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CBC
18-07-2025
- Sport
- CBC
Importance of braids in Indigenous culture celebrated before Sea Bears game
An awareness event to highlight the significance of braids in Indigenous culture, and the importance of cultural training in basketball, was held at Winnipeg's Canada Life Centre before Thursday's Sea Bears game. This comes after a 12-year-old boy was asked to tuck his braid into his jersey by a referee at a minor league game in May. Cheryl James says her son, who only started wearing a braid two years ago, was deeply hurt.
Calgary Herald
18-07-2025
- Sport
- Calgary Herald
Calgary Surge outlast Winnipeg Sea Bears, book ticket to CEBL playoffs
Article content WINNIPEG — The Calgary Surge have booked their ticket to the Canadian Elite Basketball League playoffs for the third straight year with a 93-89 win over the Sea Bears in Winnipeg on Thursday night. Article content The win moves the Surge to 12–6 on the season, making them the third team to clinch a spot in the 2025 CEBL playoffs. Meanwhile, the Sea Bears drop to 6–10. Article content Calgary has yet to miss the postseason since the franchise relocated from Guelph, Ont., in 2022. Article content Article content Greg Brown III led the charge on Thursday with a double-double, posting 20 points and 10 rebounds. The former G-Leaguer has made an instant impact in his debut CEBL season, climbing past Vancouver's Mitch Creek to take over second place in league scoring. Article content Article content Brown took over in the first half on Thursday, keeping the Surge within striking distance during Winnipeg's early offensive push. Article content 'My teammates have been helping me get to my spots and opening up the game for me,' Brown said on what has been the greatest factor in his success. 'They keep talking to me, where the angles are, where the space is … they have been helping me this whole season.' Article content 'I watched Gremlins growing up, and they run when light comes,' Brown added, explaining his unconventional inspiration. 'You always must show up when it matters and when the lights come on. I've always had that mentality from when I started playing until now.' Article content Article content While Brown stole the spotlight, the Surge's success continues to come from balanced contributions across the roster. Four other players hit double figures, including 16 points off the bench from Jamorko Pickett — a testament to Calgary's status as a multi-headed offensive monster that's tough to slow down. Article content Sean Miller-Moore (18 points), Khyri Thomas (16) and Evan Gilyard Jr. (15) also reached double figures for the Surge. Article content Winnipeg head coach Mike Taylor stressed the importance of strong defensive execution to contain Calgary's firepower, aiming to force them into transition and create opportunities on the other end. Article content 'I think we did a very good job executing our game plan,' Taylor said. 'Controlling the tempo and trying to keep them out of transition for the majority of the game. But in terms of those crucial possessions, we've got to be better.'
Winnipeg Free Press
18-07-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Struggling Sea Bears fall to Surge
A clutch three in Target Time by Winnipeg Sea Bears star Jalen Harris got the 7,836 fans at the Canada Life Centre on their feet. Seconds later, Calgary Surge guard Evan Gilyard Jr. sent them to the exits by drilling a mid-range jumper to reach the winning score and give the visitors a 93-89 victory over the Sea Bears. 'We just wanted to get a stop,' said Sea Bears centre Simi Shittu. 'I felt like we had the game, and had a good chance at winning, but obviously, he made a tough shot. We made it as tough as we could for them, but at the end of the day, sometimes things fall and sometimes they don't.' BROOK JONES/FREE PRESS Winnipeg Sea Bears guard Emmanuel Akot (7) drives down the court while Calgary Surge forward Jamorko Pickett (9) covers him during the fourth quarter the Surge's 93-89 victory over the Sea Bears Thursday at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg. Winnipeg can't solve Calgary as they have now lost five straight against their Western Conference rival. The loss drops the Sea Bears to 6-10 on the year and 2-8 all-time versus Calgary. The result clinched the Surge a playoff spot and improved their record to 12-5. 'They just played harder than us through stretches. We had a couple stretches throughout the game where we didn't defend well as a team, or individually,' said point guard Will Richardson. 'We didn't come together and get stops when we needed it.' It was a close game all night, but Winnipeg's sloppy offence and lack of bench production is what did them in. The Sea Bears entered the contest in last place in the Canadian Elite Basketball League in field goal (41.2) and three-point percentage (29.5), as well as points per game (84.7). They managed to shoot above their season averages by finishing at 45.1 per cent from the field and 37.9 per cent from deep, but they were careless with the basketball and lost the turnover battle 17-7. Calgary outscored them 22-10 off mistakes. The Sea Bears bench has now been outduelled by the opposition's second unit in six of their last seven games as the Surge surpassed them 20-5 in the category. 'I think it was a great game. I think we gave tremendous effort. I think at the most crucial possessions we had some turnovers,' said head coach Mike Taylor. 'But you know, in Target Time, and especially in that third quarter, some of the turnovers and defensive breakdowns gave them an advantage and we were playing from behind… In winning time, we got to be better.' BROOK JONES/FREE PRESS The Winnipeg Bears guard Jalen Harris (20) shoots the basketball while contacting Calgary Surge forward Gabe Osabuohien during fourth quarter action. New additions Richardson and Trevon Scott made their home debuts after signing last week to replace Terry Roberts (Brooklyn Nets) and Jaylin Williams (Dallas Mavericks) who left temporarily to play in the NBA Summer League. Canadian forward Maurice Calloo made his season debut for Winnipeg after signing on Monday. Richardson, who was most recently in the NBA G League with the Grand Rapids Gold, had the biggest impact out of the newbies by hitting 9-of-13 from the field for 23 points while also adding seven assists and eight boards in a game-high 34:55 minutes. 