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Winnipeg, MB, April 29, 2026 — The Winnipeg Sea Bears today announced the club has extended training camp invitations to two local players: Ryan Luke of the University of Winnipeg Wesmen and Ramogi Nyagudi of the University of Manitoba Bisons. Training camp runs April 30 to May 2, 2026. "It's great to add Ramogi and Ryan to the training camp roster," said Head Coach and General Manager Mike Raimbault. "As local guys that have had some experience around the team previously, it makes sense to have them bolster the depth of training camp and help them both get some experience as well." A 6'7" forward and Winnipeg native, Ryan Luke wraps up his senior season with the Wesmen after coming through the ranks at John Taylor Collegiate. He averaged 10.2 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 28 minutes per game in his final season, posting a season-high 22 points against the Alberta Golden Bears and securing a season-high 13 rebounds against the Brandon Bobcats. Prior to his university career, Luke competed for Manitoba at the 2022 Canada Summer Games. Luke was part of one of the most significant stretches in Wesmen history, helping the program reach the U Sports Final 8 national championship tournament in both 2023 and 2024, the team's first national appearances in over 30 years since the 1993-94 season. "I'm very grateful for the opportunity to join the Sea Bears for training camp. This team is filled with proven talent and I'm looking forward to getting to work alongside this group," said Luke. Ramogi Nyagudi is a 6'9" forward and first-year player with the Bisons, a Winnipeg native who attended St. Paul's High School. In his debut 2025–26 Canada West season, he averaged 11.6 points and 5.4 rebounds per game in 21.5 minutes. Nyagudi posted season highs of 33 points and 12 rebounds against MacEwan. He also recorded a season-high 5 blocks against the Winnipeg Wesmen. Nyagudi played at the NCAA Division 1 level for the St. Thomas Tommies in St. Paul, Minnesota for the 2024-2025 season. Prior to that, he represented Canada at the FIBA U18 Men's AmeriCup in 2024, where Canada defeated the Dominican Republic to secure bronze. Nyagudi averaged 4.8 points, 2.3 rebounds and 2.0 assists during the tournament. "Grateful to God and the coaching staff for the opportunity to compete against pros in my city. I'm very excited," said Nyagudi. Half our training camp roster calls Winnipeg home. Come out and cheer on your city, single game tickets , flex packs , and season ticket memberships are all available now.
Winnipeg, MB, April 28, 2026 — The Winnipeg Sea Bears today announced the club has signed forward Kevin Cross Jr. for the upcoming Canadian Elite Basketball League season. Cross Jr. arrives in Winnipeg off back-to-back stints in China. Most recently, he played for the Tianjin Pioneers in the 2025–26 season, averaging 9.2 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game. Earlier in 2025, he played for Hunan Changsha, posting 24.2 points and 10.4 rebounds per game. Prior to his time in China, Cross Jr. played for Zonkeys de Tijuana in 2025, averaging 16.5 points and 8.8 rebounds in 26 minutes per game. In the 2024–25 NBA G League season with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, he averaged 8.3 points and 5.0 rebounds in 15.5 minutes per game. He also played in the 2024–25 NBA Summer League with the Charlotte Hornets and signed with MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg in Germany’s BBL in 2023–24. Cross Jr. has also represented his country on the international stage, suiting up for the United States at the World University Games in Chengdu, China, where he helped the team earn a bronze medal. “Kevin is an experienced and versatile forward who can help us at multiple positions,” said Head Coach and General Manager Mike Raimbault. “He brings toughness, playmaking and versatility to our group this summer.” "I hear that Winnipeg has some of the best fans in the CEBL. I'm excited to be a part of the culture and bring home a lot of wins," Cross Jr. said. Cross Jr. played five collegiate seasons across the University of Nebraska and Tulane University. At Nebraska in 2019–20, he ranked fifth among all Big Ten true freshmen in rebounding and seventh in scoring, appearing in all 32 games. At Tulane from 2020–24, he developed into one of the American Athletic Conference’s top forwards — earning AAC Most Improved Player of the Year and All-AAC Third Team honours in 2021–22, where he ranked first in the AAC in field goal percentage (.520) and first in defensive rebounds (5.85 per game). In 2022–23, he broke Tulane’s AAC semifinals record with 24 points and 13 rebounds against Wichita State, earning AAC Third Team All-Conference and NABC All-District 24 honours. He capped his collegiate career in 2023–24 averaging 17.5 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 4.6 assists per game. The 2026 Sea Bears take the court on May 3 before the home opener — and only Season Ticket Members get in. Secure your spot at the exclusive Intersquad Game before anyone else sees this roster in action. Become one today.
