.
Ansah recently played with the University of Guelph where he averaged 15.2 points, 7.7 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.5 steals and 26.7 minutes in 42 games played over two seasons with the Gryphons.
“Emmanuel is a high character guy on and off the court,” said Assistant General Manager, Mike Girling. “This is his first experience in professional basketball, and he is motivated to learn and make an impact with the Surge immediately with his high-level shooting. We expect him to help us on both ends of the floor.”
Prior to his time in Guelph, the six-foot-six forward from Mississauga, Ontario spent some time in Fort McMurry where he attended Keyano College. With the Huskies, he averaged 13.6 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.3 steals, and 22.8 minutes in 16 games played.
"I am thankful for the opportunity to be a part of this first class organization. Despite trials and tribulations, I stand strong by the Grace of God. Let’s Surge!” said Surge forward Emmanuel Ansah.
Fans can now purchase tickets to the 2024 Season Opener at the Scotiabank Saddledome at www.calgarysurge.ca/surge2thedome.
Calgary Surge single game tickets for the remainder of the 2024 season are now available at https://www.calgarysurge.ca/single-game-tickets.
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 and entertainment. In their inaugural season, the Surge finished 1st overall in the Western Conference and were crowned Western Conference Champions in the playoffs. For more information, visit www.calgarysurge.ca.
About the Canadian Elite Basketball League
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.