Indochino CEO Drew Green’s new role with CEBL promises to provide a snug fit
November 14, 2024
Myles Dichter
Award-winning Canadian entrepreneur becomes co-owner of the league, with the goal of growing the business of basketball in Canada
Drew Green’s basketball roots run deep.
Green, the CEO of Indochino, played high-school hoops against the likes of Rowan Barrett, starred on the York University squad and went on to ply his trade professionally in Australia and Singapore.
Now, his two sons are forging their own careers in the sport — and Green is right there with them.
On Thursday, the CEBL announced that the accomplished executive was coming aboard as its first-ever Chair of the Board of Governors and co-owner.
“We are a basketball family, right? We've been in the gym, my sons and I, thousands and thousands of hours. We have an NBA half court literally in our front yard that we built during COVID. And so this is going to be a lot of fun,” he said.
It’s a partnership that fits as snugly as a well-tailored suit.
The Scarborough, Ont., native said that watching his sons find their love for basketball in recent years reignited his own affinity for the sport.
“The two areas of passion in my life are basketball and business. And they interplay really well with this role,” Green said.
Throughout the many business ventures, Green said his first job was as a father to Liam and Aidan and as a husband to his wife, Andrea Dayco.
While his sons are triple-citizens of Canada, the U.S. and the Philippines, Green has made it a point to raise them with Canadian values — and to push them toward the national basketball culture.
“I've seen the evolution of basketball in this country firsthand. When I played in high school, I think we had one, maybe two people that ever played in the NBA. The ability to play in the U.S. and go to and play (NCAA) Division One basketball didn't really exist.
“Rowan was one of that first cohorts that played, and that was amazing, but it was so rare.”
Now, there are nearly 200 Canadians playing in college basketball’s top division.
Among those players is Liam, who recently accepted a five-year scholarship at Florida Atlantic University. Aidan plays for the renowned prep school Montverde Academy, which produced the likes of current Raptors RJ Barrett and Scottie Barnes.
Liam heads to FAU with some CEBL background, having practised with Vancouver Bandits head coach Kyle Julius.
Green said the CEBL has quickly become a foundational piece of the Canadian basketball landscape through its partnership with U Sports, its reach to all corners of the country and its affordability.
“I think there's just an amazing group of people involved in the league that are really passionate about growing the sport, growing the business (and) providing a really, really incredible experience to customers.
“You've got some of the best athletes in Canada and the world playing in the games. … The product continues to get better and better every year,” he said.
Besides his impressive basketball resumé, Green has enjoyed a long, successful career in business. He took over as CEO of Indochino, the men’s formal-wear company, 10 years ago and proceeded to launch its retail business, raise over $100 million in strategic capital commitments and guide the brand through the pandemic.
Prior to Indochino, Green founded Canada’s first multi-merchant marketplace (now owned by Emerge Commerce) and was an executive at DoubleClick (acquired by Google) and Shop.com.
At the CEBL, Green will help introduce the league to potential partners and investors while assisting the league and team owners on business matters.
CEBL commissioner Mike Morreale called the partnership with Green “an incredible win.”
“Drew’s business success speaks for itself and his passion for the game mimics all involved in making the CEBL a homegrown and global success. His personal financial investment into the league demonstrates his strong belief of our bright future and recognizes the foundation that has been built during our formative years,” Morreale said.
“Personally, I look forward to getting right to work with Drew on the next stage of the CEBL and the growth of our game.”
Green said the CEBL is on a “great trajectory,” but projected plenty of growth potential too.
“Whether that's sponsors or investors or other types of strategic partners that really align with growing the game of basketball and growing the business of basketball in Canada, I think there's lots and lots of opportunities,” he said.
“When you try to do something on your own in life, it often takes you a lot longer than it should at the core of it. And so that's why partnerships have always been a core ethos of mine to build businesses.”
Green also remained connected to sports through business as Indochino established partnerships throughout the four major North American sports leagues.
There was one NBA draft, Green said, in which half of the first round wore Indochino — though the company cannot take credit for Gradey Dick’s infamously bedazzled red suit.
“We had a deal to provide him with suits and actually suited him up,” Green recalled, “and then I saw the suit and I was like, what the, how did that happen? That was not an Indochino. So he went off the reservation and did his own thing, but good on him. It got a lot of hits.”
