Karnik Plays Hero in Bandits 88-83 Win Over Shooting Stars

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.

The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Wednesday that they have signed former NBA Draft Selection Trentyn Flowers. After spending the last two years back-and-forth between the NBA and the G League, Flowers is taking his talents to Canada, adding a major boost to the Honey Badgers ahead of the second half of the CEBL season. He is most recently coming off a successful season in the Chicago Bulls organization this past season, where he got into two games with the Bulls in December and played 14 games with the Windy City Bulls, their G League affiliate, where he averaged 12.1 points, 6.6 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and 27.9 minutes. “Trentyn is a valuable addition to our team,” said Honey Badgers General Manager and Vice President of Basketball Operations Jermaine Anderson. “He’s an exciting young player who brings versatility and valuable international experience to our roster. We’re looking forward to having him on our team and welcoming him to the Honey Badgers family.” Flowers has been playing professional basketball since 18 years old, as the Matthews, North Carolina native decided to play all the way to Australia instead of going to college. He has eight games of NBA experience under his belt between the Bulls and the Los Angeles Clippers, and had his best year of his career in the 2024-25 season, where he averaged 17.7 points, 5.0 rebounds, and just under two assists per game with the San Diego Clippers, LA’s G League affiliate. Trentyn is an exceptional young talent with tremendous upside. At just 21 years old, he's already gained valuable experience competing against professionals in Australia, the NBA G League, and the NBA. What stood out to us was his size, athleticism, versatility, and his desire to continue developing. We believe our environment is a great place for him to grow, and we're excited to welcome him to Brampton and help him take another step in his career. ### 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 .

The Montreal Alliance of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced today the signing of guard Ithiel "IT" Horton. The 6-foot-5 guard joins the Alliance after two professional seasons, including 44 games with the NBA G League's Grand Rapids Gold before starring for Belgium's House of Talents Kortrijk Spurs in the BNXT League. A proven scorer and perimeter threat, Horton averaged 14.4 points and 3.4 rebounds while shooting 39.5 percent from three-point range this past season, helping Kortrijk finish with one of the league's best records. He also led the team in scoring off the bench and recorded eight 20-point performances, including a season-high 30-point outing. "IT is a dynamic scorer with proven professional experience," said Co-Owner and General Manager Joel Anthony. "His ability to create offense and stretch the floor makes him a great addition to our group, and we're excited to welcome him to Montreal." Before turning professional, Horton compiled an impressive collegiate résumé, scoring 1,377 career points across five NCAA Division I seasons with Delaware, Pittsburgh, UCF, and Texas. Along the way, he earned CAA All-Rookie Team honours, established himself as one of the ACC's top three-point shooters during his time at Pittsburgh, and helped Texas reach the second round of the NCAA Tournament in his final collegiate season. Horton's combination of professional experience, perimeter shooting, and offensive versatility gives the Alliance another proven offensive weapon in the backcourt as the team continues its 2026 CEBL campaign. To create an import roster spot for Horton, the Alliance has released guard Davion Warren. The organization thanks Davion for his contributions and wishes him all the best in the next chapter of 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.