Bandits, Rattlers Fight to Remain Only Undefeated Team
July 28, 2020
Blowouts, upsets and surprise performances have been a regularity at the CEBL Summer Series thus far. With each team playing only six round robin games following a one-week training camp, they have been tasked with learning on the fly and adjusting to the exciting new format of the Elam Ending. Although no comebacks have been witnessed yet, the Elam Ending has forced some teams to revisit how they close out games.
The Fraser Valley Bandits, for example, were outscored by the Edmonton Stingers 20-9 during the Elam Ending on Sunday. The Rattlers on the other hand have not had much to worry about thanks to a convincing 96-79 opening game win over the Niagara River Lions. Despite bringing back only a few pieces from last year’s Championship roster, and having a new coach in Chad Jacobson (formerly Greg Jockims’ assistant coach last season) at the helm, the Rattlers looked ready to pick up where they left off last season by dismantling 2019’s top regular season CEBL team.
Both the Bandits and Rattlers sport 1-0 records and are the only two teams that have yet to lose a game.
Tuesday’s game is available to watch on CBCSports.ca, the CBC Gem App and Twitch (CEBLeague). Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (6:30 p.m. CT; 4:30 p.m. PT).
Scoring by Committee
Niagara’s bench was outscored by Saskatchewan’s second unit, 36-28, in Sunday’s contest. Rashawn Browne scored 12 points and grabbed three rebounds in his first professional game, and Shane Osayande was his usual Energizer bunny self as he posted 14 points and seven rebounds (three offensive) in just 17 minutes of action. If the Rattlers can continue to get that type of production off their bench in support of their starting unit, then Saskatchewan will continue to be tough to beat.
Factor in solid output from starters Kevin Bracy-Davis, Negus Webster-Chan and Kemy Osse, who combined for 53 points against Niagara, and the Rattlers are a formidable group.
Who are the Fraser Valley Bandits?
It took 10 games for the Fraser Valley Bandits to record their first win in team history last season. That win came against the Rattlers, who owned a 3-1 record against the Bandits in 2019. Despite last year’s disappointing campaign, the Bandits are a new group lead by a new head coach and general manager in Kyle Julius and feature a collection of players that have experience at the international and professional level together. That rapport proved crucial in a decisive opening game thumping of the Edmonton Stingers, who were outscored by the Bandits 85-67 through the first three quarters of Sunday’s game.
Although the Bandits were stellar through the first 30 minutes of the game, they struggled to put the finishing touches on what should have been a wider margin of victory.
Each member of the Bandits’ starting five—Marcus Capers, Malcolm Duvivier, Cameron Forte, Kyle Johnson and Junior Cadougan scored in double figures—but Fraser Valley’s inability to cleanly close out the game left some room for concern. If the Bandits can prove they are capable of dealing that final blow, then they will be a tough matchup for any team.
Battle of Tempos
The Rattlers and Bandits feature a contrast in playing styles. Saskatchewan brings a more structured and gradual approach on offence that sees a flurry of screens and off-ball movement open up room for its shooters. Fraser Valley offers more of a run and gun style. The Rattlers scored 11 fast-break points in their previous tilt against Niagara on Sunday, while the Bandits adopted a fast-paced approach against Edmonton, which helped them rack up 40 fast-break points.
Both styles have their pros and cons, but whichever team is able to dictate the pace of play and disrupt that of the opposition will have the best chance to win tonight’s game.
Next Up
Following Tuesday’s game, Fraser Valley takes on Ottawa (0-2) on Thursday at 7 p.m. ET (4 p.m. PT). Saskatchewan’s next game is Friday against the Guelph Nighthawks at 5:30 p.m. ET (3:30 p.m. MT).
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The Vancouver Bandits announced Thursday that the club has signed 6-foot-9 forward Dominic Parolin to its roster for the 2026 Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) season. Hailing from Coquitlam, B.C., this marks Parolin’s first professional basketball contract after recently completing a six-year NCAA DI career with stints at Boise State University and Lehigh University. “I can’t wait to start off my professional career with the Bandits. This organization has a history of success and I am excited to be a part of it,” said Parolin. “Having grown up around Vancouver, this is also a great opportunity to reconnect with the local basketball community.” After redshirting during the 2024-25 season, Parolin appeared in 32 games for the Boise State Broncos in 2025-26 where he suited up in 32 games with averages of 5.5 points, 4.7 rebounds, 0.6 assists and 0.5 blocks in 17.0 minutes per game. Prior to Boise State, Parolin played four seasons with the Lehigh Mountain Hawks where he was named Third Team All-Patriot League in 2024. “We are all excited about working with Dominic. He has had a tremendous college career and has a very high ceiling as a professional player,” said Bandits head coach and general manager, Kyle Julius. “Dominic plays with big time toughness, has great size and a versatile game as a power forward. Being a B.C. kid, we are thrilled that he is back home playing for us in front of friends and family.” An alumnus of Centennial Secondary in Coquitlam, B.C., Parolin captained the Centaurs’ senior boys team to a fifth-place finish at the 2020 BC 4A Boys Basketball Provincial Championship, while also earning First Team All-Star honours at the tournament. The Bandits open the 2026 CEBL season on Thursday, May 14 on the road in Saskatoon before coming home for its Home Opener against the Edmonton Stingers on Friday, May 22 at 7:00 p.m. PT at Envision Financial Court at Langley Events Centre. A full game schedule can be viewed here . Bandits Single Game Tickets and additional 2026 ticket options can be purchased here . All CEBL regular season games including playoffs will be live-streamed on the CEBL’s OTT platform, CEBL+, the CEBL Mobile app, the CBC Gem app and the CBC Sports YouTube channel. Marquee games will air nationally on CBC TV. More information is available at thebandits.ca and @vancouverbandits on Instagram and TikTok, as well as @vancitybandits on Facebook and Twitter.
