The Saskatchewan Rattlers, member club of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL), are elated to introduce Greg Jockims as the first ever head coach and general manager in franchise history.
Jockims joins the Rattlers after coaching the University of Saskatchewan Huskies men's basketball team for 13 years. From 1998 to 2011 Jockims helped rebuild the Huskies and coached them to seven straight playoff appearances which included Central Division Regular Season Titles in 2005 and 2006 as well as a Central Division Championship in 2006 and a Canada West Championship in 2010. That same year, Jockims lead an underdog Huskie team to the pinnacle of men's university basketball in Canada by becoming the first men's program in Saskatchewan to win the CIS National Championship. Amassing a total of 198 victories during his time as the Huskies head coach, Jockims will bring a high-intensity and fast-paced game to the Rattlers hardwood. Jockims' first task as the Rattlers head coach and general manager is to begin the recruitment and assembly of the Rattlers roster.
As a player, Jockims played a total of five seasons with the Huskies and reached the national championship in two seasons. After graduation Jockims became an assistant coach with the Huskies before moving west to become an assistant coach at the University of Victoria. From 1994-1998 Jockims was the head coach for Cape Breton University where he led the Capers to an AUS Championship title and third place in the 1995 National Championship. This is not Jockims first foray into professional basketball as he was an assistant coach for the league champion Saskatoon Slam in 1993. Most recently, Jockims has spent time as a High-Performance Coach for Basketball Saskatchewan Inc.
'We couldn't be more thrilled to have Greg as the first head coach and general manager in Rattlers franchise history,' said Rattlers President and COO Lee Genier. 'He has a proven track record as a winning coach on the national stage and has strong ties to the community. I know that the people of Saskatchewan are in for some very exciting basketball starting in May and Greg is the right person to lead the team in its historic inaugural season.'
Modelled after top international professional leagues, the CEBL is comprised of six original teams in Hamilton, Edmonton, Guelph, St. Catharines, Abbotsford, and Saskatoon. Each team plays 10 home and 10 road games using FIBA (International Basketball Federation) rules, and player and referee standards set by Canada Basketball. Rosters will be comprised of at least 70 percent Canadian players, many playing professionally in North America and overseas during the traditional basketball season. Playing out of the SaskTel Centre, the Rattlers will play ten home games starting with their season opener on May 9, 2019, at 7 p.m. against the Niagara River Lions. Season tickets range from $175 in the lower bowl to $775 for courtside and are available on the Rattlers website.
Individual game tickets are expected to go on sale in spring 2019.
Fans are able to reserve their place in history by visiting the Rattlers website. A detailed seat map, with a link to purchase tickets can be found here.
For more information about the Rattlers, visit www.therattlers.ca or www.cebl.ca
Round 6: Leader Niagara RL loses to Hamilton HB - 19 hours ago
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Top ranked Niagara RL (6-2) recorded its second loss at the home court on Wednesday night. Hosts were defeated by third ranked Hamilton HB (6-3) 107-95. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Niagara RL. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Hamilton HB dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Niagara RL's 38. They looked well-organized of... [read more]
Top ranked Niagara RL (6-2) recorded its second loss at the home court on Wednesday night. Hosts were defeated by third ranked Hamilton HB (6-3) 107-95. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Niagara RL. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Hamilton HB dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Niagara RL's 38. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. 28 personal fouls committed by Niagara RL helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was center Michael Fraser (203-84, college: Oklah.Baptist) who had a double-double by scoring 13 points, 17 rebounds and 6 assists. American guard Demetrius Denzel-Dyson (196-95, college: Samford) chipped in 24 points. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Dorian Pinson (196, college: Lincoln Memorial) who recorded 20 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Hamilton HB moved-up to second place, which they share with Saskatchewan R. Niagara RL at the other side still keeps top position with two games lost. Hamilton HB is looking forward to face Guelph N. (#5) at home in the next round. Niagara RL will play against the league's second-placed Saskatchewan R. (#2) in Saskatoon and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Important game to mention about took place in Hamilton. Third ranked Hamilton HB (6-3) saved a 3-point victory at home edging 4th ranked Edmonton S. (4-4) 90-87 on Friday evening. It was a good game for American point guard Ricky Tarrant (188-93, college: Memphis) who led his team to a victory with 22 points and 5 rebounds. Demetrius Denzel-Dyson contributed with 22 points for the winners. Canadian forward Mamadou Gueye (201, college: Alberta) replied with 17 points and 5 rebounds for Edmonton S.Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Hamilton HB moved-up to second place, which they share with Saskatchewan R. Edmonton S. at the other side keeps the fourth position with four games lost. Hamilton HB will play against Guelph N. (#5) at home in the next round. Edmonton S. will play against Fraser Valley B. and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Bottom-ranked Fraser Valley B. (0-8) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 93-81 loss to second ranked Saskatchewan R. (6-3) in Saskatoon on Thursday evening. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. Tavrion Dawson scored 26 points and 9 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners. The best for the losing side was Anton Gill with 17 points and 5 rebounds. Saskatchewan R. have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 6-3 record having just one point less than leader Niagara RL, which they share with Hamilton HB. Loser Fraser Valley B. still closes the standings with eight games lost. Saskatchewan R. will meet at home league's leader Niagara RL in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Fraser Valley B. will play against Edmonton S. (#4) and hopes to get finally their first victory. Bottom-ranked Fraser Valley B. (0-8) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 92-86 loss to fifth ranked Guelph N. (3-5) in Fraser Valley. Chadrack Lufile notched a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds to lead the effort. Guelph N. maintains fifth position with 3-5 record. Fraser Valley B. at the other side still closes the standings with eight games lost. Guelph N.'s next round opponent will be higher ranked Hamilton HB (#3) on the road and it may be quite challenging game. Fraser Valley B. will play against Edmonton S. and looks forward to get finally their first victory.
The best stats of 6th round was 27 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists by Tyrrel Tate of Fraser Valley B..
Top ranked Niagara RL (6-2) recorded its second loss at the home court on Wednesday night. Hosts were defeated by third ranked Hamilton HB (6-3) 107-95. It ended at the same time the five-game winning streak of Niagara RL. It may be a crucial game in the contest for the top position in the league. Hamilton HB dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Niagara RL's 38. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. 28 personal fouls committed by Niagara RL helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was center Michael Fraser (203-84, college: Oklah.Baptist) who had a double-double by scoring 13 points, 17 rebounds and 6 assists. American guard Demetrius Denzel-Dyson (196-95, college: Samford) chipped in 24 points. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Dorian Pinson (196, college: Lincoln Memorial) who recorded 20 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Guillaume Boucard (198, college: Carleton) added 17 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Hamilton HB moved-up to second place, which they share with Saskatchewan R. Niagara RL at the other side still keeps top position with two games lost. Hamilton HB is looking forward to face Guelph N. (#5) at home in the next round. Niagara RL will play against the league's second-placed Saskatchewan R. (#2) in Saskatoon and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Niagara RL: D.Pinson 20+8reb+4ast, G.Boucard 17+6reb+3ast, K.Robertson 15+1reb+1ast, T.Bell-Haynes 11+8reb+1ast, R.Anderson 11+6reb+3ast, A.Johnson 8 Hamilton HB: D.Denzel-Dyson 24+4reb+2ast, R.Tarrant 18+3reb+4ast, J.Edwards 17+3reb+5ast, M.Fraser 13+17reb+6ast, J.Rocca 11+2reb+2ast, R.Ejim 11+6reb+2ast
Bottom-ranked Fraser Valley B. (0-8) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 93-81 loss to second ranked Saskatchewan R. (6-3) in Saskatoon on Thursday evening. But it was rather predictable considering how strong their opponent was. American forward Tavrion Dawson (188, college: CS Northridge) scored 26 points and 9 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and swingman Terry Thomas (193-91, college: Ottawa) chipped in 14 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Five Saskatchewan R. players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American guard Anton Gill (190, college: Nebraska) with 17 points and 5 rebounds and Jamaican power forward Clint Robinson (203-94, college: UIC) scored 9 points and 12 rebounds. Saskatchewan R. have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 6-3 record having just one point less than leader Niagara RL, which they share with Hamilton HB. Loser Fraser Valley B. still closes the standings with eight games lost. Saskatchewan R. will meet at home league's leader Niagara RL in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Fraser Valley B. will play against Edmonton S. (#4) and hopes to get finally their first victory. Top scorers: Fraser Valley B.: A.Gill 17+5reb, M.Klassen 12+4reb+4ast, D.Kapelan 11+1reb+3ast, R.Brempong 9+6reb+3ast, C.Robinson 9+12reb, J.Friesen 8+5reb+1ast Saskatchewan R.: T.Dawson 26+9reb+3ast, B.Massey 16+2reb+6ast, T.Thomas 14+8reb+2ast, M.Johnson 12+8reb+1ast, A.Campbell 12+2reb+3ast, G.Thomas 11
