Pro basketball team in Calgary brings Battle of Alberta to the hardcourt

News that a professional basketball team is moving to Calgary next year has fans excited, and those involved in the sport think it will go a long way to increasing interest.

The Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced this week it is moving the Guelph Nighthawks to Calgary, opting to take one of its founding franchises to a much larger market.

Alberta is no stranger to the CEBL. Edmonton is home to the two-time champion Stingers, and this move automatically sets up a new version of the classic Battle of Alberta.

"It's not a rivalry that we have to manufacture, I think it's built in," said CEBL commissioner Mike Morreale.

NEWS: Guelph Nighthawks will relocate to Calgary, Alberta starting with the 2023 season. The franchise, which will play at <a href="https://twitter.com/WinSportCanada?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WinSportCanada</a>, will be rebranded with a new nickname, logo, and colours to be publicly unveiled this fall.<br><br>