The Montréal Alliance announced is pleased to announce the signing of Dutch player Shaquille Doorson for the 2024 season of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL). A 7’0” center, Doorson played four collegiate seasons with the Rutgers Scarlet Knights in the NCAA Division I. He also played the last six professional seasons in Europe. Doorson played the 2021-22, 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons in the BNXT league, featuring Belgian and Dutch teams. The center averaged 7.1 points, 4.9 rebounds, 1.0 assist, 1.0 block and 19.6 minutes per game last season. Doorson finished the 2021-22 season as the BNXT league leader in blocks per game. The new Alliance player played the 2019-20 (Marin Peixe Galego) and 2020-21 (Melilla Ciudad Del Deporte) seasons in Spain, as well as the 2020-21 season in Estonia. Doorson will join the team immediately and take part in the Alliance’s training camp at the Verdun Auditorium. The Montréal Alliance’s 20-game regular season kicks off on the road when the team takes on the Bandits in Vancouver on May 23 at 10:00 PM. The Alliance will paly its first home game on May 30 against the Edmonton Stingers. Fans can purchase tickets for as little as $20 at www.alliancemontreal.ca/en-ca/tickets . About the Montréal Alliance The Montréal Alliance, a professional basketball team in the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL), is gearing up for its third season in May 2024. Under the historic leadership of Annie Larouche, the first woman to hold such a position in Montréal’s professional sports, and with the guidance of General Manager Joel Anthony, a two-time NBA champion, the Alliance distinguishes itself through community involvement, a commitment to sporting excellence, and the development of local talent. Over its initial two seasons, the Alliance boasted the highest percentage of Québécois players among Montréal’s professional sports teams. The team plays all its home games at the historic Verdun Auditorium and will host the CEBL Championship Weekend from August 9 to 11, 2024. For more information about the team, visit www.alliancemontreal.ca . Follow Us Instagram - @alliancemontreal Facebook – Montréal Alliance X – mtl_alliance TikTok – mtl_alliance YouTube – Alliance de Montréal Join the Conversation Use hashtags #RepMTL and #YULBall to join the conversation and share your support for the Montréal Alliance!
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The Montréal Alliance is pleased to announce the signing of Canadian forward Jaden Edwards for the 2024 season of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL). Edwards played four CEBL games with the Brampton Honey Badgers in 2023. A six-foot-five forward, Edwards joined BMS Herlev in Norway following the 2023 CEBL season. In 19 games with the Norwegian organization, Edwards averaged 25.2 points, 11.4 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 32.9 minutes per game. He scored 30 points or more on six occasions, including a 43-point game. The newest Alliance acquisition played five collegiate seasons with North Idaho College (2018-2020), Arkansas Tech (2020) and Cal Poly Humboldt (2021-2023). In 96 college games, Edwards averaged 11.2 points, 5.9 rebounds and 19.0 minutes per game. He had his best collegiate season in 2021-22, averaging 16.5 points, 9.4 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.0 steal and 32.4 minutes in 26 games played. Edwards is the 11th player to join the Alliance for the 2024 season. The Montréal Alliance is gearing up for the 2024 season and will host the Edmonton Stingers in their highly anticipated home opener on May 30. Fans can purchase their single game tickets starting at only $20 now by visiting www.alliancemontreal.ca/en-ca/tickets . About the Montréal Alliance The Montréal Alliance, a professional basketball team in the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL), is gearing up for its third season in May 2024. Under the historic leadership of Annie Larouche, the first woman to hold such a position in Montréal’s professional sports, and with the guidance of General Manager Joel Anthony, a two-time NBA champion, the Alliance distinguishes itself through community involvement, a commitment to sporting excellence, and the development of local talent. Over its initial two seasons, the Alliance boasted the highest percentage of Québécois players among Montréal’s professional sports teams. The team plays all its home games at the historic Verdun Auditorium and will host the CEBL Championship Weekend from August 9 to 11, 2024. For more information about the team, visit www.alliancemontreal.ca . Follow Us Instagram - @alliancemontreal Facebook – Montréal Alliance X – mtl_alliance TikTok – mtl_alliance YouTube – Alliance de Montréal Join the Conversation Use hashtags #RepMTL and #YULBall to join the conversation and share your support for the Montréal Alliance!
