Brandon University’s Sultan Haider Bhatti headlines Alliance’s strategic draft focused on homegrown talent with York University’s Liam Rietschin and Concordia’s Jaheem Joseph joining the roster

After six years of professional basketball, I am announcing my retirement as a player. Basketball has taken me on an incredible journey - from the courts of Parc-Extension where I grew up, to my time at Collège Notre-Dame, representing Québec at the Canada Games, competing in NCAA Division I with Arkansas-Little Rock and experiencing the March Madness tournament, and ultimately playing professionally across Canada. Through it all, Montréal has always been home. I will forever cherish being the first player to sign with the Alliance, making history as the inaugural member of Montréal’s CEBL franchise. Scoring the game-winning basket in our first-ever home win and serving as co-captain of this team have been highlights of my career. Each step of my journey has shaped who I am today - from my time with the Charlottetown Island Storm, the Saint John Riptide, and the Windsor Express in the NBLC, to my seasons with the Saskatchewan Rattlers, and finally returning home to represent Montréal for two seasons with the Alliance. To the fans who filled the Verdun Auditorium with energy and passion - merci. Your support meant everything to me, especially as a Montréal native playing for his hometown. The atmosphere you created made every minute on the court special. To my teammates and coaches throughout my journey - thank you for pushing me to be better every day. To the Alliance organization, especially Joel Anthony, Annie Larouche, and Ibrahim Appiah who believed in me from day one - your trust and support have been invaluable. I must also express my deepest gratitude to my family, particularly my brothers Nelson and John. You both have been my rock, my toughest critics, and my biggest supporters from day one. Those countless hours spent training together shaped not only my skills but my character. While my playing days are now behind me, I’ve already begun my transition to coaching. Being able to share my knowledge with the next generation of players has been incredibly fulfilling, and I’m excited to continue growing in this role. I’m committed to giving back to the sport and the community that has given me so much. I will always be a proud Montrealer and will continue to support the growth of basketball in our city and across Canada. This isn't a goodbye - I’ll be seeing you at the Auditorium, but this time I’ll be cheering from the stands too. - Kemy Ossé

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