STEVENSON RE-SIGNS WITH HONEY BADGERS FOR SECOND SEASON

University of Nebraska product returns to Brampton


The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Tuesday the re-signing of guard Shamiel Stevenson for the upcoming season. The six-foot-six guard is currently playing in Hungary with MVM-OSE Lions, where he is averaging 12.7 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 27.7 minutes in six games. Stevenson will embark on a third summer in the CEBL when Brampton opens its schedule May 24, previously playing 17 games between the Ottawa BlackJacks and the Honey Badgers in the last two seasons.


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By Kyle Warrener 25 Mar, 2024
The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) in collaboration with the City of Brampton announced Monday an inaugural Camp Day Game will take place on Wednesday, July 10 at 12:30 p.m. when the Honey Badgers play host to the Ottawa BlackJacks. This game will provide the opportunity to expose camp attendees to professional basketball while furthering the partnership between the Honey Badgers and the City of Brampton. “We are thrilled to partner with the Brampton Honey Badgers for this exciting Camp Day Game and Camp Takeover initiative, sharing the power of sports through professional basketball with children and youth right here in Brampton,” said Patrick Brown, Mayor of the City of Brampton. “As an avid sports enthusiast, I know first-hand the influence and lasting memories sports can create. With our collaboration more children in our community will have the opportunity to share in the joy of teamwork and experience the sense of accomplishment that comes from participating in sports.” The game is aligned with the “Brampton Honey Badgers Summer Camp Takeover Week” from July 8-12 across all Brampton recreation camp locations. Festivities will include mascot appearances, learning and basketball-themed activities, and other collaborative initiatives. “This is a very exciting opportunity for our organization to continue our growing partnership with the City of Brampton,” said Chris Rodricks, senior director of business operations for the Brampton Honey Badgers. “We can’t wait for camp attendees to experience the Honey Badgers throughout the week and to enjoy a thrilling game in what will be an electric atmosphere at the CAA Centre.” City of Brampton week-long summer camps offer participants an opportunity to engage with peers and enjoy games and activities indoors and outdoors. The City is proud to offer a wide range of camps to meet the diverse interests of children, youth and young adults ages four to over 21. Honey Badgers season ticket holders are asked to contact their ticket representative to learn more about this game and ramifications to their ticket packages. With the 2024 season on the horizon, Honey Badgers fans can begin to get excited for what is in store for the second season of professional basketball at the CAA Centre. Honey Badgers season tickets and other ticket packages are available now at honeybadgers.ca/tickets ### About the Brampton Honey Badgers One of the original franchises of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL), the 2022 CEBL Champion Brampton Honey Badgers proudly call the CAA Centre home. The Brampton front office and basketball operations department bring NBA, NBA G League, national team, NCAA and major international pro league experience to the franchise. With a vision of promoting Brampton grassroots basketball and local businesses through community and corporate engagement, the Honey Badgers will leverage the explosion of basketball as a vehicle for innovation and change. For more information visit www.honeybadgers.ca . About the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) A league created by Canadians for Canadians with a mission to develop Canadian players, coaches, sports executives, and referees, the CEBL boasts the highest percentage of Canadian players of any pro league in the country with 73% of its 2023 rosters being Canadian. Players bring experience from the NBA, NBA G League, top international pro leagues, the Canadian National team program, and top NCAA programs as well as U SPORTS. Fourteen players have signed NBA contracts following a CEBL season, and numerous CEBL players attend NBA G League training camps every year. The CEBL season runs from May through August. More information about the CEBL is available at CEBL.ca and @cebleague on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook & YouTube. About the City of Brampton As one of the fastest-growing cities in Canada, Brampton is home to nearly 700,000 people and more than 90,000 businesses . People are at the heart of everything we do. We are energized by our diverse communities, we attract investment, and we are embarking on a journey to lead technological and environmental innovation. We partner for progress to build a healthy city that is safe, sustainable, and successful. Connect with us on X (Formerly Twitter) , Facebook , LinkedIn and Instagram . Learn more at www.brampton.ca Media Contact: Kyle Warrener - Sr. Coordinator, Ticket Sales and Communications Brampton Honey Badgers kwarrener@honeybadgers.ca
By Kyle Warrener 20 Mar, 2024
The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) have re-signed American forward Zane Waterman, the team announced Wednesday. The sixth-year pro has played in 196 professional games in nine countries, including Argentina, Czechia, Poland, New Zealand, Portugal, Finland, Cyprus, Lithuania, and in the CEBL. In 25 games this winter with Lithuania's BC Nevezis-Optibet, the Winston-Salem, NC forward is averaging 16.5 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and 31.0 minutes of action. “Zane is a true professional in every sense of the word,” said Jermaine Anderson, general manager and vice president of basketball operations. “Zane was a valuable member of our championship team and has been a mentor for our young players the last two seasons. We’re extremely excited to have him rejoin our family this summer.” Waterman suited up in 36 games for the black and gold over the past two seasons, averaging 9.7 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 1.2 assists. The 28-year-old enters the season fourth all-time in games played for the Honey Badgers. Last summer, he reached double-figures in scoring in 13 games, featuring a 20-point and 11-rebound double-double performance July 31 against Scarborough. The six-foot-eight forward set a career-high with 17 rebounds against Saskatchewan on July 17, tying assistant coach Mike Fraser with the single-game franchise record. “The Honey Badgers organization has a championship culture that is different from other teams and leagues that I’ve been a part of,” said Waterman. “My experience in the CEBL has been helpful to my career, and I’m excited to compete for Brampton again this season.” Between seasons with the Honey Badgers, Waterman split the year with BC Apollon in Cyprus and Finland’s Helsinki Seagulls, appearing in a combined 26 games. In 16 games with BC Apollon, Waterman averaged 16.1 points, 9.4 rebounds, and 1.6 assists while recording six double-double performances. The forward achieved double figures in scoring in eight games with Helsinki, averaging 13.