Ottawa Blackjacks sign G-League Center Drew Cisse

The Ottawa BlackJacks of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced today that the team has signed Center Drew Cisse for the 2026 season.

The 6 '11 center originally from San Diego California, will come to Ottawa after playing the last season with the Delaware Blue Coats, the G-League affiliate of the Philadelphia 76ers. Head Coach Justin Mazzulla, has stated he is excited to have Cisse playing in

BlackJacks Nation.

“Drew ‘The Stopper’ Cisse is a true definition of fast, fearless, and fun. He has such a great impact on the game due to his physicality and aggressiveness on both sides of the ball,” said Mazzulla.

In the 2025-26 G-League season, Cisse averaged 5.6 points and 8 rebounds. Cisse started his career with the San Diego Clippers, the G-League affiliate of the Los Angeles Clippers. After averaging 2.9 points and 5.3 rebounds, during the 2024-25 season, before he was acquired by the Blue Coats.

Before his professional career, Cisse played at Western Illinois in his senior season, where he averaged 8.48 points and 11 rebounds. Before that he played at Missouri-St. Louis in his junior season, where he averaged 5.17 points and

6.55 rebounds.

In his senior season with Missouri St.Louis he achieved many accolades including OVC Defensive Player of the Year, All-OVC First team and NABC All-District Second Team.

Born on January 10, 2001, the 25-year-old played his high school years at Rancho Bernardo High School. 

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