The Hamilton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced the signing of Canadian guard Jamal Reynolds on Tuesday. Reynolds is currently playing for Algeciras in Spain where he is averaging 14 points, 6.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 28.6 minutes per game through 11 games. 

 "Jamal is a high energy player that can pressure the ball and guard multiple positions on the floor,” said Honey Badgers general manager, Jermaine Anderson. “He is a proven rebounder from the guard position who is willing to do whatever it takes to win. More importantly, his character is a perfect fit for our organization. We’re extremely happy to have him join our family."

A veteran of the CEBL who has played with both Guelph and Fraser Valley, Reynolds was chosen in the open rounds of the 2019 CEBL Entry Draft by the Guelph Nighthawks. Reynolds played two seasons for the NIghthawks before signing with the Bandits last season. He averaged 14.5 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 23.7 minutes per game through 13 games with the Nighthawks in two seasons and 7.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal in 16 games with the Bandits.

The Pickering native played two seasons in the National Basketball League of Canada and one year in Spain after graduating from Canisius College. As team captain during his senior year, Reynolds averaged 5.3 points, 5 rebounds and 18.3 minutes in 30 games for the Griffins. Prior to joining Canisius, Reynolds played one season at Mott Community College.

The Honey Badgers are coming off a 9-5 record, placing third in the 2021 CEBL season standings. They tip off the fourth Canadian Elite Basketball League season Wednesday, May 25 when the expansion Montreal Alliance visit FirstOntario Centre. It will be the first of 100 regular season CEBL games played in 69 days for Canada’s official national professional basketball league. Tickets are on sale now at ticketmaster.ca of 905-522-BALL.

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