Winnipeg, MB, April 27, 2026 — The Winnipeg Sea Bears today announced the club has signed point guard Armani Chaney for the upcoming Canadian Elite Basketball League season. Most recently, Chaney played for the Astros de Jalisco in Mexico during the 2025–26 season, averaging 13.6 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game. Earlier that same season, he suited up for Depomaxx Harem Spor in Turkey, posting 20.2 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 7.4 assists per game. In 2024–25, Chaney averaged 24.9 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game with the Kapfenberg Bulls in Austria, continuing to establish himself as one of the most prolific scorers in professional basketball. In the 2023–24 season with the Newfoundland Rogues, Chaney put together one of the most dominant individual campaigns in BSL history — leading the team in both points and assists while averaging 30.3 points, 6.8 rebounds, 8.1 assists, and 1.7 steals per game across 25 games. He capped the season with a career high 52-point playoff performance and was named both the 2024 BSL Most Valuable Player and a BSL First Team All-Star. “We are excited to welcome Armani to the Sea Bears,” said Head Coach and General Manager Mike Raimbault. “He plays with a chip on his shoulder and a determination to help his team win that is going to be infectious for our group.” “I’m ready to get to work, and add to history here in Winnipeg,” said Chaney. Prior to his professional career, Chaney played four seasons at Tennessee State University, where he developed into one of the program’s most reliable floor generals. In his junior season (2017–18), he led the team with 111 assists and 43 steals, ranking eighth in the Ohio Valley Conference in assists per game and sixth in steals per game. He was named OVC Co-Freshman of the Week in his debut season and consistently shot above 72 percent from the free throw line throughout his collegiate career. Get exclusive access to see the 2026 roster in action prior to the home opener at the team’s intersquad game on May 3, exclusive to season ticket members. Become one today.
Winnipeg, MB, April 25, 2026 — The Winnipeg Sea Bears today announce the club has re-signed centre Kyler Filewich for the upcoming Canadian Elite Basketball League season. A Winnipeg native, Filewich returns to his hometown team for his second summer with the Sea Bears. Born and raised in Winnipeg and a product of Vincent Massey High School, Filewich began his professional career with the Sea Bears during the 2025 CEBL season. He returns to the lineup having now completed his first full professional season overseas. In the 2025–26 season, Filewich played for BK Olomoucko in the Czech Republic’s Maxa NBL. He led the team in rebounding at 9.1 per game while averaging 12.0 points and 2.2 assists. Filewich set a new career-high with 23 points, adding 13 rebounds, 6 assists, and shooting 68.8 percent from the field in a win over Slavia Praha, and also recorded a double-double of 21 points and 15 rebounds in a victory over Dubrava. “It is great to get Kyler back for his second summer with the team,” said Head Coach and General Manager Mike Raimbault. “We look forward to seeing the progress he has made after his first full season of professional basketball. He plays with a strong physical presence and we are excited to continue working with him this summer.” “Excited and grateful for the opportunity to be back in Winnipeg for another season,” said Filewich. “I’m ready to keep working and do whatever I can to help the team win this summer.” Filewich’s collegiate career spanned five seasons across Southern Illinois University and Wofford College. At Wofford, he was a three-year starter who saved his best for last — in his final season (2024–25), he averaged 11.7 points and led the team with 9.2 rebounds per game, earning SoCon Tournament MVP, First Team All-Tournament, and All-SoCon Third Team honours, as well as the CSC Academic All-District award. He helped lead Wofford to an NCAA Tournament berth in March 2025 (March Madness) and set the Division I program record with 21 career double-doubles. Filewich was also named to the Missouri Valley Conference All-Freshman team at Southern Illinois, where he ranked second in rebounding among MVC freshmen. Don't miss your chance to see hometown product Kyler Filewich live — single game tickets are on sale now.
Winnipeg, MB, April 24, 2026 — The Winnipeg Sea Bears today announced the club has signed guard Davion Warren for the upcoming Canadian Elite Basketball League season. Warren arrives in Winnipeg following a standout run with the BHC Knights in the Mongolian MBL, where he averaged 26.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 5.9 assists per game that led to his selection as the Best International Player of the 2025-26 MBA season. Prior to that, he spent the 2024–25 season with the Guangzhou Long Lions in China, posting 18.6 points, 5.3 rebounds, 4.2 assists, and 2.0 steals per game in 27.5 minutes. Warren brings proven CEBL experience to Winnipeg, having previously suited up for the Edmonton Stingers in the 2023–24 season where he averaged 14.3 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 1.5 steals per game. That same year, Warren spent time with the Long Island Nets in the NBA G League, shooting 52 percent from the field and recording a standout 34-point, 13-rebound, 6-assist performance in. “We are excited about Davion joining us for this season,” said Head Coach and General Manager Mike Raimbault. “He is a proven two-way player capable of impacting the game at both ends of the floor including creating offense for himself and others.” Warren’s collegiate career spanned three schools, culminating at Texas Tech in 2021–22 where he averaged 9.4 points and led the team with 53 total steals, scoring double figures in 19 games including a season-high 23 against Kansas State. He helped Tech to a second-place Big 12 Tournament finish and a third-place ranking in the NCAA Tournament. At Hampton University, Warren was one of the nation’s most decorated players, earning Big South Player of the Year, Big South First Team All-Conference, BCSN All-American, HBCU All-Star Team, and BoxToRow Co-National Player of the Year honours while ranking 13th nationally in scoring at 21.2 points per game. He finished his collegiate career with 1,944 points. Warren started his College career with Olney Central College where he was awarded the MVP of Conference first team. Season Ticket Members get exclusive access to our Intersquad Game — the first chance to see the 2026 roster in action before the home opener. Want in on the action? Become a Season Ticket Member today.
