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The Ottawa BlackJacks are a men's basketball team. Based in Ottawa, Ontario, they are a member of the Canadian Elite Basketball League.

James Derouin to Return as Ottawa BlackJacks General Manager

November 21, 2025 - The Ottawa BlackJacks of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced today that the club has re-signed James Derouin to a contract which will see him serve as general manager of the team for the 2026 season. Derouin will be entering his second season as the full-time general manager of the BlackJacks after he helped lead Ottawa to a second place finish in the Eastern Conference's regular season standings and an appearance in the conference semifinals in 2025. "I'm grateful for the opportunity to return and he... Full Story

Ottawa BlackJacks Appoint Jason Winters as President

October 9, 2025 - The Ottawa BlackJacks of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced today the appointment of Jason Winters as the club's new president. Winters joins the BlackJacks having served as the general manager of Myers Kanata Nissan since 2019. A highly respected business leader in the Ottawa community. He and his family have also owned and operated multiple Booster Juice franchises across the Capital Region. A long-time BlackJacks season ticket holder, Winters brings a deep passion for basketball along with a prove... Full Story

Diamond Sports Canada Inc. Finalizes Acquisition of the Ottawa BlackJacks

September 4, 2025 - The Ottawa BlackJacks of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL), Canada's largest professional sports league, announced today that the club has been acquired by Diamond Sports Canada Inc., a subsidiary of Global Sports Fund Management Group. The group is owned by Bandeli (Lee) Hagipantelis and Justin Pascoe, who also serves as Chief Executive Officer. Pascoe brings more than 20 years of executive experience in elite-level sports administration. He holds an MBA from Melbourne Business School and has completed addition... Full Story

Canadian Basketball Ventures L.P. Parts Ways with BlackJacks President Mark Wacyk

August 20, 2025 - Canadian Basketball Ventures L.P. (CBV), the corporate entity that owns the Ottawa BlackJacks, announced today that the organization has mutually agreed to part ways with BlackJacks' President, Mark Wacyk, effective immediately. In his lone season with the organization, the team finished in second place in the CEBL's Eastern Conference, and hosted the conference semifinal. Mark also played a role in expanding the BlackJacks' presence through community partnerships and connections within Ottawa's basketball network. CBV th... Full Story

• James Derouin to Return as Ottawa BlackJacks General Manager - November 21, 2025
  
• Ottawa BlackJacks Appoint Jason Winters as President - October 9, 2025
  
• Diamond Sports Canada Inc. Finalizes Acquisition of the Ottawa BlackJacks - September 4, 2025
  
• Canadian Basketball Ventures L.P. Parts Ways with BlackJacks President Mark Wacyk - August 20, 2025
  
• Shorthanded BlackJacks Aim to Tame Shooting Stars in Playoff Rematch - August 16, 2025
  
• BlackJacks Fend off Pesky Alliance to Clinch Top-3 Seed in East - August 6, 2025
  
• Ottawa BlackJacks to Host Potential Playoff Game in Gatineau, Que. - August 6, 2025
  
• Smart's Record-Setting Night Lifts BlackJacks over River Lions - July 31, 2025
  
• Waterman Leads BlackJacks to Crucial Win over Shooting Stars - July 29, 2025
  
• BlackJacks Ride Strong Second Half to Win over Honey Badgers - July 21, 2025
  
• Ottawa BlackJacks Add Two Players - July 20, 2025
  
• CEBL Adds Game to 2025 Regular Season Schedule - July 14, 2025
  
• BlackJacks Catch Fire from Deep, Roll Past Honey Badgers on Camp Day - July 9, 2025
  
• BlackJacks Celebrate Canada Day with Fourth Straight Win - July 1, 2025
  
• Smart Leads BlackJacks to Third Straight Win - June 28, 2025
  
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League: Canadian Elite Basketball League
Home: Ottawa, Ontario
Class: Men's
Website: Ottawa BlackJacks site
Schedule: Full Ottawa BlackJacks Schedule

Sat., Aug 16	L	Scarborough 114 at Ottawa 81 (Playoff)	Final
Sun., Aug 10	L	Vancouver 130 at Ottawa 112	Final
Fri., Aug 8	W	Montreal 92 at Ottawa 98	Final
Wed., Aug 6	W	Ottawa 87 at Montreal 83	Final
Sat., Aug 2	L	Calgary 112 at Ottawa 101	Final
Thu., Jul 31	W	Ottawa 96 at Niagara 93	Final
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OurSports Central provides coverage of the following independent and minor league teams near the Ottawa BlackJacks:

• Atletico Ottawa (CPL) - Ottawa, Ontario
  
• Gatineau Olympiques (QMJHL) - Gatineau, Quebec
  
• Ottawa 67's (OHL) - Ottawa, Ontario
  
• Ottawa Black Bears (NLL) - Ottawa, Ontario
  
• Ottawa Charge (PWHL) - Ottawa, Ontario
  
• Ottawa Rapid FC (NSL) - Ottawa, Ontario
  
• Ottawa RedBlacks (CFL) - Ottawa, Ontario
  
• Ottawa Titans (FL) - Ottawa, Ontario
  

• VIDEO: A record-setting road win by Vancouver Bandits - CEBL Abbotsford News (August 11)
  
• Surge stave off BlackJacks in key victory - CEBL Calgary Sun (August 3)
  
• Saskatchewan Rattlers post rare win over Ottawa Blackjacks - CEBL Saskatoon Star Phoenix (July 28)
  
• Sea Bears drop fourth straight in 8873 loss to BlackJacks - CEBL Winnipeg Sun (June 1)
  
• Sea Bears struggles continue with fourth-straight loss - CEBL Winnipeg Free Press (June 1)
  
• River Lions begin defence of CEBL title with two wins - CEBL Niagara Falls Review (May 19)
  
• Ottawa BlackJacks: Everything you need to know - CEBL Ottawa Citizen (May 14)
  
• David DeAveiro named Ottawa BlackJacks head coach - CEBL Ottawa Citizen (January 28)
  
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