The 3rd Annual Black History All-Star Weekend is SOLD OUT!!!

The Montréal Alliance announced Wednesday that it has signed Québec forward Mamadou Gueye for the 2023 season of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL). Gueye has played two seasons in the CEBL with the Edmonton Stingers (2019), the Guelph Nighthawks (2021) and the Ottawa BlackJacks (2021). The small forward represented Canada at the 2018 Commonwealth Games as the team made it to the tournament’s final.

Gueye is currently completing the 2022-23 season with Defensor Sporting Club in the Uruguayan league and is averaging 10.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.2 steals in 27.7 minutes per game.

The Québec City native played two seasons in Japan with Yokohama (2021-22) and Gifu (2020-21). In 75 combined games over the two seasons, Gueye compiled averages of 19.2 points, 8.2 rebounds and 2.5 assists. The 6-foot-7 forward also played with Halifax (2019-20) and Sudbury (2018-19) in the NBLC and with FC Schalke 04 (2018-19) in Germany’s Bundesliga.

In the CEBL, Gueye was selected second overall by the Edmonton Stingers in the 2019 draft. In 28 CEBL games, Gueye averaged 8.7 points and 3.6 rebounds.

Gueye played five collegiate seasons at the University of Alberta where he was named the team’s MVP in three consecutives seasons (2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18). The small forward was also named the Canada West Rookie of the Year (2014) and ranks third in program history in total points (1516) and rebounds (657). 

Gueye joins Alain Louis and Nathan Cayo as the third member of the team for the 2023 season. The Alliance plays its first of 10 home games at the Verdun Auditorium on May 26 against the Niagara River Lions. For more information o

Ms. Hanan Ali. Sr. and Jr. Women’s basketball coach. Community leader. Proud team member of Unbreakable Sisterhood, a program dedicated to inspiring & uplifting women in our city, and women’s sports from a global & faith based perspective. A co-staff lead of Ross Sheppard BSA, and an avid basketball player and coach. 

Unbreakable sisterhood:

Our organization will strive to create positive impacts on the lives of everyone in our community and encourage our youth to realize their full potential. Regardless of national origin, the National Black Coalition of Canada-Edmonton will work towards fostering communication and solidarity among Blacks in Canada. We will work with other Canadians towards achieving full social, racial, cultural, political and economic harmony across Canada; ensure our participation in the shaping a country that Blacks benefit from fully.

Regardless of national origin, the National Black Coalition of Canada-Edmonton will work towards fostering communication and solidarity among Blacks in Canada. The Organization will strive to create positive impacts on the lives of everyone in our community and encourage our youth to realize their full potential.

City & provincial champion. Concordia Athletics and Calgary Dinos Alumni. Thunderbird legend. Mount Rushmore certified. Incredible father, phenomenal businessman, supremely professional trainer. Ross Sheppard triumph & success story. Thank you for being our lead coach this weekend, alongside our council of Black history coaches. Welcome back to the Shep family!

CBA is a youth basketball program in southwest Edmonton. Our training program helps players reach there full potential on and off the court. Player development, competition, and family are our core values, and we strive to play basketball at a highlevel.

SPRING/SUMMER TEAM DETAILS:

Season length will be (March - July 2025)

1 Practice and 1 Spring league game per week. We will have individual skill work (shooting, dribbling, defense, passing, how to read the game) along with team building development in all areas.

5-6 Tournaments ( we will have a meeting with parents to discuss travel tournaments)

Team fees estimated will be $900,  this includes tournaments, spring league, gear/apparel, gym rentals etc. Payment plans available upon request.

Practices will mainly be held at Legacy and St Francis Xavier rec center.

Practice/spring league locations:

Legacy Athletics 9748 12 ave Sw

EYBA Centre 7111 56 ave NW

St Francis Xavier rec center 9240-163st NW

Seville sports centre 11610 65 ave NW

Dr Anne Anderson 11810 35 ave SW

*if you would like to attend tryouts on February 15, 2025 from 6:30-8:00pm @ St Francis Xavier recreation center, Please fill out registration below*

*No try out fee*

Denzel has lived in Edmonton for most of his life, only leaving to pursue his dreams of playing professional basketball in both Toronto and overseas in Spain. His biggest passions include basketball, being around family and architecture.