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 23.7 minutes in 10 games. The Fayetteville Academy product played in 19 games with the CEBL Champion Honey Badgers in 2022, scoring in double figures in five games and averaging 7.1 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 19.5 minutes. Waterman’s highlight performance of the season included setting a career-high with four blocks July 17 at home against the Edmonton Stingers. Before joining the Honey Badgers, Waterman played in Portugal, New Zealand, Poland, Czechia, Argentina and Finland, where he made his professional debut with Kobrat. Waterman played the entirety of his four-year collegiate career with the Manhattan College Jaspers, appearing in 121 games averaging 10.2 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 22.0 minutes. As a senior, Waterman scored in double figures 17 times en route to becoming the 38th member of the Jaspers’ 1000-point club. Waterman reunites with teammate Prince Oduro as the Honey Badgers first two signings of CEBL free agency. The pair of forwards have been teammates the previous two seasons with the Honey Badgers, including the 2022 CEBL Championship campaign. More information about the Brampton Honey Badgers can be found at honeybadgers.ca and @HoneyBadgersCan on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and Facebook. ### About the Brampton Honey Badgers One of the original franchises of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL), the 2022 CEBL Champion Brampton Honey Badgers proudly call the CAA Centre home. The Brampton front office and basketball operations department bring NBA, NBA G League, national team, NCAA and major international pro league experience to the franchise. With a vision of promoting Brampton grassroots basketball and local businesses through community and corporate engagement, the Honey Badgers will leverage the explosion of basketball as a vehicle for innovation and change. For more information visit www.honeybadgers.ca . About the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) A league created by Canadians for Canadians with a mission to develop Canadian players, coaches, sports executives, and referees, the CEBL boasts the highest percentage of Canadian players of any pro league in the country with 73% of its 2023 rosters being Canadian. Players bring experience from the NBA, NBA G League, top international pro leagues, the Canadian National team program, and top NCAA programs as well as U SPORTS. Fourteen players have signed NBA contracts following a CEBL season, and numerous CEBL players attend NBA G League training camps every year. The CEBL season runs from May through August. More information about the CEBL is available at CEBL.ca and @cebleague on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook & YouTube. Media Contact: Kyle Warrener - Sr. Coordinator, Ticket Sales and Communications Brampton Honey Badgers kwarrener@honeybadgers.ca
By Kyle Warrener 18 Mar, 2024
The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Monday that Bramalea City Centre will return for a second season as an official partner with the Honey Badgers. The partnership aligns a common commitment to community involvement with the distribution of tickets to underprivileged youth and families in the local community, in addition to bringing together two major attractions within the city. “We are excited to grow our partnership with the Brampton Honey Badgers and support basketball within our community,” said Nicole MacPhail, marketing manager at Bramalea City Centre. “Basketball is not only a sport but a form of gathering and communicating, while supporting each other and establishing community relationships. BCC looks forward to inspiring the younger generation to take a shot and reach for the stars with the BCC and Brampton Honey Badgers partnership.” Bramalea City Centre is the largest shopping centre in the city, featuring two levels and over one and a half million square feet of retail shopping space, showcasing a tenant mix of over 300 stores and services. Bramalea City Centre has played an active role for 50 years and is proud of its long-standing community support of non-profit organizations and engagement programs supporting our community. “This partnership is a great example of the city coming together, with two of the biggest attractions in the Honey Badgers and Bramalea City Centre,” said Chris Rodricks, senior director of business operations for the Brampton Honey Badgers. “Honey Badgers fans are encouraged to visit Bramalea City Centre to check out its amazing variety of shops and services.” With the 2024 season on the horizon, Honey Badgers fans can get excited for what is in store for the second season of professional basketball at the CAA Centre. Honey Badgers season tickets and other ticket packages are available now at honeybadgers.ca/tickets ### About the Brampton Honey Badgers One of the original franchises of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL), the 2022 CEBL Champion Brampton Honey Badgers proudly call the CAA Centre home. The Brampton front office and basketball operations department bring NBA, NBA G League, national team, NCAA and major international pro league experience to the franchise. With a vision of promoting Brampton grassroots basketball and local businesses through community and corporate engagement, the Honey Badgers will leverage the explosion of basketball as a vehicle for innovation and change. For more information visit www.honeybadgers.ca . About the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) A league created by Canadians for Canadians with a mission to develop Canadian players, coaches, sports executives, and referees, the CEBL boasts the highest percentage of Canadian players of any pro league in the country with 73% of its 2023 rosters being Canadian. Players bring experience from the NBA, NBA G League, top international pro leagues, the Canadian National team program, and top NCAA programs as well as U SPORTS. Fourteen players have signed NBA contracts following a CEBL season, and numerous CEBL players attend NBA G League training camps every year. The CEBL season runs from May through August. More information about the CEBL is available at CEBL.ca and @cebleague on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook & YouTube. About Bramalea City Centre Bramalea City Centre, is the largest shopping centre in the City of Brampton, and the fourth largest in Ontario. The two-level shopping centre offers 1.5 million square feet of retail shopping space, showcasing a tenant mix of over 300 stores and services including Metro, Aritzia, Decathlon, Browns Shoes, JD Sports, and Sephora. Media Contact: Kyle Warrener - Sr. Coordinator, Ticket Sales and Communications Brampton Honey Badgers kwarrener@honeybadgers.ca Nicole MacPhail - Marketing Manager Bramalea City Centre NMacPhail@morguard.com
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By Kyle Warrener 26 Mar, 2024
The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Tuesday the re-signing of guard Shamiel Stevenson for the upcoming season. The six-foot-six guard is currently playing in Hungary with MVM-OSE Lions, where he is averaging 12.7 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 27.7 minutes in six games. Stevenson will embark on a third summer in the CEBL when Brampton opens its schedule May 24, previously playing 17 games between the Ottawa BlackJacks and the Honey Badgers in the last two seasons. “Shamiel (Stevenson) was a pleasant surprise down the stretch last summer,” said Jermaine Anderson, general manager and vice president of basketball operations. “We’re extremely optimistic that Shamiel will continue to develop and become a reliable scoring threat throughout the season.” Stevenson was a mid-season addition to the Honey Badgers roster last summer, averaging 9.8 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 19.8 minutes in eight contests. Stevenson’s summer in Brampton was highlighted by a 28-point and 10-rebound double-double performance against Scarborough on July 26, in a game that was nationally broadcasted on TSN as part of “We Are Brampton Day” proclaimed by the City of Brampton. Prior to signing with Brampton, Stevenson suited up in 29 games in Romania with Târgu Jiu, and averaged 19.9 points, 7.4 rebounds, 1.1 assists, and 29.9 minutes. In addition to leading the team in scoring and field goals made with 197, Stevenson achieved double figures in scoring in all but two contests, recording 20 or more points in 13 games. “I’m excited to be back in Brampton and play very close to home in front of friends and family," said Stevenson. “Brampton is a special place to play with amazing fans and community support, and I can’t wait for the summer to get started.” The 25-year-old has played professionally in Serbia, Romania, Croatia, and Hungary, and in the CEBL, averaging 13.1 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.1 assists, and 23.9 minutes in 81 games. This past fall, Stevenson signed with Croatia's KK Split, appearing in 11 games where he averaged 7.0 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 18.7 minutes. During the 2022 CEBL season, Stevenson appeared in nine games with the Ottawa BlackJacks, featuring an 11-point performance shooting four-for-six from the field against the Guelph Nighthawks on June 9. Stevenson averaged 12.7 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and 25.2 minutes