Sea Bears looking to bounce back in home opener
Posted May 24, 2024 3:14 pm.
Last Updated May 25, 2024 11:22 am.
With eight new faces looking to make an immediate impact, the Sea Bears offense struggled to find their rhythm in their season opener.
As aside from a game-high 40 points from reigning CEBL MVP Teddy Allen, only two other Bears reached double-digits, leaving many in the Winnipeg locker room, chomping at the bit, to redeem themselves in front of the home crowd Friday night.
“My debut didn’t go how I wanted it to go, there is always room to improve, and I got to improve tonight a lot,” said Darius Days, a forward for the Winnipeg Sea Bears.
Sea Bears guard, Alex Campbell adding, “Just as a team and personally we know we can do better, just came out kind of flat, kinda battling up-hill all game so looking to get off to a much better start tonight.”
Friday’s home opener will also mark a special moment for the five Winnipeg-born Sea Bears, taking to the court in front of family and friends. Specifically for 32-year-old Jarred Ogungbemi-Jackson, who is back home after playing overseas for the past decade.
“You know people haven’t seen me play here since I was 18 and I’ve played pro for nine years, so I had like 20 messages yesterday just wishing me good luck for the home opener, so I’m looking forward to it,”said Ogungbemi-Jackson.
Last season, Canada Life Centre quickly developed the reputation as the loudest barn in the entire CEBL, a reputation, newcomers to the team are looking forward to experiencing Friday.
“I’ve heard a lot about the fans and how there is going to be around 11-12 thousand people in the arena, I’m excited for that seeing all the teal and black in the audience so I’m excited,” said Days.