He loves the concept of being in the Real Estate field because it reminds him of some of the trips his parents would take him on as a child where he would get to see different homes and how each style created a unique environment. After playing basketball professionally, he spent 3 years working in sales and also started his own business coaching kids and giving back to the basketball community. (company name Youth Hoops Inc.)

While growing up his parents had properties throughout Alberta, and he was consistently immersed with clients and real estate investors. As a result, he toured many showhomes and was around for many showings. He couldn’t get enough as a child and that passion remains today.

“I love to be around my family, I love to learn, and I love the city of Edmonton. After spending years traveling and seeing different parts of the world, I truly see this city as my home, and I am excited to help my clients find their home in this beautiful city.”

Youth Hoops Basketball Academy provides kids aged 5-15 fundamental and movement-related skills that develop children to excel in reaching their full potential. Learn more about the Stingers partnership with Youth Hoops on our website

Andrew Gersham Parker (B.A, B.Ed, M.Ed student) also known as A.G.P was born in North Edmonton in 1983. As the son of Jamaican and Grenadian parents, Andrew was heavily influenced by track and field, soccer, and other outdoor sports. But in the year 2000 Andrew attended M.E. Lazerte High School where he developed his passion for the game of basketball under the guidance of his hero and coach Thom Elniski. After graduating from M.E. Lazerte High school Andrew attended Concordia University College of Alberta where he was heavily recruited for his legendary slam dunking skills and received a scholarship to play basketball for 2 years.  While at Concordia, Andrew achieved the honor of being named the Rookie of the year and he also received the silver medal in the Provincial final (a feat until that date had never been accomplished in school history). After his second year studying at Concordia, Andrew took his talent and intellect to the University of Alberta where he again received a scholarship to play basketball and was named the Most Valuable Player in the 2007 Golden Bears Invitational Tournament. 

Ross Sheppard High School is a vibrant community of learners who rise to challenges and celebrate achievements across academics, athletics, fine arts, and service. Our motto, “WE ARE SHEP,” embodies the pride, tradition, and excellence that permeate our halls each day. We are committed to maintaining a safe and inclusive environment where engaged teaching and learning thrive. At Ross Sheppard, we believe every student can succeed in a space that is kind, respectful, and supportive. Our key strategies for achieving this success are centered on building strong foundational relationships with all stakeholders. The long-standing tradition that drives our reflective practice—"If better is possible, then good is not enough"—continues to foster growth and success for everyone.

The Ross Sheppard School community stands on four key pillars: Academics, Athletics, Fine Arts, and Service. Our academic programs are designed to help every learner achieve excellence, while also recognizing their individual aspirations and abilities. Our athletics program encourages all students to embody dedication, loyalty, and citizenship. Through fine arts, students are invited to explore and appreciate the world around them, fostering creativity and adaptability. Our school’s motto, Okimawitaw Otatuskewin (Mastery for Service), reflects the endless opportunities we provide for students to lead and serve both within our school and the global community.

The Edmonton Stingers have announced that seven players have been added to the Stingers 2025 Protected Player list. This allows the Stingers an exclusive window to re-sign these players before other CEBL teams at the beginning of free agency in Spring 2025. The list is highlighted by 2024 starters Elijah Miller (guard) and Nick Hornsby (forward); both were members of the Stingers 2023 squad.

Edmonton native Ben Krikke (forward) and Canadian Mike Nuga (guard) have both been added to the Protected Players list, alongside Lithuanian forward Mindaugas Kacinas and American guard Trey McGowens. Additionally, Isiah Osborne (guard), a member of the Stingers 2023 squad, has been added to the list.

These Stingers will retain the rights to re-sign these players to their 2025 roster at the beginning of next year's free agency window, typically beginning in February.