Scarborough Shooting Stars Re-Sign Bajan Native Hason Ward
The Scarborough Shooting Stars of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Thursday that they have re-signed Bajan standout Hason Ward.
Ward returns to the Shooting Stars for a second season after averaging 5.5 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.5 blocks in 12.8 minutes per game over 13 games last year. He scored 10 or more points four times and scored a season high 14 points with six rebounds and three steals on May 29 in a win against Calgary.
The 6-foot-9 forward had an incredible run in the NBA G League where he averaged 7.7 points, 6.1 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 2.1 blocks in 22.1 minutes per game over 53 games with the Maine Celtics. He recorded five double-double games in points and rebounds and scored 10 or more points in 16 games.
The Iowa State alum averaged 5.1 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.2 blocks in 11.9 minutes per game over 130 games for Virginia Commonwealth University and Iowa State.
Ward will reunite with former teammates 2023 CEBL Champion Danilo Djuricic and Jaden Campbell ahead of the 2025 season.
The Scarborough Shooting Stars will kick off their 2025 season on Sunday May 25 at CAA Centre against the Brampton Honey Badgers. Scarborough will then host the Winnipeg Sea Bears at Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre for their home opener on Saturday June 7. Head to
scarboroughshootingstars.ca for additional information on the team, tickets and schedule.
About the CEBL
A league created by Canadians for Canadians with a mission to develop Canadian players, coaches, sports executives, and referees, the CEBL boasts the highest percentage of Canadian players of any pro league in the country with 75% of its rosters being Canadian and a record 12 players with NBA experience in 2024. Players also bring experience from the NBA G League, top international pro leagues, the Canadian National team program, NCAA programs, as well as U SPORTS and CCAA. More than 20 players have signed NBA contracts following a CEBL season, and numerous CEBL players attend NBA G League training camps every year. The CEBL season runs from May through August with games broadcast live on CEBL+, TSN, TSN+, RDS, Game+ and Next Level Sports & Entertainment. More information about the CEBL is available at CEBL.ca and @cebleague on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook & YouTube.
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