Tristan Jass, who hosts a popular YouTube channel devoted to his basketball skills, will play for the Vancouver Bandits of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL).

91原创-based Bandits made the announcement Thursday, April 17.

It isn't the first time Jass, who is known for his trick shots, has taken the court with professionals.

Jass previously joined the CEBL鈥檚 Scarborough Shooting Stars in 2024 for a workout.

鈥淭ristan has clearly developed a skill set worthy of competing with pros at a high level,鈥� said Bandits head coach and general manager, Kyle Julius. 鈥淲e are all really excited to see what he can do in our system with our guys.鈥�

The Kenosha, Wis. native has amassed millions of followers on social media platforms like YouTube (5.62 million), TikTok (3.1 million) and Instagram (2.4 million).

Jass most recently suited up in the 2024 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, posting 27 points, 10 rebounds and six assists while playing alongside and against star professional athletes like the NFL鈥檚 Micah Parsons, Puka Nacua, and CJ Stroud.

鈥淚 started with a basketball, a camera, and a dream. From making basketball videos on YouTube to joining a professional basketball team鈥擨 am grateful and blessed for this opportunity,鈥� said Jass. 鈥淚 can鈥檛 wait to get to Vancouver to join the Bandits and bring some good vibes to the city. Let鈥檚 get to work!鈥�

Jass will join the Bandits when they open training camp on May 6. The first opportunity for the public to see Jass play in a game will be Vancouver鈥檚 preseason game in partnership with the Bandits Community Foundation on Saturday, May 10 at 5 p.m. at 91原创 Events Centre.

The Bandits tip-off the 2025 CEBL campaign on Thursday, May 15 when the club hits the road to take on the Saskatchewan Rattlers.

Fans will have their first chance to watch the club at home on Thursday, May 22 at 7 p.m.  when Vancouver hosts the Niagara River Lions in a rematch of the 2024 CEBL Final.

Vancouver will play a total of 12 regular season home games in 2025.