Winnipeg triumphs as Sea Bears take home Franchise of the Year award – Winnipeg | 24CA News
Following a historic inaugural season with the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL), Winnipeg’s latest basketball franchise took residence its newest award.
The Sea Bears are this yr’s CEBL Franchise of the Year, an accolade awarded to them on Tuesday following a number of different awards granted to gamers and coaches over the months. Team president Jason Smith was additionally awarded because the Team Executive of the Year.
“Our amazing fanbase has come together and created something special in Winnipeg. We continue to be blown away by their support and are committed to creating wonderful experiences for them on and off the court for years to come,” Smith stated in a press launch Tuesday. “This is truly an award for our city.”
The Sea Bears competed of their first season this yr, even making it to the playoffs. In August, the staff obtained the next awards:
- Most Valuable Player award, Teddy Allen
- Sixth Man of the Year award, Jelani Watson-Gayle
- U Sports Player of the Year award, Simon Hildebrandt
- Coach of the Year award, Mike Taylor
Franchise proprietor and chair David Asper stated the staff is grateful and honoured to obtain the newest accolade.
“This success proves that it takes a village and I want to acknowledge our staff and the league staff who helped us bring the Sea Bears to life in Winnipeg,” Asper stated. “This is our village and once again we say a hearty thanks to all.”
Speaking concerning the staff’s president, Asper famous that Smith and his employees have been capable of deliver skilled basketball again to town in an “outstanding way.”
The Franchise of the Year award, in keeping with the CEBL, is awarded to a franchise that “best represents the values” of the league. It takes under consideration issues like good inside governance, neighborhood engagement, dedication to innovation, success on the courtroom and promotion of Canadian basketball.
The staff government award is described as an accolade that’s awarded based mostly on how the manager leads the staff with integrity, fostering a constructive organizational tradition, and main a franchise by way of success.
The CEBL additionally awarded the Community Champion Award to the Edmonton Stingers and the Digital Excellence Award to the Calgary Surge.
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