The Montreal Alliance announced today the signing of guard Javon Freeman-Liberty , a former Toronto Raptors player and one of the NBA G League’s most dynamic two-way guards. Freeman-Liberty brings NBA experience to Montreal after appearing in 22 games with the Toronto Raptors during the 2023–24 season, including six starts. The 6-foot-3 guard averaged 7.0 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game while showcasing his athleticism, versatility, and ability to impact both ends of the floor at the highest level. The Chicago native also established himself as a standout performer in the NBA G League. During his stint with the Raptors 905 in 2023–24, Freeman-Liberty averaged 24.0 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game , delivering multiple dominant scoring performances, including a 40-point outing against the Texas Legends (January 9, 2024). Most recently, Freeman-Liberty competed with the Long Island Nets in the NBA G League, continuing to demonstrate his playmaking ability while averaging over 13 points per game . Before turning professional, Freeman-Liberty starred at DePaul University , where he emerged as one of the top guards in the BIG EAST Conference. In his final collegiate season, he averaged 21.7 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game , including a 39-point performance against St. John’s (February 27, 2022). “Any time you can add a player with high-level experience and a proven track record across multiple leagues, it raises the level of your team,” said Alliance General Manager and Co-Owner Joel Anthony. “Javon has a natural ability to score, a strong feel for the game, and the capacity to step up in big moments. Those are qualities we value and believe will fit well within our coaches’ system heading into the upcoming season.” Throughout his professional career, Freeman-Liberty has averaged 17.8 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game . Now, after establishing himself as a proven scorer at every level, Freeman-Liberty brings his experience and scoring ability to Montreal for the 2026 CEBL season.  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. The Alliance will kick off its home season on May 15 at 7:30 p.m. at the Verdun Auditorium against the Scarborough Shooting Stars. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit basketmtl.ca .

The Montreal Alliance returns home Tuesday night looking to extend its early-season momentum as the defending CEBL champion Niagara River Lions visit Verdun Auditorium for the first meeting between the two teams this season. Montreal enters the matchup riding a two-game winning streak after victories over Saskatoon and Ottawa, improving to 2-1 to begin the 2026 campaign. The Alliance most recently earned an impressive 96-87 road win over the Ottawa BlackJacks behind another explosive performance from Javon Freeman-Liberty and a dominant effort on the glass. Niagara arrives in Montreal with a 1-2 record through its first three games but remains one of the league’s premier organizations after capturing back-to-back CEBL championships over the past two seasons. The River Lions are coming off a dramatic 101-99 victory over Edmonton after opening the season with losses to Winnipeg and Ottawa. This season also marks a new era for Niagara under first-year head coach Kimbal Mackenzie, a former River Lions star and team captain who helped establish the organization’s championship culture during his playing career. Montreal will look to continue building momentum offensively after averaging over 94 points per game through its first three contests. Freeman-Liberty has quickly emerged as one of the league’s top offensive threats, while Kevin Osawe, Michael Hughes II, Lue Williams III and Quincy Guerrier have all played important roles in Montreal’s balanced attack. Tuesday’s matchup also presents another opportunity for Montreal to shift the narrative in the all-time series against Niagara. The Alliance has defeated the River Lions only once in franchise history and will look to add another statement win against the reigning champions. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 PM Tuesday night at Verdun Auditorium. Fans can explore ticket packages and secure their seats now at BASKETMTL.ca . WATCH LIVE CEBL+ CBC Sports YouTube CEBL YouTube CBC Gem LISTEN LIVE TSN 690