Saskatchewan Rattlers

The Saskatchewan Rattlers are a Canadian professional basketball team based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, that competes in the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL). They play their home games at the SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon.

Saskatchewan Rattlers
Saskatchewan Rattlers logo
LeaguesCEBL
Founded2019
HistorySaskatchewan Rattlers
(2019–present)
ArenaSaskTel Centre
LocationSaskatoon, Saskatchewan
Team colours     
General managerBarry Rawlyk
Head coachDean Demopoulos
Championships1 (2019)
Websitetherattlers.ca

History

On May 2, 2018 the Canadian Elite Basketball League announced a team would compete in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. [1]

On July 3, 2018, it was announced that the team will be called the Saskatchewan Rattlers. Saskatchewan joins Edmonton, Hamilton, Guelph, Niagara, and Abbotsford as one of the six original franchises for the inaugural season of the CEBL. [2]

The Rattlers won the 2019 CEBL championship and were the inaugural champions of the league. They beat Hamilton Honey Badgers 94–83 in the final.[3]

On January 19, 2022, the Rattlers signed Dean Demopoulos as its new head coach.[4]

Roster

Current roster

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

Saskatchewan Rattlers roster
PlayersCoaches
Pos.No.Nat.NameHt.Wt.Age
F 2 Canada Bernard, D'Andre 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 26 – (1996-12-23)23 December 1996
G 4 United States Carr, Tony 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 200 lb (91 kg) 25 – (1997-10-11)11 October 1997
G 5 United States Moore, Lawrence 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 28 – (1995-04-22)22 April 1995
G 6 Canada Sow, Ali 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
G/F 7 Canada Tsegakele, Anthony (U) 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
G 10 Canada Bandoo, Devonte 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 195 lb (88 kg) 26 – (1996-09-12)12 September 1996
F 11 United States Benlevi, Malik 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 225 lb (102 kg) 26 – (1997-03-20)20 March 1997
G 13 Denmark Åris, Sebastian 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 27 – (1995-12-09)9 December 1995
F 14 Canada Archer, Kemel 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
G 20 United States Lindsey, Scottie 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 210 lb (95 kg) 26 – (1996-06-20)20 June 1996
C 32 Canada Tshimanga, Jordy 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) 278 lb (126 kg) 26 – (1996-11-04)4 November 1996
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)
  • Canada Tanner Massey
Team manager
  • Canada Barry Rawlyk
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (P) Practice
  • (U) Current U Sports Athlete
  • Injured Injured
Updated: May 6, 2022

Notable players

Honours
Champions (1): 2019

Season-by-season record
LeagueSeasonCoachRegular seasonPost season
WonLostWin %FinishWonLostWin %Result
CEBL
2019Greg Jockims119.5503rd201.000Won CEBL Championship
2020Chad Jacobson15.1677thDid not qualify
2021Chad Jacobson/Conner Dow113.0717thDid not qualify
2022Dean Demopoulos119.5505th11.500Lost quarter-finals
Totals2436.400—31.750

References
  1. "Saskatoon joins new Canadian Elite Basketball League". Global News. Retrieved 3 July 2018.
  2. "SASKATCHEWAN RATTLERS INTRODUCED AS FOUNDING MEMBER OF CANADIAN ELITE BASKETBALL LEAGUE". Saskatoon Rattlers. Retrieved 3 July 2018.
  3. "CEBL Game Detail Pages". www.cebl.ca. Retrieved 13 April 2020.
  4. "Rattlers Hire Demopoulos As Head Coach For 2022 Season". www.cebl.ca. 19 January 2022. Retrieved 23 January 2022.
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