CALGARY SURGE SIGN FORMER NBA GUARD KARIM MANÉ, 6’5” FROM SAINT- HUBERT, QUEBEC
APRIL 11 – The Calgary Surge of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Friday that they have signed Karim Mané, a 6-foot-5 guard from Saint-Hubert, Quebec, for the 2025 season.
Mané brings a dynamic combination of professional experience, athleticism, and playmaking ability to the Surge backcourt. A former NBA player with the Orlando Magic, Mané appeared in 10 games during the 2020-21 season, and also played a key role in helping the Lakeland Magic win the NBA G League championship, averaging 5.5 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game.
Since his NBA stint, Mané has gained valuable experience playing for multiple G League franchises, including the Memphis Hustle, Greensboro Swarm, and Delaware Blue Coats. Most recently, he competed overseas with Shumen (Bulgaria) and ABC Fighters, the reigning Ivorian champions, becoming the first player in Fighters’ history to have played in the NBA.
Born in Dakar, Senegal, and raised in Canada from the age of seven, Mané’s basketball journey began at age 12. He blossomed at Vanier College, where he led the team to back-to-back RSEQ championships and was twice named a CCAA All-Canadian before declaring for the 2020 NBA Draft.
“Karim is an incredibly gifted athlete with a high-level skill set and a hunger to compete,” said Surge General Manager Shane James. “He’s played on some of the biggest stages, and he brings a relentless work ethic and drive to get better every day. We’re excited to bring his talent and leadership to Calgary.”
“I’m looking forward to joining the Surge and getting to work with this group,” said Mané. “I’ve heard great things about the culture, the fans, and the energy in Calgary. I’m ready to give everything I’ve got and help this team win.”
The Surge will continue to make roster announcements in the coming weeks as they gear up for their third season in Calgary.
Tickets for the Calgary Surge’s ‘TRILOGY’ season are now available to the general public. This season will include marquee games in Red Deer (June 19 against the Edmonton Stingers) and at the Scotiabank Saddledome (Aug 10 against the defending Champion Niagara River Lions). Visit calgarysurge.ca for more details.
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, entertainment, and arts and culture. Over two seasons, the Surge have made back-to-back CEBL Championship Weekend appearances, were crowned Western Conference Champions in 2023, hold the league’s single game attendance record, and have sent over 4000 deserving kids and families to their games for free. Fans can expect even more excitement for 2025! 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 75% of its rosters being Canadian and a record 12 players with NBA experience in 2024. Players also bring experience from the NBA G League, top international pro leagues, the Canadian National team program, NCAA programs, as well as U SPORTS and CCAA. More than 20 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 with games broadcast live on CEBL+, TSN, TSN+, RDS, Game+, Next Level Sports & Entertainment and Courtside1891. More information about the CEBL is available at CEBL.ca and @cebleague on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook & YouTube.
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Calgary Surge
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