Saskatoon, Sask. - The Saskatchewan Rattlers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Wednesday that they have signed Oak Park-native guard Scottie Lindsey for the 2022 CEBL season. Lindsey played with NCAA Division 1 Northwestern University, where they made the NCAA Tournament for the first time in school history in 2017. He played in Portugal for SL Benfica of the Portuguese LPB League for nine games. He played 3 seasons in the NBA G League playing for Grand Rapids Drive, Erie Bayhawks, and Windy City Bulls averaging 10.4 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 24.1 minutes in 96 professional games. He grew up in Illinois with Lawrence Moore, and they played in highschool against each other.

Prior to his time in the NCAA, Lindsey played for Fenwick Highschool where he ranked No. 42 shooting guard and a three-star recruit by ESPN.com. Lindsey began his career at Northwestern University in 2014 averaging 4.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, 0.5 assists, and 15.1 minutes in 31 games. As a sophomore, Lindsey averaged 6.4 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and 18.9 minutes in 31 games. During this season, he made three 3-pointers including one that tied the game to help erase a 12-point second-half deficit in a win against Nebraska on Dec 30th. In the 2016-17, Lindsay averaged 14.1 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 30.6 minutes and started in all 32 games. Lindsay helped secure Northwestern University’s first-ever appearance in the NCAA Tournament. The Wildcats lost to number one ranked Gonzaga 73-79 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. During his senior year, Lindsey was a preseason All-Big Ten selection. Lindsey led the team with the highest points per game (15.2). He set a school best for making nine out of eleven 3-points in a game on Feb 25th, Lindsey finished the game with a career-high 32 points.

Starting his professional career, Lindsey entered the NBA G League in 2018 with Grand Rapids Drive where he played 15 games averaging 10.5 points, 3.7 rebounds, 0.9 assist, and 23.4 minutes. In the 2019-20 season, Lindsey played 30 games with the Erie Bayhawks averaging 10.4 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.6 assist, and 22.3 minutes. In 2020, Lindsey played in Portugal for SL Benfica in the Portuguese LFB League averaging 8.3 points, 1.9 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and 18.8 minutes for nine games. He returned to the NBA G League for the 2021-22 season playing with the Windy City Bulls. He played the 42 games during the regular season and NBA G League Winter Showcase. Over 42 games he averaged 10.9 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.1 assists, and 26.7 minutes per game. He scored a season-high 24 points against Raptors 905 on January 18th. He had a defensive performance on March 4th where he grabbed a career-high 12 rebounds and 4 blocks. He had a season-high six 3-pointers on January 25th.

“Scottie Lindsey is a constant professional, an experienced player who takes big shots and makes them”, said Rattlers Head Coach Dean Demopoulos. “We are looking forward to his positive energy, his experience, and overall ability.”

“I’m excited for the opportunity to join the Saskatchewan Rattlers”, said Lindsey. “I’m looking forward to a great season!” “I’m excited to get to work with childhood friend/rival. We grew up playing AAU ball together.”, said Rattlers teammate Lawrence Moore. “Scottie’s and my game mix well. It will be a litty summer.”

The 2022 CEBL season starts on May 25th at SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. All tickets can be purchased at the Rattlers Front Office (306) 244-2181, Saskatchewan Rattlers website , or via Ticketmaster .

About the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL)

The CEBL begins its fourth season on May 25. A league created by Canadians for Canadians, the CEBL has the highest percentage of Canadian players of any professional league in the country, with 75 percent of its current rosters being Canadians. Players bring experience from the NBA, NBA G League, top international leagues, the Canadian National team program, and top NCAA programs as well as U SPORTS. The only First Division Professional League Partner of Canada Basketball, the CEBL season runs from May through August. Head to CEBL.ca for more information or follow us (@cebleague) on Instagram , Twitter , TikTok , LinkedIn , Facebook , and YouTube .

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