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The Niagara River Lions are a men's basketball team. Based in St. Catharines, Ontario, they are a member of the Canadian Elite Basketball League.

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River Lions Land CEBL All-Time Leading Scorer Hill

CEBL Niagara River Lions April 24, 2025 - The Niagara River Lions announced Thursday the signing of 6-foot-5 American guard Ahmed Hill ahead of the 2025 Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) season. The Augusta, Georgia native is currently playing for Peristeri BC of the Greek HEBA A1, averaging 6.3 points and 2.9 assists in 18.7 minutes per game. A proven scorer and consistent performer, Hill averaged 16.1 points and 4.2 rebounds during the 2024 CEBL season with the Montreal Alliance. He was named to the All-CEBL Second Team in both 2021 and 2023 and made leag... Full Story

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Davis Signs with Defending CEBL Champions for Fourth Straight Campaign

CEBL Niagara River Lions April 23, 2025 - The Niagara River Lions announced Wednesday the signing of 6-foot-9 American forward Antonio Junior "AJ" Davis ahead of the 2025 Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) season. The Buford, Georgia native will return to Niagara after his most recent stint with the team in 2024, where he missed the majority of the season due to a hip injury. "Entering his fourth season with our program, AJ has played a crucial role in our culture both on and off the floor," said Head Coach and General Manager, Victor Raso. "His leadership d... Full Story

River Lions Re-Sign Star Defender Moore for 2025 Season

CEBL Niagara River Lions April 16, 2025 - The Niagara River Lions announced today the return of 6-foot-6 American guard Omari Moore for the upcoming 2025 Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) season. The 24-year-old Pasadena, California native rejoins the River Lions for the 2025 season. Moore is currently playing overseas in Turkey for Darüşşafaka Lassa in the Basketbol Süper Ligi (T-BSL), where he has had an impressive season averaging 14.9 points, 5.4 assists, and 5.0 rebounds in 25 games, showcasing his continued growth and versatility o... Full Story

Canadian Forward Ekiyor Returns to River Lions for 2025 Season

CEBL Niagara River Lions March 27, 2025 - The Niagara River Lions announced Thursday the signing of 6-foot-9 Canadian forward Eddie Ekiyor for the 2025 Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) season. The 27-year old Ottawa, Ontario native returns for a second season with the team after missing the 2024 campaign due to an injury. Ekiyor last played for Sporting CP of the Liga Betclic in Portugal during the 2023-24 season where he was a contender for the league's Most Valuable Player award averaging 18.6 points, 1.5 assists, and 5.8 rebounds in 28.1 minutes per gam... Full Story


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Niagara River Lions guard Jahvon Blair
Niagara River Lions guard Jahvon Blair

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Niagara River Lions Minor League Basketball

Niagara River Lions (CEBL) League: Canadian Elite Basketball League
Home: St. Catharines, Ontario
Class: Men's
Website: Niagara River Lions site
Schedule: Full Niagara River Lions Schedule


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Sun., Aug 11
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Niagara 97 at Vancouver 95 (Championship) Final
Fri., Aug 9
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Montreal 75 at Niagara 78 (Playoff; Verdun, QC) Final
Sun., Aug 4
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Ottawa 91 at Niagara 94 (Playoff) Final
Sat., Jul 27
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Ottawa 97 at Niagara 109 Final
Sat., Jul 20
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Niagara 113 at Ottawa 122 Final
Wed., Jul 17
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Brampton 71 at Niagara 80 Final
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