Important game to mention about took place in Hamilton. Third ranked Hamilton HB (6-3) saved a 3-point victory at home edging 4th ranked Edmonton S. (4-4) 90-87 on Friday evening. Hamilton HB made 28-of-31 charity shots (90.3 percent) during the game, while Edmonton S. only scored ten points from the stripe. It was a good game for American point guard Ricky Tarrant (188-93, college: Memphis) who led his team to a victory with 22 points and 5 rebounds. The other American import guard Demetrius Denzel-Dyson (196-95, college: Samford) contributed with 22 points for the winners. Five Hamilton HB players scored in double figures. Canadian forward Mamadou Gueye (201, college: Alberta) replied with 17 points and 5 rebounds and swingman Jordan Baker (201, college: Alberta) added 8 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for Edmonton S.Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Hamilton HB moved-up to second place, which they share with Saskatchewan R. Edmonton S. at the other side keeps the fourth position with four games lost. Hamilton HB will play against Guelph N. (#5) at home in the next round. Edmonton S. will play against Fraser Valley B. and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Edmonton S.: M.Gueye 17+5reb+2ast, T.Daniels 14+3reb, G.Glaze 14+4reb+3ast, B.Clarke 12+2reb+4ast, D.Parks 8+6reb+3ast, A.Smith 8+7reb+3ast Hamilton HB: D.Denzel-Dyson 22+4reb, R.Tarrant 22+5reb+3ast, R.Ejim 13+7reb+1ast, J.Rocca 12+7reb+2ast, J.Edwards 12+5reb+3ast, S.Carter 5+2reb+2ast
Bottom-ranked Fraser Valley B. (0-8) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 92-86 loss to fifth ranked Guelph N. (3-5) in Fraser Valley. Strangely Fraser Valley B. outrebounded Guelph N. 46-33 including 32 on the defensive glass. DR Congolese-Canadian forward Chadrack Lufile (206-90, college: Wichita St., agency: Interperformances) notched a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds to lead the effort and American guard Marcus Lewis (193-92, college: EKU) supported him with 20 points. Even a double-double of 27 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists by American forward Tyrrel Tate (196, college: Fayetteville St.) did not help to save the game for Fraser Valley B.. Power forward Ransford Brempong (203-81, college: W.Carolina) added 14 points and 9 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Guelph N. maintains fifth position with 3-5 record. Fraser Valley B. at the other side still closes the standings with eight games lost. Guelph N.'s next round opponent will be higher ranked Hamilton HB (#3) on the road and it may be quite challenging game. Fraser Valley B. will play against Edmonton S. and looks forward to get finally their first victory. Top scorers: Fraser Valley B.: T.Tate 27+10reb+4ast, R.Brempong 14+9reb+1ast, M.Klassen 12+3reb+4ast, A.Gill 11+2reb+3ast, D.Kapelan 7+5reb+4ast, L.Kendall 6+9reb+4ast Guelph N.: M.Lewis 20+2reb+2ast, J.Kindred 16+1reb+3ast, J.Reynolds 14+2reb+4ast, C.Lufile 13+10reb+2ast, O.Famutimi 11+4reb, C.Johnson 7+1reb+1ast
CEBL round 5 best performance: Guillaume Boucard (by Interperformances) - 6 days ago
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GUILLAUME BOUCARD Forward Guillaume Boucard (198-F) had a very impressive game in the last round for top-ranked Niagara RL, receiving a Interperformances Player of the Week award for round 5. The player had a double-double of 24 points and 13 rebounds, while his team beat Hamilton HB (#3, 4-3) 107-96. The game was between two of the league's top four teams. It allowed Niagara RL to consolidate first place in the CEBL CEBL. Niagara RL have a solid 6-1 record. Boucard just recently signed... [read more]
GUILLAUME BOUCARD
Forward Guillaume Boucard (198-F) had a very impressive game in the last round for top-ranked Niagara RL, receiving a Interperformances Player of the Week award for round 5. The player had a double-double of 24 points and 13 rebounds, while his team beat Hamilton HB (#3, 4-3) 107-96. The game was between two of the league's top four teams. It allowed Niagara RL to consolidate first place in the CEBL CEBL. Niagara RL have a solid 6-1 record. Boucard just recently signed at Niagara RL, being already a very valuable addition to the team. Former Carleton University star has very solid stats this year. Boucard is in league's top in points (9th best: 17.4ppg), rebounds (3rd best: 8.6rpg) and averages impressive 56.3% FGP.
