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!

The Montréal Alliance proudly announces the return of Ahmed Hill for the upcoming 2024 season of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL). Hill, a shooting guard, will return to the Alliance for a second consecutive season. Hill emerged as the team’s leading scorer in 2023, averaging 20.4 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 32.8 minutes per game. This productivity positioned him as the franchise’s all-time leader in points per game and secured his placement on the 2023 All-CEBL Second Team, in addition to being named the Alliance’s Offensive Player of the Year. “Ahmed’s presence both on and off the court has been invaluable to our team,” said Joel Anthony, General Manager of the Alliance. “His leadership, skills, and dedication make him a cornerstone of our team as we strive for championship success. Ahmed’s experience in the league is unmatched, and we are confident that he will play a pivotal role in guiding our team to new heights this season.” A native of Augusta, Georgia, Hill made CEBL history by becoming the first player to surpass the 1,000-career-point threshold on July 28, 2023. His notable achievements have positioned him as the second-highest scorer in the CEBL’s All-Time records. Entering his fourth CEBL season, Hill brings a wealth of experience, having previously played with the Guelph Nighthawks (now the Calgary Surge) during the 2021 and 2022 seasons. Hill finished the 2022 seasons averaging 17.6 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 30.1 minutes per game. “I couldn’t be more proud to keep wearing the Alliance colours and represent this amazing city,” said Hill. “There was never a doubt in my mind where I wanted to be this season. Montréal, I’m coming home.” Following the 2023 CEBL season, Hill joined Maroussi B.C. in Greece, where he averaged 12.1 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 25.2 minutes per game. The shooting guard played two seasons in the NBA G League with the Northern Arizona Suns and the Greensboro Swarm during the 2019-20 and 2020-21 seasons, respectively. He also had the opportunity to showcase his talent with the Brooklyn Nets during the 2019 NBA Summer League. Hill played four collegiate seasons with the Virginia Tech Hokies between 2014 and 2019, reaching the prestigious March Madness tournament three times in 2017, 2018 and 2019. The American was named to the 2K Sports Classic All-Tournament team in 2018 alongside Detroit Pistons player Jaylen Nowell. Hill is the seventh player to join the Alliance for the 2024 season. The Montréal Alliance is gearing up for the 2024 and will host the Edmonton Stingers in their highly anticipated home opener on May 30. Fans can purchase 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, #RepHill and #YULBall to join the conversation and share your support for the Montréal Alliance!

RDS coverage features eight live televised games, including five Montréal Alliance regular season games and all three CW24 contests, with 14 total games streamed on RDS.ca/RDS app

The Montréal Alliance is delighted to announce that rapper KNLO (aka KenLo Craqnuques) will perform at the halftime show of its home opener on May 30 at Verdun Auditorium. With albums Long jeu (2016), Sainte-Foy (2019), CLUB Mixtape 2020 (2020), SAC À SURPRISE (2021) and 438 (2023), he is also a member of Alaclair Ensemble and the Movèzerbe and K6A collectives. A native of Sainte-Foy, KNLO is one of the most influential figures of Québec's hip-hop scene. Over the years, KNLO has won a number of notable awards, including the Félix Rap Album of the Year for “Sainte-Foy”, and Rap Album of the Year nominations for “Long jeu” and “SAC À SURPRISE”. In 2020, KNLO was approached by Occupation Double production to create a song for the show, at the request of host Jay du Temple. KNLO went on to perform the single on the show and currently has almost a million listens on Spotify. Over the course of his career, KNLO has given many performances on television: En diret de l’Univers, Belle et Bum, Bonsoir Bonsoir, Mamouth, Plaza Plaisir and many others. He has also performed at major festivals across Québec on numerous occasions. 2024 Alliance single game tickets go on sale on April 18 at 10 AM. Fans can get their tickets for as low as $20. Don't miss KNLO at the Alliance home opener and grab your tickets now at https://www.alliancemontreal.ca/en-ca/tickets.

