I'm working basically 24 hours – calling people back in Canada and then obviously doing my job here so it's been quite the experience but I don't mind it at all,” Singleton said. “We are ecstatic to partner with the Bandits to be part of professional basketball here in the Fraser Valley. Since graduating from Canisius, Reynolds has frequently finished among team leaders in rebounds and field goal percentage. LEHMAN WINERY AS OFFICIAL WINE PARTNER, BANDITS RE-SIGN MAREK KLASSEN FOR 2021 CEBL SEASON, ‘FAMILY ATMOSPHERE’ FUELS DUVIVIER’S RETURN TO THE BANDITS, "Did I Tweet That?!" The Bandits open the 2021 season on the road at Edmonton on Thursday, June 24. “I chose Fraser Valley because I love it,” he said. 2020-2021 Fraser Valley Bandits Transactions. April 21, 2021 – The Canadian Elite Basketball League announced Wednesday that out of respect for the gravity of the coronavirus situation in many parts of Canada and in order to play a greater role in lifting up the communities in which its teams play, the league will push back the start of its 14-game 2021 regular season from June 5 to June 24. A former BC Provincial Player of the Year and 2010 High School AAA MVP as a member of the Yale Lions, Klassen graduated with an MBA from Point Loma Nazarene University, where he starred as one of the nation’s top point guards and three-point shooters in the NAIA. Since its inception in the early 1990s, Mt. Unfortunately, we cannot push back the end of our season because our players also compete professionally in other top international leagues or the NBA G League beginning at the end of August.” The CEBL has been working with government and health officials in Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Ontario where its seven teams are based on return to play protocols. A league created by Canadians for Canadians, the CEBL has the highest percentage of Canadian players of any professional league in the country, with 80 percent of its 2020 rosters being Canadians. Jun 10, 2021 - Fraser Valley Bandits at Edmonton Stingers - RealGM International Game Preview “I am honoured to be selected by the Fraser Valley Bandits and play for my home province. A league created by Canadians for Canadians, the CEBL has the highest percentage of Canadian players of any professional league in the country, with 80 percent of its 2020 rosters being Canadians. While at Point Loma (2011-15), Klassen won PacWest Conference Freshman of the Year, was named to the PacWest All-Academic Team, received an All-PacWest Honorable Mention, and shot over 40% from three-point distance throughout his collegiate career. I’m thankful to the Alberta Golden Bears staff and my high school coaches for pushing my limits every day and I am excited for the chance to grow alongside established pros and to get to work this summer,” Paige said. “I've used a translator basically over the last five years, so I've been very blessed with that,” Singleton said. Although St. Michael’s College School was not particularly known for its basketball prowess, Duvivier and then teammate and current Hamilton Honey Badger, Duane Notice, started creating a new culture and gained national recognition as stars for St. Michael’s. He also led Point Loma in scoring and steals as a sophomore. We stay connected and we talk basketball, roster and philosophy,” Singleton said. The Bandits offer a riveting entertainment experience that combines a fast-paced game day atmosphere with a presentation of some of Canada’s top professional athletes within a world-class venue. After a spirited comeback against Hamilton in the semifinals, a fatigued Bandits group ran into a determined Edmonton squad that defeated Fraser Valley 90-73 to claim the 2020 championship. Players come from the NBA G League, top international leagues, the Canadian National team program, and top NCAA and U SPORTS programs. Mt. Fraser Valley Bandits Sign All-Canadian, Streetball Legend Joey Haywood Canadian elite Basketball League • Apr 01, 2020 Vancouverite starred at St. Mary’s before commencing a professional career that has seen the talented guard be recognized as an all-star and a global streetball legend under the moniker of ‘King Handles.’ 