THE CALGARY SURGE SIGN TROY BAXTER JR, 6’9 FORWARD FROM TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA
MAY 28 – The Calgary Surge have signed Troy Baxter Jr. for the 2024 season, the team announced Tuesday.
Baxter Jr. has been playing professionally for the last three years averaging 10.58 points, 3.2 rebounds, 0.6 assists, 0.5 steals, and 17.5 minutes in 71 games in the NBA Summer League, NBA G-League, Dominican Republic, Uruguay, New Zealand, and Lebanon.
“Troy Baxter Jr. brings a significant amount of versatility to our roster. Standing at 6'9", he has the ability to guard multiple positions, leveraging his length and athleticism to disrupt opposing offenses effectively. As one of the most athletic players in our league, Troy excels in transition, where he can fully capitalize on his athletic abilities in open space,” said Surge General Manager Shane James.
He most recently played for the Manawatu Jets of the National Basketball League in New Zealand where he averaged 17.4 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 1.0 steals, and 25.3 minutes in eight games played. Prior to his time in New Zealand, he spent some time with the Westchester Knicks of the National Basketball Association (NBA) G-League.
“I am happy to be joining the Surge this season. I am all about winning and I am super excited to help the team achieve the main goal this year, which is to win a championship,” said Surge forward Troy Baxter Jr.
Fans can now purchase single game tickets for the remainder of the 2024 season 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 sort 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.
Media Contacts:
Hilary Fontus
Manager, Communications
Calgary Surge
514-918-7826
Meg Walsh
Champion Communications
403-389-1088