LANGLEY, British Columbia– The Vancouver Bandits announced Thursday evening that the club has drafted Trinity Western fourth-year guard David Mutabazi (Delta, B.C.) in the annual Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) Draft.
 
Mutabazi was selected following a season in which he finished in the Top 10 in Canada West for rebounds (8.6), steals (1.9), and assists (3.9) per game while also averaging 12.6 points per game. The psychology student was selected 30th overall by the Bandits in the 2025 CEBL Draft.
 
Mutabazi is the third Spartan to have been picked in the CEBL Draft, joining Mason Bourcier (2022 - 18th, 2023 - 3rd) and Connor Platz (2024 - 24th). Spartan Jerric Palma was also picked in 2024 (17th) prior to transferring to TWU.
 
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Trinity Western head coach Trevor Pridie
"We are really proud of David and all the work he has put in to get to this point. This is a testament to his character, dedication, and talent. The Bandits are a first-class organization and having another one of our players spend time with them and be part of the team for a summer is a great opportunity. I am confident David will do great and make us proud."
 
About Spartan Athletics
As official members of U SPORTS, the Spartans currently compete in 13 sports in the Canada West conference, including women's and men's soccer, volleyball, basketball, hockey, cross country, and track & field, as well as women's rugby sevens. TWU also competes as an independent team in men's rugby. Since TWU entered U SPORTS in 1999, the Spartans have won 14 U SPORTS team championships and 34 Canada West team championships. TWU has also won 16 Individual U SPORTS Gold Medals in Track & Field and Cross Country.
 
About Trinity Western University
Recognized for quality, TWU has received seven consecutive A+ rankings for Quality of Teaching and Learning, holds three Canada Research Chairs, and wins national championships in U SPORTS. More importantly, lives are changed at TWU through its whole-person, Christ-centred approach to education. With a wide array of undergraduate, graduate, and adult degree-completion programs, TWU equips leaders of character and competence to make a positive impact in the lives of others.
 
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