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RECENT NEWS
March 27, 2025
Draft results will be unveiled live on league’s official streaming platform for the first time The Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Thursday that results of the 2025 CEBL Draft will be unveiled live on CEBL+ for the first time in league history via the ‘2025 CEBL Draft Reveal Show’ on Thursday, April 10 at 7 p.m. ET. Fans can subscribe at plus.cebl.ca for free access to the show and other CEBL video content including upcoming live and previously archived games. The show, featuring the talents of CEBL Weekly hosts Dhanung Bulsara and Esfandiar Baraheni, as well as Canadian University sports expert Dashawn Stephens, Founder and Creative Director of PRSVRE Media Group, will include the full reveal of all 30 players selected by CEBL clubs this year from U SPORTS and Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) programs, instant analysis of each team’s picks, an interview with Mike Morreale, Commissioner and Co-Founder of the CEBL, and more! The full 2025 CEBL Draft order is as follows:
March 27, 2025
St. Catharines, ON - The Niagara River Lions announced today the signing of 6’9 Canadian forward, Eddie Ekiyor for the 2025 Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) season. The 27-year old Ottawa, Ontario native returns for a second season with the team after missing the 2024 campaign due to an injury. Ekiyor last played for Sporting CP of the Liga Betclic in Portugal during the 2023-24 season where he was a contender for the league’s Most Valuable Player award averaging 18.6 points, 1.5 assists, and 5.8 rebounds in 28.1 minutes per game. “Eddie Ekiyor can be defined by his energy, whether that be on the basketball court, in the practice facility, or out in the community,” said Head Coach and General Manager, Victor Raso. “He loves to be around people, he loves to compete, and he makes his teammates better. Eddie is very good at basketball, and has worked incredibly hard during his knee rehab to remind everyone of that. Welcome back Eddie!” A product of the Carleton University Ravens basketball program, Ekiyor is a two time U SPORTS champion and two-time All Canadian who ended his collegiate career as the MVP during the 2019 final 8 tournament. Ekiyor averaged 12.7 points and 6.7 rebounds in 23 minutes per game during his time as a Raven. Ekiyor began his professional career in 2021 playing in the Georgian Superliga , followed by a standout season in the Israeli National League , where in 31 games he was the leagues third best scorer (20.6) and fourth best rebounder (10.3) for Maccabi Ma’ale Adumim . After joining the River Lions in 2023, Ekiyor made an impact both on and off the court, earning CEBL Defensive Player of the Year honors as well as being named the recipient of the Ben Zwolak Community Ambassador Award for his contributions to the community and positive attitude on and off the court. A 6th Man of the year finalist, Ekiyor led the River Lions in rebounds per game (5.6) while contributing 12.2 points and 0.9 blocks per game. He shot 41.7 in three-point percentage and 81.5 from the foul line. Looking ahead to the 2025 season, Ekiyor is eager to make a statement and help contribute to the River Lions as they celebrate their 10th season. "I'm super excited to be back with the Niagara family! We have, without a doubt, the best organization in the CEBL." said Ekiyor, "The front office, coaches, players and our dedicated fans are unmatched and I can't wait to do my part to help our team win another championship!" The Niagara River Lions are one of the original six teams of the CEBL and the reigning champions. Playing out of Meridian Centre in downtown St. Catharines, the River Lions represent the twelve municipalities of the Niagara Region while living up to the River Lions moniker of pride and strength of community. Season tickets, voucher packs, group tickets and single-game tickets are on sale now. Visit www.riverlions.ca/tickets for more information. ### Media Contact: Mya Hastings Social Media and Marketing Coordinator mhastings@riverlions.ca
March 20, 2025
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RECENT NEWS
March 27, 2025
