Ottawa BlackJacks Sign Local U SPORTS Players, Maxime Boursiquot and Aiden Warnholtz
The Ottawa BlackJacks of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Thursday the signing of two Ottawa-native U SPORTS players, including Gee-Gees forward Maxime Boursiquot and Ravens guard Aiden Warnholtz.
A six-foot-five forward from Ottawa, Maxime Boursiquot averaged 7.6 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.1 steals in 110 games split between the University of Ottawa Gee-Gees and the Northeastern University Huskies in the NCAA Division I.
This past season, Boursiquot played 15 games with the Gee-Gees, where he averaged 12.4 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.1 steals. He finished ninth in the OUA in steals per game and reached double-figures 12 times. On March 4, he recorded a double-double with 14 points and a season-high 10 rebounds in a win over Nipissing.
From 2016-2020, Boursiquot played with Northeastern. During his last year with the Huskies, he averaged 9.0 points and 5.0 rebounds, and his .569 field goal percentage ranked third in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA).
Boursiquot graduated from Immaculata High School in Ottawa where he finished his career as the all-time leading scorer and rebounder.
A six-foot-two guard from Ottawa, Aiden Warnholtz has averaged 7.2 points and 2.5 assists in 57 games over a three-year span with the Carleton Ravens, where he won three consecutive U SPORTS National Championships and two OUA titles.
This year, as a junior, he averaged 12.9 points and 4.3 assists in 14 games with the team. He finished eighth in the OUA in three pointers per game (2.3) and assists per game (4.3) and ranked fourth in the OUA in Assist/Turnover ratio (2.0). The 2022 Ravens Men’s Basketball Team MVP helped Carleton win the 2022 U SPORTS National Championship with his 15.3 points and 4.7 assists per game during three National Championship tournament games, in addition to shooting .444 from behind the arc.
Boursiquot and Warnholtz represent the third and fourth U SPORTS players to be added to the BlackJacks roster for the 2022 season. Earlier this year, the BlackJacks selected Nervens Demosthene and Guillaume Pépin in the 2022 CEBL U SPORTS Draft. U SPORTS players may have completed their university eligibility in 2021-22, or they may be returning to their university team in the fall and be classified within the CEBL’s U SPORTS Developmental player program.
This week, the BlackJacks announced the signing of American guard Jared Wilson-Frame and completed their Basketball Operations staff ahead of the 2022 training camp, tipping off with Media Day on Monday, May 16, 2022. Members of the media are encouraged to confirm their attendance to [email protected].
The CEBL and the Ottawa BlackJacks have launched of a season-long national campaign entitled The Road to the Chip, in celebration of 2022 CEBL Championship Weekend being hosted in the nation’s capital. Season seat memberships are available at theblackjacks.ca/tickets and start at only $294. Season seat members have exclusive access to 2022 CEBL Championship tickets.
Quotes:
“Local talent is important in this league, we felt Max was one of the best defenders in U SPORTS, he competes at a high-level and both attributes will be transferrable. We are excited to help Max get his professional career kick started.”
“Most in the Ottawa area will be familiar with Aiden, we’ve all seen his promise and potential playing for the Carleton Ravens. Our hope is to help contribute to his development and growth as a player. He is a very skilled and high IQ player that plays at his own pace and poise.”
- Jevohn Shepherd, General Manager and Vice-President, Basketball Operations, Ottawa BlackJacks
“I am both excited and grateful to have the opportunity to be part of the BlackJacks organization. I look forward to competing in the nation’s capital in front of my family and friends, as well as working with the talented players around me to create a winning culture.”
-Maxime Boursiquot, Forward, Ottawa BlackJacks
“I am excited for the opportunity to compete with some high-level pros on my hometown team.”
-Aiden Warnholtz, Guard, Ottawa BlackJacks
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About the Ottawa BlackJacks
The first expansion franchise of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL), the Ottawa BlackJacks showcase the best of basketball and entertainment in the nation’s capital. Having recently completed its second season, the BlackJacks earned a semifinal appearance at the 2021 CEBL Championship Weekend in Edmonton. The Ottawa front office brings NBA, NBA G League, national team, NCAA and major international pro league experience to the franchise. Led by General Manager and Vice-President, Basketball Operations Jevohn Shepherd, and Head Coach Charles Dubé-Brais, Ottawa plays its home games out of the world-class Arena at TD Place in Lansdowne Park. The BlackJacks and the City of Ottawa have been awarded the rights to host the 2022 CEBL Championship Weekend from August 12-14, 2022 with games taking place in the Arena at TD Place. The CEBL Championship Weekend will be a celebration of basketball, music, and local culture that will feature concerts, street festivals, the CEBL Awards, and several legacy projects to be announced at a later date. For more information visit www.theblackjacks.ca.
About Canadian Elite Basketball League
A league created by Canadians for Canadians, the CEBL has the highest percentage of Canadian players of any professional league in the country, with 75 percent of its current rosters being Canadians. Players bring experience from the NBA, NBA G League, top international leagues, the Canadian National team program, and top NCAA programs as well as U SPORTS. The only First Division Professional League Partner of Canada Basketball, the CEBL season typically runs from May through August. Head to CEBL.ca for more information or follow us on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook & YouTube.
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