'He's a really high IQ point guard. He's been well coached, let's give credit to the University of Oregon… You can tell he really knows how to play,' said Taylor. 'He's enjoying our situation, he's enjoying the game, and I love a natural floor general like that who organizes the game, that gets the ball to the right players. He's really a quarterback out there, and it's something that I love.' Richardson had 18 points in Friday's 94-70 win over the Saskatchewan Rattlers and Scott also made a strong first impression in that one with 16 points. 'My teammates help me out a lot, putting me in the right position. I'm still a little lost out there. They talk me through the plays and where to be at, but I think I can play a little bit harder and stop taking a couple possessions off,' said Richardson. Home court wasn't too kind to Scott on the offensive end as he scored 10 points on 3-for-11 shooting, but the former Cleveland Cavalier came up huge on the glass with 16 rebounds. Calloo recorded two points in 6:31 of floor time. Thursdays Keep up to date on sports with Mike McIntyre's weekly newsletter. The Sea Bears will have a tough decision to make when Roberts and Williams come back to town, which they're expected to, as teams can only dress four imports on game day. BROOK JONES/FREE PRESS The Winnipeg Sea Bears guard Will Richardson, left, controls the basketball while Calgary Surge shooting guard Khyri Thomas covers him during fourth quarter action, Thursday. 'I haven't thought about that. It's out of my control, bro,' said Richardson. 'I just play the game when I can get in and we'll see what happens.' Harris hit five threes to end with 22 points and Shittu added 19. Former Portland Trail Blazers/Dallas Mavericks forward Greg Brown III led Calgary with 20 points. The Sea Bears are back in action on Sunday in Montreal when they take on the Alliance (6-9) at 3 p.m. CT. Taylor AllenReporter Taylor Allen is a sports reporter for the Winnipeg Free Press. Taylor was the Vince Leah intern in the Free Press newsroom twice while earning his joint communications degree/diploma at the University of Winnipeg and Red River College Polytechnic. He signed on full-time in 2019 and mainly covers the Blue Bombers, curling, and basketball. Read more about Taylor. Every piece of reporting Taylor produces is reviewed by an editing team before it is posted online or published in print — part of the Free Press's tradition, since 1872, of producing reliable independent journalism. Read more about Free Press's history and mandate, and learn how our newsroom operates. 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Global News
15-07-2025
- Sport
- Global News
Sea Bears guard takes leave from team, expected to return later this season
A member of the Winnipeg Sea Bears is temporarily on the club's suspended list after stepping away for personal reasons. The Sea Bears said Tuesday that guard Cody John will be away from the team for 'the next several weeks,' and that the team intends to reactivate him later this season. The club didn't elaborate on the reason for John's departure, but said it fully supports his decision. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy The six-foot-three-inch 29-year-old, from Mississauga, Ont., was acquired by the Sea Bears as a free agent in June. He has previously played in the CEBL with Saskatchewan, Ottawa, and Hamilton, as well as stints with teams based in Kosovo, Cyprus, and the United Kingdom.
Global News
09-07-2025
- Sport
- Global News
Winnipeg Sea Bears lose 2 more players as roster undergoes major overhaul
The Winnipeg Sea Bears' roster has undergone a major overhaul in the span of only 24 hours. Just a day after cutting loose leading scorer Tevian Jones to pursue other opportunities, the Sea Bears lost two more key players off their roster. Forward Jaylin Williams and guard Terry Roberts both left the Sea Bears to play in the NBA Summer League. Williams joined the Dallas Mavericks, while Roberts is headed to the Brooklyn Nets. Roberts and Williams were third and fourth on the team, respectively, in minutes played and both averaged double digit points in the first half of the season. Sea Bears general manager and head coach Mike Taylor wouldn't get into the circumstances surrounding Jones release, but admitted Jones was frustrated with his role. Taylor says it's the nature of the CEBL for players to move up, but added there's still a chance both Williams and Roberts return to the Sea Bears later in the season. Story continues below advertisement 'We can't control everything,' said Taylor. 'We're doing everything we can to control it. We want them to come back. We hope they come back and we're planning on (them) coming back. All the indications are they will and then we'll have some decisions with our roster before the, let's say, roster deadline as we finish the season. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'But that's a great place to be in because we've got a lot of good players and we're excited about the opportunity to put the best team together for a championship run.' 9:30 RAW: Winnipeg Sea Bears Mike Taylor Interview – July 8 In the meantime, the Sea Bears signed two new imports to fill the holes. Winnipeg added six-foot-eight-inch forward Trevon Scott and guard Will Richardson on Tuesday. Richardson comes from the NBA G League, while Scott played briefly for the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers four years ago and also played a season in the CEBL with the Calgary Surge in 2023. Story continues below advertisement Scott is a former teammate of Roberts and current Sea Bears forward Simmi Shittu, and that played a role in him coming to Winnipeg. 'It seems like a locker room of guys who want to win, who want to be great, want to get back on track,' said Scott. 'It's a very close-knit team from what I've been hearing, from what I've been seeing. So, it's a lot going for the guys who want to turn this season back around.' Both Scott and Richardson will make their Sea Bears' debut on Friday after four straight losses by Winnipeg. 'If you lose good players, you need to have good players come in,' said Taylor. 'Will Richardson is a guy that I've had my eye on all year. He's a dynamic point guard. 'Tre Scott is a guy that's played well in the league before. He'd done well in Calgary. Also, a great teammate. Simmi and the guys that played with him before speak very highly of him.' The Sea Bears will look to snap out of their losing streak on the road on Friday against the Saskatchewan Rattlers.