in 18 games with Serba’s KK Metalac Valjevo in his first professional season, earning a double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds in his debut December 8 against Sloga KR. Stevenson appeared in 62 games during a four-year collegiate career at the University of Pittsburgh , and the University of Nebraska. While in Lincoln, Stevenson suited up in 26 games as a senior including opening the season with two double-figure performances in his first four games. He began his collegiate career at the ​​University of Pittsburgh , before transferring to the University of Nevada following the fall semester, sitting out the remainder of the season. This signing forms a trio of returning Honey Badgers from last season, with Zane Waterman and Prince Oduro announced earlier in the month. The three players have combined for 94 games of CEBL experience, including 85 games in the black and gold. More information about the Brampton Honey Badgers can be found at honeybadgers.ca and @HoneyBadgersCan on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and Facebook. ### About the Brampton Honey Badgers One of the original franchises of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL), the 2022 CEBL Champion Brampton Honey Badgers proudly call the CAA Centre home. The Brampton front office and basketball operations department bring NBA, NBA G League, national team, NCAA and major international pro league experience to the franchise. With a vision of promoting Brampton grassroots basketball and local businesses through community and corporate engagement, the Honey Badgers will leverage the explosion of basketball as a vehicle for innovation and change. For more information visit www.honeybadgers.ca . About the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) A league created by Canadians for Canadians with a mission to develop Canadian players, coaches, sports executives, and referees, the CEBL boasts the highest percentage of Canadian players of any pro league in the country with 73% of its 2023 rosters being Canadian. Players bring experience from the NBA, NBA G League, top international pro leagues, the Canadian National team program, and top NCAA programs as well as U SPORTS. Fourteen players have signed NBA contracts following a CEBL season, and numerous CEBL players attend NBA G League training camps every year. The CEBL season runs from May through August. More information about the CEBL is available at CEBL.ca and @cebleague on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook & YouTube. Media Contact: Kyle Warrener - Sr. Coordinator, Ticket Sales and Communications Brampton Honey Badgers kwarrener@honeybadgers.ca
By Kyle Warrener 25 Mar, 2024
The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) in collaboration with the City of Brampton announced Monday an inaugural Camp Day Game will take place on Wednesday, July 10 at 12:30 p.m. when the Honey Badgers play host to the Ottawa BlackJacks. This game will provide the opportunity to expose camp attendees to professional basketball while furthering the partnership between the Honey Badgers and the City of Brampton. “We are thrilled to partner with the Brampton Honey Badgers for this exciting Camp Day Game and Camp Takeover initiative, sharing the power of sports through professional basketball with children and youth right here in Brampton,” said Patrick Brown, Mayor of the City of Brampton. “As an avid sports enthusiast, I know first-hand the influence and lasting memories sports can create. With our collaboration more children in our community will have the opportunity to share in the joy of teamwork and experience the sense of accomplishment that comes from participating in sports.” The game is aligned with the “Brampton Honey Badgers Summer Camp Takeover Week” from July 8-12 across all Brampton recreation camp locations. Festivities will include mascot appearances, learning and basketball-themed activities, and other collaborative initiatives. “This is a very exciting opportunity for our organization to continue our growing partnership with the City of Brampton,” said Chris Rodricks, senior director of business operations for the Brampton Honey Badgers. “We can’t wait for camp attendees to experience the Honey Badgers throughout the week and to enjoy a thrilling game in what will be an electric atmosphere at the CAA Centre.” City of Brampton week-long summer camps offer participants an opportunity to engage with peers and enjoy games and activities indoors and outdoors. The City is proud to offer a wide range of camps to meet the diverse interests of children, youth and young adults ages four to over 21. Honey Badgers season ticket holders are asked to contact their ticket representative to learn more about this game and ramifications to their ticket packages. With the 2024 season on the horizon, Honey Badgers fans can begin to get excited for what is in store for the second season of professional basketball at the CAA Centre. Honey Badgers season tickets and other ticket packages are available now at honeybadgers.ca/tickets ### About the Brampton Honey Badgers One of the original franchises of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL), the 2022 CEBL Champion Brampton Honey Badgers proudly call the CAA Centre home. The Brampton front office and basketball operations department bring NBA, NBA G League, national team, NCAA and major international pro league experience to the franchise. With a vision of promoting Brampton grassroots basketball and local businesses through community and corporate engagement, the Honey Badgers will leverage the explosion of basketball as a vehicle for innovation and change. For more information visit www.honeybadgers.ca . About the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) A league created by Canadians for Canadians with a mission to develop Canadian players, coaches, sports executives, and referees, the CEBL boasts the highest percentage of Canadian players of any pro league in the country with 73% of its 2023 rosters being Canadian. Players bring experience from the NBA, NBA G League, top international pro leagues, the Canadian National team program, and top NCAA programs as well as U SPORTS. Fourteen players have signed NBA contracts following a CEBL season, and numerous CEBL players attend NBA G League training camps every year. The CEBL season runs from May through August. More information about the CEBL is available at CEBL.ca and @cebleague on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook & YouTube. About the City of Brampton As one of the fastest-growing cities in Canada, Brampton is home to nearly 700,000 people and more than 90,000 businesses . People are at the heart of everything we do. We are energized by our diverse communities, we attract investment, and we are embarking on a journey to lead technological and environmental innovation. We partner for progress to build a healthy city that is safe, sustainable, and successful. Connect with us on X (Formerly Twitter) , Facebook , LinkedIn and Instagram . Learn more at www.brampton.ca Media Contact: Kyle Warrener - Sr. Coordinator, Ticket Sales and Communications Brampton Honey Badgers kwarrener@honeybadgers.ca
By Kyle Warrener 20 Mar, 2024
