THE CALGARY SURGE RE-SIGN 6’7’’ FORWARD FROM TORONTO, ONTARIO, JUSTIN JACKSON
MAY 2 – The Calgary Surge have re-signed six-foot-seven forward Justin Jackson for the 2024 season, the team announced Thursday.
Jackson returns to the Surge having recently played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) G-League, averaging 5.8 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 0.4 steals, and 15.2 minutes in 9 games played for the Grand Rapids Gold.
While playing a majority of his five-year professional career in the G-League with the Lakeland Magic, Orlando Magic, and Long Island Nets, Jackson brings experience from the National Basketball League of Canada (NBLC) with the London Lightning.
“We are pleased to have Justin Jackson back for the 2024 season. He was a very important piece to our success last season being the vocal leader in the locker room,” said Surge General Manager Shane James. “With our new offensive philosophy, Justin will thrive being the capable shooter he is. Justin is 100% healthy and had a good season in the NBA G-League this year. We expect that to translate to the CEBL.”
The six-foot-seven forward from Toronto, Ontario attended the University of Maryland from 2016-2018, playing his freshman and sophomore years for the Terrapins where he averaged 10.3 points, 6.6 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 0.8 blocks, 0.9 steals, and 29.2 minutes in 44 games played in the NCAA.
“I’m beyond excited to get back to work with the family. We have great things coming this year!” said Surge forward, Justin Jackson.
Prior to his time in the NCAA, Jackson attended Findlay Prep in Henderson, Nevada before transferring to graduate from Hill Academy in Vaughan, Ontario. During his senior year, Jackson was named a First-Team All-Star of the Ontario Scholastic Basketball Association.
Fans can now purchase tickets to the 2024 Season Opener at the Scotiabank Saddledome at www.calgarysurge.ca/surge2thedome.
Single game tickets for the remainder of the 2024 Calgary Surge season are now available at https://www.calgarysurge.ca/single-game-tickets.
About the Calgary Surge
The Calgary Surge tipped off their inaugural season at WinSport Event Centre in May 2023, after originating the Guelph Nighthawks, one of the founding members of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL). From day one, the Surge have been committed to being the Home Team for Calgary and a space where everyone is welcome.
The Calgary Surge are active members of the community and have participated in a few hundred events (and counting) around the city that connect the team with diverse communities through sport and entertainment. In their inaugural season, the Surge finished 1st overall in the Western Conference and were crowned Western Conference Champions in the playoffs. For more information, visit www.calgarysurge.ca.
About the Canadian Elite Basketball League
A league created by Canadians for Canadians with a mission to develop Canadian players, coaches, sports executives, and referees, the CEBL boasts 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, the Canadian National team program, and top NCAA programs as well as U SPORTS. Fourteen players have signed NBA contracts following a CEBL season, and numerous CEBL players attend NBA G League training camps every year. The CEBL season runs from May through August. More information about the CEBL is available at CEBL.ca and @cebleague on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook & YouTube.