Draft results will be unveiled live on league’s official streaming platform for the first time The Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Thursday that results of the 2025 CEBL Draft will be unveiled live on CEBL+ for the first time in league history via the ‘2025 CEBL Draft Reveal Show’ on Thursday, April 10 at 7 p.m. ET. Fans can subscribe at plus.cebl.ca for free access to the show and other CEBL video content including upcoming live and previously archived games. The show, featuring the talents of CEBL Weekly hosts Dhanung Bulsara and Esfandiar Baraheni, as well as Canadian University sports expert Dashawn Stephens, Founder and Creative Director of PRSVRE Media Group, will include the full reveal of all 30 players selected by CEBL clubs this year from U SPORTS and Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) programs, instant analysis of each team’s picks, an interview with Mike Morreale, Commissioner and Co-Founder of the CEBL, and more! The full 2025 CEBL Draft order is as follows:
March 27, 2025
St. Catharines, ON - The Niagara River Lions announced today the signing of 6’9 Canadian forward, Eddie Ekiyor for the 2025 Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) season. The 27-year old Ottawa, Ontario native returns for a second season with the team after missing the 2024 campaign due to an injury. Ekiyor last played for Sporting CP of the Liga Betclic in Portugal during the 2023-24 season where he was a contender for the league’s Most Valuable Player award averaging 18.6 points, 1.5 assists, and 5.8 rebounds in 28.1 minutes per game. “Eddie Ekiyor can be defined by his energy, whether that be on the basketball court, in the practice facility, or out in the community,” said Head Coach and General Manager, Victor Raso. “He loves to be around people, he loves to compete, and he makes his teammates better. Eddie is very good at basketball, and has worked incredibly hard during his knee rehab to remind everyone of that. Welcome back Eddie!” A product of the Carleton University Ravens basketball program, Ekiyor is a two time U SPORTS champion and two-time All Canadian who ended his collegiate career as the MVP during the 2019 final 8 tournament. Ekiyor averaged 12.7 points and 6.7 rebounds in 23 minutes per game during his time as a Raven. Ekiyor began his professional career in 2021 playing in the Georgian Superliga , followed by a standout season in the Israeli National League , where in 31 games he was the leagues third best scorer (20.6) and fourth best rebounder (10.3) for Maccabi Ma’ale Adumim . After joining the River Lions in 2023, Ekiyor made an impact both on and off the court, earning CEBL Defensive Player of the Year honors as well as being named the recipient of the Ben Zwolak Community Ambassador Award for his contributions to the community and positive attitude on and off the court. A 6th Man of the year finalist, Ekiyor led the River Lions in rebounds per game (5.6) while contributing 12.2 points and 0.9 blocks per game. He shot 41.7 in three-point percentage and 81.5 from the foul line. Looking ahead to the 2025 season, Ekiyor is eager to make a statement and help contribute to the River Lions as they celebrate their 10th season. "I'm super excited to be back with the Niagara family! We have, without a doubt, the best organization in the CEBL." said Ekiyor, "The front office, coaches, players and our dedicated fans are unmatched and I can't wait to do my part to help our team win another championship!" The Niagara River Lions are one of the original six teams of the CEBL and the reigning champions. Playing out of Meridian Centre in downtown St. Catharines, the River Lions represent the twelve municipalities of the Niagara Region while living up to the River Lions moniker of pride and strength of community. Season tickets, voucher packs, group tickets and single-game tickets are on sale now. Visit www.riverlions.ca/tickets for more information. ### Media Contact: Mya Hastings Social Media and Marketing Coordinator mhastings@riverlions.ca
March 20, 2025
Forty games broadcast live on Next Level Sports & Entertainment this summer
March 20, 2025
St. Catharines, ON – The Niagara River Lions announced today the signing of Canadian forward Guillaume Boucard ahead of the 2025 Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) season. The 6’6 Montreal, Quebec native returns to the River Lions for his sixth season in the CEBL after spending the 2024 season with his hometown team, the Montreal Alliance . Boucard is currently playing for CEP Lorient in France’s Nationale Masculine 1 de Basketball (NM1) league, where he is averaging 11.