NCAA Experienced Big Grant Basile Signs with Rattlers

Saskatoon, Sask. - The Saskatchewan Rattlers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Friday that the club signed 6-foot-9 Grant Basile for the 2024 season. The NCAA-experienced forward makes his CEBL debut with the Saskatchewan Rattlers this season.

“Grant displayed his athleticism and high basketball IQ during an outstanding NCAA career,” said General Manager and Vice-President of Basketball Operations, Barry Rawlyk. “He is a player with a very high-ceiling and we think he will really shine in the CEBL. He will definitely be a player to watch this year and going into the future.”

Basile made his professional debut during the 2023-24 season in Italy. During his rookie professional season, he had the opportunity to represent the Italian National Team, play in Italian Lega Basket Serie A, and Basketball Champions League Europe. Professionally Basile is averaging 17.4 points, 8.2 rebounds, 0.9 assists, and 31.3 minutes playing in 26 games with 21 appearances in the starting line-up. 

Prior to his professional debut, Basile attended Pewaukee High School in his hometown of Pewaukee, Wisconsin. During his senior season, he led his team to the sectional final while averaging 24.5 points, 13.0 rebounds, and 3.0 blocks while shooting 68.0% from the field. While with the team he scored 1,049 total points, while being named unanimous 2018 First-Team All-State, 2018 Conference Player of the Year, 2017 Conference Player of the Year, and 2017 Second-Team AP All-State.

In his NCAA debut, he signed with the Wright State Raiders where he played four seasons. During his time with Wright State he averaged 12.9 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.3 blocks, and 24.2 minutes playing in 95 games. He transferred to Virginia Tech as a senior where he averaged 16.4 points, 5.4 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.2 blocks, and 28.0 minutes while shooting 52.1% from the field in 34 games appearing in 33 starting lineups. During his NCAA career he was named 2020 Horizon League All-Freshman Team, 2021 Horizon All-League Second Team, 2022 Horizon All-League Second Team, 2022 Horizon League All-Tournament Team, 2022 Horizon League Tournament MVP, 2022 NABC All-District (12) Second Team, and 2023 ACC All-Honorable Mention Team.

“I’m very excited for the opportunity to join the Rattlers and be able to compete on a team with some high-level players in this competitive league,” said Basile. “Looking forward to seeing you all soon!”

Basile joins the newly assembled roster consisting of Jalen Harris, Julian Roche, Somto Dimanochie, Elijah Harkless, Emmanuel Bandoumel, Cody John, Maurice Calloo, Adong Makuoi, and 2023 Rattlers Defensive Player of the Year - Anthony Tsegakele. The Rattlers added some familiar faces concluding the 2024 CEBL Draft with Alexander Dewar, and Isaac Simon. The franchise will announce their full training camp roster early next week.

The full 2024 Rattlers schedule has been released, which features a full 20-game slate with one potential home playoff game and Championship Weekend (CW24) happening in Montréal, QC from August 9-11, 2024.

Individual game tickets range from $20 in the Fang Zone section to $95 for seating in courtside row 2 (All row 1 options are sold out). Flex Ticket Bundles and Group tickets can be purchased to access bulk discounts. Season tickets range from $175 in the Fang Zone to $850 for courtside row 2 (All row 1 options are sold out). Premium seat options are available including VIP tables, Luxury Suites, and the Rattlers Courtside Lounge. All ticket options can also be purchased through the Rattlers Front Office (306) 244-2181, Saskatchewan Rattlers website, or via Ticketmaster. Current season ticket members can manage their seats by using Account Manager. For more seating options, and partnership opportunities; fans can contact an account executive or Ivan Brown (Director of Partnerships).


About the Saskatchewan Rattlers

The Saskatchewan Rattlers are Saskatchewan’s professional basketball team, one of the six

original teams in the CEBL – the Rattlers won the 2019 inaugural season championship. Playing out of SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan – the Rattlers offer an entertainment-focused environment surrounded by some of the world’s top professional athletes. The Rattlers are a community-first organization and take pride in their ability to bring communities together while making sport more accessible to the province.

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.

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