Like Dick, CEBL players have quickly become known for their personal branding and tunnel fits.
Now, with a former hooper in Green on board, the CEBL brand itself is ready to truly take off.
“I just think the CEBL will play a really critical, critical role in the evolution of the game over these next couple decades,” Green said, “and inspire a whole new generation of young athletes to go after their dreams.”
The Montreal Alliance of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced today the signing of forward Jack Hemphill. The 6-foot-9 forward joins the Alliance after spending the 2025-26 season in Europe with Akademik Bulteks 99 Plovdiv in Bulgaria and KK Metalac Valjevo in Serbia. Hemphill opened the season in Bulgaria, averaging 10.7 points and 5.5 rebounds per game while leading his team in three-point percentage at 46.0 percent. He then finished the year in Serbia, where he averaged a career-high 13.8 points and 5.4 rebounds per game while shooting 44.2 percent from three-point range. Prior to that, Hemphill appeared in a career-high 41 games with LWD Aris Leeuwarden in the BNXT League, averaging 7.7 points and 4.2 rebounds in 17.3 minutes per game while helping the club reach the Dutch Bracket semifinals. His season was highlighted by a career-best 19-point, nine-rebound performance against Okapi Aalstar, and he finished third on the team in made three-pointers. Before turning professional, Hemphill spent five NCAA Division I seasons at Boston University and St. Francis (NY). During his collegiate career, he appeared in 114 games, helping Boston University capture a Patriot League championship and earn an NCAA Tournament berth before concluding his collegiate career at St. Francis. Hemphill now joins the Alliance as the organization continues its 2026 CEBL campaign. The Alliance has also released guard Jalin Anderson. The organization thanks him for his contributions and wishes him continued success in his professional career. -REPMTL- About the Montreal Alliance The Montreal Alliance is a professional basketball team competing in the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL), Canada's premier summer basketball league. The organization is committed to delivering high-level basketball and an engaging experience for fans in Montreal and across Quebec.
L’Alliance de Montréal de la Ligue élite canadienne de basketball (LECB) a annoncé aujourd’hui la signature de l’ailier fort Jack Hemphill. L’ailier fort de 6 pi 9 po se joint à l’Alliance après avoir évolué en Europe lors de la saison 2025-2026 avec l’Akademik Bulteks 99 Plovdiv, en Bulgarie, et le KK Metalac Valjevo, en Serbie. Hemphill a amorcé la saison en Bulgarie, où il a maintenu des moyennes de 10,7 points et 5,5 rebonds par match, tout en menant son équipe avec un pourcentage de 46,0 % à trois points. Il a ensuite terminé la saison en Serbie, où il a inscrit des sommets en carrière de 13,8 points et 5,4 rebonds par rencontre, tout en affichant un taux d'efficacité de 44,2 % derrière l’arc. Auparavant, Hemphill a disputé un sommet personnel de 41 matchs avec le LWD Aris Leeuwarden dans la BNXT League, où il a maintenu des moyennes de 7,7 points et 4,2 rebonds en 17,3 minutes par match, aidant son équipe à atteindre les demi-finales du tableau néerlandais. Sa saison a notamment été marquée par une performance de 19 points et 9 rebonds, un sommet en carrière, contre Okapi Aalstar. Il a également terminé au troisième rang de son équipe pour les tirs de trois points réussis. Avant de faire le saut chez les professionnels, Hemphill a disputé cinq saisons en NCAA Division I avec Boston University et St. Francis (NY). En carrière universitaire, il a pris part à 114 matchs, contribuant notamment à un championnat de la Patriot League et à une participation au tournoi de la NCAA avec Boston University, avant de conclure son parcours universitaire à St. Francis. Hemphill se joint maintenant à l’Alliance alors que l’équipe poursuit sa campagne 2026 dans la LECB. L’Alliance annonce également avoir libéré l’arrière Jalin Anderson. L’organisation le remercie pour sa contribution et lui souhaite beaucoup de succès dans la poursuite de sa carrière professionnelle. -REPMTL- À propos de l’Alliance de Montréal L’Alliance de Montréal est une équipe professionnelle de basketball évoluant dans la Ligue élite canadienne de basketball (LECB), le principal circuit estival de basketball professionnel au Canada. L’organisation a comme mission d’offrir un basketball de haut niveau ainsi qu’une expérience engageante aux partisans de Montréal et de partout au Québec.
