BREAKING NEWS
BRAMPTON HONEY BADGERS ANNOUNCE DR. DON KALKSTEIN AS DIRECTOR OF MENTAL PERFORMANCE
The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Tuesday that renowned sports psychology and mental performance expert Dr. Don Kalkstein has joined the organization as its first-ever Director of Mental Performance.
A pioneer in the field of sports psychology, Kalkstein brings more than three decades of experience working with elite athletes, coaches, and executives across professional sports. His career began with the Texas Rangers in 1995. He has since gone on to win multiple World Championships with the Boston Red Sox, Texas Rangers, and Dallas Mavericks - becoming widely recognized as one of the industry's foremost leaders in mental skills training, performance enhancement, and athlete wellness.

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We are proud to welcome renowned sports psychology and mental performance expert Dr. Don Kalkstein as our first-ever Director of Mental Performance. Kalkstein's appointment represents another significant investment in the Honey Badgers' commitment to player development, high performance, and organizational excellence as the club continues to build a championship-caliber culture on and off the court. “His ability to connect with athletes, executives, and team personnel while helping build winning cultures and championship mindsets is truly unmatched." says Honey Badgers CEO Al Whitley.Button
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The work is done in the gym. The recovery happens here. From the lobby to the team rooms, our players are giving you a behind-the-scenes look at our home away from home. A huge thank you to Sandman Signature Toronto Airport Hotel, for helping the squad stay rested, ready, and locked in as we prepare for the season ahead.Button
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Tonight was bigger than basketball. For the third straight season, the Brampton Honey Badgers and @kotaklaw were proud to honour past and active service members, first responders, and frontline workers through our Salute to Service game. We’re grateful to have shared the night with the people who serve, protect, and care for our community every day.Button
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Straight to the highlight folder. Keon Ambrose-Hylton claims Dunk of the Game, presented by GoodLife 🚨Button
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On to the next.Button
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Badgers on the move.Button
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The walk before the work.Button
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Bringing the energy to home court tonight ‼️ Honey Badgers vs. Vancouver Bandits tips off at 7PM at the CAA Centre. Secure your seats now and be part of the noise. 🍯🦡Button
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Tonight, we defend home court. 🍯🦡 Secure your tickets to see Vancouver come to Brampton for a 7PM tip-off at the CAA Centre. 🔥 Don't miss the action, watch live on CBC Gem, CBC YouTube, & CEBL+.Button
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The Brampton Honey Badgers are proud to host our third annual Salute to Service Game, presented by @kotaklaw, on Saturday, May 30 against the Vancouver Bandits. Together, we’ll recognize veterans, active service members, first responders, and frontline workers for their courage, commitment, and impact in our community. Secure your tickets today! Tip-off is at 7:00 PM following pre-game festivities.Button
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In collaboration with @kotaklaw, we are continuing our monthly series celebrating the Hometown Heroes who strive to make a difference in our community. This month, we’re proud to spotlight Officer Simar Singh from the Peel Regional Police.Button
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The basket had no chance 🔥 Keon Ambrose-Hylton takes home the May 28 Dunk of the Game, presented by GoodLife 💪Button
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Locked in and ready for more. 🏀🔥 Catch the Honey Badgers back at home on May 30 as we take on the Vancouver Bandits at 7:00 PM. Secure your tickets, experience the home court energy, and be there for tip-off.Button
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School Day Game energy was unmatched as the Honey Badgers move to 5-0 📚🏀 We’re back at home on May 30 at 7:00 PM against the Vancouver Bandits. Secure your tickets and don’t miss the action.Button
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Make that 5 unbeaten. 😤 Next Home Game: Vancouver Bandits vs Honey Badgers on May 30 at 7:00 PM. Secure your tickets now! Plus the first 500 fans in the arena will receive free Bam-Bam Sticks. 👀Button
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Still unbeaten. Still rolling. Secure your tickets for May 30 as we take on the Vancouver Bandits at 7:00 PM. Plus, the first 500 fans in the arena will receive free Bam-Bam Sticks.Button
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Rise and grind, it's game day 🍯🦡 Honey Badgers vs. Montreal Alliance tips off at 11:00AM. Don’t miss the action, catch it live on CBC Gem, CBC YouTube, & CEBL+.Button
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No better way to start the day. Montreal comes to Brampton for an 11:00 AM tip-off at the CAA Centre. Don't miss the action, watch live on CBC Gem, CBC YouTube, & CEBL+.Button
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Saturday night plans? We got you 🍯🦡🏀 Secure your tickets for May 30 as we take on the Vancouver Bandits at 7:00 PM. First 500 fans in the arena will receive free Bam-Bam Sticks ‼️Button
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QOTD: Is a hot dog a sandwich? Got a few questionable food takes 😭Button
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The grind doesn’t stop and neither do we 🔥😤Button
