Guelph Nighthawks
Guelph Nighthawks logo
LeaguesCEBL
Founded2018
HistoryGuelph Nighthawks
(2019–2022)
Calgary Surge
(2023–)
ArenaSleeman Centre
LocationGuelph, Ontario, Canada
Team colours     
PresidentCameron Kusch
Websitethenighthawks.ca

The Guelph Nighthawks were a Canadian professional basketball team based in Guelph, Ontario, Canada, that competed in the Canadian Elite Basketball League.[1] The team played home games at the Sleeman Centre.

History

On June 12, 2018, it was announced that the team would be called the Guelph Nighthawks. Guelph joins Hamilton Honey Badgers, Edmonton Stingers, Niagara River Lions, Saskatchewan Rattlers, and Fraser Valley Bandits as one of the six original franchises for the inaugural season of the CEBL.[2]

On August 17, 2022, it was announced that the team will be relocating to Calgary, Alberta for the 2023 CEBL season.[3]

Players

2022 roster

Note: Flags indicate national team eligibility at FIBA-sanctioned events. Players may hold other non-FIBA nationality not displayed.

Guelph Nighthawks roster
Players Coaches
Pos. No. Nat. Name Ht. Wt. Age
G United States Hill, Ahmed 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 205 lb (93 kg) 28 – (1996-03-21)21 March 1996
F United States Hess, AJ 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 30 – (1994-01-20)20 January 1994
G Canada Henry, Clayton 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 26 – (1997-11-06)6 November 1997
F Canada Roche, Julian 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) 26 – (1997-12-15)15 December 1997
G France Rotardier, Kyliann 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 22 – (2002-02-11)11 February 2002
F South Sudan Akec, Madut 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 25 – (1999-01-01)1 January 1999
G Canada Miller-Moore, Sean 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 25 – (1998-10-15)15 October 1998
G Canada Smith, Stef 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 24 – (1999-06-27)27 June 1999
F Canada Lall, Tajinder 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 27 – (1996-10-27)27 October 1996
G Canada Miller, Elijah 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Head coach
  • Canada Charles Kissi
Assistant coach(es)
  • Canada Mike Rao
  • Canada Arsalan Jamil
  • Canada Wumi Agunbiade
  • Canada Bob Urosevic
  • Canada Chris Rao
  • Canada Mike Girling
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (I) Inactive
  • Injured Injured
Updated: June 28, 2021

Notable players

Season-by-season record

League Season Coach Regular season Post season
Won Lost Win % Finish Won Lost Win % Result
CEBL
2019 Charles Kissi 6 14 .300 5th did not qualify
2020 Charles Kissi 3 3 .500 5th 0 1 .000 Lost quarter-finals
2021 Charles Kissi 5 9 .357 5th 0 1 .000 Lost quarter-finals
2022 Charles Kissi 10 10 .500 7th 1 1 .500 Lost quarter-finals
Totals 24 36 .400 — 1 3 .250

References

  1. ^ "Guelph Nighthawks: Citys pro basketball team reveals its name". Canada News. Retrieved 16 June 2018.
  2. ^ "GUELPH NIGHTHAWKS TAKE FLIGHT WITH CANADIAN ELITE BASKETBALL LEAGUE". Guelph Nighthawks. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
  3. ^ "It's official: Guelph Nighthawks are leaving town". guelphtoday.com. August 17, 2022.

External links

Canadian Elite Basketball League
Sports teams based in Ontario
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