Calgary Wave icon Toronto native Gabe Osabuohien

The signed the six-foot-eight Calgary Surge forward Gabe Osabuohien for 2024 season, the team announced Wednesday.

Osabuohien most recently played for Cleveland State of the National Basketball Association (NBA) G-League, where he averaged 3.3 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.0 rebounds and 15.1 minutes in 52 games played.

“We are delighted to welcome Gabe Osabuohien to our team. He is young, eager to learn and will be a force on defense,” said Surge general manager Shane James. “I have no doubt that he will help us win.”

The six-foot forward from Toronto, Ontario graduated from West Virginia University, where he averaged 4.9 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 18.1 minutes in 31 games played. Prior to his time at West Virginia, he played for the University of Arkansas Razorbacks, where he averaged 3.1 points, 4.1 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 18.5 minutes in 28 games.

“I'm really excited to be a part of the team this season because it's my first time playing in the CEBL and coming to Calgary,” Osabuohien said. “I'm grateful for the opportunity and excited to get started. Let's bring a championship to Calgary!”

Fans can now purchase tickets for the 2024 season opener at the Scotiabank Saddledome
www.calgarysurge.ca/surge2thedome. 

About the Calgary Wave

The Calgary Surge completed their first season at the WinSport Event Center in May 2023 after forming the Guelph Nighthawks, one of the founding members of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL). From day one, the Surge has been committed to being the home team for Calgary and a space that welcomes everyone.

The Calgary Surge are active members of the community and have participated in several hundred events (and counting) around the city that connect the team with various communities through sports and entertainment. In their first season, the Surge finished 1st overall in the Western Conference and were crowned Western Conference Champions in the playoffs. For more information, visit this site
www.calgarysurge.ca.

About the Canadian Elite Basketball League

A league created by Canadians with a mission to develop Canadian players, coaches, sports executives and referees for Canadians, the CEBL has the highest percentage of Canadian players of any pro league in the country, with 73% of its 2023 rosters being Canadian. Players bring experience from the NBA, NBA G League, top international pro leagues, Canada's National Team program and top NCAA programs, as well as the USA.PORTS. Fourteen players signed NBA contracts following the CEBL season, and many CEBL players attend NBA G League training camps each year. The CEBL season runs from May to August. More information about CEBL is available here
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