Familiarity has brought another N-B-A G League player to Saskatoon to play with the Saskatchewan Rattlers for the upcoming 2022 Canadian Elite Basketball League season.

Jordy Tschimanga is a 6’11” centre who just finished the 2021-22 N-B-A G League season with the Iowa Wolves…as did guard Malik Benlevi who signed on with the Snakes just 10 days ago. Tschimanga is a 25-year-old Montreal product who played his college ball at the Universitys of Dayton and Nebraska. Saskatchewan will open their C-E-B-L season on May 25. Following is the news release from the Rattlers…..

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Saskatoon, Sask. – The Saskatchewan Rattlers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Friday that they have signed Canadian center Jordy Tshimanga for the 2022 CEBL season. Tshimanga finished his college career in the NCAA playing for Nebraska and Dayton University. He most recently played in the NBA G League averaging 6.4 points and 6.1 rebounds in 42 professional games in the 2021-22 season. He has played four games with the Cleveland Charge, and finished the season with the Iowa Wolves alongside Rattlers teammate, Malik Benlevi.

“Jordy was a top target for us from the outset when putting our roster together.” said Rattlers Assistant Coach Tanner Massey. “He is a tough, physical big who imposes his will inside and can finish with either hand. Jordy proved to be one of the best rebounders in the G League this season as well. He will be a force for us on both sides of the ball.”

“What’s going on Rattler nation! Excited to join ya’ll this spring/summer”, said Tshimanga. “Can’t wait to get in the city, get to work, and see for the first time – beautiful Saskatoon. See ya’ll soon.”