48 talking about this. The Fraser Valley Bandits are welcoming back last year’s team MVP and defensive player of the year, Malcolm Duvivier, for his second season with the club. The Bandits welcome Saskatchewan for Fraser Valley’s home opener on Saturday, June 26. All regular season games will also be live streamed on the free CBC Gem streaming service, cbcsports.ca, the CBC Sports app for iOS and Android devices and on a new OTT streaming platform that the CEBL will unveil this spring. Players come from the NBA G League, top international leagues, the Canadian national team program, and top NCAA and U SPORTS programs. The launch of the campaign is accompanied by the grand reveal of two new branded elements, an #IAmValley slogan wordmark and an “FV” monogram secondary logo, which will be introduced to fans and a global audience on social media through the Bandits’ respective Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube pages throughout this week. Julius and Singleton talk daily and stay up to date amid the flux of the Canadian Elite Basketball League’s (CEBL) free agency period. Not only did Tsegakele lead Brandon in scoring and rebounding, but his rebounding average was second in Canada West and third overall in Canada. Reynolds’ hard-nosed play helped him become a fan and coach favourite as his performance stuffed the box score beyond what is tracked by traditional statistics. Reynolds is no stranger to the CEBL and previously played for the Guelph Nighthawks in 2019 and 2020. CBC is the premier media partner of the CEBL and will broadcast nationally televised games on seven consecutive Saturdays beginning June 5. To better fill that role and maximize the impact of our return to play we can start the season three weeks later and move some June games into July through a more compact schedule,” Morreale added. Today is an example of our commitment to talent identification and Adam, Anthony and Grant are a testament to the strong level of play present in Canada West,” Bandits vice president Dylan Kular said. Fraser Valley’s road schedule includes a single trip to Ottawa and Niagara, as well as a highly anticipated rematch of last year’s CEBL semifinal versus the Hamilton Honey Badgers on July 23 at 4 p.m. PT. They will play against five other cities around Canada and their home court is the Abbotsford Centre. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Fraser Valley Bandits (@fvbandits.cebl) on Nov 8, 2018 at 1:00pm PST Watch Queue Queue. “I am very excited to be drafted by the Fraser Valley Bandits. Out of respect for the gravity of the mounting challenges that people, businesses, government and medical leaders, and most importantly frontline workers are experiencing in many of our teams’ markets, we now also feel it would be tone-deaf to not delay the start of our season as late as we can while still respecting the integrity of a season in which we plan to play in each of our seven team markets. Now with a year as a Bandit under his belt, Duvivier hopes to take on a leadership role and help win a championship for Fraser Valley. Jamal has a special motor and has the ability to play and defend multiple positions. He adds that while having local content on the team with pro experience both here and overseas helps, they’re trying for that wide appeal from an entertainment standpoint – something that’s essential for any new startup league. “Our staffs in the league office and at the team level have been working toward this season since last August, and the people across Canada who earn income from our teams or from the arenas in which we play rely on us to make every effort to play in our local markets this season. — Fraser Valley Bandits (@FV_Bandits) May 9, 2019 He says once people see the team play and the atmosphere they’ll want to come back. Klassen enters the upcoming season as the club’s all-time leading … The longest tenured player in Bandits history, the 2021 campaign will be Klassen’s third consecutive year with Fraser Valley. His stellar field goal percentage placed him first in Division II of the National Junior College Athletic Association and first in the Michigan Community College Athletic Association. “I am very grateful for this opportunity to be drafted by the Bandits. I was able to have that mental toughness as well and being ready physically even at a young age when I played high school as a freshman on varsity because I was used to physical contact.” From New Zealand, Vietnam and Indonesia, Singleton has plenty of experience coaching professional basketball in a variety of cultural contexts. They play within the Canadian Elite Basketball League and tip-off is Summer 2019. This is an exciting new chapter for Anthony and I look forward to seeing him dedicate himself toward further developing his game this summer with the Bandits.” Gil