Edmonton Stingers
Edmonton Stingers logo
LeaguesCEBL
BCL Americas
Founded2018
HistoryEdmonton Stingers
(2018–present)
ArenaThe Flair Airlines Hangar at the Edmonton Expo Centre
Capacity4,000
LocationEdmonton, Alberta
Team coloursYellow, blue, white
     
PresidentReed Clarke
Head coachJordan Baker
OwnershipStingers Entertainment Group
Championships2 (2020, 2021)
Websitethestingers.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.

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]

Players

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 nationality not displayed.

Edmonton Stingers roster
PlayersCoaches
Pos.No.Nat.NameHt.Wt.Age
G 7 Canada Meiklejohn, Brandon 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 189 lb (86 kg)
G 12 Canada Miller, Elijah 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 176 lb (80 kg) 26 – (1997-06-10)10 June 1997
G 14 Canada Clarke, Brody 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 27 – (1996-06-04)4 June 1996
F 20 Canada Paige, Adam 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 225 lb (102 kg) 23 – (2000-02-03)3 February 2000
G 26 Canada James, Geoffrey 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 190 lb (86 kg)
C 32 Canada Lufile, Meshack 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) 240 lb (110 kg) 31 – (1992-10-21)21 October 1992
F 45 Nigeria Dimanochie, Somto 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 244 lb (111 kg) 22 – (2001-08-21)21 August 2001
Head coach
  • Canada Jordan Baker
Assistant coach(es)
  • Canada George Hoyt
  • Canada Denzel James
  • Canada Matt Skinn
  • Canada Jay Tomlinson
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • Injured Injured
Updated: November 11, 2023

Honours

The Stingers celebrating winning the 2020 CEBL title
Champions (2): 2020, 2021

Season-by-season record

LeagueSeasonCoachRegular seasonPost season
WonLostWin%FinishWonLostWin%Result
CEBL 2019Jermaine Small146.7002nd01.000Lost semi-finals
2020Jermaine Small51.8331st201.000Won CEBL Championship
2021Jermaine Small131.9291st201.000Won CEBL Championship
2022Jermaine Small1010.5006th01.000Lost play in round
2023Jordan Baker911.4503rd West11.500Lost Quarter-final
Totals5129.638—53.625

Notable players

Note: Flags indicate national team eligibility at FIBA-sanctioned events. Players may hold other non-FIBA nationality 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.

References

  1. ↑ Kornik, Slav (May 2, 2018). "Professional basketball returning to Edmonton in 2019". Global Edmonton. Retrieved June 14, 2019.
  2. ↑ Romero, balls (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.
  4. ↑ "Edmonton Stingers Achieve Redemption, Win CEBL Summer Series".
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 The Canadian Press (December 14, 2021). "Stingers hold off Real Esteli to take tight victory in FIBA Basketball Champions League Americas debut". CBC Sports. Retrieved December 27, 2021.
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