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Saskatchewan Rattlers Announce Signing of Jelane Pryce
February 27, 2020
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Rattlers 2019 Community Ambassador Award winner returns to Saskatchewan

Saskatoon, Sask. (Feb. 27, 2020) - The Saskatchewan Rattlers, member club of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL), are excited to announce that Jelane Pryce has re-signed with the team for the 2020 season. 

The Inisfil, Ont.-native played college basketball for the University of Winnipeg. Prior to joining the Rattlers in 2019, Pryce had played FIBA 3x3 basketball for Team Winnipeg and Team Canada. Pryce was drafted in the regional rounds of the inaugural CEBL draft and played in 19 games during the 2019 season for the Rattlers. With Pryce’s speed and length, he was able to finish fifth overall in the CEBL in blocks per game with 0.9. The 6-foot-7 forward was not only known for his versatility on the court but for his work in the community. His numerous appearances at speaking engagements and community events led to him winning the Rattlers 2019 Community Ambassador award. 

“We are very pleased to have Jelane back with us in 2020. Jelane is not only a great player but also a great community member who has really taken to Saskatoon,” said Rattlers GM, Barry Rawlyk. “He is another player that brings great versatility to our line-up, as he can play and guard multiple positions on the floor.”

The Rattlers enter the 2020 season as the defending CEBL Champions. They will open the season away from home on May 8 when they take on the Fraser Valley Bandits. The Rattlers home opener will take place on May 14 against the Bandits, when they will celebrate the 2019 season by unveiling the first-ever CEBL Championship banner. Season tickets and flex packs are available on therattlers.ca, with group and single-game tickets expected to be released in the coming months. 

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About the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL)
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.



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