The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) have re-signed American forward Zane Waterman, the team announced Wednesday. The sixth-year pro has played in 196 professional games in nine countries, including Argentina, Czechia, Poland, New Zealand, Portugal, Finland, Cyprus, Lithuania, and in the CEBL. In 25 games this winter with Lithuania's BC Nevezis-Optibet, the Winston-Salem, NC forward is averaging 16.5 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and 31.0 minutes of action. “Zane is a true professional in every sense of the word,” said Jermaine Anderson, general manager and vice president of basketball operations. “Zane was a valuable member of our championship team and has been a mentor for our young players the last two seasons. We’re extremely excited to have him rejoin our family this summer.” Waterman suited up in 36 games for the black and gold over the past two seasons, averaging 9.7 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 1.2 assists. The 28-year-old enters the season fourth all-time in games played for the Honey Badgers. Last summer, he reached double-figures in scoring in 13 games, featuring a 20-point and 11-rebound double-double performance July 31 against Scarborough. The six-foot-eight forward set a career-high with 17 rebounds against Saskatchewan on July 17, tying assistant coach Mike Fraser with the single-game franchise record. “The Honey Badgers organization has a championship culture that is different from other teams and leagues that I’ve been a part of,” said Waterman. “My experience in the CEBL has been helpful to my career, and I’m excited to compete for Brampton again this season.” Between seasons with the Honey Badgers, Waterman split the year with BC Apollon in Cyprus and Finland’s Helsinki Seagulls, appearing in a combined 26 games. In 16 games with BC Apollon, Waterman averaged 16.1 points, 9.4 rebounds, and 1.6 assists while recording six double-double performances. The forward achieved double figures in scoring in eight games with Helsinki, averaging 13.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 23.7 minutes in 10 games. The Fayetteville Academy product played in 19 games with the CEBL Champion Honey Badgers in 2022, scoring in double figures in five games and averaging 7.1 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 19.5 minutes. Waterman’s highlight performance of the season included setting a career-high with four blocks July 17 at home against the Edmonton Stingers. Before joining the Honey Badgers, Waterman played in Portugal, New Zealand, Poland, Czechia, Argentina and Finland, where he made his professional debut with Kobrat. Waterman played the entirety of his four-year collegiate career with the Manhattan College Jaspers, appearing in 121 games averaging 10.2 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 22.0 minutes. As a senior, Waterman scored in double figures 17 times en route to becoming the 38th member of the Jaspers’ 1000-point club. Waterman reunites with teammate Prince Oduro as the Honey Badgers first two signings of CEBL free agency. The pair of forwards have been teammates the previous two seasons with the Honey Badgers, including the 2022 CEBL Championship campaign. More information about the Brampton Honey Badgers can be found at honeybadgers.ca and @HoneyBadgersCan on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and Facebook. ### About the Brampton Honey Badgers One of the original franchises of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL), the 2022 CEBL Champion Brampton Honey Badgers proudly call the CAA Centre home. The Brampton front office and basketball operations department bring NBA, NBA G League, national team, NCAA and major international pro league experience to the franchise. With a vision of promoting Brampton grassroots basketball and local businesses through community and corporate engagement, the Honey Badgers will leverage the explosion of basketball as a vehicle for innovation and change. For more information visit www.honeybadgers.ca . About the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) A league created by Canadians for Canadians with a mission to develop Canadian players, coaches, sports executives, and referees, the CEBL boasts the highest percentage of Canadian players of any pro league in the country with 73% of its 2023 rosters being Canadian. Players bring experience from the NBA, NBA G League, top international pro leagues, the Canadian National team program, and top NCAA programs as well as U SPORTS. Fourteen players have signed NBA contracts following a CEBL season, and numerous CEBL players attend NBA G League training camps every year. The CEBL season runs from May through August. More information about the CEBL is available at CEBL.ca and @cebleague on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook & YouTube. Media Contact: Kyle Warrener - Sr. Coordinator, Ticket Sales and Communications Brampton Honey Badgers kwarrener@honeybadgers.ca
By Kyle Warrener 18 Mar, 2024
The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Monday that Bramalea City Centre will return for a second season as an official partner with the Honey Badgers. The partnership aligns a common commitment to community involvement with the distribution of tickets to underprivileged youth and families in the local community, in addition to bringing together two major attractions within the city. “We are excited to grow our partnership with the Brampton Honey Badgers and support basketball within our community,” said Nicole MacPhail, marketing manager at Bramalea City Centre. “Basketball is not only a sport but a form of gathering and communicating, while supporting each other and establishing community relationships. BCC looks forward to inspiring the younger generation to take a shot and reach for the stars with the BCC and Brampton Honey Badgers partnership.” Bramalea City Centre is the largest shopping centre in the city, featuring two levels and over one and a half million square feet of retail shopping space, showcasing a tenant mix of over 300 stores and services. Bramalea City Centre has played an active role for 50 years and is proud of its long-standing community support of non-profit organizations and engagement programs supporting our community. “This partnership is a great example of the city coming together, with two of the biggest attractions in the Honey Badgers and Bramalea City Centre,” said Chris Rodricks, senior director of business operations for the Brampton Honey Badgers. “Honey Badgers fans are encouraged to visit Bramalea City Centre to check out its amazing variety of shops and services.” With the 2024 season on the horizon, Honey Badgers fans can get excited for what is in store for the second season of professional basketball at the CAA Centre. Honey Badgers season tickets and other ticket packages are available now at honeybadgers.ca/tickets ### About the Brampton Honey Badgers One of the original franchises of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL), the 2022 CEBL Champion Brampton Honey Badgers proudly call the CAA Centre home. The Brampton front office and basketball operations department bring NBA, NBA G League, national team, NCAA and major international pro league experience to the franchise. With a vision of promoting Brampton grassroots basketball and local businesses through community and corporate engagement, the Honey Badgers will leverage the explosion of basketball as a vehicle for innovation and change. For more information visit www.honeybadgers.ca . About the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) A league created by Canadians for Canadians with a mission to develop Canadian players, coaches, sports executives, and referees, the CEBL boasts the highest percentage of Canadian players of any pro league in the country with 73% of its 2023 rosters being Canadian. Players bring experience from the NBA, NBA G League, top international pro leagues, the Canadian National team program, and top NCAA programs as well as U SPORTS. Fourteen players have signed NBA contracts following a CEBL season, and numerous CEBL players attend NBA G League training camps every year. The CEBL season runs from May through August. More information about the CEBL is available at CEBL.ca and @cebleague on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook & YouTube. About Bramalea City Centre Bramalea City Centre, is the largest shopping centre in the City of Brampton, and the fourth largest in Ontario. The two-level shopping centre offers 1.5 million square feet of retail shopping space, showcasing a tenant mix of over 300 stores and services including Metro, Aritzia, Decathlon, Browns Shoes, JD Sports, and Sephora. Media Contact: Kyle Warrener - Sr. Coordinator, Ticket Sales and Communications Brampton Honey Badgers kwarrener@honeybadgers.ca Nicole MacPhail - Marketing Manager Bramalea City Centre NMacPhail@morguard.com
By Kyle Warrener 13 Mar, 2024