The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Wednesday that they have signed NBA G League-experienced forward Yor Anei. After spending two seasons in the G League across six teams, Anei is taking his professional career to Canada for the first time with the Honey Badgers, who are currently in the midst of a very important stretch of games against their Eastern Conference rivals. He is coming off of his best professional season to date in Kosovo with the Vellaznimi Gjakome, where he put up 11.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.1 blocks, and 21.8 minutes in 25 games. “Yor is a solid player and person” said Honey Badgers General Manager and Vice President of Basketball Operations Jermaine Anderson. “He’s a long and versatile two-way player who will add more rotational depth to our roster. We look forward to welcoming him to the Honey Badgers family.” Anei, 26, spent his five years at the collegiate level with DePaul University, Southern Methodist University, and Oklahoma State University, where he averaged 6.5 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 2.0 blocks over 126 games. During his time with Oklahoma State, he tied the Cowboys’ school-record for blocks in a game twice, with eight swats. His defensive skill gives an immediate boost to the Honey Badgers, who rank fifth in the CEBL with blocks at 52. “We're excited to welcome Yor to the team,” said Honey Badgers Head Coach Alex Cerda. “He is an elite shot-blocker and gives us a lot of defensive versatility. His ability to quickly adapt to a team’s structure and find his role on the fly is something that we highly value, with all the moving parts of a CEBL season.” The Brampton Honey Badgers head on the road once again for a pair of pivotal battles, squaring off against the Montreal Alliance on Friday, July 10, and then head to the nation’s capital to take on the Ottawa BlackJacks on Sunday, July 12. You can tune in live for free online at CBC Gem, the CBC Sports YouTube page, and CEBL+. ### About the Brampton Honey Badgers One of the original franchises of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL), the 2022 CEBL Champion Brampton Honey Badgers proudly call the CAA Centre home. The Brampton front office and basketball operations department bring NBA, NBA G League, national team, NCAA and major international pro league experience to the franchise. With a vision of promoting Brampton grassroots basketball and local businesses through community and corporate engagement, the Honey Badgers will leverage the explosion of basketball as a vehicle for innovation and change. For more information visit honeybadgers.ca
Les équipes ne peuvent plus utiliser « il est encore tôt » comme excuse. Alors que la saison de la LECB commence le mois de juillet et approche de la fin, le tableau des séries éliminatoires commence à se dessiner, les prétendants au titre se sont pleinement annoncés et la course vers une post-saison renouvelée s'intensifie. À un niveau individuel, les prétendants aux prix de fin de saison commencent également à se former. Voici un aperçu de quelques candidats pour le titre du joueur le plus utile : Teddy Allen, Sea Bears de Winnipeg Allen est revenu dans la LECB après une année d'absence, avec une vengeance. La vedette des Sea Bears domine de loin la ligue en termes de points marqués, avec ses 29,3 points par match, quatre de plus que le deuxième. Il est dans le top cinq en pourcentage de lancers francs et a même ajouté un nouvel élément en défense, dépassant son record de carrière précédent avec 36 vols (deuxième de la ligue) et ça continue d'augmenter. Le favori pour remporter le prix à ce stade, le joueur le plus utile de 2023 a également été le point central d'une équipe des Sea Bears gagnante qui attend toujours le retour d'un autre ancien joueur le plus utile, Xavier Moon. Winnipeg mène l'Ouest avec une fiche de 10-5, incluant des victoires dans six de ses sept derniers matchs. Un premier championnat tant attendu pourrait-il être en vue pour Allen? Sa performance de niveau du joueur le plus utile à travers 15 matchs indique certainement que c'est très possible. Myles Powell, Shooting Stars de Scarborough Qui est le joueur qui se trouve en deuxième position derrière Allen en termes de points? Ce serait Powell, dont la saison de recrue dans la LECB a vu les Shooting Stars commencer avec une impressionnante fiche de 