The 6-foot-4 guard from Scarborough, Ont. has played professionally in France, Italy, Greece, Cyprus and is currently enjoying a stellar season for Stjarnan. Johnson is posting averages of 15 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game on 48.3 and 35.4 percentage shooting from field goal and three-point range, respectively.

“Having played in some of Europe’s top professional leagues and representing Great Britain at some of the highest international competitions, I am excited to come home to Canada this summer and continue my professional career in British Columbia,” Johnson said.

“Coach Julius, his staff, and the entire front office are committed to winning and building a culture for a team that is a family, both on and off the court. I look forward to contributing to the progression of the team and making meaningful connections with the Fraser Valley community.”

In addition to representing Great Britain at the London 2012 Olympic Games, Johnson is known by coaches and teammates as a consummate leader, both on and off the court who brings two-way play and a competitive spirit to the locker room.

 

One of the most notable performances of Johnson’s career was when he scored 51 points on 17-of-22 shooting for the London Lightning in 2017, who were then coached by current Bandits Head Coach and General Manager Kyle Julius. Johnson becomes the first official player signing of Julius’ tenure with the Bandits.

“Kyle Johnson is a special basketball player, and an even better person. KJ was a major piece to our championship team in London three years ago where his leadership and shot making was dependable night in and night out. KJ is a world-class shooter and has the ability to guard multiple positions. KJ is the perfect player to build our culture around,” Julius said.

The Bandits begin their second season in the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) on Friday, May 8 when the club takes on the defending CEBL Champions, the Saskatchewan Rattlers, at Abbotsford Centre. Season tickets are on sale now at thebandits.ca and on Ticketmaster.

For more information on the Bandits, follow the team’s journey on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter.

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About the Fraser Valley Bandits

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. Tipping off for the 2020 season, the Bandits will play 10 home games at Abbotsford Centre, and another 10 games on the road against the CEBL’s six other teams. Head to thebandits.ca for more information or follow the team’s journey on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter.

About the Canadian Elite Basketball League 

The Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) is a new basketball experience that features world-class professional basketball in a fan-friendly entertainment environment across seven cities in Canada. The 2019 inaugural season saw more than 100 Canadian and international players take to the court, culminating with the Saskatchewan Rattlers earning the first CEBL championship trophy. CEBL players come from NBA G-League clubs, top NCAA programs, the Canadian national program, U SPORTS and other Division 1 FIBA leagues. As the First Division Professional League partner of Canada Basketball, the CEBL is set to start its second season in May 2020. All games are live streamed on the CBC Gem app, CEBL.TV and the Island Sports Network. Head to cebl.ca or follow us on Twitter , Instagram , and Facebook to learn more.