Cheung, Brandon Bobcats men’s basketball head coach University of Alberta: “Adam has shown in his first two years at Alberta that he can impact the game on both sides of the ball. The league cannot push its season beyond a late-August playoff finish because most of its players must report to their international pro teams by September. The CEBL has proven that it is a leading destination for U SPORTS and current professional players to develop and showcase their skills. “I’m excited to join the Fraser Valley Bandits family. I’ve been preparing to play professional basketball since I was a kid and now that opportunity is closer than ever. “Last year left a sour taste in my mouth losing in the finals. “Why would I leave the family atmosphere?”. A league created by Canadians for Canadians, the CEBL has the highest percentage of Canadian players of any professional league in the country, with 80 percent of its 2020 rosters being Canadians. The Guelph Nighthawks and Niagara River Lions will also make the trip out west to Abbotsford Centre this summer for regular season action. Loading... Close. Search. All seven teams convened in St. Catharines, Ont., for 15 days of competition that was Covid-free, with all 200 players, coaches, officials and staff testing negative before and during the event. 6/5/2021 Fraser Valley Bandits v. Edmonton Stingers Game Preview. Given his local ties to the Fraser Valley and considering what the CEBL and Fraser Valley Bandits have accomplished since launching, having the opportunity to be part of a professional environment where he can develop, learn and improve represents a tremendous chance for him to grow as an individual on and off the court.” Barnaby Craddock, Alberta Golden Bears men’s basketball head coach University of British Columbia (UBC): “We are thrilled that Grant is getting this opportunity to be drafted by the Fraser Valley Bandits. For Joel Friesen, Abbotsford has always been home. Fraser Valley’s home opener against Edmonton will be broadcast nationally on CBC. All regular season games will be live streamed on the free CBC Gem streaming service, cbcsports.ca, the CBC Sports app for iOS and Android devices and on a new OTT streaming platform that the CEBL will unveil this spring. Fraser Valley was first announced as part of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) in November 2017. By By Bandits Contributor: Yulissa Cortina, BANDITS PHOTOGRAPGHY AND VIDEOGRAPHY PARTNERS. My focus is now preparing myself to compete with professionals. “The Bandits are grateful for the opportunity to join forces with an esteemed local brand and success story like Mt. Stay connected and learn more about tickets, news and stories. More information about the Bandits is available at thebandits.ca, as well as on Instagram (@fvbandits.cebl), Twitter (@FV_Bandits), Facebook (@fvbandits.cebl), TikTok, and YouTube. The Fraser Valley Bandits are British Columbia’s professional basketball team. The Bandits offer a riveting entertainment experience that combines a fast-paced game day atmosphere with a presentation of some of Canada’s top professional athletes within a world-class venue. Fraser Valley Bandits vice-president Dylan Kular poses for a photograph at a training centre opened by the Canadian Elite Basketball League team, in Abbotsford, B.C., on Thursday. Watch Queue Queue. They play within the Canadian Elite Basketball League and tip-off is Summer 2019. As the westernmost club in the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL), the club is proud to call Abbotsford Centre home. The CEBL was the first professional sports league in Canada to return to play after Covid-19 shut down the sports world in March 2020 when it hosted its single-site 2020 CEBL Summer Series. If fans will be allowed into Abbotsford Centre, those ticketholders may choose to draw tickets from their 2022 package to use for any games they wish to attend in 2021. Players come from the NBA G League, top international leagues, the Canadian national team program, and top NCAA and U SPORTS programs. “Blocking for another player to get that person open is like giving yourself up, being selfless in the way that you operate every day,” Singleton said. Hailing from Surrey, B.C., Paige is well known in the Fraser Valley and across the province after starring at Semiahmoo Secondary and leading the Totems to a second-place finish at the 2018 B.C. Singleton is currently the head coach for Bima Perkasa of the Indonesian Basketball League (IBL).The