Montréal natives Bahaïde Haïdara and Renoldo Robinson selected 20 th and 21 st overall

The Montréal Alliance is pleased to announce the signing of Maxime Boursiquot for the 2024 season of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL). A six-foot-five forward, Boursiquot played the 2022 and 2023 CEBL seasons with the Ottawa BlackJacks. Known for his defensive prowess, Boursiquot averaged 5.8 points, 3.7 rebounds and 19.4 minutes per game with Ottawa last season. “Maxime Boursiquot is a player who brings experience in the CEBL and unmatched energy, especially on the defensive end,” said Joel Anthony, General Manager of the Alliance. “We’re delighted to welcome him to the Alliance and we’re confident he’ll have an immediate impact both on and off the court.” Prior to joining the BlackJacks for the 2022 CEBL season, Boursiquot played three collegiate seasons at Northeastern University (2016-20) in the NCAA Division I as well as one season at the University of Ottawa (2021-22). With the uOttawa Gee-Gees, Boursiquot averaged 12.4 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 2.1 steals and 25.5 minutes in 15 games played. “Montréal holds a special place in my heart, and it will be an honour to represent the city on the court,” expressed the Alliance’s newest addition. “I can’t wait to contribute to the team’s success and give my all to win the championship in Montréal.” Born in Montréal, Boursiquot grew up in Ottawa from the age of two. The new Alliance forward attended Immaculata High School, where he graduated as the program’s all-time leading scorer. Boursiquot is the third player to join the Alliance for the 2024 season, following Alain Louis and Elijah Ifejeh. The Montréal Alliance is gearing up to host the highly anticipated 2024 CEBL Championship Weekend from August 9-11 at the Verdun Auditorium. With an automatic bye to the Eastern Conference Final, the Alliance is poised to make a strong statement on their home court. Fans can purchase their CW24 Tournament Packs to have access to all three games of the Championship Weekend now at www.cebl.ca/wc24 . 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, #RepBoursiquot and #YULBall to join the conversation and share your support for the Montréal Alliance!

The Montréal Alliance is pleased to announce an official partnership with Excelsior Avocats & Conseillers d’Affaires for the 2024 season. Excelsior Avocats & Conseillers d’Affaires is a firm whose mission is to support and advise its customers in making the right decisions, whether in the context of their business or in a litigious situation. “This partnership represents an important step for our organization,” said Annie Larouche, President of the Alliance. “We are delighted to join forces with Excelsior, a company that shares our values of excellence and commitment to our communities. Together, we are determined to pursue our mission of promoting basketball and inspiring the next generation.” “This is a great business opportunity for Excelsior Avocats to further integrate into the sports world and to enrich our community,” said Melissa Charles, CEO and lawyer at Excelsior. “I am proud of this partnership and ready for this long fruitful journey. This team between Montreal Alliance and Excelsior Avocats marks the beginning of a promising collaboration aiming to strengthen the ties between two disciplines: sport and business.” 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 . About Excelsior Avocats & Conseillers d’Affaires Excelsior Avocats is a law firm that primarily practices business law, family law, and civil and real estate litigation. Established in 2018, Excelsior Avocats stands out for its support and mentoring services, its excellence in the quality of its legal services, and the experience of a dynamic team with expertise in entrepreneurship. Excelsior Avocats was recognized for two consecutive years as a Top Expert, a prestigious title, at the 10th and 11th editions of Stratégies PME, and was one of the winners in the “Best Company” category at the People’s Choice Award event organized by the group Black Business Atlas, which has nearly 60,000 members. As for Me Melissa Charles, founder and president of the firm, she won the 2023 Woman Entrepreneur of the Year award from Group 3737 at their annual Gala Idée, and recently received the Perle Noire et d’Exception de Laval award from the organization Femmes en Emploi, an honor given to women from Laval and from black communities, who distinguish themselves daily for their influence and contribution to the Quebec society. For more information about the firm, visit www.excelsioravocats.com .