ANKIT CHOUDHARY

COLLEGE CAREER

2024-25: Named an OUA Second-Team All-Star in his first season with the University of Ottawa (OUA) … Ranked second on Ottawa in points (340) and minutes (645) … Led the OUA in free-throw percentage going 52-for-58 (.897) … Made his Ottawa regular season debut on Oct. 25 vs. Windsor (85-65 win) scoring 11 points while adding three rebounds … Recorded a regular season high 28 points on Dec. 4 at Carleton (71-62 win) … Helped Ottawa to a Wilson Cup title as OUA champions by way of averaging 11.5 points in six postseason games 


2023-24: Played in 19 games after transferring to the University of West Florida (Gulf South) … Scored eight points and knocked down his first three-pointer in an 86-73 loss at Lee on 11/27/23 … Tallied six points and tied a season-high in rebounds (four) in a 83-71 win vs. Montevallo on 1/6/24 … Registered 18 points on a season-high four made three-pointers at Delta State (94-83 loss) on 1/27/24 … Totaled a season-high 22 points while adding two assists on 2/12/24 vs. Auburn Montgomery (93-89 win)


2022-23: Started all 21 regular season games for Toronto Metropolitan University (OUA) … Averaged 13.3 points, 4.0 assists and 3.2 rebounds per-game … Led the OUA in three-point percentage (.494) while ranking eighth in total assists (85) … Established a new personal OUA regular season single-game high in assists (nine) on 1/28/23 vs. Western (90-79 win) … Started in two OUA playoff games … Totaled 12 points and six assists in 32 postseason minutes


2021-22: Appeared in 14 games during his freshman year at Ryerson (TMU) and averaged 25.8 minutes, 13.7 points and 3.6 rebounds per-game … Totaled 192 points, 55 assists, 51 rebounds and 14 steals in 361 minutes … Shot .488 from the field (62-for-127), .491 from three-point range (26-for-53) and .808 from the free throw line (42-for-52) … Opened the regular season with a 26-point effort on 11/5/21 vs. Queen’s (87-81 loss) …  Averaged 15.0 points per-game in the postseason


2020-21: Averaged 3.5 points in 15 games for the Missouri State-West Plains Grizzlies (NJCAA) … Scored a season-high 14 points on 3/17/21 vs. Arkansas Baptist College (108-82 win) … Started one contest on the year when he entered the starting lineup on 3/24/21 at State Fair Community College (67-65 loss)

PERSONAL

Son of Rani Choudhary … Trained at Canada Topflight Academy, an elite-level prep school in Ottawa, where he completed his secondary school education … Nickname is “Ace”

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PLAYER NEWS

Ottawa BlackJacks Announce 2024 Training Camp Roster

May 14, 2024
The Ottawa BlackJacks of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Tuesday its official training camp roster in preparation for the 2024 CEBL season. Led by General Manager and Head Coach James Derouin, and Vice-President of Basketball Operations, Jevohn Shepherd, Ottawa’s current training camp roster consists of 16 players. Earlier today, the BlackJacks also announced the signing of six-foot-six forward Alonzo Walker, who just completed his fourth professional season in Slovakia. Walker has experience in the CEBL, having competed with the Niagara River Lions in 2022 and 2023. Highlights of the 2024 Ottawa BlackJacks roster include: Five players with NBA G League or NBA Summer League experience (Abu Kigab, Brandon Sampson, Ibi Watson, Peter Jok, and Tyrrel Tate). Six players who have suited up for the BlackJacks in the past (Abu Kigab, Dragan Stajic, James Jean-Marie, Lloyd Pandi, Tyrrel Tate, and Yasiin Joseph). Seven players with ties to the nation’s capital (Dragan Stajic, JD Muila, Justin Ndjock-Tadjoré, Kevin Otoo, Lloyd Pandi, Michael Kelvin II, and Yasiin Joseph). Two American players (Brandon Sampson, Ibi Watson). One Sudanese player (Peter Jok). Three players who have signed their first professional contract (Justin Ndjock-Tadjoré, Michael Kelvin II, Kevin Otoo). 10 players with CEBL experience. 11 NCAA Division I alumni. The Ottawa BlackJacks have previously announced the signing of American forward Jakeenan Gant, Canadian guard Javon Masters, and Canadian guard Keevan Veinot. These players have been placed on the club’s suspended list and will join the team upon the completion of their current international season. Training Camp is set to on Saturday, May 18, at Collège La Cité. Members of the media who are seeking accreditation for BlackJacks Media Day, training sessions and home games are invited to apply through the BlackJacks portal: https://www.theblackjacks.ca/media-accreditation . The BlackJacks will be responsible for the review process and delivery of the accreditation decisions. Further information will be sent to media once accreditation is approved. Ottawa BlackJacks 2024 Training Camp Roster

Ottawa BlackJacks Sign Local Forward JD Muila

March 7, 2024
The Ottawa BlackJacks of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Thursday that Canadian forward JD Muila has signed with the Club for the 2024 CEBL season. A six-foot-eight forward from Ottawa, Muila began his professional career with Froya Basket in the Norwegian BLNO in 2023 after spending two years with the Southern Illinois University Salukis in NCAA Division I. Muila is currently completing the winter season with Froya Basket, averaging 19.7 points, 13.8 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.8 steals, and 33.8 minutes in 28 games played. He has recorded 23 double-doubles, including one on February 3 against Ammerud when he posted a season-high 33 points, shooting 14-for-16 from the field, along with 13 rebounds, seven assists, a season-high four blocks, and six steals. After missing his first year with the Salukis because of an injury, Muila averaged 3.2 points and 4.5 rebounds in the following two seasons. He tipped off his collegiate career with Indian Hills Community College in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) in 2018, where he helped Indian Hills to a 57-10 record over two years and a 39-2 home record. In the 2019-20 season, he averaged 6.5 points and a team-best 6.8 rebounds per game for the 30-3 Warriors, who were the second seed at the NJCAA Tournament before it was canceled because of the pandemic. In 2017-18, Muila competed with Canada Topflight Academy in Ottawa, where he helped the team win back-to-back NPA national championships The Ottawa BlackJacks 2024 home opener will take place at the Arena at TD Place on May 29. Fans can now purchase BlackJacks season seat memberships, Flex Packs and Voucher Packs at theblackjacks.ca/tickets . For more information or to purchase tickets, please contact the Ottawa BlackJacks Membership Services team directly at 613-690-0519 or by email at [email protected] . Quotes: “I am extremely excited to join the BlackJacks organization. I am beyond grateful for this amazing opportunity as it has always been a dream of mine to play and represent the city where I'm from.” - JD Muila, Forward, Ottawa BlackJacks Basketball Club "JD is a disciplined player who works really hard, and he's been having a great season this winter, putting up impressive stats for Froya Basket in France. He left Ottawa years ago to play in college, so we're excited to welcome him back to the Capital.” - James Derouin, General Manager and Head Coach, Ottawa BlackJacks Basketball Club