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Sudbury Five Clinch First-Ever Basketball Super League Title

The Sudbury Five secured the city’s first professional sports championship with a decisive Game 5 victory over the Windsor Express, led by Finals MVP JD Miller’s standout performance.

Jermaine Haley (5) of the Sudbury Five looks for a shot while Jaire Grayer (10) of the Windsor Express defends during Basketball Super League finals action at Sudbury Community Arena in Sudbury, Ont. on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Many more photos from Tuesday's game to come.
Sudbury Five defeated the Windsor Express in basketball championship final action at the Sudbury Community Arena in Sudbury, Ont. on Tuesday April 29, 2025. John Lappa/Sudbury Star/Postmedia Network
Fans cheer on the Sudbury Five during basketball championship final action against the Windsor Express at the Sudbury Community Arena in Sudbury, Ont. on Tuesday April 29, 2025. John Lappa/Sudbury Star/Postmedia Network
Fans cheer on the Sudbury Five during basketball championship final action against the Windsor Express at the Sudbury Community Arena in Sudbury, Ont. on Tuesday April 29, 2025. John Lappa/Sudbury Star/Postmedia Network

Overview

  • The Sudbury Five defeated the Windsor Express 103-91 in Game 5 of the Basketball Super League finals on April 29, 2025, at Sudbury Community Arena.
  • This marks the first professional team sports championship in Sudbury’s history, a milestone celebrated by a sellout crowd at the arena.
  • JD Miller was named Finals MVP after scoring 32 points in the title-clinching game, capping off an impressive series performance.
  • Key contributions from Diego Bernard (17 points), Duane Notice (16 points), Charlie Marquardt (13 points), and Jelani Simmons (10 points) secured the win.
  • Head coach Logan Stutz credited the team’s resilience, chemistry, and home-court advantage as pivotal factors in their championship run.