The second best player in last round's games was American Marlon Johnson (208-F) of league's second-best Saskatchewan R.. Johnson had a very good evening with 21 points and 7 rebounds. Of course Saskatchewan R. cruised to a 98-86 relatively comfortable win over the lower-ranked Guelph N. (#5, 2-5). This victory allowed Saskatchewan R. to move up to second position in the standings. His team's 5-3 record is not bad at all. Johnson is one of the most experienced players at Saskatchewan R. and has a reputation of one of team's most reliable players.
Third on the list of top players last round was guard Justin Edwards (190-G-92) of Hamilton HB (#3). Edwards showcased his all-around game by recording 20 points, five rebounds and seven assists in the last round. He was a key player of Hamilton HB, leading his team to a 102-96 win against slightly lower-ranked Guelph N. (#5, 2-5). Hamilton HB needs these victories very badly if they think about getting closer to top teams. Their record at this point is 4 victories and 3 lost games. Edwards has a great season in CEB. After only 7 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in assists with 3.7apg (4th best).
Other top performing players last week: 4. Bruce Massey (190-G) of Saskatchewan R. - 18 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists 5. Jamal Reynolds (193-G) of Guelph N. - 20 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists 6. Myck Kabongo (190-G) of Guelph N. - 10 points, 8 rebounds and 12 assists 7. Diego Kapelan (190-G-87) of Fraser Valley B. - 24 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists 8. Demetrius Denzel-Dyson (196-G-95) of Hamilton HB - 22 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists 9. Travis Daniels (202-F-92) of Edmonton S. - 21 points and 5 rebounds 10. Ryan Anderson (193-G) of Niagara RL - 19 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists
The Player of the week is selected based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
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Round 5: Edmonton S. loses to Saskatchewan R. in the game between Top 4 teams - 7 days ago
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Here is the last round review presented by ESL. Very significant was Saskatchewan R.'s (#4, 5-3) victory against their close opponent Edmonton S. (4-3) 69-62. American forward Tavrion Dawson (188, college: CS Northridge) stepped up and scored 17 points and 8 rebounds for the winners and guard Negus Webster-Chan (201, college: Hawaii) chipped in 17 points. American forward Travis Daniels (202-92, college: Mississippi St.) responded with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds. [read more]
Very significant was Saskatchewan R.'s (#4, 5-3) victory against their close opponent Edmonton S. (4-3) 69-62. American forward Tavrion Dawson (188, college: CS Northridge) stepped up and scored 17 points and 8 rebounds for the winners and guard Negus Webster-Chan (201, college: Hawaii) chipped in 17 points. American forward Travis Daniels (202-92, college: Mississippi St.) responded with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds. Edmonton S.'s coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Saskatchewan R. (5-3) moved-up to second place. Edmonton S. at the other side dropped to the third position with three games lost. They share it with Hamilton HB. Saskatchewan R. are looking forward to face bottom-ranked Fraser Valley B. (#6) at home in the next round. Edmonton S. will have a break next round. Very significant was Niagara RL's (#1, 6-1) victory against second-ranked Hamilton HB (4-3) 107-96. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Hamilton HB. Forward Guillaume Boucard (198, college: Carleton) nailed a double-double by scoring 24 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line) for the winning side and Ryan Anderson accounted for 19 points and 6 rebounds. Guard Justin Edwards (190-92, college: Kansas St.) came up with 19 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for Hamilton HB in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Niagara RL (6-1) have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain first place. Hamilton HB at the other side dropped to the third position with three games lost. They share it with Edmonton S.. Niagara RL will play against Guelph N. (#5) on the road in the next round. Hamilton HB will play again against the league's leader Niagara RL and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Bottom-ranked Fraser Valley B. (0-6) is still winless. