Saskatchewan Rattlers address size, skill with trio of Canada West stars in CEBL Draft [Video]

Finding threats at both ends of the court has been key in roster construction for this year’s version of the Saskatchewan Rattlers, who have added three Canada West stars to their fabric ahead of the 2025 Canadian Elite Basketball League season.

On Thursday, the Rattlers unveiled their three picks from the 2025 CEBL Draft, with the team loading up on western talent by selecting University of Calgary Dinos centre Declan Peterson, returning University of Alberta guard Isaac Simon and hometown University of Saskatchewan Huskies forward Easton Thimm.

“They’re all very excited to come to Saskatoon,” Rattlers general manager and vice-president of basketball operations Barry Rawlyk said. “Easton is here already, Declan is very excited to come. As you know, Isaac has been here in the past, so he’s very eager to return.”

Peterson, who was selected third overall in the draft by Saskatchewan, is coming off his first season with the program …