THE CALGARY SURGE SIGN MALCOLM DUVIVIER, 6’2 GUARD FROM TORONTO, ONTARIO
MARCH 27 – The Calgary Surge have signed Malcolm Duvivier for the 2024 season, the team announced Wednesday.
Duvivier is no stranger to the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL), having signed as a free agent with the Fraser Valley Bandits (now Vancouver Bandits) in 2020. He called Vancouver home until the end of the 2023 season, where he averaged 10.2 points, 6.1 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 25 minutes in 16 games played.
“Malcolm is a veteran in this league now. He brings experience and leadership to our team, while being a versatile and tenacious defender that can disrupt the opposing team’s offensive flow. He can also play-make at a high level and make big shots,” said Surge General Manager Shane James. “He is a guy we’ve had our eyes on the last few years, and we are excited to finally have him on our side.”
Duvivier has played 150 games professionally, averaging 14.3 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.2 assists in Canada and overseas: including in Finland, France, in the Basketball Champions League of Americas and in the CEBL.
“I have been in this league for a long time and each year is as exciting as the next,” said Duvivier. “I am thrilled to discover a new city, meet my new teammates and get to work.”
Fans can now purchase tickets to the team’s season opener at the Scotiabank Saddledome at
www.calgarysurge.ca/surge2thedome.
About the Calgary Surge
The Calgary Surge tipped off their inaugural season at WinSport Event Centre in May 2023, after originating the Guelph Nighthawks, one of the founding members of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL). From day one, the Surge have been committed to being the Home Team for Calgary and a space where everyone is welcome.
The Calgary Surge are active members of the community and have participated in a few hundred events (and counting) around the city that connect the team with diverse communities through sort and entertainment. In their inaugural season, the Surge finished 1st overall in the Western Conference and were crowned Western Conference Champions in the playoffs. For more information, visit
www.calgarysurge.ca.
About the Canadian Elite Basketball League
A league created by Canadians for Canadians with a mission to develop Canadian players, coaches, sports executives, and referees, the CEBL boasts the highest percentage of Canadian players of any pro league in the country with 73% of its 2023 rosters being Canadian. Players bring experience from the NBA, NBA G League, top international pro leagues, the Canadian National team program, and top NCAA programs as well as U SPORTS. Fourteen players have signed NBA contracts following a CEBL season, and numerous CEBL players attend NBA G League training camps every year. The CEBL season runs from May through August. More information about the CEBL is available at CEBL.ca and @cebleague on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook & YouTube.
Media Contacts:
Hilary Fontus
Manager, Communications
Calgary Surge
514-918-7826
Meg Walsh
Champion Communications
403-389-1088