Saskatoon, Sask. - The Saskatchewan Rattlers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) have announced Friday that they have resigned Canadian forward D’Andre Bernard for the 2022 CEBL season. The forward rejoins the team after competing on the Edmonton Stingers roster representing the Canadian Elite Basketball League in the Basketball Champions League Americas (BCLA) in Nicaragua.

Bernard’s athleticism and height were showcased in the 2021 CEBL season. Bernard kept games exciting while contributing with rebounds, blocks, and dunks. Prior to his time with the Saskatchewan Rattlers, Bernard had a successful collegiate career playing for a number of programs. Bernard began his collegiate career at the University of North Florida in 2015-16. He then transferred to Georgia Highlands where he played two seasons. As a sophomore, he averaged 9.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 0.8 assists in 25 games for Georgia Highlands, including a career-high 27 points at Gadsden State. As a junior with East Tennessee State, he helped the Buccaneers to a 20-10 record, including a postseason tournament trip. The 6-foot-8 forward can stretch the defence at the three-point line. He has shot 31 percent from the three-point range and 46 percent from the floor. Bernard made a trip to the Region 17 NJCAA national championship in Hutchinson with the Georgia Highlands Chargers that went 32-2 during the 2016-17 season. He averaged 5.6 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 0.5 assists from the bench. In his senior year at the University of Louisiana Monroe, Bernard averaged 3.1 points, 0.5 assists and 2.8 rebounds in 24 games.

“D’Andre is another exciting addition to the 2022 team”, said Rattlers Vice President Brad Kraft. “D’Andre is certainly a big body on the court, but his speed and athleticism, combined with his shooting ability make him a threat whenever the ball is in his hands. We are excited for his return.”

“I am grateful for the opportunity to be back in Sask repping green and gold!”, said Bernard. “The fans here are great and deserve to see the Rattlers competing at a championship level! I’m excited to be a part of the process and want to bring a forever lasting winning culture to the city and province!”

The Rattlers will begin their 2022 CEBL season on May 25th at SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. All tickets can be purchased through the Rattlers Front Office (306) 244-2181, Saskatchewan Rattlers website , or via Ticketmaster . Single game tickets will be available later this spring. For more seating options, suites, and group rates; fans can contact an account executive .

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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