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May 7, 2026 - The Ottawa BlackJacks of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced today that the team has re-signed Javonte Smart for the 2026 Season.
The 6 '4 guard, originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, returns to Ottawa after a breakout CEBL season with Ottawa, averaging 26 points.
Smart spent the CEBL off-season with the Osceola Magic, the G-League affiliate of the Orlando Magic.
"Javonte Smart is a tremendous player and a major part of what we do offensively. He's an elite scorer who commands a lot of attention ... Full Story
April 28, 2026 - The Ottawa BlackJacks kick off their seventh season in the Capital on May 12. The reigning western conference champions, the Calgary Surge, will come to town to begin our season with some healthy competition.
But the excitement doesn't end there. Our half-time performance will feature Canadian R&B singer, Xav Trudeau. Featuring songs like Til The Nights Done, Back Me Up and The Dive, this show is one you don't want to miss.
Releasing his first single in February 2025, Xav has now released five singles and one EP titled... Full Story
April 8, 2026 - The Ottawa BlackJacks have added two Canadian student-athletes to their 2026 roster as part of the Canadian Elite Basketball League's inaugural Signing Day, signing guard Yohann Sam and center Louth-Mohamed Coulibaly.
Announced by the CEBL on March 26th, Signing Day replaces the league's previous draft format and marks the next evolution of the CEBL's partnership with U SPORTS, creating a direct pathway for Canadian student-athletes to transition from the collegiate ranks to the professional game.
Sam joins the BlackJa... Full Story
April 2, 2026 - The Ottawa BlackJacks of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced today
that the club has signed forward Alex Fudge for the 2026 season.
Fudge, a six-foot-nine forward from Jacksonville, Fla., joins Ottawa during the 2025-26 NBA G League season, where he is currently playing for the Sioux Falls Skyforce. In 26 appearances this season, the 22-year-old is averaging 6.9 points, 3.3 rebounds and 0.7 assists while shooting 58.1 per cent from the field.
"Alex brings a spark to our team. He is very versatile and... Full Story
The Ottawa BlackJacks are a men's basketball team. Based in Ottawa, Ontario, they are a member of the Canadian Elite Basketball League.
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Ottawa BlackJacks Re-Sign Franchise Record Holder Javonte Smart
May 7, 2026 - The Ottawa BlackJacks of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced today that the team has re-signed Javonte Smart for the 2026 Season.
The 6 '4 guard, originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, returns to Ottawa after a breakout CEBL season with Ottawa, averaging 26 points.
Smart spent the CEBL off-season with the Osceola Magic, the G-League affiliate of the Orlando Magic.
"Javonte Smart is a tremendous player and a major part of what we do offensively. He's an elite scorer who commands a lot of attention ... Full StoryMore Ottawa BlackJacks stories below
A Home Opener You Don't Want to Miss
April 28, 2026 - The Ottawa BlackJacks kick off their seventh season in the Capital on May 12. The reigning western conference champions, the Calgary Surge, will come to town to begin our season with some healthy competition.
But the excitement doesn't end there. Our half-time performance will feature Canadian R&B singer, Xav Trudeau. Featuring songs like Til The Nights Done, Back Me Up and The Dive, this show is one you don't want to miss.
Releasing his first single in February 2025, Xav has now released five singles and one EP titled... Full StoryOttawa BlackJacks Add Yohann Sam and Louth-Mohamed Coulibaly Through Inaugural CEBL Signing Day
April 8, 2026 - The Ottawa BlackJacks have added two Canadian student-athletes to their 2026 roster as part of the Canadian Elite Basketball League's inaugural Signing Day, signing guard Yohann Sam and center Louth-Mohamed Coulibaly.
Announced by the CEBL on March 26th, Signing Day replaces the league's previous draft format and marks the next evolution of the CEBL's partnership with U SPORTS, creating a direct pathway for Canadian student-athletes to transition from the collegiate ranks to the professional game.
Sam joins the BlackJa... Full StoryOttawa BlackJacks Add G League Forward Alex Fudge
April 2, 2026 - The Ottawa BlackJacks of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced today
that the club has signed forward Alex Fudge for the 2026 season.
Fudge, a six-foot-nine forward from Jacksonville, Fla., joins Ottawa during the 2025-26 NBA G League season, where he is currently playing for the Sioux Falls Skyforce. In 26 appearances this season, the 22-year-old is averaging 6.9 points, 3.3 rebounds and 0.7 assists while shooting 58.1 per cent from the field.
"Alex brings a spark to our team. He is very versatile and... Full StoryOttawa BlackJacks News
- Ottawa BlackJacks Re-Sign Franchise Record Holder Javonte Smart - May 7, 2026
- A Home Opener You Don't Want to Miss - April 28, 2026
- Ottawa BlackJacks Add Yohann Sam and Louth-Mohamed Coulibaly Through Inaugural CEBL Signing Day - April 8, 2026
- Ottawa BlackJacks Add G League Forward Alex Fudge - April 2, 2026
- Justin Ndjock-Tadjoré Returns to the Capital - February 26, 2026
- Ottawa BlackJacks Re-Sign Tyrell Tate - February 10, 2026
- Ottawa BlackJacks Announce 2026 School Day Game - February 4, 2026
- Ottawa BlackJacks Re-Sign Justin Jackson - February 2, 2026
- Ottawa BlackJacks Name Justin Mazzulla as Head Coach - January 22, 2026
- Ottawa BlackJacks Announce 2026 Regular Season Schedule - January 15, 2026
- 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
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League: Canadian Elite Basketball LeagueHome: Ottawa, Ontario
Class: Men's
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Ottawa BlackJacks Scoreboard
| Sun., Jun 28 | Niagara at Ottawa | 1:00 p.m. | |
| Tue., Jun 23 | W | Scarborough 86 at Ottawa 88 | Final |
| Sun., Jun 21 | L | Saskatoon 101 at Ottawa 98 | Final |
| Fri., Jun 19 | L | Ottawa 80 at Scarborough 108 | Final |
| Mon., Jun 15 | L | Ottawa 94 at Saskatoon 96 | Final |
| Sat., Jun 13 | L | Ottawa 95 at Vancouver 104 | Final |
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Ottawa BlackJacks Headlines
- VIDEO: Vancouver Bandits get their revenge on Ottawa - CEBL Abbotsford News (June 14)
- Allen shines in Sea Bears most complete effort' - CEBL Winnipeg Free Press (June 5)
- VIDEO: Vancouver Bandits streak ends - CEBL Abbotsford News (June 3)
- River Lions open 2026 season with 4 road games - CEBL Niagara Falls Review (May 19)
- 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)
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