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Our Algoma University Community Leader of the Month is Marlene Spence. Marlene is the Founder and Executive Director of The CHANCE Centre, and the Co-Founder/CEO of Hope Endoors Community Services.Button
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Game day moments we had to run back 👀 Secure your tickets for our next home game on Saturday May 30th at 7:30pm against the Vancouver Bandits 🔥Button
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We are proud to welcome Success Law as an official partner of the Brampton Honey Badgers!Button
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This dunk speaks for itself 👀 Josh Omojafo is our May 25 Dunk of the Game, presented by GoodLife 🔥Button
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Four games. Four wins. 💛🖤Button
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Sea you later, Winnipeg 🌊👋Button
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Locked in and ready to go.Button
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The calm before the storm.Button
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Came through clean for game day. Honey Badgers vs. Winnipeg Sea Bears tips off at 7:30PM. Don't miss the action, watch live on CBC Gem, CBC YouTube, & CEBL+.Button
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The Brampton Honey Badgers are proud to host our third annual Salute to Service Game, presented by @kotaklaw, on Saturday, May 30 against the Vancouver Bandits. Together, we’ll recognize veterans, active service members, first responders, and frontline workers for their courage, commitment, and impact in our community. Tip-off is at 7:00 PM following pre-game festivities.Button
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Tonight, we defend home court. 🍯🦡 Be there and bring the noise. Honey Badgers vs. Winnipeg Sea Bears tips off at 7:30PM 🔥 Don't miss the action, watch live on CBC Gem, CBC YouTube, & CEBL+.Button
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Monday night plans? Make it game night.🔥 Start your week off right! Secure your tickets for our Monday night home game against the Winnipeg Sea Bears.Button
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The rim felt that one. Matthew Moncrieffe is your May 21st Dunk of the Game, presented by GoodLife 🔥Button
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POV: The team recreates viral memes 🔥🤣Button
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Turn your Monday night into game night 🏀🔥 The energy is back in Brampton, and we need you in the building. Secure your tickets now, 🔗 LINK IN BIOButton
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Built different above the basket. Tyrese Hunter is the May 17 Dunk of the Game, presented by GoodLife 💪Button
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Home court this Monday night 🍯🦡 We’re back home in Brampton on May 25 to take on Winnipeg. Bring the energy and secure your seats now at the link in our bioButton
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📍Scenes from the road A few frames from last night’s matchup.Button
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A battle to the final buzzer, but we secured the winButton
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Close call, big win.Button
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TEGRA IZAY FIRST PRO BUCKET ‼️Button
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Pre-game focus in the capital. Watch live on CBC Gem, CBC YouTube, & CEBL+.Button
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Putting in the work before tip-off 🔥🔒 Watch live on CBC Gem, CBC YouTube, & CEBL+.Button
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Starting the year above the rim. Moncrieffe is our first Dunk of the Game of the season, presented by Goodlife 🚨Button
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Tonight's game is in the capital 🏀🔥 Tune in tonight as we take on Ottawa, live on CBC Gem, CBC YouTube, & CEBL+.Button
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The stage is set. Tomorrow at 7:30, we take on Ottawa. 🏀🔥 Watch live on CBC Gem, CBC Youtube, & CEBL+Button
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A look back at our 2026 home opener weekend. Don't miss our next game on May 21st at 7:30pm against the Ottawa BlackJacks. Watch live on CBC Gem, CBC Youtube, & CEBL+Button
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Post-game meals are serious business, from Shake Shack to jollof rice, the squad has taste 👀 Comment your go-to post-game meal below 👇Button
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Moments from last night’s matchup. We’ll see you back home on May 25th at 7:30pm against the Winnipeg Sea BearsButton
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That's another win to close out our 2026 home opener weekend 🔥 We're back at home on May 25th. Don't miss out and secure your tickets TODAY!Button
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Kept the lights on, shut everything else down. 💛🖤Button
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We held all the power tonight.Button
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FIRST PRO BUCKET for @josh.omoo ‼️Button
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Stepping into game day 🔥Button
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Game 2/2 of Home Opener Weekend is TONIGHT 🏀🔥 Brampton, let’s pack the house, secure your seats now. Watch live on CBC Gem, CBC Youtube, & CEBL+Button
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Are you ready to bring the energy tomorrow? 🔥🏀 We’re back at home Sunday, May 17th and we need Brampton loud from start to finish. Pull up, rep the black and gold, and let’s make the CAA Centre shake! Secure your tickets now, you won't want to miss this.Button