The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Wednesday they have re-signed forward Prince Oduro, their all-time leader in rebounding and shot blocking. A product of the University of Detroit-Mercy, Oduro appeared in 41 games with the Honey Badgers in the past two seasons, ranking him second in games played in franchise history. The Toronto native is currently averaging 5.1 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 17.2 minutes through 17 games with Hakro Merlins Crailsheim of the Basketball Bundesliga in Germany. “Prince (Oduro) is still a young player, but he exudes energy and passion every time he steps on the court,” said Jermaine Anderson, general manager and vice president of basketball operations. “He represents the culture of our organization perfectly, and I can’t wait to see him continue to grow in a leadership role this summer.” The forward averaged 8.6 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 23.2 minutes in 20 games with the Honey Badgers last summer and finished seventh in the CEBL in field goal accuracy with a .527 percentage. He became the all-time franchise leader in rebounds during a six boards effort against the Calgary Surge on June 21, and will enter the 2024 season with a total of 227 retrieves. Oduro recorded four double-double performances last season, including 15 points, and 14 rebounds at Saskatchewan on July 17. At the inaugural CEBL Clash on August 26 in Quebec City, Oduro represented the Honey Badgers alongside teammate Cody John, recording six points and four rebounds. The 25-year-old represented Canada during the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup Americas Qualifiers, averaging 4.5 points in a pair of games, featuring a five points performance in 16 minutes against Argentina on February 24. “Returning to Brampton was an easy decision, this is where I want to be,” said Oduro. “This organization has been a huge part of the beginning of my career, and I can’t wait to get back to the CAA Centre this summer.” Following the 2022 CEBL championship campaign with the Honey Badgers, Oduro signed his first professional contract overseas with Finland's Korihait Uusikaupunki. In 32 contests, he averaged 12.4 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 25.0 minutes while registering seven double-doubles. Oduro made his professional debut with the Hamilton Honey Badgers during the 2022 CEBL season, averaging 5.2 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 19.7 minutes in 21 games. In the CEBL Championship game against Scarborough on August 14, Oduro tied current assistant coach Mike Fraser for the franchise single season blocked shots record with 17. Fraser and Oduro also share the record with eight offensive rebounds in a single game with former Honey Badger Owen Klassen. Oduro made his professional debut May 25, 2022 in a season-opening victory over the Montreal Alliance. The Canadian forward averaged 5.1 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 16.2 minutes in 75 games during a four-year collegiate career at University of Detroit-Mercy, Mississippi State University, University of South Florida, and Siena College. Oduro attended First Love Christian Academy in ​​Washington, PA, becoming the first player in program history to sign with an NCAA Division I program when he committed to Siena College. Oduro is an accomplished writer off the basketball court, publishing a poetry novel in January 2022 titled “Havoc Files”, a deep introspective into his life experience. Oduro is the first player signed by the Honey Badgers in preparation for the 2024 season. The team looks to improve upon its 8-12 record in the franchise’s inaugural season in Brampton last summer. More information about the Brampton Honey Badgers can be found at honeybadgers.ca and @HoneyBadgersCan on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and Facebook. ### About the Brampton Honey Badgers One of the original franchises of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL), the 2022 CEBL Champion Brampton Honey Badgers proudly call the CAA Centre home. The Brampton front office and basketball operations department bring NBA, NBA G League, national team, NCAA and major international pro league experience to the franchise. With a vision of promoting Brampton grassroots basketball and local businesses through community and corporate engagement, the Honey Badgers will leverage the explosion of basketball as a vehicle for innovation and change. For more information visit www.honeybadgers.ca . About the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) A league created by Canadians for Canadians with a mission to develop Canadian players, coaches, sports executives, and referees, the CEBL boasts the highest percentage of Canadian players of any pro league in the country with 73% of its 2023 rosters being Canadian. Players bring experience from the NBA, NBA G League, top international pro leagues, the Canadian National team program, and top NCAA programs as well as U SPORTS. Fourteen players have signed NBA contracts following a CEBL season, and numerous CEBL players attend NBA G League training camps every year. The CEBL season runs from May through August. More information about the CEBL is available at CEBL.ca and @cebleague on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook & YouTube. Media Contact: Kyle Warrener - Sr. Coordinator, Ticket Sales and Communications Brampton Honey Badgers kwarrener@honeybadgers.ca
By CEBL 12 Mar, 2024
The Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Tuesday that beginning in 2024, the newly rebranded and expanded ‘CEBL Draft’ will serve as the league’s annual entry draft for eligible Canadian U SPORTS and Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) student-athletes. Results of the 2024 CEBL Draft will be announced Thursday, April 11. The CEBL’s amendments to its roster composition rules in 2024 adds CCAA athletes alongside U SPORTS athletes as eligible developmental players (recognized Canadians with experience as a student-athlete with remaining eligibility). CEBL teams are incentivized to have developmental players on their active roster as up to a maximum of three will not count against a club’s per game active roster salary cap. The first opportunity for a developmental player to join a CEBL team is via the 2024 CEBL Draft. Beginning this year, the CEBL Draft will expand to three rounds with each club making three selections total (one in each round) of either returning or graduating Canadian post-secondary players. In total, 30 eligible players will be selected. The priority of selection in round one will be in the reverse order of how each team finished the 2023 regular season, and the following rounds will revert to a ‘snake format’ in reverse order of the previous round. The full 2024 CEBL Draft order is as follows:
Brampton native promoted from associate head coach
By Kyle Warrener 07 Mar, 2024
Brampton native promoted from associate head coach
TSN coverage features 20 nationally televised games including CEBL playoffs and CW24, with every gam
By CEBL 06 Mar, 2024
The Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) and TSN, Canada’s Sports Leader, announced Wednesday the 2024 CEBL on TSN broadcast schedule that includes live coverage of 20 nationally televised games, culminating with all playoff and Championship Weekend games in August. TSN’s CEBL coverage tips off with the first game of the 2024 season on Tuesday, May 21 at 7 p.m. MT / 9 p.m. ET when the Calgary Surge host provincial rival the Edmonton Stingers at Scotiabank Saddledome. Both games of the Canada Day doubleheader on Monday, July 1 will be featured on TSN, including the Saskatchewan Rattlers visiting the Stingers at Edmonton EXPO Centre at 4 p.m. MT / 6 p.m. ET, followed by the Niagara River Lions travelling to Vancouver to take on the Bandits at 5 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. ET at Langley Events Centre. In total, TSN will broadcast 13 CEBL regular season games, and all playoff and 2024 Championship Weekend games on TSN’s national television feeds. In addition, all 107 CEBL games in 2024 will be streamed live on TSN+ , the network’s stand-alone digital streaming service. French-language coverage of select Montréal Alliance games on RDS will be announced at a later date. 2024 CEBL ON TSN BROADCAST SCHEDULE
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By Kyle Warrener 26 Mar, 2024