14-2 et une avance confortable dans la Conférence de l’Est. Powell, un arrière américain, s'est rapidement adapté au temps du pointage cible, menant la ligue avec sept paniers gagnants, tandis qu'un seul autre joueur de la LECB n'en a même que quatre. Ses exploits ont aidé Scarborough, qui a commencé sa saison avec une série de victoires en remontée et n'a guère regardé en arrière depuis. Le produit de Seton Hall, âgé de 28 ans, est l'un des deux joueurs qui marquent en moyenne au moins 4 trois points par match avec un pourcentage de réussite de 35,2 %, et il mène également son équipe en passes décisives par match avec 4,4. Ce sont des performances de calibre du joueur le plus utile, sans aucun doute, et les électeurs pourraient être enclins à donner l'avantage au joueur dont l'équipe a une meilleure fiche si cela se résume à Allen et Powell. Sean East II, Honey Badgers de Brampton Ce serait parmi les victoires les plus poétiques si East II, finaliste du titre du joueur le plus utile de l'année dernière, inversait la tendance et terminait premier cette saison. Cela semblait encore plus probable lorsque ses Honey Badgers ont commencé leur saison avec une fiche de 7-1. Cependant, les chances d'East II ont pris un coup avec Brampton qui a connu une chute majeure depuis, revenant à 8-7 dû à six défaites en sept matchs. Néanmoins, le nom d'East II est éparpillé sur les tableaux des meneurs. Il se classe cinquième en points par match (22,8), deuxième en passes décisives (7,4), troisième en vols (2,3) et cinquième en pourcentage de lancers francs (90,6) — bien que certains de ces bons résultats soient annulés par ses 4,2 revirements par match, un de plus que le deuxième, Allen. Le fait que House soit troisième montre que les revirements sont simplement un dérivé du fait d'être le meilleur joueur de votre équipe, mais quand même. East II n'a pas joué depuis le 27 juin. Tyrese Samuel, Bandits Le Canadien de l'année en titre est revenu dans une forme encore meilleure cette saison, Samuel ayant fourni un bras droit en attaque pour House dans les exploits des Bandits. Le natif de Montréal est deuxième en rebonds par match (9,4) et le meilleur marqueur canadien avec 18,8 points, ce qui le place troisième pour Vancouver. Comme House, Samuel sera également impératif dans la transition des Bandits de Julius à Rans Brempong, surtout qu'il est maintenant dans sa deuxième saison avec l'organisation. Peut-être que le changement en milieu de saison et l'adversité qui l'accompagne aideront enfin Vancouver à remporter son titre tant attendu après des années de succès en saison régulière. Horaire hebdomadaire (neuf matchs) Match #77 – Le mardi 7 juillet – VAN à SSK – 19 h 30 (HNC) / 18 h 30 (HP) / 21 h 30 (HE) – Merlis Belsher Place (CBC Gem, YouTube, CEBL+) Match #78 – Le mercredi 8 juillet – MTL à OTT – 19 h 30 (HE) – L’Aréna de la Place TD (CBC Gem, YouTube, CEBL+) Match #79 – Le jeudi 9 juillet – EDM à WPG – 19 h (HAC) / 18 h (HR) / 20 h (HE) – Canada Life Centre (CBC Gem, YouTube, CEBL+) Match #80 – Le jeudi 9 juillet – VAN à CGY – 18 h 30 (HR) / 17 h 30 (HP) / 20 h 30 (HE) – Scotiabank Saddledome (CBC Gem, YouTube, CEBL+) Match #81 – Le vendredi 10 juillet – SSS à NRL – 19 h (HE) – Meridian Centre (CBC Gem, YouTube, CEBL+) Match #82 – Le vendredi 10 juillet – BHB à MTL – 19 h 30 (HE) – L’auditorium de Verdun (CBC Gem, YouTube, CEBL+) Match #83 – Le samedi 11 juillet – VAN à EDM – 19 h (HR) / 18 h (HP) / 21 h (HE) – Edmonton EXPO Centre (CBC Gem, YouTube, CEBL+) Match #84 – Le dimanche 12 juillet – MTL à NRL – 15 h (HE) – Meridian Centre (CBC Gem, YouTube, CEBL+) Match #85 – Le dimanche 12 juillet – CGY à WPG – 14 h 30 (HAC) / 13 h 30 (HR) / 15 h 30 (HE) – Canada Life Centre (CBC, CBC Gem, YouTube, CEBL+) Match #86 – Le dimanche 12 juillet – BHB à OTT – 16 h (HE) – L’Aréna de la Place TD (CBC Gem, YouTube, CEBL+) Pour le calendrier complet de la LECB 2026, veuillez visiter cebl.ca/games