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“I’m just telling you, Canadian Basketball and the Honey Badgers are really, really good, top-notch basketball, and it’s only going to get better.” - Mark Cuban, Brampton Honey Badgers. Our the second game of home opener weekend is this Sunday May 17th, and tickets are starting as low as $20.Button
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Join us this Sunday, May 17th from 2:30–4:00PM at the CAA Centre for the Maple Lodge Tailgate before tip-off. Come hungry. Bring the energy. Let’s make it a game day to remember. 🏀🔥Button
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One down. More to come. 🍯🦡 Great energy, big plays, and a win to close it out. Next home game: May 17th, see you there.Button
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First CEBL win as a head coach. First locker room shower. First of many. 💛🖤Button
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Congratulations to Coach Alex Cerda on his first win in the CEBL as head coach.Button
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History from beyond the arc.Button
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Opening statement made. FIRST WIN.🍯Button
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That’s a WIN for your Brampton Honey Badgers. 💛🖤Button
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Warmups are done. The energy is here. Brampton, are you ready?👀Button
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The walk-in before the work. Game day energy is here. 🔥Button
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The walk-in before the work. Game day energy is here. 🔥Button
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Two games. One big weekend. 🍯🦡 Home Opener Weekend tips off Friday, May 15 at 7PM and continues Sunday, May 17 at 4PM 🔥🔥 You won't want to miss this, secure your tickets NOW ‼️Button
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Home opener weekend made even more special at Brampton City Hall. 💛🖤 May 15 is officially Honey Badgers Day in the City of Brampton, and we’re grateful for the continued support from Mayor Brown, City Council, and the Brampton community.Button
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It’s game day. 🔥🏀 The wait is over and the home opener energy is here. Brampton, it’s time to show up, get loud, and set the tone for the season. Tonight, we defend home. Get your tickets and be part of the energy. 🍯🦡 Watch live on CBC Gem, CBC Youtube, & CEBL+Button
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Are you ready for tomorrow? 👀🔥 The home opener is here and the energy is about to be unreal. Be loud, bring the hype, and let’s set the tone for the season. Get your tickets to our home opener on May 15th and be there for opening night!Button
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Locked in for training camp 🔐 Home for our 2026 Training Camp is at the Sandman Signature Toronto Airport Hotel, and the team is Staying Like a Honey Badger. The work is on, the competition is real, and the season is getting closer. 👀Button
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Putting in the work behind the scenes ‼️ See you at our home opener on may 15th 🍯🦡🏀Button
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“Canadian basketball is just blowing up, the Honey Badgers and Brampton are blowing up” - @mcuban , Brampton Honey Badgers. Our home opener is this Friday May 15th, and tickets are starting as low as $20.Button
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We’re excited to announce our partnership with Hidden Smirk Photobooth🔥 Fans can look forward to photobooth activations at our games on May 15, May 30, and July 5, plus exciting in-game activations.Button
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Can you feel the energy? 🔥🏀 Preseason gave us a taste, and now it’s time to bring that same energy home. Grab your tickets now and be there for our home opener on May 15th ‼️Button
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Preseason win in the books 🔥 A little taste of what’s coming this season. Home Opener is on May 15th, secure your tickets today 🍯🦡🏀Button
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Preseason dub🔥🏀 The work is showing, the energy is building, and we’re just getting started. Next up: Home Opener on May 15 Grab your tickets and be there for the real thing !Button
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Pre-season is underway 🔥🏀 The squad is locked in, the energy is building, and we’re getting closer to the Home Opener on May 15! Grab your tickets now and be there for the start of the season!Button
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Behind the scenes at Media Day. 🎥 Fresh faces, familiar energy, and a team ready to make some noise this season. Honey Badgers basketball is almost here, secure your tickets today . 🏀🔥Button
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Get the story behind the bites 🔥🍯 Chef @rickmatharu shares what went into creating the HoneyBadger Big Crunch and HoneyBadger Chicken Stingers, and why this collab is all about bold flavour and game-day energy!Button
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In partnership with the Brampton Innovation District and the City of Brampton’s Invest Brampton – Economic Development Office, we’re proud to present Courtside Capital: Where Tech Meets Sports, in collaboration with the Brampton Honey Badgers. As part of this Toronto Tech Week event, attendees will join a dynamic network of founders, investors and industry leaders exploring the intersection of sports, technology and innovation. This moment reflects the continued momentum of Brampton’s growing innovation community, where collaboration, access to capital and ecosystem support are helping startups and scale-ups grow and succeed. Register here: https://ow.ly/euTC50YS5Gu #BramptonInnovationDistrict #CourtsideCapital #StartupEcosystem #TechStartups #Innovation #TorontoTechWeek #InvestBrampton #BramptonInnovationDistrict @investbrampton @citybramptonButton
