Sea Bears sign G League guard Scottie Lindsey

June 22, 2024 – Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL)
Winnipeg Sea Bears News Release

WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Sea Bears of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced the signing of 6-6 American guard Scottie Lindsey on Saturday. The Hillside, Illinois product ranked in the top five in the CEBL in scoring as a member of the Saskatchewan Rattlers in 2022, and most recently spent time with the Windy City Bulls of the NBA G League.

Lindsey returns for a second season in the CEBL after a one-year hiatus, during which time he suited up for the Maine Celtics, Long Island Nets and Windy City Bulls in the NBA G League. His most productive stretch came in his 29-game campaign with the Celtics last season, during which he made 15 starts and averaged 11.4 points, 3.8 rebounds and 30.1 percent shooting from deep.

In his 16 games with the Rattlers in 2022, Lindsey solidified his status as one of the league’s premier three-and-D wings. His 19.8 points per game ranked fourth in the CEBL with Rattlers teammate Tony Carr, with the pair joining forces to lead the Rattlers to the league’s fifth seed and a playoff berth.

“We are excited to add Scottie Lindsey to our team,” said Sea Bears head coach and general manager Mike Taylor. “Scottie will give us more versatility and CEBL experience, and his three-point shooting and ability to attack closeouts will help him fit well into our system.”

The 28-year-old enjoyed a successful four-year collegiate career at Northwestern University, where he averaged 15.2 points per game on 36.2 percent three-point shooting as a senior in 2017-18. In his junior season the year before, he helped lead the Wildcats to the program’s first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance. He finished his career in the Wildcats’ all-time top 20 in career points.

After joining the Detroit Pistons for the 2018 NBA Summer League, Lindsey signed with the Grand Rapids Drive, the team’s NBA G League affiliate. He suffered a season-ending leg injury in December after averaging 10.5 points in 15 games.

The following year, Lindsey joined the Erie Bayhawks of the G League, where he averaged 10.4 points and 37.1 percent shooting from three in 30 games. He made his first overseas venture that summer, playing nine games with Benfica in Lisbon, Portugal.

In October 2021, Lindsey was selected 17th overall in the G League draft by his home state Windy City Bulls. He averaged 11.4 points and 4.5 rebounds in 33 games with the club before making his CEBL debut with the Rattlers that summer.

“I am grateful for the opportunity to get back on the field and join this team,” said Lindsey. “I have had great conversations with the coaching staff and I look forward to joining this organization.”

“I just want to have an impact on winning,” he added. “This is already a talented team and I am here to do whatever it takes to facilitate achieving victories.”

Lindsey’s signing is the latest step in a reshuffling of the Sea Bears’ group of American import players. After adding the league’s current leading scorer, Justin Wright-Foreman, and waiving Darius Days on June 10, the team announced on Monday the release of the league’s 2023 MVP, Teddy Allen. Lindsey will fill the last of the team’s three American spots alongside Wright-Foreman and center Byron Mullens.

Lindsey will answer the Sea Bears’ media presence today at 11 a.m. prior to the team’s home game with the Rattlers. He will be inactive for Winnipeg as they begin the third game of a four-game homestand, which they have been tied 1-1 thus far. For tickets, visit seabears.ca/tickets.

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