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.3 steals in 20.7 minutes per game. Boucard’s signing represents the first addition from outside the 2024 championship-winning roster, joining previously announced players Jahvon Blair, Nathan Cayo, Kimbal Mackenzie, and Elijah Lufile for the 2025 season. River Lions Head Coach and General Manager Victor Raso expressed excitement about Boucard’s return, “Welcome back to Niagara, G! As long-time River Lions fans know, Guillaume impacts winning in many ways. He is an elite defender, an excellent rebounder, and a versatile offensive player who can play on the perimeter and take advantage of matchups in the post. Most importantly, G is a great person and professional basketball player, and his commitment to winning is second to none.” Before his professional career, Boucard spent five seasons with the Carleton Ravens , where he helped the team win five consecutive national championships from 2011 to 2016. Boucard averaged 14.1 points, 6.0 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 25.6 minutes per game. He was named to the OUA second All-Start team and to the CIS All-Star Team, both during the 2015-16 season. While Boucard first joined the River Lions organization in 2017-18, he had a standout campaign during the inaugural 2019 CEBL Season where he was named the Canadian of the Year, starting all 21 games and averaging 16.1 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 1.3 steals in 31.4 minutes per game. Aside from his time spent with the River Lions in 2020, 2021 and 2022, he has spent nearly a decade playing in France's NM1 league and the Ligue Nationale de Basket (LNB Pro B). In 2019-20 with FC Mulhouse Basket he averaged 16.5 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 3.5 assists in 37.1 minutes per game.  Boucard is eager to make an immediate impact in the 2025 season and is determined to help the River Lions defend their championship title. "I'm back and couldn't be more excited to be a part of the hunt again!" said Boucard. The Niagara River Lions are one of the original six teams of the CEBL and the reigning champions. Playing out of Meridian Centre in downtown St. Catharines, the River Lions represent the twelve municipalities of the Niagara Region while living up to the River Lions moniker of pride and strength of community. Season tickets, voucher packs, group tickets and single game tickets are on sale now. Visit www.riverlions.ca/tickets for more information. ### Media Contact: Mya Hastings Social Media & Marketing Coordinator mhastings@riverlions.ca
March 19, 2025
St Catharines, ON - The Niagara River Lions are proud to announce that team captain Kimbal Mackenzie has been hired in a full time role as Brand and Community Ambassador, marking a first of its kind position across all teams in the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL). This groundbreaking role is designed to extend the River Lions impact beyond the court, strengthening community ties and growing the game of basketball across the region. As Brand and Community Ambassador, Mackenzie will engage with fans, mentor young athletes, and inspire the next generation through school visits, coaching, and leadership presentations. His presence in the Niagara community throughout the CEBL off season (September to April) will allow him to embody the River Lions’ moniker of pride and strength of community. "We are thrilled to welcome Kimbal to the River Lions front office in this historic role," said Michelle Biskup, President of the Niagara River Lions. "This marks a significant step forward in our commitment to making a lasting impact on the Niagara community year-round. Kimbal’s leadership on the court is unmatched, and now he will bring that same passion and dedication to this new role, helping us grow our brand, engage with fans, and support local initiatives. This role not only enhances our presence beyond the season but also reinforces our mission to lead on and off the court.” Mackenzie's outreach will include school visits, basketball teams and community organizations across the Niagara Region and as far as Hamilton, Burlington and his hometown of Oakville. These visits will feature interactive question and answer sessions, basketball demonstrations, and discussions on leadership, teamwork, time management, healthy habits, and Kimbal’s personal journey in professional basketball. As the 2024 Ben Zwolak Community Ambassador Award recipient, Mackenzie is already recognized for his dedication to service and in this new capacity he will continue to inspire, grow the game of basketball at the grassroots level and serve as a key representative for both the River Lions and CEBL. "I'm ecstatic to be stepping into a full-time, community based role with the River Lions,” said