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Happy Mother’s Day to the mother's and mother figures who raised, supported, and shaped our players into who they are today. 💛🏀 Today, we celebrate our players and the incredible women behind them. Happy Mother’s Day! 💐Button
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Big crunch. Big flavour. Big Honey Badgers energy. 🔥 Introducing the HoneyBadger Big Crunch and HoneyBadger Chicken Stingers. Bold flavour, chef-crafted by @rickmatharu , and built for game day. Swipe for the full reveal 🍯Button
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The wait is over 👀🔥 Introducing our new HoneyBadger Big Crunch and HoneyBadger Chicken Stingers created by Chef @rickmatharu . Sweet, spicy, crispy, and made for Honey Badgers fans. 🍯🐔🏀 Get yours exclusively at all Honey Badgers home games!Button
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Training camp is officially in session 🏀 🔥 New season. New energy. Same mission.Button
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The ISO boys linked up with the Honey badgers to talk about the May 17th Courtside Clash event 👀🔥 Tickets are selling FAST! Lock in yours today at www.gofevo.com/event/ISO1v1Button
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🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨 Entrepreneur, former majority owner of the Dallas Mavericks, and former co-star of the Emmy award winning TV show Shark Tank, Mark Cuban @mcuban has joined the Honey Badgers ownership group. Cuban’s relationships with Honey Badgers Owner Leonard Asper through their partnership with Anthem Sports and Entertainment, and CEO Al Whitley as a former long-time Mavericks executive make this a natural fit. “Canadian basketball is probably the most under appreciated in the world,” said Cuban. “The talent here is through the roof and getting better by the day. The CEBL offers all of Canada the chance to see that amazing talent on display in exciting games that are fun and affordable for the entire family. I’m excited to be part of this team, help build the Brampton fanbase, and to bring some of the same fun we had in Dallas to the Toronto area!” Read more about this announcement at the link in our bio.Button
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The road to the 2026 season starts now! Introducing our Brampton Honey Badgers Training Camp Roster and Staff 🍯🦡Button
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Building community, one event at a time. 🏀 Brampton Honey Badgers President Saud Juman stopped by @game6sportsacademy All-Star Weekend to support the high school division and connect with the next generation of athletes. As an official partner of the Brampton Honey Badgers, Game 6 Sports Academy continues to create opportunities for young players to develop their skills, build sportsmanship, and grow their love for the game.Button
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10 DAYS OUT. ⏳🏀 The countdown is officially on for our Home Opener! Brampton, get ready to bring the energy as your Honey Badgers hit the court on May 15 at 7:30PM against the BlackJacks. Secure your tickets TODAY for as little as $20 taxes included 🔥Button
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🔥 SIGNED 🔥 Fresh off his first professional campaign in the NBA G League, Tyrese Hunter is officially a Honey Badger 🍯🦡🏀Button
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They’re back. 🎤🔥 Honey Badgers fans, help us welcome back @laurenpappas_ and @emcee_deemz as our in-arena hosts for another season! They’re ready to bring the energy, keep the crowd loud, and make every game day unforgettable. Get ready, Brampton. 🦡🏀 #HoneyBadgers #WelcomeBack #GameDayExperience #BramptonBasketball #CEBLButton
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It's Official ‼️ We are proud to welcome back the Brampton Minor Basketball Association as an official partner for a fourth straight season. 🏀Button
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Brampton are you ready for Tajh Green? Don't miss your chance to catch the action this summer. Tickets are on sale now and start as low as $20!!Button
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New and familiar faces, big smiles, and a whole lot of community. It was amazing to connect with our fans, partners, friends, and supporters who continue to help make moments like this so special. 🍯🦡 Thank you to everyone who came out to bring the energy and celebrate the welcoming of our Community Ambassador Superfan Nav Bhatia. Nights like this remind us what Honey Badgers basketball is all about, bringing people together.Button
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🚨 STOP SCROLLING 🚨 May 17th ISO Legendz x Honey Badgers Courtside Clash is HERE Secure your tickets NOW🔥 🔗 LINK IN BIOButton
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Celebrate your birthday the Badgers way, with packages starting at $250 for 10 guests. 🍯 🦡 Make their special day unforgettable with a Honey Badgers birthday party package, perfect for kids of all ages. Packages include group seating, a jumbotron shoutout, a visit from Hammer the Mascot, and a Honey Badgers birthday gift!Button
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One of our own @phav0c shared his story. Prince had the opportunity to share powerful lessons on resilience, discipline, accountability, teamwork, and leadership with the youth in our community. He had the pleasure to visit 18 schools across the Halton and Peel regions, delivering 27 talks and connecting with over 3,700 students. Thank you to all the schools, staff, and students who helped make these talks so meaningful. 💛Button


































































































































