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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.

River Lions Embrace New Era in Chase for Third Straight Title

May 29, 2026 - Any way you slice it, there was no need for change around the Niagara River Lions after winning their second straight championship last season. This was an organization firing on all cylinders behind a star player in Khalil Ahmad and the league's winningest head coach and general manager in Victor Raso. If the River Lions had simply run it back for this season, no one would have blamed them. Instead, in February, they announced a massive change, Raso would be moving into an advisory role, and team captain Kimbal Mac... Full Story

Biskup's Historic Win - Leading the River Lions While Breaking Barriers in Canadian Men's Pro Sports

September 18, 2025 - Michelle Biskup paced nervously along the sidelines of Winnipeg's Canada Life Centre. As Niagara's Khalil Ahmad stepped to the free-throw line with the 2025 CEBL championship in his fingertips, Biskup couldn't help but battle flashbacks from one year earlier, when Ahmad missed a shot to win it all. Some things were different: the locale, for one. The River Lions' path to the Final (one much more fraught this time around), for two. And, of course, Biskup's title, now president of the franchise. One thing, though, did... Full Story

River Lions Capture Second Straight Championship in Thrilling Win over Surge

August 25, 2025 - The mountain had only been scaled once before. But after the most grueling season in CEBL history, the Niagara River Lions reached the summit once again. The River Lions captured the 2025 CEBL title on Sunday, beating the Calgary Surge 79-73 at Winnipeg's Canada Life Centre. Niagara joins the 2020-2021 Edmonton Stingers as the only teams ever to go back-to-back. They are also the only franchises in league history to claim multiple titles. "It feels incredible. It really does," head coach Victor Ra... Full Story

Ahmad Shines Late as River Lions Knock off Shooting Stars to Reach CEBL Finals

August 22, 2025 - Khalil Ahmad played hero. The Niagara River Lions won a close game. And Championship Weekend picked up right where it left off. The River Lions eked past the Scarborough Shooting Stars 93-91 in the East Final on Friday at Winnipeg's Canada Life Centre, moving one win away from repeating as league champion. Niagara's formula looked awfully familiar as head coach Victor Raso's troops battled in a back-and-forth high-stakes game. And when winning time came around, it was Ahmad - who scored all three playoff... Full Story

• River Lions Embrace New Era in Chase for Third Straight Title - May 29, 2026
  
• Biskup's Historic Win - Leading the River Lions While Breaking Barriers in Canadian Men's Pro Sports - September 18, 2025
  
• River Lions Capture Second Straight Championship in Thrilling Win over Surge - August 25, 2025
  
• Ahmad Shines Late as River Lions Knock off Shooting Stars to Reach CEBL Finals - August 22, 2025
  
• River Lions Come Back Late to Shock Honey Badgers - July 27, 2025
  
• How Khalil Ahmad Carried a Cool Confidence from California to Canada - July 24, 2025
  
• River Lions Expand Lead Atop East with Victory over Shooting Stars - July 20, 2025
  
• River Lions Punch Playoff Ticket with Comeback Win over Honey Badgers - July 16, 2025
  
• River Lions Race Past Bandits in Battle of Top Seeds - July 10, 2025
  
• Hill Hits Major Milestone as River Lions Down Alliance - July 6, 2025
  
• River Lions Halt Skid with Victory over Scuffling Sea Bears - July 4, 2025
  
• Hill, Ahmad Find Rhythm as River Lions Romp Past Alliance - June 20, 2025
  
• Ahmad, River Lions Finish Strong to Take Down BlackJacks - June 15, 2025
  
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Niagara River Lions celebrate the 2025 CEBL championship
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League: Canadian Elite Basketball League
Home: St. Catharines, Ontario
Class: Men's
Website: Niagara River Lions site
Schedule: Full Niagara River Lions Schedule

Sat., Jun 13		Montreal at Niagara	7:00 p.m.
Wed., Jun 10	L	Scarborough 104 at Niagara 93	Final
Fri., Jun 5	L	Brampton 97 at Niagara 86	Final
Wed., Jun 3	W	Calgary 76 at Niagara 88	Final
Fri., May 29	L	Vancouver 110 at Niagara 100	Final
Tue., May 26	W	Niagara 87 at Montreal 72	Final
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OurSports Central provides coverage of the following independent and minor league teams near the Niagara River Lions:

• AFC Toronto (NSL) - Toronto, Ontario
  
• Brampton Honey Badgers (CEBL) - Brampton, Ontario
  
• Brampton Steelheads (OHL) - Brampton, Ontario
  
• Buffalo Bandits (NLL) - Buffalo, New York
  
• Buffalo Bisons (IL) - Buffalo, New York
  
• Forge FC (CPL) - Hamilton, Ontario
  
• Hamilton Tiger-Cats (CFL) - Hamilton, Ontario
  
• Inter Toronto FC (CPL) - Toronto, Ontario
  
• Niagara IceDogs (OHL) - St. Catharines, Ontario
  
• Oshawa FireWolves (NLL) - Oshawa, Ontario
  
• Oshawa Generals (OHL) - Oshawa, Ontario
  
• PWHL Hamilton (PWHL) - Hamilton, Ontario
  
• Raptors 905 (G League) - Mississauga, Ontario
  
• Scarborough Shooting Stars (CEBL) - Scarborough, Ontario
  
• Toronto Argonauts (CFL) - Toronto, Ontario
  
• Toronto FC (MLS) - Toronto, Ontario
  
• Toronto FC II (MLS NEXT Pro) - Toronto, Ontario
  
• Toronto Marlies (AHL) - Toronto, Ontario
  
• Toronto Rock (NLL) - Hamilton, Ontario
  
• Toronto Sceptres (PWHL) - Toronto, Ontario
  
• Toronto Tempo (WNBA) - Toronto, Ontario
  
• Buffalo Pro Soccer (USL) - Buffalo, New York
  
• Hamilton Hammers (AHL) - Hamilton, Ontario
  

• River Lions even record at 3-3 in second title defence - CEBL Niagara Falls Review (June 4)
  
• River Lions begin five-game homestand with loss to Bandits - CEBL Niagara Falls Review (May 31)
  
• VIDEO: Vancouver Bandits head to Ontario for trio of games - CEBL Abbotsford News (May 30)
  
• River Lions start CEBL season on road with 2-2 record - CEBL Niagara Falls Review (May 27)
  
• Sea Bears feast on River Lions - CEBL Winnipeg Free Press (May 23)
  
• Sea Bears feast on River Lions - CEBL Winnipeg Free Press (May 23)
  
• River Lions open 2026 season with 4 road games - CEBL Niagara Falls Review (May 19)
  
• Niagara River Lions begin title defence with four road games - CEBL Niagara Falls Review (May 5)
  
• Niagara River Lions encourage kids to play ball - CEBL Niagara Falls Review (April 24)
  
• River Lions' home game with Edmonton to be shown nationally - CEBL Niagara Falls Review (April 24)
  
• Two-time defending CEBL champions tip off season on May 18 - CEBL Niagara Falls Review (April 20)
  
• River Lions re-sign team scoring leader for 2026 season - CEBL Niagara Falls Review (April 5)
  
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