Pair of Canadian Forwards Added to Stingers Ahead of Game 1
Fareed Shittu and Kevin Bercy to join team ahead of season tip-off
EDMONTON, AB - The Edmonton Stingers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Sunday that they have signed Canadian forwards Fareed Shittu and Kevin Bercy to their 2025 roster. The two players are expected to join the team for their home opener today at 4:00 PM.
Shittu, an Edmonton native, starts his first professional season with the Stingers after competing for the UBC Thunderbirds and the UNBC Timberwolves. This past season with the T-birds, the 6’6” forward averaged 11.8 points and 6.8 rebounds per game.
Bercy, the 6’6” Kanata, ON, native, has 6 seasons of professional experience under his belt, playing in multiple divisions in Span. He also suited up for the Vancouver Bandits during the inaugural 2019 season, where he managed 7.1 points per game.
The pair are expected to join the team at their season opener today at 4:00 PM as the Stingers host the Calgary Surge at the Edmonton EXPO Cemtre. Tickets are available for as low as $20 per seat and can be purchased online or by contacting the Stingers head office via email (tickets@thestingers.ca) or phone (1-87STINGERS).