On Saturday, December 20 at the Halifax Metro Centre the only two Canadian teams from the  Premier Baskeball League (PBL) faced off. The Quebec City Kebs played a tight first preseason game against the Halifax Rainmen but in the end the Rainmen captured the game winning 108-90. 

"I am very pleased with all of our players, in particular rookie Dwayne Buckley (6,3, guard) ” explained Alejandro Hasbani Head Coach of the Quebec City Kebs. "The Halifax Rainmen attacked the Kebs early in the first quarter with 3-point shots taking a first-half advantage of 16 points. We had a slow start, but there was a period in the second half when we started to come back. We just followed our game plan."  

Despite the game outcome Coach Alejandro Hasbani only has good words for the team. "We still have work to do and our roster is still incomplete, but we held our ground against the Rainmens’ full roster. We can be proud of what we have accomplished here."

The players that stood out from Quebec City Kebs were: Cordell Jeanty (6'5", forward) a former Halifax Rainman, with 31 points and Jonas Pierre (6’10"centre), with 24 points and 5 blocks.

Upcoming Pre-season Champlain Cup tournament

The three-day pre-season tournament will be held in Barre Vermont, from December 27-29, 2009.  On December 27 at 2:05pm the Quebec City Kebs will tip-off against the 2009 Champlain Cup Champions the Vermont Frost Heaves. December 28, 2009 at 7:03pm the Quebec City Kebs will play their final game in the tournament against their ‘natural rivals,’ the Manchester Millrats.

2010 PBL season opener

The 2010 PBL season opener is on the weekend of January 2 and 3, during which the Kebs will play back-to-back games in Quebec City the Peps stadium, Laval University. On January 2, at 7:30pm the Kebs play their first official game of the 2010 season against the Buffalo Stampede. Then on January3, the Quebec City Kebs tip-off against the 2009 PBL Champions the Rochester Razorsharks. Tickets are on sale now starting at $ 5 for children under 12 years $ 10 for students and youth 12 to 17 years and $ 15 for adults. Seating is limited Call today! 418-780-4850. 

About the Québec City Kebs

The Quebec City Kebs is a professional basketball team that competes in the Premier Basketball League (PBL). Composed of 9 teams from Halifax, Oklahoma, Maryland, Vermont, New Hampshire, Buffalo, Rochester, Puerto Rico and Quebec, the PBL is based in North America placing only second in popularity to the NBA and its subsidiaries. The Quebec City Kebs are the only professional basketball team in the Quebec province and 2010 will be the start of their 4th professional season. The 2010 season begins January 2, 2010. For more information go to the Quebec City Kebs website www.quebeckebs.com or call 418-522-0440.