The Calgary Surge have re-signed 6-foot-8 forward Gabe Osabuohien for the 2025 season. Read More
The Calgary Surge have re-signed 6-foot-8 forward Gabe Osabuohien for the 2025 season. A Toronto native, Osabuohien made a significant impact with the Canadian Elite Basketball League team in 2024, averaging 6.6 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game, while serving as a defensive anchor. Osabuohien’s intensity, versatility and leadership quickly made him a
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The Calgary Surge have re-signed 6-foot-8 forward Gabe Osabuohien for the 2025 season.
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A Toronto native, Osabuohien made a significant impact with the Canadian Elite Basketball League team in 2024, averaging 6.6 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game, while serving as a defensive anchor.
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Osabuohien’s intensity, versatility and leadership quickly made him a fan favourite.
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Osabuohien played college basketball at the Arkansas and West Virginia, where he earned Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year honours in 2022 and was named to the Big 12 All-Defensive Team in both 2021 and 2022. His ability to defend multiple positions and make winning plays without needing to score has been a defining trait throughout his career.
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Since turning pro, Osabuohien has continued to showcase his defensive prowess. He played two seasons with the Cleveland Charge in the NBA G League, where he earned the Jason Collier Sportsmanship Award in 2024. He also competed in the 2024 NBA Summer League with the Cleveland Cavaliers before rejoining the Charge.
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“Gabe Osabuohien embodies everything we want in a Calgary Surge player — grit, passion and an unrelenting will to win,” said general manager Shane James. “His ability to defend multiple positions and his leadership on and off the court make him a cornerstone of our team. We’re thrilled to have him back for 2025.”
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“I’m excited to be back in Calgary,” said Osabuohien. “The fans, the energy and the culture we’re building here are special. I’m ready to get back to work and help bring a championship to this city.”
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The Surge open the season on May 11 against the host Edmonton Stingers. Calgary’s home opener is set for May 25 at the WinSport Event Centre against the Winnipeg Sea Bears.
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