The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Tuesday the re-signing of guard Shamiel Stevenson for the upcoming season. The six-foot-six guard is currently playing in Hungary with MVM-OSE Lions, where he is averaging 12.7 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 27.7 minutes in six games. Stevenson will embark on a third summer in the CEBL when Brampton opens its schedule May 24, previously playing 17 games between the Ottawa BlackJacks and the Honey Badgers in the last two seasons. “Shamiel (Stevenson) was a pleasant surprise down the stretch last summer,” said Jermaine Anderson, general manager and vice president of basketball operations. “We’re extremely optimistic that Shamiel will continue to develop and become a reliable scoring threat throughout the season.” Stevenson was a mid-season addition to the Honey Badgers roster last summer, averaging 9.8 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 19.8 minutes in eight contests. Stevenson’s summer in Brampton was highlighted by a 28-point and 10-rebound double-double performance against Scarborough on July 26, in a game that was nationally broadcasted on TSN as part of “We Are Brampton Day” proclaimed by the City of Brampton. Prior to signing with Brampton, Stevenson suited up in 29 games in Romania with Târgu Jiu, and averaged 19.9 points, 7.4 rebounds, 1.1 assists, and 29.9 minutes. In addition to leading the team in scoring and field goals made with 197, Stevenson achieved double figures in scoring in all but two contests, recording 20 or more points in 13 games. “I’m excited to be back in Brampton and play very close to home in front of friends and family," said Stevenson. “Brampton is a special place to play with amazing fans and community support, and I can’t wait for the summer to get started.” The 25-year-old has played professionally in Serbia, Romania, Croatia, and Hungary, and in the CEBL, averaging 13.1 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.1 assists, and 23.9 minutes in 81 games. This past fall, Stevenson signed with Croatia's KK Split, appearing in 11 games where he averaged 7.0 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 18.7 minutes. During the 2022 CEBL season, Stevenson appeared in nine games with the Ottawa BlackJacks, featuring an 11-point performance shooting four-for-six from the field against the Guelph Nighthawks on June 9. Stevenson averaged 12.7 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and 25.2 minutes in 18 games with Serba’s KK Metalac Valjevo in his first professional season, earning a double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds in his debut December 8 against Sloga KR. Stevenson appeared in 62 games during a four-year collegiate career at the University of Pittsburgh , and the University of Nebraska. While in Lincoln, Stevenson suited up in 26 games as a senior including opening the season with two double-figure performances in his first four games. He began his collegiate career at the ​​University of Pittsburgh , before transferring to the University of Nevada following the fall semester, sitting out the remainder of the season. This signing forms a trio of returning Honey Badgers from last season, with Zane Waterman and Prince Oduro announced earlier in the month. The three players have combined for 94 games of CEBL experience, including 85 games in the black and gold. More information about the Brampton Honey Badgers can be found at honeybadgers.ca and @HoneyBadgersCan on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and Facebook. ### About the Brampton Honey Badgers One of the original franchises of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL), the 2022 CEBL Champion Brampton Honey Badgers proudly call the CAA Centre home. The Brampton front office and basketball operations department bring NBA, NBA G League, national team, NCAA and major international pro league experience to the franchise. With a vision of promoting Brampton grassroots basketball and local businesses through community and corporate engagement, the Honey Badgers will leverage the explosion of basketball as a vehicle for innovation and change. For more information visit www.honeybadgers.ca . About the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) A league created by Canadians for Canadians with a mission to develop Canadian players, coaches, sports executives, and referees, the CEBL boasts the highest percentage of Canadian players of any pro league in the country with 73% of its 2023 rosters being Canadian. Players bring experience from the NBA, NBA G League, top international pro leagues, the Canadian National team program, and top NCAA programs as well as U SPORTS. Fourteen players have signed NBA contracts following a CEBL season, and numerous CEBL players attend NBA G League training camps every year. The CEBL season runs from May through August. More information about the CEBL is available at CEBL.ca and @cebleague on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook & YouTube. Media Contact: Kyle Warrener - Sr. Coordinator, Ticket Sales and Communications Brampton Honey Badgers kwarrener@honeybadgers.ca
By Kyle Warrener 25 Mar, 2024
The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) in collaboration with the City of Brampton announced Monday an inaugural Camp Day Game will take place on Wednesday, July 10 at 12:30 p.m. when the Honey Badgers play host to the Ottawa BlackJacks. This game will provide the opportunity to expose camp attendees to professional basketball while furthering the partnership between the Honey Badgers and the City of Brampton. “We are thrilled to partner with the Brampton Honey Badgers for this exciting Camp Day Game and Camp Takeover initiative, sharing the power of sports through professional basketball with children and youth right here in Brampton,” said Patrick Brown, Mayor of the City of Brampton. “As an avid sports enthusiast, I know first-hand the influence and lasting memories sports can create. With our collaboration more children in our community will have the opportunity to share in the joy of teamwork and experience the sense of accomplishment that comes from participating in sports.” The game is aligned with the “Brampton Honey Badgers Summer Camp Takeover Week” from July 8-12 across all Brampton recreation camp locations. Festivities will include mascot appearances, learning and basketball-themed activities, and other collaborative initiatives. “This is a very exciting opportunity for our organization to continue our growing partnership with the City of Brampton,” said Chris Rodricks, senior director of business operations for the Brampton Honey Badgers. “We can’t wait for camp attendees to experience the Honey Badgers throughout the week and to enjoy a thrilling game in what will be an electric atmosphere at the CAA Centre.” City of Brampton week-long summer camps offer participants an opportunity to engage with peers and enjoy games and activities indoors and outdoors. The City is proud to offer a wide range of camps to meet the diverse interests of children, youth and young adults ages four to over 21. Honey Badgers season ticket holders are asked to contact their ticket representative to learn more about this game and ramifications to their ticket packages. With the 2024 season on the horizon, Honey Badgers fans can begin to get excited for what is in store for the second season of professional basketball at the CAA Centre. Honey Badgers season tickets and other ticket packages are available now at honeybadgers.ca/tickets ### About the Brampton Honey Badgers One of the original franchises of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL), the 2022 CEBL Champion Brampton Honey Badgers proudly call the CAA Centre home. The Brampton front office and basketball operations department bring NBA, NBA G League, national team, NCAA and major international pro league experience to the franchise. With a vision of promoting Brampton grassroots basketball and local businesses through community and corporate engagement, the Honey Badgers will leverage the explosion of basketball as a vehicle for innovation and change. For more information visit www.honeybadgers.ca . About the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) A league created by Canadians for Canadians with a mission to develop Canadian players, coaches, sports executives, and referees, the CEBL boasts the highest percentage of Canadian players of any pro league in the country with 73% of its 2023 rosters being Canadian. Players bring experience from the NBA, NBA G League, top international pro leagues, the Canadian National team program, and top NCAA programs as well as U SPORTS. Fourteen players have signed NBA contracts following a CEBL season, and numerous CEBL players attend NBA G League training camps every year. The CEBL season runs from May through August. More information about the CEBL is available at CEBL.ca and @cebleague on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook & YouTube. About the City of Brampton As one of the fastest-growing cities in Canada, Brampton is home to nearly 700,000 people and more than 90,000 businesses . People are at the heart of everything we do. We are energized by our diverse communities, we attract investment, and we are embarking on a journey to lead technological and environmental innovation. We partner for progress to build a healthy city that is safe, sustainable, and successful. Connect with us on X (Formerly Twitter) , Facebook , LinkedIn and Instagram . Learn more at www.brampton.ca Media Contact: Kyle Warrener - Sr. Coordinator, Ticket Sales and Communications Brampton Honey Badgers kwarrener@honeybadgers.ca
