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Rattlers Add NBA-Experienced Coach Ahead of 2024 Season

Larry Abney has been named as the fourth head coach in franchise history. The Rattlers look to return to Championship Weekend.

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RECENT NEWS

By Brennan Elliott 14 Mar, 2024
Saskatoon, Sask. - The Saskatchewan Rattlers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Thursday that the club has re-signed Edmonton, Alberta-native Adong Makuoi for the 2024 season. The NCAA D1 alumni returns for his second year after making his professional debut with the Rattlers in 2023. “Adong is another key piece in our strategy of signing, developing, and retaining young players,” said General Manager and Vice-President of Basketball Operations, Barry Rawlyk. “He had an excellent season as a rookie in the league last year. After a season under his belt as a professional overseas this winter, we have high expectations for him in 2024.”
12 Mar, 2024
Three-round draft in April will select 30 eligible players from U SPORTS, CCAA programs
By Brennan Elliott 08 Mar, 2024
Saskatoon, Sask. - The Saskatchewan Rattlers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Friday that the club signed six-foot-10 Windsor, Ontario native Maurice Calloo for the 2024 season. The NBA G League-experienced forward played in the 2023 CEBL Championship Final with the Western Conference Champion Calgary Surge in their inaugural season. “Signing Maurice is a key part of our strategy to build Canadian talent on our roster. He has a proven track record in the CEBL, and when given the right situation and opportunity, his production on the court will only go up,” said General Manager and Vice-President of Basketball Operations, Barry Rawlyk. “He is a high character guy with a lively personality who will be popular with our fans and his teammates alike.”
06 Mar, 2024
TSN coverage features 20 nationally televised games including CEBL playoffs and CW24, with every game of the 2024 CEBL season available on TSN+
By Brennan Elliott 29 Feb, 2024
Saskatoon, Sask. - The Saskatchewan Rattlers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Thursday that Eric Magdanz, Rob Lovelace and Steve Burrows have been named assistant coaches on Larry Abney’s staff for the 2024 season. Abney, who has seven-years of experience with the Los Angeles Clippers organization, was named Head Coach of the Rattlers on February 15. Magdanz returns for his third season with the Rattlers. In his first two seasons, he helped lead the team to a regular season record of 19-21. During the 2022 CEBL postseason, the Rattlers secured a quarterfinal berth after beating two-time CEBL champion Edmonton Stingers (94-91) at the SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon, SK. They also held a league-best home record of 8-2 in 2022. A local of Lloydminster, Alberta, Magdanz grew up playing high school basketball, which led him to play at the U SPORTS level at McMaster University (2005-2009). He served as an assistant coach with the University of Alberta for two seasons (2010-2012) leading the 2012 team to a CanWest Championship and a second-place finish in the U SPORTS final. Magdanz went on to serve as head coach of MacEwan University for seven seasons. In the 2019 inaugural CEBL season, Magdanz secured an assistant coach title for the Edmonton Stingers. He has worked alongside Basketball Alberta, Basketball Saskatchewan, and the Senior Women’s National Team in a variety of roles. During his downtime, he has helped the Saskatchewan Rattlers with their youth basketball programs. “I’m grateful to have the opportunity to return to the Rattlers,” said Coach Magdanz. “I look forward to working with Coach Abney as we bring a championship back to Saskatchewan.”
By Brennan Elliott 22 Feb, 2024
Saskatoon, Sask. - The Saskatchewan Rattlers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Thursday that the club has re-signed Gatineau, Quebec-native Anthony Tsegakele for the 2024 season. The Brandon University alumni and 2023 Rattlers Defensive Player of the Year returns for his fourth season in the CEBL. “We are really happy to have Anthony returning to Saskatchewan this season. In his past two seasons here he has made significant progress in his game at the pro level,” said General Manager and Vice-President of Basketball Operations, Barry Rawlyk. “He is a big part of the long term plan we have for the development and retention of young professional players, so we are feeling very good about him re-signing. Anthony loves Saskatoon and our fan base. He is committed to delivering a championship to this province.”
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By Brennan Elliott 14 Mar, 2024
Saskatoon, Sask. - The Saskatchewan Rattlers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Thursday that the club has re-signed Edmonton, Alberta-native Adong Makuoi for the 2024 season. The NCAA D1 alumni returns for his second year after making his professional debut with the Rattlers in 2023. “Adong is another key piece in our strategy of signing, developing, and retaining young players,” said General Manager and Vice-President of Basketball Operations, Barry Rawlyk. “He had an excellent season as a rookie in the league last year. After a season under his belt as a professional overseas this winter, we have high expectations for him in 2024.”
12 Mar, 2024
Three-round draft in April will select 30 eligible players from U SPORTS, CCAA programs
By Brennan Elliott 08 Mar, 2024
