Quinnel Brown Named to NBLC 10th Anniversary All-Time Team

He is a back-to-back champion whose legendary work ethic has made him a feared all-around played – and now he is the first active player to be named among the league’s all-time greats.

Today, the National Basketball League of Canada (NBLC) named Quinnel Brown to the 10th Anniversary All-Time Team, comprised of the 10 greatest players in league history. Further players will be announced on the league homepage (nblcanada.ca) and social media channels through from April 14.

“Quinnel is a consistent, reliable player who demands respect on and off the court. The guy is an iron horse, whose work ethic and attitude have set examples for teammates and coaches for years now,” said Audley Stephenson, NBLC Vice-president of Basketball Operations. “He’s all business – all the time, so it’s not hard to see how he was the backbone of Windsor’s title runs.”

Playing with the Halifax Hurricanes (2012-13) and Windsor Express (2013-), Brown was a leader on the Express’s back-to-back championships in 2014 and 2015, including being named NBLC MVP in 2015. For his career, the Chicago native ranks among the league’s all-time leaders in rebounds (11th), field goals (11th), blocked shots (13th), and steals (13th). this season, the 6-foot-6-inch Brown sits among the Top 5 scoring average leaders.

The NBLC 10th Anniversary All-Time Team was selected by a 13-person committee of former league personnel, coaches, and front office staff. Voters selected players based on numerous factors, including impact on league, on-court play, longevity, representative of league values on and off the court, influence, and community involvement.

The NBLC 10th Anniversary All-Time Team includes, so far, in numerical order:

• No. 10. Garrett Williamson, London Lightning (2013-2020)
• No. 9. Marvin Phillips, London Lightning (2012-19), KW Titans (2019-20)
• No. 8. Carl English, St. John’s Edge (2017-20)
• No. 7. Quinnel Brown, Quebec Kebs (2011-12), Halifax Rainmen (2012-13), Windsor Express (2013-20)
• No. 6. To be announced April 9
• No. 5. To be announced April 10
• No. 4. To be announced April 11
• No. 3. To be announced April 12
• No. 2. To be announced April 13
• No. 1. To be announced April 14

On April 15, NBLC-TV will air a documentary dedicated to its 10th Anniversary All-Time Team during a special episode of NBLC This Week, hosted by Aaron Sanders and Karis Mapp.