SHAMIEL STEVENSON

POSITION: Forward

HEIGHT: 6-6 (198 cm)

WEIGHT: 240 lbs (108.9 kg)

BIRTHDATE: April 24, 1998 (Toronto, ON)

HIGH SCHOOL: Hillcrest Prep (Gilbert, AZ)

UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE: University of Nebraska (2021)

HOW ACQUIRED: Signed July 11, 2023 . Re-signed March 26, 2024

YEARS PRO: 3

BIO

PROFESSIONAL CAREER
Entered season averaging 12.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.1 assists, and 24.0 minutes in 90 games playing professionally in Serbia, Romania, Croatia, Hungary, and in the CEBL.


2024 CEBL Season (As of July 30):
Averaging 15.6 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists, and 30.8 minutes in 19 games with the Brampton Honey Badgers … Scored 15+ points in 11 games, including four games with 20+ points … Closed out the season scoring 15 points with three steals and nine rebounds, including seven offensive rebounds vs. Ottawa on July 29 … Dropped a game-high 22 points including a three pointer in target score time to secure a victory vs Montreal on June 28 … Had 22 points, five rebounds, and four assists versus Montreal on June 19 … Had 23 points on 8-for-15 shooting with a team-high nine rebounds June 9 against Scarborough … Scored a team-high 19 points while recording nine rebounds and three steals at home against Saskatchewan on June 7 … Had 16 points, five rebounds, and three assists against Winnipeg on June 5 … Recorded a season-best 24 points, five rebounds and three assists against Montreal on June 2 … Scored 10 points in 27 minutes off the bench May 30 at Niagara.

2023 CEBL Season:
Averaged 9.8 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 19.8 minutes in eight games with the Brampton Honey Badgers … Scored team-high 16 points with four rebounds and two blocks August 4 vs. Scarborough in the Eastern Conference quarterfinal … Had nine points and six rebounds against Scarborough on July 31 … Recorded lone double-double of the season with 28 points and 10 rebounds vs. Scarborough on July 26 … Scored five points in Honey Badgers debut July 12 against Ottawa.


2022-23:
Averaged 19.9 points, 7.4 rebounds, 1.1 assists, and 29.9 minutes in 29 games with Targu Jiu in Romania … Team leader in scoring and field goals made (150) … Scored in double-figures in all but two contests, recording 20+ points in 13 games … Had 36 points on 12-for-19 shooting vs. Steaua B. on April 13 … Set a career-high with 40 points in 42 minutes of action March 4 against Focsani … Earned seven double-doubles, including a 23-point and 10-rebound effort January 5 vs. Miercurea Ciuc … Scored 34 points in two games during the Romanian Cup, featuring a 27-point performance vs. Timisoara on October 2. 


2022 CEBL Season:
Averaged 2.7 points and 8.4 minutes in nine games with the Ottawa BlackJacks … Scored 11 points on four-for-six shooting from the field against Guelph on June 9 … Made CEBL debut May 25 vs. Fraser Valley.


2021-22:
Averaged 12.7 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and 25.2 minutes in 18 games with KK Metalac Valjevo in Serbia … Recorded 15+ points on seven occasions … Scored a season-high 21 points, shooting six-for-nine from the field, to go along with seven rebounds, two assists and a career-best four steals February 9 vs. Tamis PN … Earned a double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds in professional debut December 8 against Sloga KR.



UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE CAREER 
Averaged 7.0 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 18.8 minutes in 62 games in a four-year collegiate career at the University of Pittsburgh, and the University of Nebraska.


2020-21:
Averaged 5.5 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 14.2 minutes in 26 games with the University of Nebraska … Scored double-figures in five games … Opened the year with two double-figure performances in first four games, including a 14-point, six-rebound showing November 25 vs. McNeese State.


2019-20:
Sat out the season due to NCAA transfer rules after transferring to the University of Nebraska from the University of Nevada.