No longer can teams use “it’s early” as an excuse. As this CEBL season rolls into July and nears the home stretch, the playoff picture is beginning to emerge, title contenders have fully announced themselves and the race to a new-look post-season is heating up. On an individual level, the frontrunners for season-ending awards are also starting to form. Here’s a look at a few MVP candidates: Teddy Allen, Winnipeg Sea Bears Allen returned to the CEBL after a year off, with a vengeance. The Sea Bears star leads the league in scoring by a wide margin, with his 29.3 points per game, four clear of second place. He’s top five in free-throw percentage and has even added a new element on the defensive side, blowing away his previous career high with 36 steals (second in the league) and counting. The favourite to win the award at this point, the 2023 MVP has also been the focal point of a winning Sea Bears squad that still awaits the return of a fellow former MVP Xavier Moon. Winnipeg leads the West at 10-5, including wins in six of its last seven games. Could a first, long-awaited championship be in store for Allen next? His MVP-type performance through 15 games certainly indicates that’s very much in play. Myles Powell, Scarborough Shooting Stars Who’s the guy sitting second behind Allen in scoring? That would be Powell, whose CEBL rookie season has seen him guide the Shooting Stars to an eye-popping 14-2 start and a commanding lead in the Eastern Conference. Powell, an American guard, has taken quickly to Target Score Endings, leading the league with seven winners, while only one other player across the CEBL has even four. His heroics helped launch Scarborough, which started its season with a string of comeback wins and has hardly looked back since. The 28-year-old Seton Hall product is one of two players averaging at least four three-pointers per game on 35.2 per cent shooting, and he leads his team in assists per game at 4.4, also. MVP-calibre stuff, no doubt, and voters may be inclined to give the tie to the player whose team has a better record if it comes down to Allen and Powell. Sean East II, Brampton Honey Badgers This would be among the most poetic wins if East II, last year’s MVP runner-up, turned it around and finished first this season. It was looking even likelier when his Honey Badgers raced to a 7-1 start to their season. However, East II’s chances took a hit with Brampton on a major slide since then to fall back to 8-7 thanks to six losses in seven games. Still, East II’s name is littered across stat leaderboards, sitting fifth in points per game (22.8), second in assists (7.4), third in steals (2.3) and fifth in free-throw percentage (90.6) — though some of that good work is undone by his 4.2 turnover per game, more than one more than second-place Allen. (That House is third shows that turnovers are simply a byproduct of being the best player on your team, but still). East II has not played since June 27. Tyrese Samuel, Bandits The reigning Canadian of the year has returned in even better form this season, as Samuel has provided a frontcourt sidekick for House in the Bandits’ exploits. The Montreal native is second in rebounds per game (9.4) and the leading Canadian scorer at 18.8 points, which sits third on Vancouver. Like House, Samuel will also be imperative in the Bandits’ transition from Julius to Rans Brempong, especially as he is now in his second season with the organization. Perhaps the mid-season switch and the adversity that comes with it will finally help Vancouver win its long-awaited maiden title after years of regular-season success. Weekly schedule (Nine games) Game #77 – Tuesday, July 7 – VAN at SSK – 7:30 p.m. CST / 6:30 p.m. PT / 9:30 p.m. ET – Merlis Belsher Place (CBC Gem, YouTube, CEBL+) Game #78 – Wednesday, July 8 – MTL at OTT – 7:30 p.m. ET – The Arena at TD Place (CBC Gem, YouTube, CEBL+) Game #79 – Thursday, July 9 – EDM at WPG – 7 p.m. CDT / 6 p.m. MT / 8 p.m. ET – Canada Life Centre (CBC Gem, YouTube, CEBL+) Game #80 – Thursday, July 9 – VAN at CGY – 6:30 p.m. MT / 5:30 p.m. PT / 8:30 p.m. ET – Scotiabank Saddledome (CBC Gem, YouTube, CEBL+) Game #81 – Friday, July 10 – SSS at NRL – 7 p.m. ET – Meridian Centre (CBC Gem, YouTube, CEBL+) Game #82 – Friday, July 10 – BHB at MTL – 7:30 p.m. ET – Verdun Auditorium (CBC Gem, YouTube, CEBL+) Game #83 – Saturday, July 11 – VAN at EDM – 7 p.m. MT / 6 p.m. PT / 9 p.m. ET – Edmonton EXPO Centre (CBC Gem, YouTube, CEBL+) Game #84 – Sunday, July 12 – MTL at NRL – 3 p.m. ET – Meridian Centre (CBC Gem, YouTube, CEBL+) Game #85 – Sunday, July 12 – CGY at WPG – 2:30 p.m. CDT / 1:30 p.m. MT / 3:30 p.m. ET – Canada Life Centre (CBC, CBC Gem, YouTube, CEBL+) Game #86 – Sunday, July 12 – BHB at OTT – 4 p.m. ET – The Arena at TD Place (CBC Gem, YouTube, CEBL+) For the full 2026 CEBL schedule, please visit cebl.ca/games .
