RDS coverage features eight live televised games, including five Montréal Alliance regular season games and all three CW24 contests, with 14 total games streamed on RDS.ca/RDS app

The Montréal Alliance is delighted to announce that rapper KNLO (aka KenLo Craqnuques) will perform at the halftime show of its home opener on May 30 at Verdun Auditorium. With albums Long jeu (2016), Sainte-Foy (2019), CLUB Mixtape 2020 (2020), SAC À SURPRISE (2021) and 438 (2023), he is also a member of Alaclair Ensemble and the Movèzerbe and K6A collectives. A native of Sainte-Foy, KNLO is one of the most influential figures of Québec's hip-hop scene. Over the years, KNLO has won a number of notable awards, including the Félix Rap Album of the Year for “Sainte-Foy”, and Rap Album of the Year nominations for “Long jeu” and “SAC À SURPRISE”. In 2020, KNLO was approached by Occupation Double production to create a song for the show, at the request of host Jay du Temple. KNLO went on to perform the single on the show and currently has almost a million listens on Spotify. Over the course of his career, KNLO has given many performances on television: En diret de l’Univers, Belle et Bum, Bonsoir Bonsoir, Mamouth, Plaza Plaisir and many others. He has also performed at major festivals across Québec on numerous occasions. 2024 Alliance single game tickets go on sale on April 18 at 10 AM. Fans can get their tickets for as low as $20. Don't miss KNLO at the Alliance home opener and grab your tickets now at https://www.alliancemontreal.ca/en-ca/tickets.

Montréal natives Bahaïde Haïdara and Renoldo Robinson selected 20 th and 21 st overall

The Montréal Alliance is pleased to announce the signing of Maxime Boursiquot for the 2024 season of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL). A six-foot-five forward, Boursiquot played the 2022 and 2023 CEBL seasons with the Ottawa BlackJacks. Known for his defensive prowess, Boursiquot averaged 5.8 points, 3.7 rebounds and 19.4 minutes per game with Ottawa last season. “Maxime Boursiquot is a player who brings experience in the CEBL and unmatched energy, especially on the defensive end,” said Joel Anthony, General Manager of the Alliance. “We’re delighted to welcome him to the Alliance and we’re confident he’ll have an immediate impact both on and off the court.” Prior to joining the BlackJacks for the 2022 CEBL season, Boursiquot played three collegiate seasons at Northeastern University (2016-20) in the NCAA Division I as well as one season at the University of Ottawa (2021-22). With the uOttawa Gee-Gees, Boursiquot averaged 12.4 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 2.1 steals and 25.5 minutes in 15 games played. “Montréal holds a special place in my heart, and it will be an honour to represent the city on the court,” expressed the Alliance’s newest addition. “I can’t wait to contribute to the team’s success and give my all to win the championship in Montréal.” Born in Montréal, Boursiquot grew up in Ottawa from the age of two. The new Alliance forward attended Immaculata High School, where he graduated as the program’s all-time leading scorer. Boursiquot is the third player to join the Alliance for the 2024 season, following Alain Louis and Elijah Ifejeh. The Montréal Alliance is gearing up to host the highly anticipated 2024 CEBL Championship Weekend from August 9-11 at the Verdun Auditorium. With an automatic bye to the Eastern Conference Final, the Alliance is poised to make a strong statement on their home court. Fans can purchase their CW24 Tournament Packs to have access to all three games of the Championship Weekend now at www.cebl.ca/wc24 . About the Montréal Alliance The Montréal Alliance, a professional basketball team in the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL), is gearing up for its third season in May 2024. Under the historic leadership of Annie Larouche, the first woman to hold such a position in Montréal’s professional sports, and with the guidance of General Manager Joel Anthony, a two-time NBA champion, the Alliance distinguishes itself through community involvement, a commitment to sporting excellence, and the development of local talent. Over its initial two seasons, the Alliance boasted the highest percentage of Québécois players among Montréal’s professional sports teams. The team plays all its home games at the historic Verdun Auditorium and will host the CEBL Championship Weekend from August 9 to 11, 2024. For more information about the team, visit www.alliancemontreal.ca . Follow Us Instagram - @alliancemontreal Facebook – Montréal Alliance X – mtl_alliance TikTok – mtl_alliance YouTube – Alliance de Montréal Join the Conversation Use hashtags #RepMTL, #RepBoursiquot and #YULBall to join the conversation and share your support for the Montréal Alliance!

