Stingers Sign Forward Jermaine Haley

EDMONTON, AB - The Edmonton Stingers of the Canadian Elite basketball League (CEBL) have announced the signing of 6’7” forward Jermaine Haley to their 2024 roster. Initially signed with the team in 2023, Haley did not suit up for the Stingers after suffering a hand injury prior to the CEBL Season. The West Virginia Mountaineers alumni brings three seasons of NBA G-League experience to the Stingers frontcourt.. 

“Last year I had an unfortunate injury that didn’t allow me to be with the team,” said Haley. “This year, I will be healthy and ready to contribute to bringing a championship to Edmonton. I am super excited and ready to go to work.”

During this past year, Haley completed his fourth professional season primarily as a member of the London Lightning of the Basketball Super League. He averaged a 15.2 points per game appearing in 15 games, netting a season-high 30 on March 1st against the Newfoundland Rouges. The Vancouver native also appeared in 1 game for the Motor City Cruise, playing 22 minutes with 3 points and 3 rebounds.

This was his third stint in the G-League, as he also played 9 games with the Cleveland Charge and Grand Rapids Gold in 2022-23 and 7 games with the Gold during the 2021-22 season. 

Collegiately, Haley averaged 7.5 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.0 steals in 130 games in the NCAA Division I and in the NJCAA, including two years with West Virginia University, one year with Odessa College and one year with New Mexico State University. In 2018-19, during his first year with West Virginia, he recorded 12 games in double figures, including nine of the last 10 contests and led the team with 37 steals.

“Jermaine’s versatility on both ends of the floor will allow us to play big, to play fast, and to be very tough defensively.” said Stingers head coach and general manager Jordan Baker. “He is a great addition and we are very excited for his long-awaited CEBL debut.”

Haley and the Stingers will return to the Edmonton EXPO Centre on June 2nd to host the Saskatchewan Rattlers in their home opener. 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).