Ottawa BlackJacks Sign Forward Christopher Ware

The 6-foot-8, forward has averaged 7.7 points, 4.1 rebounds and 19.6 minutes, shooting .501 from the field in 197 games as a pro. Despite his size, Ware is more than a threat inside, owning a career .329 (169-513) mark from beyond the arc.

Ware has spent the past five seasons with Pinheiros Basquete of Novo Basquete Brasil (NBB), the Brazilian premier professional men's league. During his time with the club, Ware has averaged 6.9 points and 3.6 rebounds in 139 games.

The 30-year-old from Chicago, Illinois, finished his collegiate career at Indiana Tech where he majored in Criminal Justice Mental Rehabilitation. 

Ware is the first American free agent signed by BlackJacks General Manager Dave Smart. The club will announce its training camp roster later in the day.

“Chris brings size to our lineup, but he can also pull defenders out with his perimeter shooting. He will provide an additional veteran presence to our club.”

• Dave Smart, General Manager, Ottawa BlackJacks Basketball Club

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The first expansion franchise of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL), the Ottawa BlackJacks will showcase the best of basketball and entertainment in the nation’s capital. Basketball Operations will be led by General Manager, Dave Smart, the most successful university coach in Canadian history with a total of 13 national titles at Carleton University. The BlackJacks will be a team deeply rooted in the Ottawa / Gatineau community. Head Coach Osvaldo Jeanty, a former student-athlete who captured five national championships as a player for Dave Smart, will bring together a group of professionals poised for success in its inaugural season. The BlackJacks will play its home games out of the world-class Arena at TD Place. For more information and for tickets, visit www.theblackjacks.ca.

The Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) features world-class professional basketball in a fan-friendly entertainment environment across seven cities in Canada. The 2019 inaugural season saw more than 100 Canadian and international players take to the court, culminating with the Saskatchewan Rattlers earning the first CEBL championship trophy. CEBL players come from NBA G-League clubs, top NCAA programs, the Canadian national program, U SPORTS and other Division 1 FIBA leagues. The CEBL is the First Division Professional League partner of Canada Basketball. 

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