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their sixth consecutive match to fourth ranked Edmonton S. (4-3) 93-88 on Friday evening. The best player for the winners was Jordan Baker who scored 18 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists. Diego Kapelan produced 24 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists for the hosts. Edmonton S. moved-up to third place, which they share with Hamilton HB. Fraser Valley B. lost their sixth game in a row. They still close the standings with six games lost. Edmonton S. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Fraser Valley B. will play against Guelph N. (#5) and hopes to get finally their first victory. The game in Guelph was also worth to mention about. Second ranked Hamilton HB (4-3) played at the court of 5th ranked Guelph N. (2-5). Hamilton HB managed to secure a 6-point victory 102-96. Demetrius Denzel-Dyson orchestrated the victory by scoring 22 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists. The victory was the third consecutive win for Hamilton HB. Despite that victory Hamilton HB went down to third position due to points difference, which they share with Edmonton S. Guelph N. lost their fourth game in a row. They keep the fifth place with five games lost. Hamilton HB's next round opponent will be league's leader Niagara RL on the road and it will be for sure the game of the week. Guelph N. will play against Fraser Valley B. (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Fourth ranked Saskatchewan R. (5-3) beat at home 5th ranked Guelph N. (2-5) by 12 points 98-86, which is the biggest margin this round on Saturday night. Bruce Massey stepped up and scored 18 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Saskatchewan R. moved-up to second place. Guelph N. lost their fourth game in a row. They keep the fifth position with five games lost. Saskatchewan R. will face bottom-ranked Fraser Valley B. (#6) at home in the next round. Guelph N. will play against Fraser Valley B. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
The game in Guelph was also worth to mention about. Second ranked Hamilton HB (4-3) played at the court of 5th ranked Guelph N. (2-5). Hamilton HB managed to secure a 6-point victory 102-96. Hamilton HB outrebounded Guelph N. 36-25 including 22 on the defensive glass. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 29 assists. American guard Demetrius Denzel-Dyson (196-95, college: Samford) orchestrated the victory by scoring 22 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists. Guard Justin Edwards (190-92, college: Kansas St.) contributed with 20 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Nigerian-Canadian guard Olumuyiwa Famutimi (196, college: Arkansas) answered with 17 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists and Jamaican-Canadian guard Jamal Reynolds (193, college: Canisius) added 20 points and 5 assists in the effort for Guelph N.Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. The victory was the third consecutive win for Hamilton HB. Despite that victory Hamilton HB went down to third position due to points difference, which they share with Edmonton S. Guelph N. lost their fourth game in a row. They keep the fifth place with five games lost. Hamilton HB's next round opponent will be league's leader Niagara RL on the road and it will be for sure the game of the week. Guelph N. will play against Fraser Valley B. (#6) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Hamilton HB: D.Denzel-Dyson 22+9reb+7ast, J.Edwards 20+5reb+7ast, J.Rocca 16+5reb+4ast, S.Carter 14+1reb+1ast, R.Ejim 10+12reb, M.Fraser 9+1reb+3ast Guelph N.: J.Reynolds 20+3reb+5ast, O.Famutimi 17+5reb+6ast, A.Redpath 17+4reb+6ast, C.Lufile 17+2reb+1ast, C.Johnson 10+5reb+1ast, M.Lufile 8+3reb
Very significant was Saskatchewan R.'s (#4, 5-3) victory against their close opponent Edmonton S. (4-3) 69-62. American forward Tavrion Dawson (188, college: CS Northridge) stepped up and scored 17 points and 8 rebounds for the winners and guard Negus Webster-Chan (201, college: Hawaii) chipped in 17 points. Four Saskatchewan R. players scored in double figures. American forward Travis Daniels (202-92, college: Mississippi St.) responded with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds and forward Grandy Glaze (201, college: GCU, agency: Interperformances) scored 3 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Edmonton S.'s coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Saskatchewan R. (5-3) moved-up to second place. Edmonton S. at the other side dropped to the third position with three games lost. They share it with Hamilton HB. Saskatchewan R. are looking forward to face bottom-ranked Fraser Valley B. (#6) at home in the next round. Edmonton S. will have a break next round. Top scorers: Saskatchewan R.: T.Dawson 17+8reb+2ast, N.Webster-Chan 17+4reb+1ast, A.Campbell 12+6reb+1ast, B.Massey 11+4reb+4ast, J.Pryce 6+6reb, M.Johnson 3+7reb+2ast Edmonton S.: T.Daniels 20+10reb+1ast, D.Parks 8+5reb, A.Smith 8+2reb+1ast, J.Baker 8+5reb+2ast, M.Gueye 7+6reb+1ast, A.Peter-McNeilly 4+2reb+2ast
