OTTAWA, ON, April 8, 2026 – The Ottawa BlackJacks have added two Canadian student-athletes to their 2026 roster as part of the Canadian Elite Basketball League’s inaugural Signing Day, signing guard Yohann Sam and center Louth-Mohamed Coulibaly. Announced by the CEBL on March 26th, Signing Day replaces the league’s previous draft format and marks the next evolution of the CEBL’s partnership with U SPORTS, creating a direct pathway for Canadian student-athletes to transition from the collegiate ranks to the professional game. Sam joins the BlackJacks after a standout collegiate career at the University of Windsor, where the 6-foot-5 guard spent four seasons developing into one of the OUA’s top offensive threats. The Brampton, Ont. native was selected second overall in the 2025 CEBL Draft and made four appearances during the 2025 season with the Brampton Honey Badgers. Sam earned OUA Third Team All-Star honours in 2025 and recently completed his third consecutive university season averaging at least 15 points per game. He also represented Canada internationally during the summer of 2025 as a member of the Canada U23 FIBA 3x3 National Team. “Yohann is a versatile, polished scorer from all three levels,” said Ottawa BlackJacks General Manager James Derouin. “His previous CEBL and Canada Basketball experience speak to his high-level ability and willingness to take on new challenges. We are excited to have him in the mix and work with him this summer on further developing his game at the pro level.” Coulibaly joins Ottawa following a championship-winning season at Carleton University, helping the Ravens capture their 18th national title. The 6-foot-9 center completed his collegiate career after previous NCAA Division I stops at Holy Cross and Valparaiso. Raised in Ottawa, Coulibaly is a product of the Canada Topflight Academy prep program and appeared in 70 NCAA Division I games before returning home for his final collegiate season. In 2026, he finished among the top five nationally in total rebounds during the U SPORTS season and recorded 13 games with 10 or more rebounds. “Louth-Mohamed is a true competitor and a versatile modern big man who showed his winning impact this season, helping the Ravens take home the National Championship,” said Derouin. “Allowing local players to make the jump to the professional level is an important part of our team’s history, and we are thrilled to continue that trend as Louth-Mohamed starts his pro journey with us.” The BlackJacks continue preparations for the 2026 Canadian Elite Basketball League season, tipping off this spring at The Arena at TD Place. Single tickets are currently available to purchase by visiting theblackjacks.ca/tickets . BlackJacks 2026 season-seat memberships are available now. For additional details, fans are encouraged to email ticketing@theblackjacks.ca or call 613-294-1133. Interact with us on social media: Instagram: ottawablackjacks X: Ott_BlackJacks Facebook: OttawaBlackJacks TikTok: ottawablackjacks

The Ottawa BlackJacks of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Thursday that the club has signed forward Alex Fudge for the 2026 season. Fudge, a six-foot-nine forward from Jacksonville, Fla., joins Ottawa during the 2025–26 NBA G League season, where he is currently playing for the Sioux Falls Skyforce. In 26 appearances this season, the 22-year-old is averaging 6.9 points, 3.3 rebounds and 0.7 assists while shooting 58.1 per cent from the field. “Alex brings a spark to our team. He is very versatile and can impact the game in multiple ways. He is going to be vital to our fans with his high-flying dunks and his ability to get stops on defense,” said BlackJacks head coach Justin Mazzulla. Fudge began his professional career after going undrafted in the 2024 NBA Draft. During the 2024–25 season, he split time in the NBA G League with the South Bay Lakers, appearing in nine games and averaging 3.0 points and 2.8 rebounds. He also saw extended G League action during the 2023–24 season with both the Texas Legends and South Bay, combining to average 8.0 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.2 blocks across 27 appearances, highlighting his defensive presence and ability to impact the game around the rim. At the collegiate level, Fudge played the 2023–24 season with the Florida Gators men's basketball, where he appeared in 33 games and averaged 5.6 points and 4.3 rebounds while shooting over 60 per cent from the field. He began his NCAA career with the LSU Tigers men's basketball in 2022–23, appearing in 32 games and averaging 3.3 points and 3.2 rebounds as a freshman in the Southeastern Conference. Fudge was a four-star recruit out of Robert E. Lee High School in Jacksonville, known for his athleticism, defensive instincts and ability to finish above the rim. The BlackJacks will open their 2026 season in May at TD Place. Single tickets are currently available to purchase by visiting theblackjacks.ca/tickets . BlackJacks 2026 season-seat memberships are available now. For additional details, fans are encouraged to email ticketing@theblackjacks.ca or call 613-294-1133.

The Ottawa BlackJacks of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced today that the team has re-signed forward/centre Christian Rohlehr for the 2026 season. Rohlehr returns to the CEBL with established defensive credentials, ranking among the league’s top shot blockers since entering the league in 2023. He currently sits tied for 23rd in CEBL history with 1.3 blocks per game while also holding the Montreal Alliance franchise record for field goal percentage (.696) among players with multiple appearances. During the 2023–24 professional season, Rohlehr played for Starwings Basket Regio Basel of the Swiss LNA, where he led the league in blocks per game (2.7) while averaging 8.3 rebounds and recording 11 double-doubles across 29 games. He also produced 21 double-digit scoring performances, highlighting his impact on both ends of the floor. Rohlehr later returned to the Montreal Alliance, where he averaged 5.4 points and 2.9 rebounds across seven contests, including a season-high 14 points and six rebounds in a win over Vancouver. During the 2024–25 campaign, Rohlehr competed internationally with Golden Eagle YLLI in Kosovo, appearing in five games and averaging 5.2 points and 4.8 rebounds per game while continuing to develop his interior presence. A native of Montreal, Quebec, Rohlehr began his professional career in 2023 with the Alliance, appearing in nine games and ranking sixth in the league in blocks per game (1.3). He recorded a CEBL career-high nine rebounds and three blocks in a single contest during his rookie campaign. Prior to turning professional, Rohlehr played collegiately at St. Francis Brooklyn, where he ranked among the team leaders in blocks during both his freshman and sophomore seasons. Before transferring to St. Francis, Rohlehr starred at Jefferson Community College, where he led his conference in blocks in consecutive seasons and recorded multiple triple-doubles, including a standout 22-point, 13-rebound, 10-block performance during the 2017–18 campaign.  Flexible ticket packages are currently available to purchase by visiting theblackjacks.ca/tickets . BlackJacks 2026 season-seat memberships are available now. For additional details, fans are encouraged to email ticketing@theblackjacks.ca or call 613-294-1133.