Calgary Surge Sign Two Additional Players to Their 2024 Roster
The Calgary Surge are thrilled to announce the addition of two players to their roster for the 2024 season. Signings include two-time Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) Champion, 6’10” centre, Marlon Johnson Jr. and University of Houston product, 6’4” guard, Kyler Edwards.
Edwards comes to the Surge after having played overseas in the Dominic Republic where he averaged 11.8 points, 2.6 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 22.2 minutes in 5 games played with Metros de Santiago. During the 2023-24 season, he also played for the Long Island Nets of the National Basketball Association (NBA) G-League where he averaged 13.3 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 31.9 minutes in 50 games played.
“Kyler Edwards is a high-level player who had a phenomenal year in the NBA G- League. He provides us with scoring from all three levels and is a fierce competitor,” said Surge General Manager Shane James. “Fans around the league will enjoy watching him play.”
Johnson is no stranger to the CEBL. He has won two (2) CEBL championships: one with the Saskatchewan Rattlers in 2019, and another with the Edmonton Stingers in 2021. Most recently, he played in Torku Konyaspor in Turkey where he averaged 16.1 points, 10.1 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 33.9 minutes in 34 games played.
“Marlon Johnson has been a journeyman in our league. He has won championships and that’s why we were eager to sign him,” continued Surge General Manager Shane James. “He brings championship experience to our team and locker room which is important for us being in the second half of our season. He has also played with half of our current players, so it won’t take long for him to get acclimated.”
Fans can now purchase their tickets for the three remaining (3) home games of the season at www.calgarysurge.ca/single-game-tickets.
About the Calgary Surge
The Calgary Surge tipped off their inaugural season at WinSport Event Centre in May 2023, after originating the Guelph Nighthawks, one of the founding members of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL). From day one, the Surge have been committed to being the Home Team for Calgary and a space where everyone is welcome.
The Calgary Surge are active members of the community and have participated in a few hundred events (and counting) around the city that connect the team with diverse communities through sort and entertainment. In their inaugural season, the Surge finished 1 st overall in the Western Conference and were crowned Western Conference Champions in the playoffs. For more information, visit www.calgarysurge.ca.
About the CEBL
A league created by Canadians for Canadians with a mission to develop Canadian players, coaches, sports executives, and referees, the CEBL boasts the highest percentage of Canadian players of any pro league in the country with 75% of its rosters being Canadian and a record 10 players with NBA experience in 2024. Players also bring experience from the NBA G League, top international pro leagues, the Canadian National team program, NCAA programs, as well as U SPORTS and CCAA. Fourteen players have signed NBA contracts following a CEBL season, and numerous CEBL players attend NBA G League training camps every year. The CEBL season runs from May through August with games broadcast live on CEBL+ powered by BetVictor, TSN, TSN+, RDS, Game+, Next Level Sports & Entertainment and Courtside1891. More information about the CEBL is available at CEBL.ca and @cebleague on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook & YouTube.