Bottom-ranked Fraser Valley B. (0-6) is still winless. This time they could not use their home court advantage losing their sixth consecutive match to fourth ranked Edmonton S. (4-3) 93-88 on Friday evening. Edmonton S. looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was swingman Jordan Baker (201, college: Alberta) who scored 18 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists. Canadian forward Mamadou Gueye (201, college: Alberta) chipped in 22 points and 7 rebounds. Four Edmonton S. players scored in double figures. Bosnian-Canadian guard Diego Kapelan (190-87, college: McNeese St., agency: Octagon Europe) produced 24 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists and Irish-Canadian power forward Levon Kendall (208-84, college: Pittsburgh) added 14 points and 10 rebounds respectively for the hosts. Edmonton S. moved-up to third place, which they share with Hamilton HB. Fraser Valley B. lost their sixth game in a row. They still close the standings with six games lost. Edmonton S. will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Fraser Valley B. will play against Guelph N. (#5) and hopes to get finally their first victory. Top scorers: Edmonton S.: M.Gueye 22+7reb, T.Daniels 21+5reb, J.Baker 18+6reb+8ast, B.Clarke 12+3reb+1ast, D.Parks 7+8reb+2ast, A.Smith 6+4reb+5ast Fraser Valley B.: D.Kapelan 24+6reb+5ast, T.Tate 16+2reb+1ast, L.Kendall 14+10reb+3ast, D.Bachynski 12+4reb, A.Gill 8+2reb+4ast, M.Klassen 8+5reb+4ast
Very significant was Niagara RL's (#1, 6-1) victory against second-ranked Hamilton HB (4-3) 107-96. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Hamilton HB. Niagara RL made 19-of-23 charity shots (82.6 percent) during the game. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. Forward Guillaume Boucard (198, college: Carleton) nailed a double-double by scoring 24 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line) for the winning side and American guard Ryan Anderson (193, college: Nebraska) accounted for 19 points and 6 rebounds. Anderson is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Guard Justin Edwards (190-92, college: Kansas St.) came up with 19 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and forward Ryan Ejim (201-93, college: Carleton) added 15 points and 9 rebounds respectively for Hamilton HB in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Niagara RL (6-1) have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain first place. Hamilton HB at the other side dropped to the third position with three games lost. They share it with Edmonton S.. Niagara RL will play against Guelph N. (#5) on the road in the next round. Hamilton HB will play again against the league's leader Niagara RL and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Niagara RL: G.Boucard 24+13reb+5ast, R.Anderson 19+6reb+3ast, K.Robertson 17+1reb+2ast, N.Mitrovic 14+1reb+3ast, T.Bell-Haynes 8+1ast, S.Muldrow 7+3reb Hamilton HB: J.Edwards 19+7reb+4ast, R.Ejim 15+9reb+1ast, D.Denzel-Dyson 14+4reb+3ast, R.Tarrant 14+5reb+3ast, A.Presutti 9+1reb+1ast, M.Marshall 9+4reb+2ast
Fourth ranked Saskatchewan R. (5-3) beat at home 5th ranked Guelph N. (2-5) by 12 points 98-86, which is the biggest margin this round on Saturday night. Saskatchewan R. outrebounded Guelph N. 41-30 including 30 on the defensive glass. American guard Bruce Massey (190, college: MTSU) stepped up and scored 18 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners and his fellow American import forward Marlon Johnson (208, college: N.Mexico Highlands) chipped in 21 points and 7 rebounds. DR Congolese-Canadian guard Myck Kabongo (190, college: Texas) responded with a double-double by scoring 10 points, 8 rebounds and 12 assists and Jamaican-Canadian guard Jamal Reynolds (193, college: Canisius) scored 14 points and 7 rebounds. Four Saskatchewan R. and five Guelph N. players scored in double figures. Saskatchewan R. moved-up to second place. Guelph N. lost their fourth game in a row. They keep the fifth position with five games lost. Saskatchewan R. will face bottom-ranked Fraser Valley B. (#6) at home in the next round. Guelph N. will play against Fraser Valley B. and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Saskatchewan R.: M.Johnson 21+7reb+1ast, B.Massey 18+6reb+7ast, G.Thomas 17+4reb+2ast, T.Dawson 16+7reb+3ast, C.Posthumus 10+5reb+1ast, J.Alleyne 9+6reb+2ast Guelph N.: J.Reynolds 14+7reb+1ast, J.Kindred 13+5reb+1ast, O.Famutimi 13+2reb+4ast, M.Kabongo 10+8reb+12ast, A.Redpath 10, C.Johnson 10+1reb+1ast
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