Stingers bolster lineup with big addition; Sign forward Marlon Johnson

Johnson, 26, spent last season with the Saskatchewan Rattlers, and played a big role in helping the Rattlers capture the first-ever Canadian Elite Basketball League championship. In 20 games (20 starts) with Saskatchewan, Johnson averaged 9.5 points, seven rebounds and 1.6 assists.

The six-foot-10 product of Chicago, IL was named a CEBL second-team all-star last season. Johnson has played professionally in Spain, Portugal and the Dominican Republic. After his CEBL season was over, Johnson played for the Sudbury Five of the National Basketball League of Canada (NBL). In 16 games (16 starts) with Sudbury, Johnson averaged 21 points, 11 rebounds and 2.1 assists, 1.9 steals and 1.9 blocks.

Prior to turning pro, Johnson played two years with the New Mexico Highlands University Cowboys (2015-17) and two years with Tallahassee Community College (2012-14).

“Besides bringing back the core, signing Marlon (Johnson) was my No.1 priority in free agency,” said Stingers GM and head coach Jermaine Small.

“With his length, athleticism and versatility he creates mismatches offensively and has even more of an impact on defence. He fits right in with our system and fills holes we had last year.”

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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 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, CEBL.TV and the Island Sports Network. Head to cebl.ca or follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to learn more.