The Niagara River Lions announced today the signing of 6’2 American guard Kyle Vinales for the remainder of the 2026 Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) season. Vinales is expected to make his River Lions debut Friday against the Scarborough Shooting Stars. Vinales joins the River Lions after a 2025-26 campaign which saw him feature for the Sichuan Blue Whales of the CBA and NKA Universitas Pecs of the Hungarian NBIA . Across both stops, the veteran guard posted an impressive stat line of 24.1 points, 3.3 rebounds, 8.0 assists, and 1.5 steals per game, showcasing the dynamic scoring and playmaking ability that has defined his professional career. "Kyle is a high-level, experienced pro who has played all over the world," said River Lions Head Coach and General Manager Kimbal Mackenzie. "He will bring us playmaking, scoring, and leadership from the guard spot. We're excited to have him!" "I’m excited for this opportunity and grateful to be joining the River Lions,” said Vinales. “I can’t wait to get to work, compete every night, and do everything I can to help this team win another championship. Looking forward to seeing everyone in Niagara soon." The Farmington Hills, Michigan native started his collegiate career with the Central Connecticut State Blue Devils . Vinales made an immediate impact, capturing the NEC Rookie of the Year award in his freshman season while recording 17.9 points and 3.6 assists per game. He elevated his game during his sophomore campaign, earning NABC All-District First Team and All-NEC First Team honors with a college career-high 21.6 points per game to go along with 3.8 assists and 1.4 steals. Over three seasons with the Blue Devils, Vinales established himself as one of the NEC's premier scoring guards, starting 64 of 79 games and averaging 19.2 points, 3.7 assists, and 1.3 steals per game. Following his collegiate career, Vinales built an accomplished international career spanning Puerto Rico, Europe, and Asia. Early in his professional career, Vinales emerged as one of Puerto Rico's top offensive guards, highlighted by a standout 2017-18 campaign with Caciques de Humacao where he averaged 20.1 points and 3.6 assists while shooting 47.2 percent from three-point range. Vinales then transitioned to major European markets, blossoming into a true focal point overseas. His international resume includes prolific scoring stints across Europe's top divisions, including leading BC Kalev-Cramo in the VTB United League with 17.7 points and 4.6 assists per game, a dominant run with Legia Warszawa in the Polish League averaging 18.3 points and 6.0 assists per game, and robust performances in France's Jeep Elite with Nancy Basket . The Niagara River Lions are one of the founding franchises of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) and the league’s reigning back-to-back champions (2024 & 2025). Competing out of the Meridian Centre in downtown St. Catharines, from May to August each season, the River Lions proudly represent the twelve municipalities of the Niagara Region, uniting fans through passion, pride, and purpose. Entering their second decade, the River Lions have earned a reputation for championship-caliber performance and community impact, embodying the strength and spirit of Niagara both on and off the court.
