Montreal Alliance Sign Former NCAA Division I and International Standout Anthony Nelson

June 4, 2026

Montreal, QC — The Montreal Alliance announced today the signing of American guard Anthony Nelson for the 2026 Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) season.


Nelson joins the Alliance after building an impressive résumé at both the NCAA Division I and professional levels. The Harlem, New York native appeared in 137 NCAA Division I games at Seton Hall and Manhattan, recording 1,162 points and 386 assists. In 2022-23, he earned First Team All-MAAC honors after averaging 15.1 points, 4.7 assists, 3.7 rebounds, and 1.9 steals per game for Manhattan while surpassing the 1,000-point mark for his collegiate career.


Since turning professional, Nelson has competed in Angola, Mongolia, and Mexico. Most recently, he averaged 15.0 points, 4.6 assists, and 1.6 steals in 18 games with Venados de Mazatlán in Mexico’s CIBACOPA (Pacific Coast Basketball Circuit) league, serving as one of the club’s primary offensive creators. He also enjoyed a productive stint in Mongolia, where he averaged 17.7 points and 5.3 assists per contest.


“I’m grateful for the opportunity to join the Alliance,” said Nelson. “I’ve heard great things about the organization, the city, and the fans. I’m excited to get to Montreal and do whatever I can to help the team reach its goals this season.”


Nelson's addition strengthens the Alliance backcourt with a proven scorer and playmaker who has found success at both the NCAA Division I and professional levels.


The Alliance returns to the Verdun Auditorium on Friday, June 5, at 7:30 p.m. when they host the Winnipeg Sea Bears for Student Night. Montreal will then be back on home court on Sunday, June 7, at 4:00 p.m. against the Edmonton Stingers for the organization's Future Stars theme game.


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About the Montreal Alliance

The Montreal Alliance is a professional basketball team competing in the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL), Canada’s premier summer basketball league. The organization is committed to delivering high-level basketball and an engaging experience for fans in Montreal and across Quebec.


Tickets for the 2026 season are now on sale. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit basketmtl.ca.