By Kyle Warrener 20 Mar, 2024
The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) have re-signed American forward Zane Waterman, the team announced Wednesday. The sixth-year pro has played in 196 professional games in nine countries, including Argentina, Czechia, Poland, New Zealand, Portugal, Finland, Cyprus, Lithuania, and in the CEBL. In 25 games this winter with Lithuania's BC Nevezis-Optibet, the Winston-Salem, NC forward is averaging 16.5 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and 31.0 minutes of action. “Zane is a true professional in every sense of the word,” said Jermaine Anderson, general manager and vice president of basketball operations. “Zane was a valuable member of our championship team and has been a mentor for our young players the last two seasons. We’re extremely excited to have him rejoin our family this summer.” Waterman suited up in 36 games for the black and gold over the past two seasons, averaging 9.7 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 1.2 assists. The 28-year-old enters the season fourth all-time in games played for the Honey Badgers. Last summer, he reached double-figures in scoring in 13 games, featuring a 20-point and 11-rebound double-double performance July 31 against Scarborough. The six-foot-eight forward set a career-high with 17 rebounds against Saskatchewan on July 17, tying assistant coach Mike Fraser with the single-game franchise record. “The Honey Badgers organization has a championship culture that is different from other teams and leagues that I’ve been a part of,” said Waterman. “My experience in the CEBL has been helpful to my career, and I’m excited to compete for Brampton again this season.” Between seasons with the Honey Badgers, Waterman split the year with BC Apollon in Cyprus and Finland’s Helsinki Seagulls, appearing in a combined 26 games. In 16 games with BC Apollon, Waterman averaged 16.1 points, 9.4 rebounds, and 1.6 assists while recording six double-double performances. The forward achieved double figures in scoring in eight games with Helsinki, averaging 13.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 23.7 minutes in 10 games. The Fayetteville Academy product played in 19 games with the CEBL Champion Honey Badgers in 2022, scoring in double figures in five games and averaging 7.1 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 19.5 minutes. Waterman’s highlight performance of the season included setting a career-high with four blocks July 17 at home against the Edmonton Stingers. Before joining the Honey Badgers, Waterman played in Portugal, New Zealand, Poland, Czechia, Argentina and Finland, where he made his professional debut with Kobrat. Waterman played the entirety of his four-year collegiate career with the Manhattan College Jaspers, appearing in 121 games averaging 10.2 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 22.0 minutes. As a senior, Waterman scored in double figures 17 times en route to becoming the 38th member of the Jaspers’ 1000-point club. Waterman reunites with teammate Prince Oduro as the Honey Badgers first two signings of CEBL free agency. The pair of forwards have been teammates the previous two seasons with the Honey Badgers, including the 2022 CEBL Championship campaign. More information about the Brampton Honey Badgers can be found at honeybadgers.ca and @HoneyBadgersCan on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and Facebook. ### About the Brampton Honey Badgers One of the original franchises of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL), the 2022 CEBL Champion Brampton Honey Badgers proudly call the CAA Centre home. The Brampton front office and basketball operations department bring NBA, NBA G League, national team, NCAA and major international pro league experience to the franchise. With a vision of promoting Brampton grassroots basketball and local businesses through community and corporate engagement, the Honey Badgers will leverage the explosion of basketball as a vehicle for innovation and change. For more information visit www.honeybadgers.ca . About the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) A league created by Canadians for Canadians with a mission to develop Canadian players, coaches, sports executives, and referees, the CEBL boasts the highest percentage of Canadian players of any pro league in the country with 73% of its 2023 rosters being Canadian. Players bring experience from the NBA, NBA G League, top international pro leagues, the Canadian National team program, and top NCAA programs as well as U SPORTS. Fourteen players have signed NBA contracts following a CEBL season, and numerous CEBL players attend NBA G League training camps every year. The CEBL season runs from May through August. More information about the CEBL is available at CEBL.ca and @cebleague on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook & YouTube. Media Contact: Kyle Warrener - Sr. Coordinator, Ticket Sales and Communications Brampton Honey Badgers kwarrener@honeybadgers.ca
By Kyle Warrener 18 Mar, 2024
The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Monday that Bramalea City Centre will return for a second season as an official partner with the Honey Badgers. The partnership aligns a common commitment to community involvement with the distribution of tickets to underprivileged youth and families in the local community, in addition to bringing together two major attractions within the city. “We are excited to grow our partnership with the Brampton Honey Badgers and support basketball within our community,” said Nicole MacPhail, marketing manager at Bramalea City Centre. “Basketball is not only a sport but a form of gathering and communicating, while supporting each other and establishing community relationships. BCC looks forward to inspiring the younger generation to take a shot and reach for the stars with the BCC and Brampton Honey Badgers partnership.” Bramalea City Centre is the largest shopping centre in the city, featuring two levels and over one and a half million square feet of retail shopping space, showcasing a tenant mix of over 300 stores and services. Bramalea City Centre has played an active role for 50 years and is proud of its long-standing community support of non-profit organizations and engagement programs supporting our community. “This partnership is a great example of the city coming together, with two of the biggest attractions in the Honey Badgers and Bramalea City Centre,” said Chris Rodricks, senior director of business operations for the Brampton Honey Badgers. “Honey Badgers fans are encouraged to visit Bramalea City Centre to check out its amazing variety of shops and services.” With the 2024 season on the horizon, Honey Badgers fans can get excited for what is in store for the second season of professional basketball at the CAA Centre. Honey Badgers season tickets and other ticket packages are available now at honeybadgers.ca/tickets ### About the Brampton Honey Badgers One of the original franchises of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL), the 2022 CEBL Champion Brampton Honey Badgers proudly call the CAA Centre home. The Brampton front office and basketball operations department bring NBA, NBA G League, national team, NCAA and major international pro league experience to the franchise. With a vision of promoting Brampton grassroots basketball and local businesses through community and corporate engagement, the Honey Badgers will leverage the explosion of basketball as a vehicle for innovation