The Ottawa BlackJacks of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced today that the team has re-signed guard Shakur Daniel for the 2026 season. Daniel returns to Ottawa after appearing in 22 games for the BlackJacks during the 2025 CEBL season, making 13 starts and averaging 20.8 minutes per game. The 6-foot-6 guard contributed 3.7 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.8 assists per contest while recording 22 steals on the season. “We are proud to welcome back Shakur Daniel. He’s a high-character combo guard and a true ‘Mazzulla-type’ player who prioritizes the technical details and defensive discipline required to win,” said James Derouin. Prior to joining Ottawa, Daniel spent the 2024-25 season in the NBA G League with the San Diego Clippers, where he appeared in 29 games and averaged 2.4 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game while competing against some of the top developmental talent in professional basketball. The Ajax, Ontario native has also gained international professional experience. During the 2023-24 season, Daniel suited up for KK Feniks 2010 of the Macedonian First League, where he averaged 29.2 minutes per game across 25 contests while emerging as one of the team’s most reliable perimeter shooters. Following the 2025 CEBL season, Daniel continued his professional career internationally and most recently competed with Montreal Toundra, averaging 5.2 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game during the 2025-26 campaign. A 6-foot-6 guard born in Ajax, Ontario, Daniel was ranked among the top Canadian high school prospects coming out of Southwest Christian Academy in Little Rock, Arkansas before beginning his collegiate career at Southern Mississippi in 2018. During his freshman season with the Golden Eagles, he ranked second among first-year players in assists and earned recognition on the Conference USA Honour Roll. Daniel later transferred to Ranger College, where he was named NTJCAC Defensive Player of the Year while helping guide the program to a 28-3 regular season record. He concluded his collegiate career at Tarleton State, joining the program as it transitioned from NCAA Division II to Division I competition. Across three seasons with the Texans, Daniel averaged 2.6 assists per game while logging heavy minutes, including leading the Western Athletic Conference with 35.6 minutes per game during his graduate season. 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.

The Gatineau native has re-signed with The BlackJacks for the 2026 season.

The Gatineau native has re-signed with The BlackJacks for the 2026 season.