Meshack Lufile Joins the Stingers

The Stingers have signed 6'9 forward Meshack Lufile. The Burlington native recently played for BC PH Miercurea in the Romanian Divizia A where he averaged 16.9 points per game in 32 games. The Cape Breton University product will suit up for the Stingers in their return to action this Saturday.

"I'm looking forward to the championship culture embedded here and adding to an already solid group of professionals," said Lufile.  "The culture that has been built through the organization from winning championships  is something I'm excited to experience and hopefully add to."

Lufile joined the Growlers for their lone CEBL season in 2022, where he averaged 5.4 points and 4.6 rebounds in 14 appearances. Prior to that, he spent time in the British NBL, the NBLC, and began his pro career in the Dutch Eredivisie in 2016.

Prior to turning pro, Lufile played 5 years (2011-2016) with the Cape Breton Capers, culminating in a senior year averaging 16.9 points and 9.0 rebounds including a career high 35 points against St. FX. He was named the AUS Defensive Player of the Year that same season.

Lufile will join the Stingers (1-2) as they host the Ottawa BlackJacks (3-1) Saturday June 10. The night will see the return of the Stingers Women in Basketball Celebration, with over 500 youth basketball players attending the game. Tickets can be purchased online.