Edmonton Stingers

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Edmonton Stingers
Edmonton Stingers Logo.png
Leagues CEBL
Founded2018
HistoryEdmonton Stingers
(2018–present)
ArenaThe Flair Airlines Hangar at the Edmonton Expo Centre
Capacity4,000
Location Edmonton, Alberta
Team coloursYellow, blue, white
   
General managerJordan Baker
Head coachJordan Baker
OwnershipStingers Entertainment Group
Championships2 (2020, 2021)
Website thestingers.ca

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 HIVE arena at the Edmonton Expo Centre. The Stingers' mascot is Buzz, a hornet, inspired by the CF-18 based in Cold Lake. The team logo has a CF-18 going through a capital E to make the body of the hornet.

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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] In their debut season, the Stingers were eliminated in the semifinals.

In the 2020 season, Edmonton won its first CEBL championship after beating the Fraser Valley Bandits in the final, 90–73. [4] Xavier Moon, who scored 30 points, was named Most Valuable Player of the championship game.

In the 2021 season, Edmonton won its second consecutive championship, making them the leagues first back to back champions 101-65 over the Niagara River Lions.

On September 22, 2021 Edmonton announced that they would compete in the 2021–22 BCL Americas. In their debut, the Stingers defeated Real Estelí 84-81 in Managua, Nicaragua. [5]

On April 3, 2024, it was announced that Manjit and Ravinder Minhas, the co-owners of Minhas Craft Brewery, have become partners of the team. [6] Manjit Minhas, the Dragons' Den star, becomes the first female owner in CEBL history. [7]

Players

The Stingers team that won the 2020 CEBL championship Summer Series Team .jpg
The Stingers team that won the 2020 CEBL championship

Current roster

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

Edmonton Stingers roster
PlayersCoaches
Pos.No.Nat.NameHt.Wt.Age
G 2 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Flag of Jamaica.svg Anderson, Marcus 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)185 lb (84 kg)27 – (1997-04-05)5 April 1997
G 14 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Clarke, Brody 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)190 lb (86 kg)28 – (1996-06-04)4 June 1996
G 8 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Donald, Taye 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)180 lb (82 kg)22 – (2002-02-19)19 February 2002
G 6 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Peter-McNeilly, Adika 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)204 lb (93 kg)31 – (1993-04-17)17 April 1993
F 23 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Rhooms, Aaron 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)220 lb (100 kg)22 – (2002-04-06)6 April 2002
G 7 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Flag of Guyana.svg Richmond, Ryan 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)195 lb (88 kg)28 – (1996-03-21)21 March 1996
Head coach
  • Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Jordan Baker
Assistant coach(es)
  • Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Eric Fawcett
  • Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg George Hoyt
  • Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Matt Skinn
  • Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Jay Tomlinson
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • Cruz Roja.svg Injured
Updated: November 28, 2024

Honours

The Stingers celebrating winning the 2020 CEBL title Summer Series 2020.jpg
The Stingers celebrating winning the 2020 CEBL title
regular season top team (2): 2020, 2021
Champions (2): 2020, 2021

Season-by-season record

LeagueSeasonCoachRegular seasonPost season
WonLostWin%FinishWonLostWin%Result
CEBL 2019 Jermaine Small146.7002nd01.000Lost semi-finals
2020 Jermaine Small51.8331st201.000Won CEBL Championship
2021 Jermaine Small131.9291st201.000Won CEBL Championship
2022 Jermaine Small1010.5006th01.000Lost play in round
2023 Jordan Baker911.4503rd West11.500Lost Quarter-final
2024 Jordan Baker137.6502nd West01.000Lost Quarter-final
Totals6436.640—54.556

Notable players

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

Criteria

To appear in this section a player must have either:

  • Set a club record or won an individual award while at the club
  • Played at least one official international match for their national team at any time
  • Played at least one official NBA match at any time.

Xavier Moon

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References

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  4. ↑ "Edmonton Stingers Achieve Redemption, Win CEBL Summer Series".
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