Vancouver Bandits sign NBA veteran NBL star Mitchell Creek

The
Vancouver Bandits announced on Saturday that the club has signed decorated and NBA-experienced swingman Mitchell Creek for the remainder of the current Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) season at the Langley Events Centre (LEC).

The Bandits currently sit second in the CEBL standings with a 9-4 record. Sporting No. 55, Creek will dress for tomorrow’s LEC matchup against the visiting Saskatchewan Rattlers.

Tip-off is scheduled for 4 p.m. PT. Tickets for the game, themed “Hometown Hoops and Heroes” in honor of local first responders, are going fast and can be purchased at
this link.

“I’m excited to join the Bandits to help continue their amazing season and push ourselves to become champions. I’m excited to meet all of the incredible fans, team and members of the organization,” said Creek.

Creek’s resume checks off every level of the global basketball scene. During the 2018-19 season, he played in a total of five NBA regular-season games, split between the Brooklyn Nets and Minnesota Timberwolves, averaging 4.2 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game on 50 percent shooting from the field between his time with both clubs.

Born in Horsham, Australia, Creek is a well-known member of the country’s basketball scene. As part of the national men’s program, known as the Boomers, Creek has been a key part of the program’s rise, winning the FIBA ​​Asia Cup title in 2017 and representing his country at the 2019 FIBA ​​Basketball World Cup.

Further demonstrating his national pride, Creek has appeared in over 300 games in Australia’s National Basketball League (NBL), widely regarded as one of the top 10 professional basketball leagues in the world. Creek was captain of the South East Melbourne Phoenix during the recent 2023-24 campaign. Creek has led the Phoenix by example; averaging 31.9 minutes, 20.8 points, 6.7 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game on 49 percent field goal shooting.

Creek is the second Australian to play for the Bandits, joining Kyle Adnam, who was previously co-captain of the Phoenix and was part of Vancouver’s 2022 squad.

“We’re all very excited to add Mitch. I was devastated when I heard James was gone, so adding Mitch fills a big void. He’s an incredibly good player who plays the game the right way with a lot of toughness and skill,” Julius said.

“He will be a valuable link in our championship race.”

A 6’5” swingman who can play both guard and forward, Creek is no stranger to the international basketball landscape. Since turning pro in 2010 as a member of the Adelaide 36ers, Creek has played in the German Bundesliga (Göttingen, 2017-18), the Chinese Basketball Association (Xinjiang Flying Tigers (2023-24) and Puerto Rico (2022-24).

All CEBL regular season games, including the playoffs, will be streamed live on TSN+ and on the CEBL’s OTT platform.
CEBL+and on CEBL Mobile, the official app of the CEBL (available on Android and iOS devices).

Those interested in ticket flexibility or purchasing a bundle of tickets are invited to
flexible packaging or
season ticketsFor more information, please visit
thebandits.ca/tickets or by speaking with a Bandits representative by calling (604) 455-8881 or by emailing
(e-mail address).

A complete regular season schedule can be found at
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About the Vancouver Bandits:

The Vancouver Bandits are the professional basketball team of British Columbia. As the westernmost club

In the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL), the Bandits provide an entertainment experience that

combines a fast-paced race day atmosphere with a showcase of some of Canada’s best

professional athletes at a world-class venue at the Langley Events Centre (LEC). More information is available at
thebandits.ca and @vancouverbandits on
Instagram And
TikTokas well as @vancitybandits on
Facebook And
Twitter.

About the CEBL:

A league founded by Canadians for Canadians with the mission of developing Canadian players, coaches, sports administrators and referees. The CEBL has the highest percentage of Canadian players of any professional league in the country, with 75% of its rosters being Canadian and a record 10 players with NBA experience in 2024. Players also bring experience from the NBA G League, top international professional leagues, the Canadian national team program, NCAA programs, and U SPORTS and CCAA. Fourteen players have signed NBA contracts following a CEBL season and numerous CEBL players attend NBA G League training camps each year. The CEBL season runs from May through August with games broadcast live on
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TSN,
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RDS,
Game+,
Next level sports and entertainment And
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Facebook &
YouTube.