Schedule features full season livestreaming on CBC Gem; Six regular-season games, Conference Finals and best-of-three Finals to be broadcast nationally on CBC TV
Winnipeg, MB, April 22, 2026 — The Winnipeg Sea Bears today announced the club has signed forward Jeremiah Tilmon Jr. for the upcoming Canadian Elite Basketball League season. The 6’10” forward is no stranger to the CEBL, having previously played for the Hamilton Honey Badgers in 2022 and 2023. In his debut CEBL season, Tilmon Jr. led the league in field goal percentage at 63.9 percent and ranked fifth in blocks per game while helping Hamilton claim the CEBL championship in 2022. He followed that up in 2023 by shooting 61.1 percent from the field, ranking second in the league and securing 1.5 blocks per game ranking him fourth in league blocks. "The addition of Jeremiah gives our group an experienced winner up front,” says Head Coach and General Manager Mike Raimbault. “We are looking forward to his ability to play with physicality and lead from the centre position." Most recently, Tilmon Jr. was selected to represent his country on the USA Basketball Men’s World Cup Qualifying Team in both 2025 and 2026. Tilmon Jr. spent the 2025–26 NBA G League season with the Wisconsin Herd, averaging 6.1 points and 4.2 rebounds in 18.8 minutes per game. He has spent time with the Lakeland Magic, Raptors 905, and Greensboro Swarm, and has logged professional experience in Canada, China, the Dominican Republic, Japan, South Korea, Kuwait, Romania, and the United States across his six-year career. In 2024 with the Greensboro Swarm, Tilmon Jr. secured a professional career high of 27 points and 16 rebounds. Tilmon Jr. played collegiately at the University of Missouri from 2017 to 2021, finishing his career as the sixth Mizzou player ever to record 1,000 points, 500 rebounds, and 100 blocks. He earned Second Team All-SEC honours in his senior season and was named the SEC Player of the Week during his sophomore year. Get exclusive access to see the 2026 roster in action prior to the home opener at the team’s intersquad game, exclusive to season ticket members. Become one today.
Winnipeg, MB, April 20, 2026 — The Winnipeg Sea Bears today announce the coaching staff for the upcoming 2026 season. Under the leadership of Head Coach and General Manager Mike Raimbault, Alex Campbell steps in as Lead Assistant Coach and Assistant General Manager and Jeremy Wielenga, Ilarion Bonhomme and Steven Wesley have been named Assistant Coaches. Campbell served as lead assistant coach with the Saskatchewan Huskies over the 2025–26 season prior to joining the Sea Bears coaching staff. As a player, Campbell was a member of the league’s inaugural 2019 championship team with Saskatchewan and was named the first-ever CEBL Finals MVP that year. Campbell joined the Sea Bears in 2024 and made league history as the first Canadian to reach 1,000 career CEBL points on a buzzer-beater at Canada Life Centre, and he remains the league’s all-time leader in three-pointers made. “I’m excited about the staff we’ve put together for this summer,” said Head Coach and General Manager Mike Raimbault. “It’s a group that understands what’s required, and there’s a strong mix of experience and skill sets that will help us stay consistent and prepared all season.” Wielenga joins the Winnipeg Sea Bears following a lengthy collegiate coaching career as head coach at Keyano College since 2017. During his tenure, he compiled an impressive 131–27 record. Wielenga led Keyano to a CCAA National Championship in 2024, along with ACAC Championships in 2024 and 2026. His program has also secured ACAC silver medals in 2022 and 2025, and a bronze medal finish in 2019. He was named CCAA Coach of the Year in 2022 and earned ACAC Coach of the Year honours in 2020, 2022, and 2023. Prior to Keyano, he held assistant coaching roles at the University of Winnipeg, Lakehead University, and Brandon University. A native of Brandon, Manitoba, Wielenga is known for his strong leadership and player development. Bonhomme currently serves as head coach of the Brandon University women’s basketball program, building a competitive culture within Canada West. A native of Washington, D.C., Bonhomme began his collegiate career at Brandon University, earning Canada West Rookie of the Year honours in 2011–12, before transferring to the University of Manitoba where he helped lead the program to a U SPORTS Final 8 appearance. He went on to play six years professionally across Europe and Australia. Off the court, Bonhomme holds a master’s degree in Human Resource Management with a focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion, and is currently pursuing a PhD focused on gender equity in sport. Wesley joins the staff with a focus on player development following a professional playing career. He currently serves as an assistant coach with the University of Winnipeg Wesmen and as head coach of the Manitoba 14U Provincial Team. Wesley is also the founder of World Class Hoopers, one of Winnipeg’s fastest-growing youth basketball development programs. He has played an instrumental role in the development of Northstar Prep and continues to be actively involved in the program. Single game tickets for the 2026 season are now on sale and can be purchased here . The home opener takes place May 16 at Canada Life Centre.