42 Canadians Hired in National Basketball League of Canada – 2014-2015
The National Basketball League of Canada kicks off this winter and as rosters are finalized for the 2015-2016 season, we take a look back at the Canadians hired in the 2014-2015 campaign.
The NBLC is currently Canada’s only PRO league and is heading into its’ fifth year, with plans of offering more opportunities for Canadian content.
“The goal this season is to see between 40-50 Canadians in the league and there is little doubt that can increase in the minimum levels of Canadians will be discussed and implemented in the near future,” NBLC Commissioner David Magley told NPH.
Magley and the NBLC have been travelling the content looking for new talent to add to the 8-team league.
“Between all 18 days of the international summer combine series, we will see over 750 young prospects,” explained Magley.
“We expect 40+ contracts to be offered and our brand has become most recognized around North America. Young men from all over Canada and the USA are now aware of the opportunities in the NBLC.”
Below is a full list of all 42 Canadians that played in the NBLC last season:
Canadians in the NBLC – 2014-2015
Brampton A’s
David Tyndale PG – 5’11” – 180 – York University
Theo Davis C – 6’10” – 225 – Brock
Richard Amardi PF – 6’8″ – 220 – Oregon
Bryson Johnson SG – 6’2″ – 193 – Bucknell
Kyle Johnson SF – 6’4″ – 210 – Long Island-Brooklyn
Ashton Smith G – 6’2″ – 185 – Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Halifax Rainmen
Liam McMorrow C – 7’2″ – 275 – Texas Tech
Joey Haywood G – 6’1” – 170 – Saint Mary’s (NS)
Jasonn Hannibal C – 6’11” – 285 – Portland
Christopher Cayole PF – 6’8 – 210 – St. Michael’s
Tyrone Watson F – 6’5″ – 225 – New Mexico State
Douglas “Freddy” Appiah G – 6’1″ – California University of Pennsylvania
London Lightning
Clinton Springer-Williams SG – 6’4″ – 210 – Carleton
Quincy Okolie C – 6’8″ – 228 – Northwood
Enrico DiLoreto PG – 6’1″ – 180 – Windsor
Sefton Barrett SF – 6’8″ – 215 – Central Michigan
Christian Kabongo SG – 6’5″ – 210 – New Mexico State
Kurt Alexander SG – 6’0″ – 185 – Drake
Mississauga Power
Warren Ward G – 6’5″ – Ottawa
Tyrell Vernon G – 6’1″ – 190 – St. Francis Xavier
Tut Ruach PG – 6’2” – 170 – York University
Chad Posthumus C – 6’11” – 265 – Morehead State
Jabs Newby PG – 6’2” – 190 – Gannon
Michael Allison PF – 6’9″ – 215 – Maine
Moncton Miracles
Tramar Sutherland G – 6’3″ – 200 – Arkansas-Little Rock
Darryl “Dwayne” Smith F – 6’7″ – 225 – George Washington
Tyler Murray SG – 6’4″ – 200 – Wagner
Shamus Ferguson C – 6’10” – 255 – Ottawa
Island Storm
Doug McKinney PF – 6’8″ – 230 – Prince Edward Island
Cordell Jeanty PF – 6’7″ – Southern Illinois Evansville
Alex DesRoches F – 6’4″ – New Brunswick
Olumuyiwa Famutimi F – 6’6″ – 220 – Arkansas
Saint John Mill Rats
Peter Wedge F – 6’7″ – 215 – St. Malachy’s HS (NB)
Jean-Richard Volcy F- 6’8″ – 235 – Northern Michigan
Jamie Vanderbeken F – 6’11” – 240 – Iowa State
Dane Smith SG – 6’5″ – 210 – Tennessee-Martin
Alex Johnson PG – 5’10” – 177 – North Carolina State
Matt Brooks G – 6’4″ – 220 – Dalhousie
Windsor Express
Jahmal McQueen F – 6’7″ – 225 – Windsor
Kevin Loiselle SF – 6’6″ – 225 – Dawson
Josh Collins PG – 6’1″ – 170 – Windsor
Gary Gibson PG – 6’2″ – Eastern Washington