The Calgary Surge have selected three players in the 2025 Canadian Elite Basketball League draft. Read More
The Calgary Surge have selected three players in the 2025 Canadian Elite Basketball League draft. With the sixth pick in the first round, the Calgary Surge selected DJ Jackson of St. Francis Xavier University. The 6-foot-4 guard from Mississauga, Ontario, had a standout 2024 season, earning Atlantic University Sport Most Valuable Player and AUS First
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The Calgary Surge have selected three players in the 2025 Canadian Elite Basketball League draft.
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With the sixth pick in the first round, the Calgary Surge selected DJ Jackson of St. Francis Xavier University. The 6-foot-4 guard from Mississauga, Ontario, had a standout 2024 season, earning Atlantic University Sport Most Valuable Player and AUS First Team All-Star honours.
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Jackson led the country in scoring with 24.4 points per game, while also topping the AUS in steals (2.2) and free throw percentage (86.1%). He helped guide the nationally ranked X-Men to a 15-5 record and first-place finish in the AUS standings. Jackson also received U SPORTS First Team All-Canadian recognition and was named STFX Male Student-Athlete of the Year.
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“This is a dream come true. I’m honoured to be drafted by the Surge and can’t wait to compete at the next level,” said Jackson.
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With the fifth pick in the second round, the Surge selected Javier Gilgeous-Glasgow of Toronto Metropolitan University. The 6-foot-2 guard from Brampton, Ontario, brings a strong resume to
the CEBL after two successful seasons at Howard College in Texas and a standout run with TMU. A former United Scholastic Academy captain, Gilgeous-Glasgow was a 2022 BioSteel AllCanadian, 2021 Premier League MVP, and led Team Ontario to a national championship at the U15 level. He was also a key figure for Canada Elite and helped his high school team reach the
OSBA Final 8 Championships.
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“I’m thankful for this opportunity with the Surge. I’m ready to work hard, represent my city, and make the most of this experience,” said Gilgeous-Glasgow.
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With the sixth pick in the third round, the Surge kept it local, selecting 6-foot-1 guard, Will Tong of the SAIT Trojans. A dynamic presence on the court, Tong has been a consistent
contributor for the Trojans and has become a fan favourite for his energy and tenacity on both ends of the floor. His selection marks another important step in the Surge’s commitment to developing and spotlighting homegrown talent.
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“Growing up in Calgary and now getting the chance to play for the Surge is an incredible honour. I’m grateful for the opportunity to represent my city at the professional level,” said Tong.
The Surge will continue to make roster announcements in the coming weeks as they gear up for their third season in Calgary.
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Dinos’ Peterson selected third overall
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Declan Peterson of the University of Calgary Dinos men’s basketball team was selected third overall by the Saskatchewan Rattlers in the 2025 CEBL Draft.