Saskatchewan Rattlers

The Saskatchewan Rattlers are a Canadian professional basketball team based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, that competes in the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL). They play their home games at the SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon.

Saskatchewan Rattlers
LeaguesCEBL
Founded2018
HistorySaskatchewan Rattlers
(2019–present)
ArenaSaskTel Centre
LocationSaskatoon, Saskatchewan
Team colours     
PresidentLee Genier
General managerBarry Rawlyk
Head coachChad Jacobson
Championships1 (2019)
Websitewww.therattlers.ca

History

On May 2, 2018 the Canadian Elite Basketball League announced a team would compete in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. [1]

On July 3, 2018, it was announced that the team will be called the Saskatchewan Rattlers. Saskatchewan joins Edmonton, Hamilton, Guelph, Niagara, and Abbotsford as one of the six original franchises for the inaugural season of the CEBL. [2]

The Rattlers won the 2019 CEBL championship and were the inaugural champions of the league. They beat Hamilton Honey Badgers 94–83 in the final.[3]

Roster

Current roster

Note: Flags indicate national team eligibility at FIBA sanctioned events. Players may hold other non-FIBA nationality not displayed.

Saskatchewan Rattlers roster
PlayersCoaches
Pos.No.Nat.NameHt.Wt.Age
G 1 Diawara, Mambi 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 180 lb (82 kg) 27 – (1994-07-20)20 July 1994
G 2 Holland, Demarcus 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 170 lb (77 kg) 27 – (1994-03-02)2 March 1994
F 4 Bernard, D'Andre 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 24 – (1996-12-23)23 December 1996
G 6 Dewar, Alexander (U) 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 21 – (2000-03-11)11 March 2000
F 7 Gant, JaKeenan 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 220 lb (100 kg) 25 – (1996-05-06)6 May 1996
F 8 Daniels, Travis (C) 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 219 lb (99 kg) 29 – (1992-01-25)25 January 1992
G 9 Poyser, Jaylen 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 180 lb (82 kg) 25 – (1996-05-15)15 May 1996
G 10 Bandoo, Devonte 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 195 lb (88 kg) 25 – (1996-09-12)12 September 1996
F 11 Taylor, Denzell 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 226 lb (103 kg) 27 – (1994-09-21)21 September 1994
G 12 Walker, Tevonn 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 210 lb (95 kg) 28 – (1993-11-07)7 November 1993
G 13 Demosthene, Nervens (U) 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 175 lb (79 kg) 26 – (1995-10-30)30 October 1995
F 15 Williams, Kai 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 216 lb (98 kg) 33 – (1988-05-02)2 May 1988
F 17 Madray, Nick 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) 230 lb (100 kg) 27 – (1994-08-01)1 August 1994
G 23 Osse, Kemy  6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 208 lb (94 kg) 28 – (1993-03-12)12 March 1993
G Potoma, Tyrese 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 22 – (1999-11-15)15 November 1999
Head coach
  • Conor Dow
Assistant coach(es)
  • Mario Celebre
  • Paige Crozon
  • Jeremy Wielenga
Team manager
  • Barry Rawlyk
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (P) Practice
  • (U) Current U Sports Athlete
  • Injured
Updated: August 9th, 2021

Honours
Champions (1): 2019

Season-by-season record
LeagueSeasonCoachRegular seasonPost season
WonLostWin %FinishWonLostWin %Result
CEBL
2019Greg Jockims119.5503rd201.000Won CEBL Championship
2020Chad Jacobson15.1677thDid not qualify
2021Conner Dow113.0717thDid not qualify
Totals1327.325—201.000

References
  1. "Saskatoon joins new Canadian Elite Basketball League". Global News. Retrieved 3 July 2018.
  2. "SASKATCHEWAN RATTLERS INTRODUCED AS FOUNDING MEMBER OF CANADIAN ELITE BASKETBALL LEAGUE". Saskatoon Rattlers. Retrieved 3 July 2018.
  3. "CEBL Game Detail Pages". www.cebl.ca. Retrieved 13 April 2020.
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