2018-19:
Averaged 3.7 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 8.0 minutes in four games with the University of Pittsburgh … Transferred to the University of Nevada following the fall semester, sitting out the remainder of the season.


2017-18:
Averaged 8.5 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 23.8 minutes in 32 games with the University of Pittsburgh as a freshman … Led the team in shooting percentage (.505) and rebounding (141) … Produced 13 double-digit scoring efforts … Grabbed five or more rebounds 15 times … Recorded 17 points and five rebounds February 18 at Florida State, going six-for-seven from the field … Scored 15 points to go along with five rebounds February 11 vs. Louisville … Scored 14 points and matched a season-high with nine rebounds December 5 in a win over Mount St. Mary’s … Had 11 points and six rebounds November 15 against UC Santa Barbara … Scored a season-high 19 points with six rebounds and three assists November 13 vs. Montana … Made collegiate debut November 11 against Navy, scoring seven points.


PERSONAL


Son of Karen Stevenson … Played final year of high school at Hillcrest Prep in Arizona and averaged 14.2 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.2 blocks … Selected to play in the BioSteel All-Canadian Game, winning the slam dunk competition … Played two seasons at Wasatch Academy in Utah … Averaged 10.9 points and 5.0 rebounds per game as a junior, helping them to a 29-4 record and an appearance in the Dick’s Sporting Goods High School National Tournament.