The Montréal Alliance is pleased to announce the signing of American forward Jordan Bowden for the 2024 season of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL). Bowden has played the previous four seasons in the NBA G League, recording 17.2 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game in 2023-24 with the College Park Skyhawks. A native of Knoxville, Tennessee, Bowden played four collegiate seasons with the Tennessee Volunteers, leading his team to two March Madness appearances. The 6’5” forward averaged 13.7 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.7 assists in his final collegiate season, in addition to being named SEC Player of the Week on November 18, 2019. He graduated ranking 24 th in program history in total points (1,365), seventh in three-point shots made (186), fifth in games played (132) and is one of four players to record at least 1,000 total points, 450 rebounds and 250 assists. “I’m thrilled to join the Montreal Alliance and compete in the CEBL”, said Jordan Bowden. “I’ve seen many talented American and G League players find success here, and I’m determined to leave my mark here as well. I look forward to contributing to the team’s success and making an impact both on and off the court.” Since graduating, Bowden has played four professional seasons in the NBA G League with the Long Island Nets (2020-2023), Maine Celtics (2023-24) and College Park Skyhawks (2023-24). During the 2022-23 season, the newest Alliance acquisition recorded his best statistics as a professional, averaging 17.5 points, 4.2 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 48 games played. He also played 19 games with Nancy in the French Premier Division at the start of 2023, scoring over 9.0 points per game. Bowden is the 10th player to join the Alliance for the 2024 season. The Montréal Alliance is gearing up for the 2024 season and will host the Edmonton Stingers in their highly anticipated home opener on May 30. Fans can purchase their single game tickets starting at only $20 now by visiting www.alliancemontreal.ca/en-ca/tickets . About the Montréal Alliance The Montréal Alliance, a professional basketball team in the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL), is gearing up for its third season in May 2024. Under the historic leadership of Annie Larouche, the first woman to hold such a position in Montréal’s professional sports, and with the guidance of General Manager Joel Anthony, a two-time NBA champion, the Alliance distinguishes itself through community involvement, a commitment to sporting excellence, and the development of local talent. Over its initial two seasons, the Alliance boasted the highest percentage of Québécois players among Montréal’s professional sports teams. The team plays all its home games at the historic Verdun Auditorium and will host the CEBL Championship Weekend from August 9 to 11, 2024. For more information about the team, visit www.alliancemontreal.ca . Follow Us Instagram - @alliancemontreal Facebook – Montréal Alliance X – mtl_alliance TikTok – mtl_alliance YouTube – Alliance de Montréal Join the Conversation Use hashtags #RepMTL, #RepBowden and #YULBall to join the conversation and share your support for the Montréal Alliance!
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The Montréal Alliance is pleased to announce the signing of Jahenns Manigat for the 2024 season of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL). The six-foot-one guard played the 2023 CEBL season with the Vancouver Bandits where he averaged 6.9 points, 2.3 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 22.9 minutes per game. Manigat also played the 2020 season with the Bandits, being named to the All-CEBL Second Team following a 13.9 points, 3.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 30.5 minutes per game season. “Jahenns will bring a veteran presence and extensive experience in the league, which will undoubtedly strengthen our team both on and off the court,” said Alliance General Manager Joel Anthony. “His leadership and knowledge of the game will be invaluable assets as we continue to develop our young talent.” Following the 2023 CEBL season, Manigat joined Vellaznimi in Kosovo’s Superleague where he averaged 9.0 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.7 assists in 12 games. Born in Montréal, Manigat played his college basketball with the Creighton Bluejays in the NCAA Division I. Captain of the Bluejays for three seasons, Manigat started his last 121 games with the team and ranks sixth in Creighton history with 206 career three-points shots made. In five seasons at Creighton, his team had a record of 28-1 when he made three or more three-point shots, including 26 straight wins. “I’m honoured to join the Alliance and play in my hometown,” said the newest addition to the Alliance roster. “I look forward to contributing to the team’s success and representing Montréal.” Having played professionally for over 10 seasons, Manigat has played at least one season in the top divisions of the Romanian, Cypriot, German, Lithuanian, Hungarian and Polish championships. The guard recorded over 10 points per game in a full season on seven occasions, including a season of 15.9 points, 4.2 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game in Cyprus. A native of Montréal, Manigat grew up in Ottawa and played at the Regional Elite Development Academy before joining Creighton University. Manigat is the 8th player to join the Alliance for the 2024 season. The Montréal Alliance is gearing up to host the highly anticipated CEBL Championship Weekend from August 9 to 11 at the Verdun Auditorium. Fans can purchase their Tournament Packs and access all three games of the Championship Weekend now by visiting www.cebl.ca/cw24 . About the Montréal Alliance The Montréal Alliance, a professional basketball team in the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL), is gearing up for its third season in May 2024. Under the historic leadership of Annie Larouche, the first woman to hold such a position in Montréal’s professional sports, and with the guidance of General Manager Joel Anthony, a two-time NBA champion, the Alliance distinguishes itself through community involvement, a commitment to sporting excellence, and the development of local talent. Over its initial two seasons, the Alliance boasted the highest percentage of Québécois players among Montréal’s professional sports teams. The team plays all its home games at the historic Verdun Auditorium and will host the CEBL Championship Weekend from August 9 to 11, 2024. For more information about the team, visit www.alliancemontreal.ca . Follow Us Instagram - @alliancemontreal Facebook – Montréal Alliance X – mtl_alliance TikTok – mtl_alliance YouTube – Alliance de Montréal Join the Conversation Use hashtags #RepMTL and #YULBall to join the conversation and share your support for the Montréal Alliance!