ABBOTSFORD, B.C., June 4, 2021 – The Fraser Valley Bandits announced Friday that the club has signed Alex Campbell for the upcoming Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) season.
A six-foot-two guard from Brampton, Ont., Campbell was an instrumental part of the Saskatchewan Rattlers in 2019 when he served as team captain and helped the club win the inaugural CEBL championship. Campbell was a fan favourite for the Rattlers and scored 20 points, 11 rebounds and two assists en route to winning most valuable player of the CEBL finals following an exciting defeat of the Hamilton Honey Badgers.
Campbell suited up for 19 regular season games for the Rattlers and chipped in across the board with averages of 15.6 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 0.9 steals per game. Campbell’s stellar production with the Rattlers consistently ranked among Saskatchewan’s team leaders; first in total points, minutes, and three-point percentage, as well as second in assists and third in offensive and defensive rebounds.
“I’m excited to get out to the Fraser Valley and get straight to it. Playing under guys like Kyle Julius and Dave Singleton – you already mentally prepare for a fight. Games, practice, wherever. I’m here for it all. Most importantly, there are guys throughout this roster who share a common mindset and are ready to work like we haven’t won anything in our lives,” Campbell said.
After a statement season with Saskatchewan, Campbell returned to the NBLC, where he had played previously for Saint John (2016-17), Windsor (2016-17) and the Island Storm in PEI (2018-19). The 2019-20 campaign was Campbell’s second season with the Island Storm and despite the season being cut short by the COVID-19 pandemic, Campbell took home Canadian player of the year honours after averaging 20 points, 6.8 rebounds 4.3 assists and 38.6 minutes per game – in addition to leading the Storm in scoring, Campbell ranked seventh among all league scorers in points per game.
A former member of the University of Windsor Lancers (2013-16), Campbell has also proven himself overseas. Campbell starred for Lahti Basketball in the Finnish Korisliiga during the 2020-21 season and averaged 16.3 points, 4.9 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game.
“Alex is a true pro. He is a proven winner and a consummate leader. He is a player I have been following and impressed with since his time at Windsor. He is another highly underrated and undervalued Canadian guard. Alex and Marek in the backcourt is as good as any combo of guards in the league. We are really excited about how Alex can enhance our culture,” Bandits general manager Kyle Julius said.
The Bandits open the 2021 season at Abbotsford Centre when the club welcomes the Saskatchewan Rattlers for Fraser Valley’s home opener on Saturday, June 26. All regular season games will be live streamed on the free CBC Gem streaming service, cbcsports.ca , the CBC Sports app for iOS and Android devices and on a new OTT streaming platform that the CEBL will unveil this spring.
A league created by Canadians for Canadians, the CEBL has the highest percentage of Canadian players of any professional league in the country, with 80 percent of its 2020 rosters being Canadians. Players come from the NBA G League, top international leagues, the Canadian national team program, and top NCAA and U SPORTS programs. More information about the Bandits is available at thebandits.ca .
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The Fraser Valley Bandits are British Columbia’s professional basketball team. As the westernmost club in the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL), the club is proud to call Abbotsford Centre home. The Bandits offer a riveting 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. PerfectLens , a Vancouver-based contact lens supplier, is the official presenting partner of the Bandits’ 2021 season. Head to thebandits.ca for more information.