The Vancouver Bandits announced Thursday that the club has signed NBA-experienced guard Mychal Mulder for the 2026 Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) season. A 6-foot-3 guard from Windsor, Ont., Mulder appeared in 84 NBA games between 2019 to 2022 for the Golden State Warriors, Orlando Magic and Miami Heat. His breakout season in 2020-21 saw him appear in 60 games for the Warriors, where he averaged 5.6 points, 1.0 rebounds, 0.4 assists in 12.8 minutes, including six starts alongside the likes of Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Andrew Wiggins. “I am excited to be in Vancouver to play with the Bandits and work with coach Kyle Julius this summer. Playing in a Canadian league is a first for me, and it is an opportunity that I take pride in,” said Mulder. “We are going to have a really good group and a very competitive season; Bandits fans, get ready.” Mulder most recently played for the Washington Wizards’ NBA G League affiliate, Capital City Go-Go, during the 2023-24 season where he appeared in 27 games and averaged 5.2 points, 1.1 rebounds, 1.3 assists in 17.3 minutes per game. A product of the University of Kentucky, Mulder played two seasons of NCAA DI basketball from 2015 to 2017. He averaged 4.7 points, 1.5 rebounds, 0.4 assists in 10.6 minutes through 32 contests for a Wildcats squad that advanced to the Elite Eight at the 2017 NCAA March Madness tournament. “Mychal is an elite Canadian player who has built a career as accomplished as any player to play in our league. He will provide big time experience and leadership to our group,” said head coach and general manager Kyle Julius. “He has played with the best players in the world and it is going to be awesome to have him enhance our culture and push our group towards a championship.” Internationally, Mulder has represented Canada at the senior level on two occasions at the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup Qualifiers and the 2021 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament. Mulder joins reigning CEBL Canadian Player of the Year Tyrese Samuel as players who have signed with the Bandits for the upcoming 2026 season. The Bandits open the 2026 CEBL season on Thursday, May 14 on the road in Saskatoon before coming home for its Home Opener against the Edmonton Stingers on Friday, May 22 at 7:00 p.m. PT at Envision Financial Court at Langley Events Centre. Bandits Single Game Tickets and additional 2026 ticket options can be purchased here . All CEBL regular season games including playoffs will be live-streamed on the CEBL’s OTT platform, CEBL+, the CEBL Mobile app, the CBC Gem app and the CBC Sports YouTube channel. Marquee games will air nationally on CBC TV. More information is available at thebandits.ca and @vancouverbandits on Instagram and TikTok, as well as @vancitybandits on Facebook and Twitter.
The Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) is proud to announce CEBL Signing Day , coming April 8. Replacing the CEBL Draft , Signing Day will roll out across league-wide social platforms, spotlighting the next wave of elite Canadian talent as student-athletes from U SPORTS and the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) officially sign for the 2026 season. Two athletes per team will be announced, with the possibility of more signings as the season approaches. Since 2019, the CEBL’s partnership with U SPORTS and more recently also the CCAA has built a pro-level stage where the best intercollegiate talent from coast to coast can shine. CEBL teams are incentivized to carry development players on their active rosters, with up to three developmental players eligible per game outside the Club’s salary cap. The results speak for themselves: 116 student-athletes from 44 schools across Canada have been selected by CEBL clubs through the draft process, a testament to the exceptional depth and calibre of Canadian collegiate basketball. The world will be watching. Through the CEBL's landmark five-year broadcast partnership with CBC Sports, these talented student-athletes will get national, and global, spotlight. Marquee games will air on CBC TV, including the first-ever best-of-three CEBL Finals in league history, with every CEBL game live streamed on CBC Gem and CBC Sports YouTube and CEBL+ . Canadian basketball has never been more visible and it's only getting bigger. For the full 2026 CEBL schedule, visit cebl.ca/schedule . Details on the league’s new playoff format are available at cebl.ca/playoffs , and ticket information for all CEBL games can be found at cebl.ca/tickets .
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