Nix was playing for KB Feronikeli during the 2019-20 campaign prior to the outbreak of COVID-19. Over the course of five games with the club, Nix posted averages of 14 points, 10 rebounds, 1.4 blocks and 1.4 steals per game.

A six-foot-seven forward, Nix has built an impressive professional resume thanks to his length, athleticism and hustle – which together have made him an invaluable piece on championship rosters throughout his career. Nix captured his first championship with Los Brujos in El Salvador’s Liga MB in 2016. Three seasons later Nix captured his second championship in his second season with the Saigon Heat of the Vietnam Basketball Association (VBA). During the 2018-19 championship season with the Heat, Nix averaged 22 points, 13.3 rebounds, 1.7 blocks, and 1.4 steals per game. Nix stuffed the box score in the championship game as he recorded 30 points, 20 rebounds and four assists as part of the Heat’s decisive 69-68 victory over the Can Tho Catfish.

“I’m happy to officially be a part of the Fraser Valley Bandits family,” Nix said. “I can’t wait to get to work and compete for a CEBL championship.”

A native of St. Petersburg, Fla., Nix played two seasons at Redlands Community College in El Reno, Okla. from 2011-2013. Nix averaged 9.2 points per game during the 2012-13 season and his 10.7 rebounds per game ranked him ninth in NJCAA Division I. Nix then transferred to Midwestern State University (MSU) where he showcased his two-way arsenal and defensive prowess. Nix shot 51.7 per cent from field goal range during his senior season at MSU and suited up in each of the Mustangs’ 31 games as a reliable contributor off the bench.

“Tavarion is an outstanding player and an even better person. Tavarion has won a championship in Vietnam and we know his winning pedigree combined with his elite athleticism and ability to play multiple positions should make us more versatile and quick,” Bandits head coach and general manager Kyle Julius said.

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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. Head to thebandits.ca for more information.

About the Canadian Elite Basketball League

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, all games are live streamed by CBC Sports. This season, The CEBL’s seven teams will convene at the Meridian Centre in St. Catharines, Ontario starting July 15 to play the CEBL Summer Series, a round robin competition that will culminate in crowning the second-year league’s 2020 champion. The timing of the Summer Series, subject to the status of the province of Ontario’s phased in reopening, will make the CEBL the first professional league in Canada to return to play following the COVID-19 outbreak in March. Head to cebl.ca or follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to learn more.