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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.

Defending Champion River Lions Debut New Squad, and the Return of Mitch Creek

May 14, 2025 - After dipping our toes back into Canadian basketball with Sunday's Battle of Alberta, the CEBL season is set to hit full swing. Five more games are scheduled for Week 2, including our first look at the reigning champion. The Niagara River Lions open play Friday when they host the Calgary Surge, and coach Victor Raso's squad will look slightly different than it did when it won that championship-game thriller against the Vancouver Bandits. Gone is Target Score Time assassin Khalil Ahmad, who nailed the title-winning b... Full Story

River Lions Land CEBL All-Time Leading Scorer Hill

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

Davis Signs with Defending CEBL Champions for Fourth Straight Campaign

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

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

• Defending Champion River Lions Debut New Squad, and the Return of Mitch Creek - May 14, 2025
  
• River Lions Land CEBL All-Time Leading Scorer Hill - April 24, 2025
  
• Davis Signs with Defending CEBL Champions for Fourth Straight Campaign - April 23, 2025
  
• River Lions Re-Sign Star Defender Moore for 2025 Season - April 16, 2025
  
• Canadian Forward Ekiyor Returns to River Lions for 2025 Season - March 27, 2025
  
• River Lions Re-Sign Canadian Forward Cayo for the 2025 Season - February 27, 2025
  
• Defending Champion River Lions Re-Sign All-Canadian Blair - February 20, 2025
  
• Ahmad Lifts River Lions to CEBL Finals in Hard-Fought Win over Scrappy Alliance - August 9, 2024
  
• River Lions Put Perfect Home Record to Test in East Semifinal against Soaring BlackJacks - August 4, 2024
  
• Niagara and Ottawa Meet for Postseason Tune-Up - July 27, 2024
  
• River Lions Looking to Secure Tops in the Eastern Conference as They Host the Honey Badgers - July 17, 2024
  
• Niagara Defeats Edmonton 105-104 to Secure Home Playoff Game - July 14, 2024
  
• River Lions Look to Clinch Playoff Berth against Alliance - July 11, 2024
  
• River Lions Announce Signing of Former Charlotte Hornet, Scottie Lewis - July 10, 2024
  
• Both Squads Hope to Bounce Back as Surge Visit River Lions for Second of Back-To-Back - July 4, 2024
  
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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

Fri., May 16		Calgary at Niagara	6:00 p.m.
Sun., Aug 11	W	Niagara 97 at Vancouver 95 (Championship)	Final
Fri., Aug 9	W	Montreal 75 at Niagara 78 (Playoff; Verdun, QC)	Final
Sun., Aug 4	W	Ottawa 91 at Niagara 94 (Playoff)	Final
Sat., Jul 27	W	Ottawa 97 at Niagara 109	Final
Sat., Jul 20	L	Niagara 113 at Ottawa 122	Final
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• CEBL announces national broadcasting team - CEBL Niagara Falls Review (April 24)
  
• Niagara River Lions inviting back alumni for title ceremony - CEBL Niagara Falls Review (April 24)
  
• CEBL gives student-athletes chance to play pro basketball - CEBL Niagara Falls Review (April 14)
  
• River Lions sign one-time Canadian player of the year - CEBL Niagara Falls Review (March 21)
  
• Free River Lions tickets for charities and community groups - CEBL Niagara Falls Review (March 12)
  
• Niagara River Lions captain Kimbal Mackenzie back for 2025 - CEBL Niagara Falls Review (March 9)
  
• River Lions preparing to defend CEBL title - CEBL Niagara Falls Review (February 27)
  
• River Lions preparing to defend CEBL title - CEBL Niagara Falls Review (February 27)
  
• 2024 Niagara sports year in review: July to September - CEBL Niagara Falls Review (December 28)
  
• All 10 CEBL teams playing home-and-homes against each other - CEBL Niagara Falls Review (December 5)
  
• Aug. 13 morning edition for Niagara Region - CEBL Niagara Falls Review (August 13)
  
• VIDEO: Vancouver Bandits fall to Lions in CEBL championship - CEBL Abbotsford News (August 12)
  
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