They are among the brightest homegrown stars in the Canadian Elite Basketball League today, vying to lead their team to glory when the CEBL’s Championship Weekend touches down in Winnipeg this weekend.
Get to know Simi Shittu (Winnipeg Sea Bears), Sean “Rugzy” Miller-Moore (Calgary Surge), Kimbal Mackenzie (Niagara River Lions) and Jaden Campbell (Scarborough Shooting Stars).
SIMI SHITTU, Winnipeg Sea Bears
Hometown: Brampton, Ont.
Age: 25
Position: Centre
Height: 6-10
College: Vanderbilt
Statistics (avg.): 15 games, 19.9 points, 11.1 rebounds, 1.3 blocks
2023 CEBL rebounding champion, All-Canadian Team and All-CEBL First Team
Favourite pre-game food?
“Pasta and chicken.”
Favourite athlete?
“Either LeBron (James) or Muhammad Ali.”
Game-winning shot or game-winning block