Saskatoon, Sask. - The Saskatchewan Rattlers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Friday that the club signed six-foot-10 Windsor, Ontario native Maurice Calloo for the 2024 season. The NBA G League-experienced forward played in the 2023 CEBL Championship Final with the Western Conference Champion Calgary Surge in their inaugural season. “Signing Maurice is a key part of our strategy to build Canadian talent on our roster. He has a proven track record in the CEBL, and when given the right situation and opportunity, his production on the court will only go up,” said General Manager and Vice-President of Basketball Operations, Barry Rawlyk. “He is a high character guy with a lively personality who will be popular with our fans and his teammates alike.”
06 Mar, 2024
TSN coverage features 20 nationally televised games including CEBL playoffs and CW24, with every game of the 2024 CEBL season available on TSN+
By Brennan Elliott 29 Feb, 2024
Saskatoon, Sask. - The Saskatchewan Rattlers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Thursday that Eric Magdanz, Rob Lovelace and Steve Burrows have been named assistant coaches on Larry Abney’s staff for the 2024 season. Abney, who has seven-years of experience with the Los Angeles Clippers organization, was named Head Coach of the Rattlers on February 15. Magdanz returns for his third season with the Rattlers. In his first two seasons, he helped lead the team to a regular season record of 19-21. During the 2022 CEBL postseason, the Rattlers secured a quarterfinal berth after beating two-time CEBL champion Edmonton Stingers (94-91) at the SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon, SK. They also held a league-best home record of 8-2 in 2022. A local of Lloydminster, Alberta, Magdanz grew up playing high school basketball, which led him to play at the U SPORTS level at McMaster University (2005-2009). He served as an assistant coach with the University of Alberta for two seasons (2010-2012) leading the 2012 team to a CanWest Championship and a second-place finish in the U SPORTS final. Magdanz went on to serve as head coach of MacEwan University for seven seasons. In the 2019 inaugural CEBL season, Magdanz secured an assistant coach title for the Edmonton Stingers. He has worked alongside Basketball Alberta, Basketball Saskatchewan, and the Senior Women’s National Team in a variety of roles. During his downtime, he has helped the Saskatchewan Rattlers with their youth basketball programs. “I’m grateful to have the opportunity to return to the Rattlers,” said Coach Magdanz. “I look forward to working with Coach Abney as we bring a championship back to Saskatchewan.”
By Brennan Elliott 22 Feb, 2024
Saskatoon, Sask. - The Saskatchewan Rattlers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Thursday that the club has re-signed Gatineau, Quebec-native Anthony Tsegakele for the 2024 season. The Brandon University alumni and 2023 Rattlers Defensive Player of the Year returns for his fourth season in the CEBL. “We are really happy to have Anthony returning to Saskatchewan this season. In his past two seasons here he has made significant progress in his game at the pro level,” said General Manager and Vice-President of Basketball Operations, Barry Rawlyk. “He is a big part of the long term plan we have for the development and retention of young professional players, so we are feeling very good about him re-signing. Anthony loves Saskatoon and our fan base. He is committed to delivering a championship to this province.”
By Brennan Elliott 15 Feb, 2024
Saskatoon, Sask. - The Saskatchewan Rattlers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Thursday that Larry Abney has been named as the fourth head coach in franchise history. Under Abney’s leadership, the Rattlers look to return to Championship Weekend. Abney is the current associate head coach with the Ontario Clippers of the NBA G League, affiliate of the NBA’s Los Angeles Clippers. His resume includes 13 years as a professional basketball player (2000-12) and a six-year stint as Player Development Coach for the Los Angeles Clippers (2017-22). “I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity and thrilled to bring my passion for coaching to the CEBL and Saskatchewan Rattlers,” said Abney. “I look forward to making a positive impact on the community and bringing a brand of basketball the fans of Saskatchewan can be excited about.”
By Brennan Elliott 08 Feb, 2024
Saskatoon, Sask. - The Saskatchewan Rattlers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Thursday that Barry Rawlyk will return for his sixth season with the team and has been promoted to General Manager and Vice-President of Basketball Operations. The Rattlers look to return to Championship Weekend with Barry’s leadership and connections in the basketball world. “We are very excited to have Barry return,” said Rattlers President, Lee Genier. “He will take on an additional scope on the Basketball Operations side of the Rattlers as we move forward to put a winning team on the court.” Rawlyk celebrates his fifth year as GM, and sixth with the team after serving as the lead assistant coach and recruitment of the roster during the 2019 Championship season. In the 2022 and 2023 seasons, Rawlyk was instrumental in locking down Tony Carr and Justin Wright-Foreman, both of whom were nominated as league MVPs. The Rattlers are the only CEBL franchise to have back-to-back MVP nominees that weren’t the same player.
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