The Vancouver Bandits announced Monday that the club has re-signed American guard Zach Copeland for his third consecutive Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) season. A 6-foot-4 guard from Oakland, Calif., Copeland has logged 37 games for the club averaging 16.8 points, 3.1 assists and 4.0 rebounds per game across the past two seasons. Having built a reputation as an elite sharpshooter and clutch scorer, Copeland led the CEBL in total three-pointers made during the 2024 season with 67 and ranked second overall in 2025 with an average of 3.5 three-pointers per game. Most recently, Copeland played professionally in Italy during the 2025-26 season splitting time between New Basket Brindisi and Tramec Cento where he averaged 15.4 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.3 assists across 39 games played. His overseas career also includes stops in Germany, Finland, Ukraine and England. Copeland began his post-secondary career at City College of San Francisco, where his performance in the 2016-17 season earned him both the Coast-North Conference Player of the Year and the California Community Colleges Men's Basketball Coaches Association Co-Player of the Year awards. His impressive play at the junior college level led him to transfer to Illinois State University, where he played two seasons of NCAA Division I basketball from 2018-20. In his final year at Illinois State, Copeland became the Redbirds’ leading scorer with 14.5 points per game, also ranking 7th among Missouri Valley Conference leaders and establishing himself as one of the conference's top players. ### About the Vancouver Bandits: The Vancouver Bandits are British Columbia’s professional basketball team. As the westernmost club in the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL), the Bandits offer an entertainment experience that combines a fast-paced game day atmosphere with a presentation of some of Canada’s top professional athletes within a world-class venue at Envision Financial Court at Langley Events Centre (LEC), while also being committed to growing the game of basketball by fostering meaningful community connections through youth programming, events, and partnerships.
The Vancouver Bandits have announced that Kyle Julius has stepped down as head coach to accept a head coaching position in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA). Julius, who has been an integral part of the organization's success since 2020, will remain with the club as general manager for the remainder of the 2026 season. The Bandits organization fully supports Julius in this next chapter of his career, with the opportunity to lead at the CBA level exemplifying the Bandits as the top development organization in the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) for both players and coaches. A two-time CEBL Coach of the Year (2024, 2025), Julius guided the Bandits to two CEBL Finals appearances in 2020 and 2024 while leading the team to the postseason in each of his five seasons at the helm. In 2025, he propelled the Bandits to a .792 winning percentage (19-5), the highest by any CEBL club across a full season. "I want to thank our tremendous coaches, president Dylan Kular, our ownership group Kevin Dhaliwal, Bryan Slusarchuk, and Milan Mann, the entire Bandits organization, our players, and the incredible fans for everything we have built together over the past seven seasons. Coaching the Vancouver Bandits has been one of the greatest experiences of my career. Together, we established a culture built on energy, effort, accountability, and player development. I am incredibly proud of what we accomplished on and off the court, but even more proud of the relationships that were built along the way. This opportunity to become a head coach in the CBA is one that is very important for my family and my career and, while it is difficult to leave a place that has meant so much to us, I believe it is the right next step. I will always be grateful to everyone who believed in me and supported our journey. I will be cheering for the Bandits from afar and wish the organization nothing but continued success. Vancouver will always hold a special place in my heart,” said Julius. Julius’ relentless commitment to building a championship culture transformed the Bandits into the CEBL's premier organization, earning its status as a true destination for world-class talent and top basketball development. The Bandits have advanced players to NBA two-way contracts directly following their time with the club in each of the past three seasons, more than any other CEBL organization. "Kyle has become family. He believed in this organization and poured his heart into building something special here. His vision, passion, and commitment to developing players and people have set a standard that will define the Bandits for years to come. Beyond wins, he gave us a foundation built on passion, accountability, and genuine care for every person in our organization. I am grateful for every early morning meeting, every late-night phone call, and every moment we shared chasing this dream together. This isn't goodbye; we will be cheering louder than anyone when he succeeds in China and beyond in the next chapters of his career,” said team president Dylan Kular. Off the court, Julius participated in the Bandits' youth sports development efforts primarily through the Bandits Community Foundation School Tour. Since 2023, the free-of-charge initiative saw Julius support training and skill development directly with nearly 200 school teams across British Columbia. In addition, through the Bandits Community Foundation, Julius has hosted countless youth skill clinics and coaching seminars with athletes and volunteer coaches across the province. In a corresponding move, the Bandits have appointed Lead Assistant Coach Ransford Brempong as Head Coach for the remainder of the 2026 CEBL season. A former Canadian Senior Men's National Team member, Brempong has represented Canada at the highest level for eight years. He also played professionally for six years in Europe and was a standout NCAA DI player at Western Carolina University, where he graduated as both the program’s and conference's all-time leader in blocked shots, a record that still stands today. "The Vancouver Bandits have high expectations for our roster, and I am excited to lend my decades of experience and skills developed at the collegiate, international, and national team levels to help our players get better and to achieve success this summer,” said Brempong. Fans will have an opportunity to connect with Julius in August after he returns from training camp in China, with details to be announced in the coming weeks. ### About the Vancouver Bandits: The Vancouver Bandits are British Columbia’s professional basketball team. As the westernmost club in the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL), the Bandits offer an entertainment experience that combines a fast-paced game day atmosphere with a presentation of some of Canada’s top professional athletes within a world-class venue at Envision Financial Court at Langley Events Centre (LEC), while also being committed to growing the game of basketball by fostering meaningful community connections through youth programming, events, and partnerships.
