Edmonton Stingers

The Edmonton Stingers are a Canadian professional basketball team based in Edmonton, Alberta. They compete in the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) and play their home games at the Edmonton Expo Centre.

Edmonton Stingers
LeaguesCEBL
Founded2018
HistoryEdmonton Stingers
(2019–present)
ArenaEdmonton Expo Centre
Capacity4,000
LocationEdmonton, Alberta
Team coloursYellow, blue, white
              
PresidentBrett Fraser
Head coachJermaine Smalls
Websitewww.thestingers.ca

History

On May 2, 2018, it was announced that Edmonton would be one of the six cities to participate in the Canadian Elite Basketball League, with the team expected to play its inaugural season beginning in May 2019.[1] On June 22, 2018, it was announced that the team would be called the Edmonton Stingers.[2]

The Edmonton Stingers played their inaugural game on May 10, 2019 against the Niagara River Lions, winning 118-105.[3]

Players

Current roster

Note: Flags indicate national team eligibility at FIBA sanctioned events. Players may hold other non-FIBA nationality not displayed.

Edmonton Stingers roster
PlayersCoaches
Pos.No.Nat.NameHt.Wt.Age
G 5 Ambanza, Narcisse 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 195 lb (88 kg) 23 – (1996-12-03)3 December 1996
G/F 8 Baker, Jordan (C) 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 229 lb (104 kg) 28 – (1991-08-26)26 August 1991
F 20 Clarke, Brody 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) 235 lb (107 kg) 24 – (1996-06-04)4 June 1996
F 30 Daniels, Travis 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 219 lb (99 kg) 28 – (1992-01-25)25 January 1992
F 12 Ellis, Akeem 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 210 lb (95 kg) 29 – (1990-08-04)4 August 1990
F 22 Glaze, Grandy 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 235 lb (107 kg) 28 – (1992-03-04)4 March 1992
F 3 Gueye, Mamadou 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 195 lb (88 kg) 26 – (1993-10-15)15 October 1993
G 9 Kamba, Mathieu 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 209 lb (95 kg) 24 – (1995-10-05)5 October 1995
G 2 Moon, Xavier  6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 25 – (1995-01-02)2 January 1995
G 24 Otieno, Kenny 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 28 – (1991-06-21)21 June 1991
F 21 Overwater, Zac 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 23 – (1996-07-23)23 July 1996
G 10 Parks, Deondre 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 194 lb (88 kg) 27 – (1992-10-30)30 October 1992
G 14 Peter-McNeilly, Adika 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 188 lb (85 kg) 27 – (1993-04-17)17 April 1993
F 4 Smith, Ashton 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 192 lb (87 kg) 30 – (1989-06-26)26 June 1989
Head coach
  • Barnaby Craddock
Assistant coach(es)
  • George Hoyt
  • Jermaine Small
  • Kent Johnson
  • Brandon Brock
Team manager
  • Zale Smordin
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • Injured
Updated: June 14, 2019

Season-by-season record
LeagueSeasonCoachRegular seasonPost season
WonLostWin %FinishWonLostWin %Result
CEBL
2019Jermaine Small146.7002nd01.000Lost Semi-finals
Totals146.700—01.000

References
  1. Kornik, Slav (May 2, 2018). "Professional basketball returning to Edmonton in 2019". Global Edmonton. Retrieved June 14, 2019.
  2. Romero, Diego (June 23, 2018). "Edmonton professional basketball team announces name, logo". CTV News Edmonton. Retrieved June 23, 2018.
  3. Moddejonge, Gerry (May 10, 2019). "Edmonton Stingers over the Moon in overtime nail-biter of a debut win". Edmonton Sun. Retrieved June 14, 2019.


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