Chad Posthumus, 1st player signed to Winnipeg Sea Bears, suffers brain aneurysm
CBC News | Posted: November 11, 2024 10:26 PM | Last Updated: November 11
The Winnipegger will require additional medical attention, the team says
The first player ever signed to the Winnipeg Sea Bears is in hospital following an unexpected medical incident.
Chad Posthumus suffered a brain aneurysm during a training session on Saturday and he is in stable condition, according to a Sea Bears Instagram post.
The six-foot-10 centre from Winnipeg is expected to require additional medical attention, the post adds.
Last season, Posthumus played in 19 of the 20 Sea Bears regular-season contests. He averaged 5.8 points and 3.7 rebounds per game in his second season with the Canadian Elite Basketball League team.
He helped Winnipeg advance to the playoffs for a second straight season, only to lose 84-82 to the Calgary Surge in a play-in game.