By Elias Eldridge March 25, 2025
The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced that Toronto native and former Honey Badger Patrick Emilien has agreed to a deal with the club, rejoining the team after a previous stint in 2023. Emilien joined the Honey Badgers for their final four games of the 2023 season for his first action in the CEBL. This followed a ten-game stretch with the Casey Cavaliers of the Australia-NBL One League where he made his professional debut. “I’m looking forward to coming on board with the Honey Badgers and showing my home country what I can do,” said Emilien. “After my last stint with the team in 2023, I have been looking forward to the opportunity to run it back.” The forward’s return to the Honey Badgers comes with vast growth in his offensive game, especially from behind the arc. Since his last spell with the team, his three-point efficiency has jumped from .222 in his four games with Brampton to .397 this season on 3.7 attempts per game with Honka in Finland. “Patrick’s fundamental approach to the game, character and versatility exemplifies the brand of basketball we’re striving to achieve this season,” said Jermaine Anderson, general manager and vice president of basketball operations. “We are excited to add another skilled up and coming domestic player to the roster.” As a two-year professional, Emilien is averaging 13.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and 25.3 minutes in 69 games across Finland, Austria, Australia, and the CEBL with the Honey Badgers. This season with Honka, Emilien is averaging career-highs in three-point percentage (.397), assists (1.5) and steals (1.0), and ranks third on the team in points per game (13.9). He began his season in Finland with three straight 20+ point games and shooting 10-for-14 from three in that stretch. He also posted an impressive all-around 19-point, 11-rebound, six-assist, three-steal statline December 17 vs. Karhubasket. He impressed in his professional debut with Casey in Australia, posting his current career-high 34 points and six made three pointers in a three-point loss vs. Ballarat on May 27, 2023. Emilien’s collegiate career took him all across the Northeast United States, playing three seasons with Western Michigan University before transferring to St. Francis College in Brooklyn and finally the University of Maryland, where he played his fifth and final season in the NCAA. Across a 136-game collegiate career, he averaged 5.3 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 19.3 minutes. Emilien’s signing follows the pick up of fellow Canadian-forward and Brampton-native, David Muenkat. He is the fourth player officially ready to suit up in the Black & Gold this year, joining Muenkat, Prince Oduro who will play his fourth season with the team, and reigning Canadian Player of the Year Koby McEwen. The Honey Badgers 2025 campaign is set to get underway May 18 in Montreal, followed by a quick stop in the nation's capital to take on the Ottawa BlackJacks on May 21. Brampton then returns to the CAA Centre to welcome the Scarborough Shooting Stars to start the club’s third season in the city. Ticket packages to catch all of the action at the CAA Centre are now available, including season tickets , half season pack , group experiences , and more! Visit honeybadgers.ca/tickets or contact tickets@honeybadgers.ca for more information. ### 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) 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 75% of its rosters being Canadian and a record 12 players with NBA experience in 2024. Players also bring experience from the NBA G League, top international pro leagues, the Canadian National team program, NCAA programs, as well as U SPORTS and CCAA. More than 20 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 with games broadcast live on CEBL+ powered by BetVictor, TSN , TSN+ , RDS , Game+ , Next Level Sports & Entertainment and Courtside1891 . More information about the CEBL is available at CEBL.ca and @cebleague on Instagram , Twitter , TikTok , LinkedIn , Facebook & YouTube . Media Contact: Elias Eldridge - Account Executive & Communications Specialist Brampton Honey Badgers eeldridge@honeybadgers.ca
By Elias Eldridge March 19, 2025
The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced that Brampton’s own David Muenkat has agreed to a deal to join his hometown franchise for the 2025 season. Muenkat has played three seasons in the CEBL with Winnipeg in 2024 and Scarborough in 2023 and 2022. Last season with the Sea Bears, he eventually earned a starting spot thanks to his consistent and versatile play on the defensive end, as well as his complimentary offensive skillset. He posted five games with double-digit scoring in 2024 including a season-high of 16 points June 6 vs. Niagara. “We’re extremely excited to welcome David back home, where he grew up,” said Jermaine Anderson, general manager and vice president of basketball operations. David is extremely versatile on both ends of the floor and more importantly he takes pride on the defensive end, helping to shape and mold our identity moving forward.” Muenkat’s CEBL career is highlighted by a championship with the Shooting Stars in 2023. He was a key contributor for their team, averaging 7.3 points and 5.4 rebounds in 17.4 minutes per game. While offensively Muenkat’s vertical athleticism shines, he has continually grown as a three-point shooter, taking almost one per game in 2023, up from only four total attempts the season prior, and knocking them down at a 38.5 percent rate. “I am incredibly excited and grateful to be able to come back and play basketball professionally in my hometown,” said Muenkat. “It is a full circle moment and something that is nothing short of special. I’m thrilled for the opportunity to not only play in front of friends and family, but to also give back and impact my community first-hand. I am blessed beyond words and I look forward to competing and doing my part to help win some games for this organization.” In a three-year professional career, Muenkat has played three seasons in the CEBL and two seasons for Fraport Skyliners Frankfurt in Germany. He has averaged 8.0 points, 5.6 rebounds, 1.0 assists, and 21.2 minutes in 114 