Winnipeg Sea Bears Sign Canadian Playmaker Mason Bourcier
Published on February 28, 2024 under Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL)
Winnipeg Sea Bears News Release
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Sea Bears of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Wednesday that they have signed Canadian point guard Mason Bourcier, who will return to the CEBL for his fourth year after spending the winter with the Manchester Giants of the British Basketball League.
This will be the first time the young guard will does not enter the league through the U SPORTS draft. The university stand-out played three seasons in the CEBL through the league's developmental program. Before graduating from Trinity Western University in 2023, Bourcier broke the Canada West record for triple doubles and currently holds the title for single-season assists per game. In his senior season, he averaged 20.2 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 6.7 assists en route to a First Team All Star selection.
Last summer, the all-around threat helped Calgary to a CEBL finals appearance in the team's first season. Bourcier averages 4.8 points and 3.8 assists in his 71-game professional career.
"I am excited to play for an amazing fan base and to work with the coaching staff and organization that is centered around player experience and development," said Bourcier.
"We have watched Mason grow as a player over the last two years, and I believe he is a great fit for our team in Winnipeg," said Sea Bears head coach and general manager, Mike Taylor.
"Mason played extremely well against us last season and we identified him as a player who can really help our team and represent our organization in a first-class way."
Bourcier has a knack of rising to the occasion: both his season highs with the Surge and Giants came in key match-ups. The Kelowna, BC product put up 15 points in his team's semi-final win over Vancouver at the 2023 CEBL Championship Weekend and 16 against the BBL's top team, the London Lions on Dec. 17.
"We see Mason as a rising talent as a point guard who plays unselfishly on offense and competes on defense. He also has the size and shooting ability to play as a shooting guard as well, so versatility is one of Mason's strengths. Mason has played very well as an overseas rookie for the Manchester Giants in the British Basketball League this winter, and I believe he is primed for an excellent summer with us in Winnipeg," Taylor said.
"Personally, I am really looking forward to working with Mason after talking with him and following him for the last two years. I believe Sea Bears fans will love Mason and his style of play."
Bourcier becomes the third Canadian signed by the Sea Bears this season, after Chad Posthumus and Alex Campbell. The team signed 2023 CEBL MVP, import Teddy Allen on Feb. 7.
The Sea Bears open training camp Monday, May 13 at Sport Manitoba in Winnipeg before they head to Saskatchewan to take on the Rattlers on May 22. The team's home opener is slated for May 24 at Canada Life Centre against the defending CEBL champions, the Scarborough Shooting Stars. For tickets, visit seabears.ca/tickets.
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