Baker back with the Stingers; Hometown product signs one-year deal
Edmonton Stingers • Apr 23, 2020
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EDMONTON -
The Edmonton Stingers have re-signed forward Jordan Baker to a one-year contract for the 2020 Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) season.
Baker, 28, was selected in the fourth round (23rd overall) in the inaugural 2019 CEBL Entry Draft. In his first season with the Stingers, the Edmonton product played 17 games (17 starts) and averaged 13.9 points, 9.2 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.5 steals per game. Baker was the CEBL’s leading rebounder and was named a CEBL second-team all-star and was a finalist for the 2019 Canadian Player of the Year Award.
The six-foot-seven, 229lb, former University of Alberta standout has played professionally in Germany, Portugal and Japan. Baker had an illustrious career with the Golden Bears. He holds 16 program records (career, single-season, single-game), including all-time leading scorer (1,689), most rebounds (907), assists (333), steals (200), minutes played (2,999).
“Jordan is the backbone of our team and the glue between players and the coaching staff,” said Stingers GM and head coach Jermaine Small. “When times get tough in games, I know I can always count on Jordan to make a winning play. Because of his sheer desire, dedication and heart, there’s nobody more I want us to win a championship for, because we’re hosting in his hometown.”
For media inquiries, please contact:
Jason Hills
Edmonton Stingers Communications and Marketing Manager
jhills@thestingers.ca
(780) 803-7337
About the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL)
The Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) is a new basketball experience that features world-class professional basketball in a fan-friendly entertainment environment across seven cities in Canada. The 2019 inaugural season saw more than 100 Canadian and international players take to the court, culminating with the Saskatchewan Rattlers earning the first CEBL championship trophy. CEBL players come from the NBA, NBA G-League clubs, top NCAA programs, the Canadian national program, U SPORTS and other Division 1 FIBA leagues. As the First Division Professional League partner of Canada Basketball, the CEBL is set to start its second season in May 2020. All games are live streamed on the CBC Gem app and the Island Sports Network. Head to cebl.ca or follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to learn more.