Winnipeg Sea Bears
- Leagues Played
- Canada EBL 3
- Links
- seabears.ca Facebook Twitter Instagram Wikipedia
Results
| Canada EBL | 08/05 01:00 | - | Winnipeg Sea Bears v Edmonton Stingers | L | 81-87 | |
| Canada EBL | 07/12 00:00 | - | Winnipeg Sea Bears v Saskatchewan | L | 96-99 | |
| Canada EBL | 06/06 18:00 | - | Vancouver Bandits v Winnipeg Sea Bears | W | 103-106 |
Wikipedia - Winnipeg Sea Bears
The Winnipeg Sea Bears are a Canadian professional basketball team based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, that competes in the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL). They play their home games at the Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg.
History
On November 9, 2022, the Canadian Elite Basketball League announced that its 10th franchise would be in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
On November 30, 2022, the Winnipeg franchise officially unveiled their branding, announcing their name and logo as the Winnipeg Sea Bears. It was announced they would be playing at the Canada Life Centre.
On December 14, 2022, the Sea Bears announced that Mike Taylor was hired as the team’s inaugural head coach.
On May 27, 2023, the Sea Bears played their inaugural game in front of 7,303 fans, shattering the previous league attendance record by nearly 3,000. They won the game 90–85 over the Vancouver Bandits. The Sea Bears finished their inaugural season with a 12–8 record for second in the Western Conference and a home playoff game against the Edmonton Stingers. Winnipeg set another attendance record for their first playoff game with 10580 spectators.
The Sea Bears are led by a talented roster of players, including some of the top basketball talent in Canada and around the world. The team's star players include point guard Xavier Moon, shooting guard Rashawn Browne, and power forward Billy White. The Sea Bears also have a strong supporting cast of players who contribute to the team's success on both ends of the court.
Off the court, the Sea Bears are known for their commitment to the community and their dedication to promoting basketball in Winnipeg and throughout Canada. The team regularly hosts clinics and camps for young players, and works closely with local schools and community organizations to promote the sport of basketball and encourage young people to get involved.
Overall, the Winnipeg Sea Bears are a dynamic and exciting basketball team that is quickly becoming one of the top teams in the Canadian Elite Basketball League. With a talented roster of players and a commitment to community engagement, the Sea Bears are poised for continued success both on and off the court.