OTTAWA BLACKJACKS SIGN FORWARD ALEX FUDGE
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.