The Guelph Nighthawks were a Canadian professional basketball team based in Guelph, Ontario, Canada, that competed in the Canadian Elite Basketball League.[1] The team played home games at the Sleeman Centre.

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Guelph Nighthawks
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LeaguesCEBL
Founded2018
HistoryGuelph Nighthawks
(2019–2022)
Calgary Surge
(2023–)
ArenaSleeman Centre
LocationGuelph, Ontario, Canada
Team colours     
PresidentCameron Kusch
Websitethenighthawks.ca
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History

On June 12, 2018, it was announced that the team would be called the Guelph Nighthawks. Guelph joins Hamilton Honey Badgers, Edmonton Stingers, Niagara River Lions, Saskatchewan Rattlers, and Fraser Valley Bandits as one of the six original franchises for the inaugural season of the CEBL.[2]

On August 17, 2022, it was announced that the team will be relocating to Calgary, Alberta for the 2023 CEBL season.[3]

Players

2022 roster

Note: Flags indicate national team eligibility at FIBA-sanctioned events. Players may hold other non-FIBA nationalities not displayed.

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Guelph Nighthawks roster
PlayersCoaches
Pos.No.Nat.NameHt.Wt.Age
G United States Hill, Ahmed 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 205 lb (93 kg) 28 – (1996-03-21)21 March 1996
F United States Hess, AJ 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 30 – (1994-01-20)20 January 1994
G Canada Henry, Clayton 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 26 – (1997-11-06)6 November 1997
F Canada Roche, Julian 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) 26 – (1997-12-15)15 December 1997
G France Rotardier, Kyliann 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 22 – (2002-02-11)11 February 2002
F South Sudan Akec, Madut 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 25 – (1999-01-01)1 January 1999
G Canada Miller-Moore, Sean 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 26 – (1998-10-15)15 October 1998
G Canada Smith, Stef 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 25 – (1999-06-27)27 June 1999
F Canada Lall, Tajinder 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 28 – (1996-10-27)27 October 1996
G Canada Miller, Elijah 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Head coach
  • Canada Charles Kissi
Assistant coach(es)
  • Canada Mike Rao
  • Canada Arsalan Jamil
  • Canada Wumi Agunbiade
  • Canada Bob Urosevic
  • Canada Chris Rao
  • Canada Mike Girling

Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (I) Inactive
  • Injured Injured

Updated: June 28, 2021
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Notable players

Season-by-season record

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LeagueSeasonCoachRegular seasonPost season
WonLostWin %FinishWonLostWin %Result
CEBL
2019Charles Kissi614.3005thdid not qualify
2020Charles Kissi33.5005th01.000Lost quarter-finals
2021Charles Kissi59.3575th01.000Lost quarter-finals
2022Charles Kissi1010.5007th11.500Lost quarter-finals
Totals2436.40013.250
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References

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