EDMONTON - The Edmonton Stingers have re-signed point guard and reigning Canadian Elite Basketball League MVP, Xavier Moon to a one-year contract for the 2020 CEBL season.







Moon joined the Stingers for the team and league’s inaugural season in 2019 and made an immediate impact on and off the floor. The Goodwater, Al product instantly became a fan-favourite and despite missing six games due to injury finished the season tied for the league lead in points per game (19.3) and second in assists (5.7). He also led the league in steals with 2.2 and finished third in three-point shooting percentage (43.5%) in 13 games.





“I’m really excited to have Xavier back, especially as our first signing. His commitment to the city of Edmonton, the community and the Stingers is unparalleled,” said Stingers GM and head coach Jermaine Small.

“I look forward to continuing to help his growth as I know he wants to bring a championship to the city of Edmonton.”





Moon was one of six players from the 2019 roster to sign a player-option letter. The option allowed the Stingers a protected window to sign these players from the end of the current CEBL season until midnight on March, 1, 2020, without any other CEBL club interference.





After Moon’s spectacular CEBL season, the 24-year-old was invited to the Raptors 905 training camp in the NBA G-League. He’s currently playing for the London Lightning of the National Basketball League of Canada (NBL). Moon will join the Stingers at the conclusion of his NBL season in May.





thestingers.ca/tickets. Flex packs and group tickets will be available later in February with single game tickets going on sale in March. The Edmonton Stingers will start their 2020 season on May 8 at the Expo Centre. Season tickets are now available viaFlex packs and group tickets will be available later in February with single game tickets going on sale in March.





For media inquiries, please contact:

Jason Hills

Edmonton Stingers Communications and Marketing Manager

jhills@thestingers.ca

(780) 803-7337





About the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL)

The Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) is a new basketball experience that 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. As the First Division Professional League partner of Canada Basketball, the CEBL is set to start its second season in May 2020. All games are live streamed on the CBC Gem app, CEBL.TV and the Island Sports Network. Head to cebl.ca or follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to learn more.