team recently qualified for the playoffs. Craft lager arrives just in time for summer and is immediately ready for purchase at select locations. The voiceover for the video was performed by local hip hop artist Saint Soldier (Amrit Saggu). On July 16, 2018, the CEBL revealed their sixth inaugural team as the Fraser Valley Bandits, the logo representing a red fox wearing a bandit mask. “This is a tremendous opportunity for me to get back to North America and coach there with the quality level of basketball in Canada that’s forever growing and expanding,” Singleton said Singleton actually grew up as a football player and later pursued a career in coaching basketball. Klassen jockeyed between the point and shooting guard positions and showed an aptitude for providing timely offence and playmaking. 5,610 Followers, 279 Following, 877 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Fraser Valley Bandits (@fvbandits.cebl) The Canadian Elite Basketball League announced Wednesday that out of respect for the gravity of the coronavirus situation in many parts of Canada and in order to play a greater role in lifting up the communities in which its teams play, the league will push back the start of its 14-game 2021 regular season from June 5 to June 24. Entrants in the contest will receive a receipt and an e-ticket via email after donating. “Why would I want to leave a place where I’m being shown so much love and support?” Duvivier said. I say ‘family’ because you can see the culture that has been built here from last season and I’m looking forward to being a part of that,” Reynolds said. It’s been a tough inaugural season, with the Bandits currently sit last in … The Bandits are a professional basketball team in Fraser Valley, British Columbia. "Marek was an extremely important piece of our cultural build last season. “It’s a new season and a new team. We are fortunate to have him back in the fold and we know he will continue to elevate our grit and grind culture," Bandits general manager Kyle Julius said. A 6-foot-6 forward, Tsegakele was a standout during his first season at Brandon University in 2019-20 under the tutelage of men’s basketball head coach Gil Cheung. In 2018-19, he doubled his previous season’s scoring average and won sixth man of the year after posting 17.6, 8.9 rebounds, two assists and 1.1 steals per game for the Highlanders. More information about the Bandits is available at thebandits.ca, as well as on Instagram (@fvbandits.cebl), Twitter (@FV_Bandits), Facebook (@fvbandits.cebl), TikTok, and YouTube. I look at this as a major growth opportunity. The Bandits’ home opener on Saturday, June 5 will be broadcast nationally on CBC in a rematch of last year’s CEBL championship versus the Edmonton Stingers, Fraser Valley plays in both the first and last games of the CEBL regular season on June 5 and Aug. 8, respectively, Fraser Valley plays three consecutive games against Saskatchewan as part of a home-away-home stretch against Saskatchewan on June 13, 24 and 26, The Bandits’ longest home stand is June 26, 29 and July 3, which will see Fraser Valley take on Saskatchewan, Niagara and Ottawa, respectively, Fraser Valley’s longest road trip is two games, both occurring during the second leg of the 14-game regular season; July 8 and 10 against Niagara and Ottawa, and to conclude the season on August 5 and 8 against Edmonton and Saskatchewan, The team will play each CEBL opponent at least once during the regular season, Fraser Valley will not host Hamilton and will not play at Guelph, Saturday, June 5, 2021 1:00 p.m. vs. Edmonton Abbotsford Centre Opener/CBC National Broadcast, Thursday, June 10, 2021 6:30 p.m. at Edmonton EXPO Centre, Sunday, June 13, 2021 1:30 p.m. vs. Saskatchewan Abbotsford Centre, Thursday, June 24, 2021 6:30 p.m. at Saskatchewan SaskTel Centre, Saturday, June 26, 2021 4:00 p.m. vs. Saskatchewan Abbotsford Centre, Tuesday, June 29, 2021 7:00 p.m. vs. Niagara Abbotsford Centre, Saturday, July 3, 2021 4:00 p.m. vs. Ottawa Abbotsford Centre, Thursday, July 8, 2021 4:00 p.m. at Niagara Meridian Centre, Saturday, July 10, 2021 4:00 p.m. at Ottawa Arena at TD Place, Wednesday, July 14, 2021 7:30 p.m. vs. Guelph Abbotsford Centre, Friday, July 23, 2021 4:00 p.m. at Hamilton FirstOntario Centre, Sunday, July 25, 2021 1:00 p.m. vs. Edmonton Abbotsford Centre, Thursday, August 5, 2021 6:00 p.m. at Edmonton EXPO Centre, Sunday, August 8, 2021 1:00 p.m. at Saskatchewan SaskTel Centre. 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