League’s first-ever President takes on expanded leadership role as Canada’s professional basketball league enters its next phase of growth The Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) today announced that Ty Mazereeuw has been promoted to President and Chief Executive Officer, leading the league into its next phase of growth. Mazereeuw’s appointment as CEO was approved by the league’s Board of Directors. He was named the league’s first-ever President on May 1, 2025. Over the past year, the CEBL has continued to build momentum through innovative commercial and digital initiatives, and has welcomed new private ownership groups. “The league’s growth and momentum are a testament to the dedication and talent of our owners, players, partners, and staff across the country,” said Mazereeuw. “I’m excited to build on this foundation as we continue to strengthen the league’s place in the sports landscape and deliver fast-paced, high-level basketball for fans.” Mazereeuw's more than 20 years of experience in the sports and entertainment industry has focused on innovation and revenue growth, including previous senior roles with the Canadian Football League (CFL), IMG, and Molson Sports and Entertainment. Mazereeuw assumes the league’s top executive role following the departure of the league’s co-founder and former Commissioner, Mike Morreale, in October 2025. As CEO, Mazereeuw will oversee all league functions and work closely with the league’s basketball operations leadership team on day-to-day basketball matters. The Brampton Honey Badgers will begin their season with two home games on Friday, May 15 and Sunday, May 17 versus the Ottawa BlackJacks and Calgary Surge, respectively. Click here to get your Honey Badgers tickets today, starting at only $20 per game. ### 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 honeybadgers.ca . About the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) The Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) is Canada’s professional basketball league, with 10 member clubs across six provinces. Blending global innovation with local connection, the league is redefining how the game is played and experienced while rooting its teams deeply in communities coast to coast. With a fan base of 4.1 million Canadians – up 57 per cent since 2022 – the CEBL has cultivated Canada’s youngest basketball audience, with more than half of its fans aged 34 or younger. Its rapid growth reflects its ability to connect authentically with a new generation of basketball fans while expanding the sport’s cultural footprint nationwide. In 2025, the CEBL featured 17 players with NBA experience, and nearly 70 per cent of its athletes were Canadian – the highest proportion of domestic talent in any professional sports league in the country. To date, nearly 40 players have signed NBA contracts following CEBL seasons, which run from May through August. Visit CEBL.ca or follow @cebleague on social media. Media Contact: Elias Eldridge - Account Executive & Communications Specialist Brampton Honey Badgers eeldridge@honeybadgers.ca