Mackenzie. “I'm joining an incredible organization with top quality people up and down the board. I look forward to helping grow the game across the greater Niagara Region as well as the River Lions brand." Now a proud resident of Grimsby, Mackenzie and his wife, and their two young children have made Niagara their home. This deep personal connection to the region makes his new role even more meaningful, as he helps build a stronger basketball culture and engages with the local community year-round. The structure of this role will allow Mackenzie to return as team captain for the 2025 River Lions season (May to August), ensuring a year round connection between the team and the community. More information on Mackenzie's role and for information on how to book an event, visit www.riverlions.ca/nrl-bca The Niagara River Lions are one of the original six teams of the CEBL . Playing out of Meridian Centre in downtown St. Catharines, the River Lions represent the twelve municipalities of the Niagara Region while living up to the River Lions moniker of pride and strength of community. Season tickets, voucher packs, group tickets and single game tickets are on sale now. Visit www.riverlions.ca/tickets for more information. ### Media Contact: Mya Hastings Social Media & Marketing Coordinator mhastings@riverlions.ca
March 12, 2025
St. Catharines, ON - The River Lions announced today the re-signing of 6’7 Canadian forward Elijah Lufile for the 2025 Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) season. The Milton, Ontario native is currently playing for Denain ASC Voltaire of the LNB Pro B in France, where he is averaging 7.0 points and 5.7 rebounds in 17.5 minutes per game. Lufile also played for the Balikesir Buyuksehir Belediysepor with the Türkiye Basketbol Ligi (T-TBL) earlier in the 2024-2025 season posting an average of 8.9 points and 7.4 rebounds in 23.9 minutes per game. "Elijah is a winner! He impacts winning in many different ways, but at the core of that is an outstanding ability to rebound the basketball - he is one of the best rebounders in the CEBL" said Head Coach and General Manager Victor Raso. "Elijah is an excellent teammate and person, and we are happy to have him back in our River Lions Community!" Lufile’s signing comes just a week after the announcement of River Lions 2024 captain, Kimbal Mackenzie returning to the team, in addition to Jahvon Blair and Nathan Cayo. Lufile began his collegiate career redshirting as a freshman at Lamar Community College in 2016-17. He then transferred to Midland College , where he played one season, averaging 13.6 points and leading the team with 8.1 rebounds, posting 10 double-doubles in 27 starts. In 2019 Lufile moved on to Oral Roberts University where in his senior season, he averaged 7.9 points and 7.1 rebounds while shooting an impressive 71.2% from the field. Lufile began his professional career with the Salt Lake City Stars of the G League for the 2022-23 season where he averaged 5.0 points and 3.2 rebounds in 10.2 minutes per game. In 2023, Lufile made his CEBL debut when he was selected to represent the league, playing for the Brampton Honey Badgers in the Basketball Champions League Americas (BCLA). During the 2023 CEBL season, he played nine games with the Calgary Surge before joining the Scarborough Shooting Stars . Prior to his 2024 season with the Niagara River Lions, Lufile had a standout year in Finland with Joensuun Kataja Basket in the Korisliiga , averaging 12.1 points and 9.8 rebounds in the 2023-2024 that season playing a key role in the team's success. Lufile joined the River Lions in 2024 where he averaged 6.4 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 0.9 blocks in 18.4 minutes per game. His strong defensive presence played a key role in securing his second consecutive CEBL championship. "Let's run it back River Lions! I'm so excited to be back with this organization." said Lufile, "We have the greatest fans with the best atmosphere. Let's get it!" The Niagara River Lions are one of the original six teams of the CEBL . Playing out of Meridian Centre in downtown St. Catharines, the River Lions represent the twelve municipalities of the Niagara Region while living up to the River Lions moniker of pride and strength of community. Season tickets, voucher packs, group tickets and single game tickets are on sale now. Visit www.riverlions.ca/tickets for more information. ###  Media Contact: Mya Hastings Social Media & Marketing Coordinator mhastings@riverlions.ca
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