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Bandits Clinch Playoff Berth in Thrilling Comeback Victory

July 18, 2026 - LANGLEY, BC - Trailing by 22 points, it looked like it simply wasn't the Vancouver Bandits' night. To their credit, the Bandits chipped away at the deficit, cutting it to 10 heading into Target Score Time before eventually pulling even at 91 against the visiting Montreal Alliance. The Alliance then went to the free throw line with a chance to seal the victory. Instead, Jack Hemphill made the first but missed the second, leaving the door open. Vancouver's Jarrell Eddie grabbed the defensive rebound to ignite the fast... Full Story

Bandits Re-Sign Surrey, BC Product James Karnik

July 17, 2026 - LANGLEY, BC - The Vancouver Bandits announced Friday that the club has re-signed homegrown talent James Karnik for the remainder of the 2026 Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) season. A 6-foot-9 forward from Surrey, B.C., Karnik is set to compete in his fourth CEBL campaign. He has appeared in 29 games for the club dating back to the 2022 season, averaging 10.4 points, 6.9 rebounds and 0.8 assists per game. During the 2025-26 season, Karnik suited up for three different teams: Neptunas Klaipeda in Lithuania, Basq... Full Story

NBA-Experienced Forward and European Champion Jarell Eddie Signs with Bandits

July 15, 2026 - LANGLEY, BC - The Vancouver Bandits announced Wednesday that the club has signed NBA-experienced forward and former European and NBA Summer League champion Jarell Eddie for the remainder of the 2026 Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) season. A 6-foot-7 forward hailing from Tampa, Fla., Eddie played parts of four NBA seasons for the Washington Wizards, Phoenix Suns, Chicago Bulls and Boston Celtics, totalling 34 games between 2015 to 2018. He made his NBA debut on October 6, 2014 as a member of the Atlanta Hawks' pres... Full Story

A Familiar Face Returns, Sea Bears Re-Sign Guard Jelani Watson-Gayle for the 2026 Season

July 14, 2026 - Winnipeg, MB - The Winnipeg Sea Bears today announced the club has signed guard Jelani Watson-Gayle for the 2026 Canadian Elite Basketball League season. Watson-Gayle previously played for Winnipeg during the Sea Bears' inaugural 2023 campaign and returns after three productive seasons of professional play overseas. Watson-Gayle (6-1, 174 lbs, Fresno Pacific University; born: September 9, 1998, in London, United Kingdom) returns to Winnipeg after three seasons of professional play across the UK, Belgium, the Czech Republi... Full Story

• Bandits Clinch Playoff Berth in Thrilling Comeback Victory - Vancouver Bandits (July 18)
  
• Xavier Moon Activated - Winnipeg Sea Bears (July 17)
  
• Bandits Re-Sign Surrey, BC Product James Karnik - Vancouver Bandits (July 17)
  
• Bandits Unveil Specialty Jerseys in Collaboration with Realtree - Vancouver Bandits (July 16)
  
• Free River Lions Fan Festival on July 18 - Niagara River Lions (July 15)
  
• NBA-Experienced Forward and European Champion Jarell Eddie Signs with Bandits - Vancouver Bandits (July 15)
  
• A Familiar Face Returns, Sea Bears Re-Sign Guard Jelani Watson-Gayle for the 2026 Season - Winnipeg Sea Bears (July 14)
  
• CEBL Weekly Preview: Playoff Picture Coming into Focus - (July 14)
  
• Bandits End Road Trip with a Win against Edmonton - Vancouver Bandits (July 11)
  
• Bandits Come up Short on the Road against Calgary - Vancouver Bandits (July 10)
  
• Update on Xavier Moon - Winnipeg Sea Bears (July 9)
  
• Winnipeg Sea Bears Announce South Pole Pass, a New Season Ticket Member Perk, Community Fundraiser, and a Packed Schedule of July Home Games - Winnipeg Sea Bears (July 8)
  
• Bandits Snap Losing Skid with Road Victory over Saskatoon - Vancouver Bandits (July 8)
  
• CEBL Weekly Preview: Where the MVP Race Stands as Season Nears Home Stretch - (July 7)
  
• Bandits Re-Sign Guard Zach Copeland - Vancouver Bandits (July 6)
  
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Sat., Jul 18	Ottawa at Scarborough	7:00 p.m.
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• Sea Bears defeated by Surge, but buoyed by clearance of Moon - Winnipeg Free Press (July 18)
  
• Sea Bears punch ticket to playoffs with road win over Mamba - Winnipeg Free Press (July 16)
  
• Sea Bears stumble to first home loss against struggling Surge - Winnipeg Free Press (July 13)
  
• VIDEO: Vancouver Bandits wrap road trip with win in Edmonton - Abbotsford News (July 12)
  
• VIDEO: Vancouver Bandits hope to rebound from Calgary loss - Abbotsford News (July 12)
  
• Sea Bears look to stay best in West - Winnipeg Free Press (July 11)
  
• Calgary's Caelum Swanton-Rodger right at home with Surge, Stampede - Calgary Sun (July 10)
  
• Kraus steps up in first start as Sea Bears beat Stingers - Winnipeg Free Press (July 10)
  
• We just got to keep it going' - Winnipeg Free Press (July 9)
  
• VIDEO: Vancouver Bandits break loss streak with win against Saskatoon - Abbotsford News (July 8)
  
• VIDEO: Vancouver Bandits fall to Calgary - Abbotsford News (July 6)
  
• Kyle Julius steps down as Vancouver Bandits head coach - Abbotsford News (July 6)
  
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