Kyle Julius Returns As Bandits Bench Boss

The wait gets closer for the tip-off for the upcoming Vancouver Bandits season and the press releases continue to drop in the inbox.

The following is one we recently received and wanted to share so don’t miss any of the action and drop out to the Langley Events Centre and take in exciting Bandits Basketball.

The Vancouver Bandits, BC’s professional basketball team, have finalized its basketball staff in advance of the 2025 Canadian Elite Basketball League season. Led by reigning CEBL Coach of the Year, 

Kyle Julius, a combination of familiar and new faces will comprise the group that will lead the club into its seventh season tipping off on May 15. Julius enters his sixth season with the Bandits, having been with the club since 2020. 

“When we hired Kyle Julius in 2020, we knew we were bringing in a leader with a relentless work ethic, a championship pedigree and a deep commitment to player development. 

His vision for high-performance basketball, combined with his ability to build a winning culture, aligned perfectly with the direction we wanted to take as an organization,” said Vancouver team president Dylan Kular.

“Since his arrival, the Bandits have grown tremendously both on and off the court. We have established a culture of excellence, expanded our community reach, and built a foundation that continues to attract top-tier talent. 

Kyle has been instrumental in shaping our identity, and his leadership has positioned us as the premier franchise in the CEBL.”

“I am incredibly excited to work with this outstanding group of coaches, we have our entire championship staff returning, and we’ve added some talented new coaches as well. 

Our organization has always been fully committed to providing our players with the highest level of coaching and development, both on and off the court,” said Vancouver Head Coach and general manager Kyle Julius.

Under his leadership, Vancouver has advanced to the CEBL postseason in each of his five seasons at the helm, including two CEBL 

Finals appearances in 2020 and 2024. Julius led the Bandits to a 14-6 record in 2024, the club’s best regular season result in franchise history, which culminated with a CEBL Finals berth and being named recipient of the CEBL’s Coach of the Year award. 

The Thunder Bay, Ont. native became the first head coach in CEBL history to be signed on in a year-round capacity and recently signed a contract extension to 2026, greatly expanding the Bandits’ off-court endeavours including community outreach and grassroots basketball development efforts across British Columbia.

“We have set the standard in the league when it comes to player development, training resources, strength and conditioning, recovery, on-court skill development, mental wellness, and emotional growth. 

This staff brings deep basketball experience at every level, ensuring that our players will improve on a daily basis and not only help our players grow as athletes but also as people. They are both dedicated to the Bandits and also committed to the game and ensuring our players have a great experience this summer.  I am proud and honoured to work with this group of coaches,” Julius said.