games up to this point. This season for Frankfurt, he is second on the roster in total minutes played (643), and second in rebounds per game (5.6) and steals (1.1). In regular season play, Muenkat has shot the three-ball at a career best 41.3 percent on 3.3 attempts per outing over 19 games. Muenkat had a very successful collegiate career over five seasons with St. Francis Xavier University (U SPORTS), St. Francis College (NCAA), and Trinidad State Junior College (JUCO), having averaged 11.4 points, 7.7 rebounds, 1.1 assists, and 21.3 minutes in 117 games. In his final year with St. Francis Xavier, Muenkat was awarded U SPORTS Defensive Player of the Year, U SPORTS All-Canadian Second Team and All-AUS (Atlantic University Sport) First Team. With all of this personal success also came team success. St. Francis Xavier won the AUS Championship with Muenkat taking home tournament MVP. He also led the X-Men to the U SPORTS Championship Final, their first appearance since 2004. They took Carleton University, who at the time were coming off three-straight championships, to double overtime before ultimately falling 109-104. Muenkat finished the game with a collegiate career-high of 31 points with 13 rebounds and 11 made free throws. Muenkat’s signing follows the re-signing of Head Coach and Assistant General Manager Sheldon Cassimy for the 2025 campaign. He is the third player officially ready to suit up in the Black & Gold this year, joining reigning Canadian Player of the Year Koby McEwen, and Prince Oduro who will play his fourth season with the team. The Honey Badgers 2025 campaign is set to get underway May 18 in Montréal, followed by a quick stop in the nation's capital to take on the Ottawa BlackJacks on May 21. Brampton then returns to the CAA Centre to welcome the Scarborough Shooting Stars to start the club’s third season in the city. Ticket packages to catch all of the action at the CAA Centre are now available, including season tickets , half season pack , group experiences , and more! Visit honeybadgers.ca/tickets or contact tickets@honeybadgers.ca for more information. ### 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) 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 75% of its rosters being Canadian and a record 12 players with NBA experience in 2024. Players also bring experience from the NBA G League, top international pro leagues, the Canadian National team program, NCAA programs, as well as U SPORTS and CCAA. More than 20 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 with games broadcast live on CEBL+ powered by BetVictor, TSN , TSN+ , RDS , Game+ , Next Level Sports & Entertainment and Courtside1891 . More information about the CEBL is available at CEBL.ca and @cebleague on Instagram , Twitter , TikTok , LinkedIn , Facebook & YouTube . Media Contact: Elias Eldridge - Account Executive & Communications Specialist Brampton Honey Badgers eeldridge@honeybadgers.ca
By Elias Eldridge March 17, 2025
The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Monday that The Food Quotient Inc., a local health-forward and globally-inspired restaurant, has agreed to an official partnership agreement with the organization. The Food Quotient Inc. will join the franchise as their exclusive meal provider for the 2025 season, providing meals for Honey Badgers players and staff. In addition, they will be the Honey Badgers presenting partner for training camp, which is set to begin in May. “The Food Quotient Inc.’s meals were a highlight for our players and staff last season,” said Josie Pingitore, President of the Honey Badgers. “Having Amisha and her team back for another season solidifies our premier partnerships and player experience.” The Food Quotient Inc. offers meals that suit the needs of anyone. With as many locally-sourced ingredients as possible and an emphasis on quality, uniqueness, freshness, service, and health, The Food Quotient aims to provide an experience of eating out without feeling guilty about it. “The Food Quotient has been proud to partner with the Brampton Honey Badgers ever since they chose Brampton as their home in 2023,” said Amisha Moorjani, president and founder of The Food Quotient Inc. “For us, they are family! We are honoured to be the team’s official meal provider and fuel them on their way to breaking new records. This year is even more special, as we highlight our ongoing commitment since 2018 to serving locally-sourced fresh produce and fresh chicken for our very own local pro-basketball team! Our message to Honey Badgers fans: Don’t settle for greasy, unhealthy, ultra-processed food that has travelled 100’s of miles to get to your plate; The Food Quotient is here to serve real food that is healthy, delicious, affordable, and local!” With the 2025 season on the horizon, Honey Badgers fans can get excited for what is in store for the third 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 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 75% of its rosters being Canadian and a record 12 players with NBA experience in 2024. Players also bring experience from the NBA G League, top international pro leagues, the Canadian National team program, NCAA programs, as well as U SPORTS and CCAA. More than 20 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 with games broadcast live on CEBL+ powered by BetVictor, TSN , TSN+ , RDS , Game+ , Next Level Sports & Entertainment and Courtside1891 . More information about the CEBL is available at CEBL.ca and @cebleague on Instagram , Twitter , TikTok , LinkedIn , Facebook & YouTube . About The Food Quotient Inc. The Food Quotient® aims to re-ignite people's passion for wholesome, flavourful, and nourishing foods, saving them time and money, while enhancing their quality of life. They are a multi-award-winning, environmentally responsible company that offers meal delivery, catering, and takeout services. They take pride in serving healthy and gourmet vegan, plant-based, and halal food inspired by global flavours. They are proudly Canadian, and have been serving Ontario-grown produce and Ontario chicken since 2018. Taste The FQ Difference™ today! Media Contact: Elias Eldridge - Account Executive and Communications Specialist Brampton Honey Badgers eeldridge@honeybadgers.ca