and change. For more information visit www.honeybadgers.ca . About the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) A league created by Canadians for Canadians with a mission to develop Canadian players, coaches, sports executives, and referees, the CEBL boasts the highest percentage of Canadian players of any pro league in the country with 73% of its 2023 rosters being Canadian. Players bring experience from the NBA, NBA G League, top international pro leagues, the Canadian National team program, and top NCAA programs as well as U SPORTS. Fourteen players have signed NBA contracts following a CEBL season, and numerous CEBL players attend NBA G League training camps every year. The CEBL season runs from May through August. More information about the CEBL is available at CEBL.ca and @cebleague on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook & YouTube. About Bramalea City Centre Bramalea City Centre, is the largest shopping centre in the City of Brampton, and the fourth largest in Ontario. The two-level shopping centre offers 1.5 million square feet of retail shopping space, showcasing a tenant mix of over 300 stores and services including Metro, Aritzia, Decathlon, Browns Shoes, JD Sports, and Sephora. Media Contact: Kyle Warrener - Sr. Coordinator, Ticket Sales and Communications Brampton Honey Badgers kwarrener@honeybadgers.ca Nicole MacPhail - Marketing Manager Bramalea City Centre NMacPhail@morguard.com
By Kyle Warrener 13 Mar, 2024
The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Wednesday they have re-signed forward Prince Oduro, their all-time leader in rebounding and shot blocking. A product of the University of Detroit-Mercy, Oduro appeared in 41 games with the Honey Badgers in the past two seasons, ranking him second in games played in franchise history. The Toronto native is currently averaging 5.1 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 17.2 minutes through 17 games with Hakro Merlins Crailsheim of the Basketball Bundesliga in Germany. “Prince (Oduro) is still a young player, but he exudes energy and passion every time he steps on the court,” said Jermaine Anderson, general manager and vice president of basketball operations. “He represents the culture of our organization perfectly, and I can’t wait to see him continue to grow in a leadership role this summer.” The forward averaged 8.6 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 23.2 minutes in 20 games with the Honey Badgers last summer and finished seventh in the CEBL in field goal accuracy with a .527 percentage. He became the all-time franchise leader in rebounds during a six boards effort against the Calgary Surge on June 21, and will enter the 2024 season with a total of 227 retrieves. Oduro recorded four double-double performances last season, including 15 points, and 14 rebounds at Saskatchewan on July 17. At the inaugural CEBL Clash on August 26 in Quebec City, Oduro represented the Honey Badgers alongside teammate Cody John, recording six points and four rebounds. The 25-year-old represented Canada during the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup Americas Qualifiers, averaging 4.5 points in a pair of games, featuring a five points performance in 16 minutes against Argentina on February 24. “Returning to Brampton was an easy decision, this is where I want to be,” said Oduro. “This organization has been a huge part of the beginning of my career, and I can’t wait to get back to the CAA Centre this summer.” Following the 2022 CEBL championship campaign with the Honey Badgers, Oduro signed his first professional contract overseas with Finland's Korihait Uusikaupunki. In 32 contests, he averaged 12.4 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 25.0 minutes while registering seven double-doubles. Oduro made his professional debut with the Hamilton Honey Badgers during the 2022 CEBL season, averaging 5.2 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 19.7 minutes in 21 games. In the CEBL Championship game against Scarborough on August 14, Oduro tied current assistant coach Mike Fraser for the franchise single season blocked shots record with 17. Fraser and Oduro also share the record with eight offensive rebounds in a single game with former Honey Badger Owen Klassen. Oduro made his professional debut May 25, 2022 in a season-opening victory over the Montreal Alliance. The Canadian forward averaged 5.1 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 16.2 minutes in 75 games during a four-year collegiate career at University of Detroit-Mercy, Mississippi State University, University of South Florida, and Siena College. Oduro attended First Love Christian Academy in ​​Washington, PA, becoming the first player in program history to sign with an NCAA Division I program when he committed to Siena College. Oduro is an accomplished writer off the basketball court, publishing a poetry novel in January 2022 titled “Havoc Files”, a deep introspective into his life experience. Oduro is the first player signed by the Honey Badgers in preparation for the 2024 season. The team looks to improve upon its 8-12 record in the franchise’s inaugural season in Brampton last summer. More information about the Brampton Honey Badgers can be found at honeybadgers.ca and @HoneyBadgersCan on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and Facebook. ### About the Brampton Honey Badgers One of the original franchises of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL), the 2022 CEBL Champion Brampton Honey Badgers proudly call the CAA Centre home. The Brampton front office and basketball operations department bring NBA, NBA G League, national team, NCAA and major international pro league experience to the franchise. With a vision of promoting Brampton grassroots basketball and local businesses through community and corporate engagement, the Honey Badgers will leverage the explosion of basketball as a vehicle for innovation and change. For more information visit www.honeybadgers.ca . About the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) A league created by Canadians for Canadians with a mission to develop Canadian players, coaches, sports executives, and referees, the CEBL boasts the highest percentage of Canadian players of any pro league in the country with 73% of its 2023 rosters being Canadian. Players bring experience from the NBA, NBA G League, top international pro leagues, the Canadian National team program, and top NCAA programs as well as U SPORTS. Fourteen players have signed NBA contracts following a CEBL season, and numerous CEBL players attend NBA G League training camps every year. The CEBL season runs from May through August. More information about the CEBL is available at CEBL.ca and @cebleague on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook & YouTube. Media Contact: Kyle Warrener - Sr. Coordinator, Ticket Sales and Communications Brampton Honey Badgers kwarrener@honeybadgers.ca
By CEBL 12 Mar, 2024
The Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Tuesday that beginning in 2024, the newly rebranded and expanded ‘CEBL Draft’ will serve as the league’s annual entry draft for eligible Canadian U SPORTS and Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) student-athletes. Results of the 2024 CEBL Draft will be announced Thursday, April 11. The CEBL’s amendments to its roster composition rules in 2024 adds CCAA athletes alongside U SPORTS athletes as eligible developmental players (recognized Canadians with experience as a student-athlete with remaining eligibility). CEBL teams are incentivized to have developmental players on their active roster as up to a maximum of three will not count against a club’s per game active roster salary cap. The first opportunity for a developmental player to join a CEBL team is via the 2024 CEBL Draft. Beginning this year, the CEBL Draft will expand to three rounds with each club making three selections total (one in each round) of either returning or graduating Canadian post-secondary players. In total, 30 eligible players will be selected. The priority of selection in round one will be in the reverse order of how each team finished the 2023 regular season, and the following rounds will revert to a ‘snake format’ in reverse order of the previous round. The full 2024 CEBL Draft order is as follows:
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