L’Alliance de Montréal de la Ligue élite canadienne de basketball (LECB) a annoncé aujourd’hui les signatures de l’ailier canadien Prince Oduro et de l’arrière Blondeau Tchoukuiegno. L’ailier fort de 6 pi 8 po se joint à l’Alliance après avoir passé les cinq dernières saisons avec les Honey Badgers de Brampton, où il s’est imposé comme l’un des meilleurs joueurs de la LECB dans la raquette, contribuant notamment à la conquête du championnat en 2022. Depuis son arrivée dans la LECB en 2022, Oduro a disputé 84 matchs, maintenant des moyennes de 7,6 points, 5,8 rebonds et 1,0 contre par rencontre, tout en devenant le meneur de l’histoire des Honey Badgers pour les matchs disputés, les rebonds et les contres. Cette saison, il a affiché des moyennes de 8,3 points, 5,0 rebonds et 1,0 contre en 11 rencontres avant de se joindre à l’Alliance. Oduro possède également une solide expérience professionnelle à l’international, ayant évolué en Finlande, en Allemagne, en Italie et en Hongrie à la suite d’un parcours universitaire en NCAA Division I avec Siena, South Florida, Mississippi State et Detroit Mercy. L’Alliance accueille également de nouveau le meneur montréalais Blondeau Tchoukuiegno. Après avoir porté les couleurs de l’Alliance lors de la saison 2025, Tchoukuiegno est de retour à Montréal. Plus récemment, il a évolué avec les River Lions de Niagara après avoir amorcé la saison 2026 avec les Cocodrilos de Caracas, au Venezuela, où il a maintenu des moyennes de 8,5 points, 3,4 rebonds et 1,8 passe décisive en 10 matchs. L’Alliance annonce également que Michael Hughes II a été placé sur la liste des réservistes afin de lui permettre de prendre du temps pour des raisons personnelles. L’organisation lui offre tout son soutien durant cette période et lui souhaite le meilleur. -REPMTL- À propos de l’Alliance de Montréal L’Alliance de Montréal est une équipe professionnelle de basketball évoluant dans la Ligue élite canadienne de basketball (LECB), le principal circuit estival de basketball professionnel au Canada. L’organisation a comme mission d’offrir un basketball de haut niveau ainsi qu’une expérience engageante aux partisans de Montréal et de partout au Québec.
The Montreal Alliance of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced today the signings of Canadian forward Prince Oduro and guard Blondeau Tchoukuiegno. The 6-foot-8 forward joins the Alliance after spending the past five seasons with the Brampton Honey Badgers, where he established himself as one of the CEBL's premier interior players while helping the franchise capture the 2022 CEBL championship. Since entering the league in 2022, Oduro has appeared in 84 career CEBL games, averaging 7.6 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 1.0 block per game while becoming Brampton's all-time leader in games played, rebounds, and blocks. This season, he averaged 8.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.0 block in 11 games before joining the Alliance. Oduro has also competed professionally in Finland, Germany, Italy, and Hungary following a collegiate career that included NCAA Division I stops at Siena, South Florida, Mississippi State, and Detroit Mercy. The Alliance also welcomes back Montreal guard Blondeau Tchoukuiegno. Tchoukuiegno returns to Montreal after appearing with the Alliance during the 2025 season. Most recently, he suited up for the Niagara River Lions after beginning the 2026 campaign with Cocodrilos de Caracas in Venezuela, where he averaged 8.5 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.8 assists in 10 games. The Alliance also announces that forward Michael Hughes II has been placed on the club's reserve roster as he steps away from basketball to attend to personal matters. The organization fully supports Michael during this time and wishes him all the best. -REPMTL- About the Montreal Alliance The Montreal Alliance is a professional basketball team competing in the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL), Canada's premier summer basketball league. The organization is committed to delivering high-level basketball and an engaging experience for fans in Montreal and across Quebec.