Edmonton Stingers Sign Jones

Jones had an outstanding career with the Ryerson University Rams where he earned numerous awards and accolades. Jones was named an OUA All-Star in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015. He was also named Ryerson Male Athlete of the Year in 2011, 2014, and 2015 and Team MVP in both 2014 and 2015. Jones finished his career as Ryerson’s all-time leader in assists and steals, and second leading scorer. Jones became one of the first Ryerson Rams to play professional basketball, playing in the Czech Republic, Hungary, Estonia and Slovakia.

“I have known Jahmal Jones for a while now and know exactly what he brings to the table,” said Head Coach and General Manager Jermaine Small. “His experience and familiarity with our guys will make for a seamless transition. I have no doubt that he will help us win another championship.”

Jones’ professional career began when he was selected to the 2011 Canadian Pan-American Games men’s basketball team. That same year Jones won a silver medal at the Summer Universiade in Shenzhen, China as a member of Canada’s FISU Games team. Following his graduation from Ryerson, Jones signed with Turi Svitavy of the Czech National Basketball League where he averaged 14.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 5.4 assists in 39 games. The following season Jones signed with Tallinna Ulikool/Kalev of the Estonian KML where he averaged 10.8 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 5.0 assists in nine contests, earning nine starting assignments.

 In 2017, Jones signed with DEAC of the Hungarian NBIA where he averaged 12.4 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 4.3 assists in 30 contests. The following season Jones signed with BC Prievidza of the Slovakian Extraliga where he averaged 12.2 points, 3.5 assists, and 4.0 assists in 45 games, earning 38 starting assignments. In 2019, Jones signed with Team FOG Naestved of the Danish Basketligaen where he averaged 10.9 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 4.6 assists. In 2020, Jones re-signed with Team FOG Naestved where he is averaging 10.1 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 5.0 assists in 19 games, earning 17 starting assignments. 

The CEBL is preparing for its third season in 2021, following the success of the 2020 CEBL Summer Series in St. Catharines, Ont., which saw a record 1.2 million viewers across Canada tune in to four days of live programming on CBC.

 

 

A league created by Canadians for Canadians, the CEBL has the highest percentage of Canadian players of any professional league in the country, with 80% of its current rosters being Canadians. Players come from the NBA G-League, top international leagues, the Canadian National Team program, and top NCAA programs as well as from U SPORTS. The only First Division Professional League partner of Canada Basketball, the CEBL season typically runs from May through August. More information is available at www.cebl.ca.

 

Jen Bacchus, Communications Coordinator

Edmonton Stingers

jbacchus@thestingers.ca

www.thestingers.ca