The Montréal Alliance is pleased to announce an official partnership with Excelsior Avocats & Conseillers d’Affaires for the 2024 season. Excelsior Avocats & Conseillers d’Affaires is a firm whose mission is to support and advise its customers in making the right decisions, whether in the context of their business or in a litigious situation. “This partnership represents an important step for our organization,” said Annie Larouche, President of the Alliance. “We are delighted to join forces with Excelsior, a company that shares our values of excellence and commitment to our communities. Together, we are determined to pursue our mission of promoting basketball and inspiring the next generation.” “This is a great business opportunity for Excelsior Avocats to further integrate into the sports world and to enrich our community,” said Melissa Charles, CEO and lawyer at Excelsior. “I am proud of this partnership and ready for this long fruitful journey. This team between Montreal Alliance and Excelsior Avocats marks the beginning of a promising collaboration aiming to strengthen the ties between two disciplines: sport and business.” About the Montréal Alliance The Montréal Alliance, a professional basketball team in the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL), is gearing up for its third season in May 2024. Under the historic leadership of Annie Larouche, the first woman to hold such a position in Montréal’s professional sports, and with the guidance of General Manager Joel Anthony, a two-time NBA champion, the Alliance distinguishes itself through community involvement, a commitment to sporting excellence, and the development of local talent. Over its initial two seasons, the Alliance boasted the highest percentage of Québécois players among Montréal’s professional sports teams. The team plays all its home games at the historic Verdun Auditorium and will host the CEBL Championship Weekend from August 9 to 11, 2024. For more information about the team, visit www.alliancemontreal.ca . About Excelsior Avocats & Conseillers d’Affaires Excelsior Avocats is a law firm that primarily practices business law, family law, and civil and real estate litigation. Established in 2018, Excelsior Avocats stands out for its support and mentoring services, its excellence in the quality of its legal services, and the experience of a dynamic team with expertise in entrepreneurship. Excelsior Avocats was recognized for two consecutive years as a Top Expert, a prestigious title, at the 10th and 11th editions of Stratégies PME, and was one of the winners in the “Best Company” category at the People’s Choice Award event organized by the group Black Business Atlas, which has nearly 60,000 members. As for Me Melissa Charles, founder and president of the firm, she won the 2023 Woman Entrepreneur of the Year award from Group 3737 at their annual Gala Idée, and recently received the Perle Noire et d’Exception de Laval award from the organization Femmes en Emploi, an honor given to women from Laval and from black communities, who distinguish themselves daily for their influence and contribution to the Quebec society. For more information about the firm, visit www.excelsioravocats.com .

Three-round draft in April will select 30 eligible players from U Sports, CCAA programs

The Montréal Alliance proudly announces the re-signing of Montréal native Elijah Ifejeh for the 2024 season of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL). Ifejeh played the team’s final two games of the 2022 season and was one of two players to play in all 20 games of the 2023 season, averaging 6.3 points, 5.4 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 19.7 minutes per game. “We are very glad to have Elijah back with us this season,” said Joel Anthony, General Manager of the Alliance. “He was our most improved player throughout last season and we are looking forward to his continued dedication and energy impacting the team’s success.” Following the 2023 CEBL season, Ifejeh joined Niners Chemnitz in the Basketball Bundesliga, the top division of the German championship. Ifejeh played two games with the German organization before joining TFT Skopje in North Macedonia alongside Alain Louis, the first player to sign with the Alliance for the 2024 season. Ifejeh is currently averaging 8.8 points, 4.8 rebounds and 17.2 minutes in 11 games played with TFT Skopje. “I’m incredibly proud and honoured to re-sign with the Alliance and represent my city,” expressed Ifejeh. “I can’t wait to be back home with the best fans and give it my all to help the team win the championship.” Ifejeh played five collegiate seasons with Ranger Community College (2017-18), Hill Community College (2018-19), the University of Louisiana at Monroe (2019-20), Southern Louisiana University (2020-21) and Prairie View A&M (2021-22). The Montréal native had his best season with Hill Community College, averaging 7.5 points and 5.2 rebounds per game. After graduating from Praire View A&M, Ifejeh played his first two professional seasons with the Windsor Express (2021-22) and the Kitchener-Waterloo Titans (2022-23) in the NBLC. Ifejeh is the second player to join the Alliance for the 2024 season following Montréal point guard Alain Louis. The Montréal Alliance is gearing up to host the highly anticipated 2024 CEBL Championship Weekend from August 9-11 at the Verdun Auditorium. With an automatic bye to the Eastern Conference Final, the Alliance is poised to make a strong statement on their home court. Fans can purchase their CW24 Tournament Packs to have access to all three games of the Championship Weekend now at www.cebl.ca/wc24 . About the Montréal Alliance The Montréal Alliance, a professional basketball team in the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL), is gearing up for its third season in May 2024. Under the historic leadersh ip of Ann ie Larouche, the first woman to hold such a position in Montréal’s professional sports, and with the guidance of General Manager Joel Anthony, a two-time NBA champion, the Alliance distinguishes itself through community involvement, a commitment to sporting excellence, and the development of local talent. Over its initial two seasons, the Alliance boasted the highest percentage of Québécois players among Montréal’s professional sports teams. The team plays all its home games at the historic Verdun Auditorium and will host the CEBL Championship Weekend from August 9 to 11, 2024. For more information about the team, visit www.alliancemontreal.ca . Follow us Instagram - @alliancemontreal Facebook – Montréal Alliance X – mtl_alliance TikTok – mtl_alliance YouTube – Alliance de Montréal Join the conversation Use hashtags #RepMTL, #RepIfejeh and #YULBall to join the conversation and share your support for the Montréal Alliance!