PROFESSIONAL STATISTICS **BEFORE 2024 CEBL SEASON

Totals

Year Team G MIN PTS 2FGP 3FGP FT RO RD RT AS PF BS ST TO
2023-24 MVM-OSE Lions (Hungary) 15 388 170 50-94 10-33 40-51 9 64 73 16 15 5 18 31
2023-24 KK Split (Croatia) 11 206 77 19-45 6-19 21-26 4 26 30 10 21 3 4 17
2023 Brampton Honey Badgers 8 158 78 23-49 3-11 23-27 7 22 29 13 6 6 1 20
2022-23 Targu Jiu (Romania) 29 866 578 163-304 34-92 150-190 44 172 216 33 44 18 33 80
2022 Ottawa BlackJacks 9 76 24 7-19 2-5 4-5 4 5 9 2 4 3 3 8
2021-22 KK Metalac Valjevo (Serbia) 18 463 229 64-122 15-53 56-68 14 61 75 25 30 7 17 38
Totals 90 2157 1156 326-633 76-213 294-367 82 350 432 99 120 42 76 194

Averages

Year Team G MIN PTS 2FGP 3FGP FT RO RD RT AS PF BS ST TO
2023-24 MVM-OSE Lions (Hungary) 15 25.9 11.3 0.532 0.303 0.784 0.6 4.3 4.9 1.1 1.0 0.3 1.2 2.1
2023-24 KK Split (Croatia) 11 18.7 7.0 0.422 0.316 0.808 0.4 2.4 2.7 0.9 1.9 0.3 0.4 1.5
2023 Brampton Honey Badgers 8 19.8 9.8 0.469 0.273 0.852 0.9 2.8 3.6 1.6 0.8 0.8 0.1 2.5
2022-23 Targu Jiu (Romania) 29 29.9 19.9 0.536 0.370 0.789 1.5 5.9 7.4 1.1 1.5 0.6 1.1 2.8
2022 Ottawa BlackJacks 9 8.4 2.7 0.368 0.400 0.800 0.4 0.6 1.0 0.2 0.4 0.3 0.3 0.9
2021-22 KK Metalac Valjevo (Serbia) 18 25.7 12.7 0.525 0.283 0.824 0.8 3.4 4.2 1.4 1.7 0.4 0.9 2.1
Totals 90 24.0 12.8 0.515 0.357 0.801 0.9 3.9 4.8 1.1 1.3 0.5 0.8 2.2

COLLEGIATE STATISTICS

Totals

Year Team G MIN PTS 2FGP 3FGP FT RO RD RT AS PF BS ST TO
2020-21 University of Nebraska 26 370 143 39-71 6-32 47-65 12 50 62 15 38 7 16 40
2018-19 University of Pittsburgh 4 32 15 6-11 1-1 0-1 0 7 7 1 3 1 3 3
2017-18 University of Pittsburgh 32 761 273 80-148 15-40 68-112 27 114 141 33 50 8 16 72
Totals 62 1163 431 125-230 22-73 115-178 39 171 210 49 91 16 35 115

Averages

Year Team G MIN PTS 2FGP 3FGP FT RO RD RT AS PF BS ST TO
2020-21 University of Nebraska 26 14.2 5.5 0.549 0.188 0.723 0.5 1.9 2.4 0.6 1.5 0.3 0.6 1.5
2018-19 University of Pittsburgh 4 8.0 3.7 0.545 1.000 0.000 0.0 1.8 1.8 0.3 0.8 0.3 0.7 0.8
2017-18 University of Pittsburgh 32 23.8 8.5 0.541 0.375 0.607 0.8 3.6 4.4 1.0 1.6 0.3 0.5 2.3
Totals 62 18.8 7.0 0.543 0.301 0.646 0.6 2.8 3.4 0.8 1.5 0.3 0.6 1.9
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