Ottawa BlackJacks Sign Canadian Forward Cyril Martynov

The Ottawa BlackJacks of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced today that the team has signed forward Cyril Martynov for the 2026 season.

The 7-foot forward from Barrie, Ontario joins Ottawa following a collegiate career in NCAA Division I, most recently competing with Fairleigh Dickinson University. During the 2024-25 season, Martynov appeared in 31 games for the Knights, continuing to develop his game while providing size in the frontcourt.

Ottawa BlackJacks head coach Justin Mazzulla sees Martynov as a strong addition to the team’s roster.

“Cyril Martynov is a young and talented Canadian player, which makes him special to our program. He takes pride in representing his country and is willing to impact the game on both sides of the ball. He is hungry and wants to win. He has a great feel for the offensive side of the game and understands how to play. His size and athleticism allow us to play in a variety of ways and he is going to be a great fit,” said Mazzulla.

Prior to Fairleigh Dickinson, Martynov competed at Eastern Kentucky University during the 2023-24 season, where he appeared in 30 games for the Colonels.

Martynov has also been involved with the Canada Basketball program during his development.



Born January 10, 2003, Martynov developed through the Canadian basketball system and has continued to progress at the NCAA Division I level.

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.