AYUB NURHUSSIEN

POSITION: Forward

HEIGHT: 6-10 (208 cm)

WEIGHT: 190 (86.1 kg)

BIRTHDATE: 12/14/02 (Hamilton, ON)

UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE: Ontario Tech University (2025)

TWITTER / INSTAGRAM: @ayubnurhussien / @ayub.7

HOW ACQUIRED: Signed to developmental contract April 30, 2024

YEARS PRO: R

BIO

UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE CAREER 

Averaging 8.6 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.1 assists, and 16.7 minutes in 72 games in a three-year collegiate at Highland Community College, Pearl River Community College, and Ontario Tech University.


2023-24: Transferred to Ontario Tech University … Averaged 14.2 points, 5.4 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 29.7 minutes in 21 games in first season with the Ridgebacks … Finished second on the team in rebounding and third in scoring … Recorded 23 points on four-for-eight shooting from distance in a win versus York on January 12 … Achieved double-figures in scoring in 14 contests, featuring a season-best 26 points January 5 against Carleton.


2022-23: Transferred to Pearl River Community College … Averaged 7.2 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 16.8 minutes in 24 games … Reached double-digits in scoring in six games for the Wildcats … Scored 21 points on eight-for-15 shooting from the field while adding 12 rebounds November 10 against William Carey.


2021-22: Avagered 5.4 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 6.5 minutes in 27 games with Highland Community College as a freshman … Recorded 14 points in 27 minutes of action December 11 vs. Olive-Harvey … Made collegiate debut against Harry S. Truman on November 11.



PERSONAL


Son of Najate and Mohammed … Majoring in Liberal Studies at Ontario Tech University.

BRAMPTON TO OPEN TRAINING CAMP THURSDAY AT HUMBER COLLEGE

By Kyle Warrener • May 14, 2024
The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Tuesday their roster ahead of the first day of training camp on Thursday at Humber College North Campus in Etobicoke. This year’s 15-man training camp roster brings a mix of experienced veterans and players in the early stages of their professional careers. Greek forward Petros Melissaratos leads the Honey Badgers with 12 years of professional basketball experience, while 22-year-old Ayub Nurrussion recently completed his junior season at Ontario Tech University. Familiar faces returning to Brampton this summer include Prince Oduro, Zane Waterman, Shamiel Stevenson, and Callum Baker. The four players combined for 100 games played for the Honey Badgers entering opening night on May 24 at the CAA Centre. “We have an incredibly talented group in Brampton this summer, but more importantly some amazing people and role models in the community,” said Sheldon Cassimy, head coach and assistant general manager for the Brampton Honey Badgers. “I can’t wait to get to work this week and get the season going.” A native of Columbia, South Carolina, Javonte Cooke arrives in Brampton following a second season with the Iowa Wolves, the NBA G League affiliate of the Minnesota Timberwolves. He signed with the Timberwolves on October 20 and was released the following day and assigned to Iowa where he averaged 16.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 33.1 minutes in 48 games. In April, the Honey Badgers selected Callum Baker (2nd overall), Cole Syllas (19th overall), and David Walker (22nd overall) in the 2024 CEBL Draft. All three players will look to build off their first professional campaign in the CEBL last summer. Syllas appeared in 10 games with the Ottawa BlackJacks last season, while Walker averaged 10.2 points and 2.7 rebounds in nine contests with the Scarborough Shooting Stars. 

NURHUSSIEN SIGNS FIRST PROFESSIONAL CONTRACT WITH HONEY BADGERS

By Kyle Warrener • April 30, 2024
The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Tuesday the signing of Ayub Nurhussien, a third-year player with Ontario Tech University. Nurhussien, a 6-foot-10 forward, averaged 14.2 points, 5.4 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 29.7 minutes in 21 games in his first season with the Ridgebacks. In his first year with the club, Nurhussien helped lead the team to an OUA playoff berth, securing a victory against Lakehead University in the program’s first-ever playoff game. “We’re looking forward to providing exposure to Ayub (Nurhussien) in a pro setting,” said Jermaine Anderson, general manager and vice president of basketball operations. “We are excited to nurture his development that should translate into the fall when he returns to Ontario Tech.” Before transferring to Ontario Tech, Nurhussien spent time at Pearl River Community College and Highland Community College, appearing in 61 games combined between the two programs. “It’s a great honour to get to work alongside and learn from an incredible coaching staff and a great group of proven professionals,” said Nurhussien. “I’m going to soak in as much as I can from this experience. I’m extremely grateful for this opportunity.” The signing continues to fill out the Honey Badgers roster leading into training camp that opens next month. Nurhussien joins three other current U SPORTS players in Callum Baker, Cole Syllas, and David Walker on Brampton’s roster. The Brampton Honey Badgers open the 2024 campaign at home against the Niagara River Lions as part of Home Opener Weekend at the CAA Centre. Season tickets, ultimate voucher packages, and single game tickets are available now to witness the best of Canadian professional basketball this summer. For more information contact a Honey Badgers representative at tickets@honeybadgers.ca or visit www.honeybadgers.ca/tickets .

COLLEGIATE STATISTICS

Totals

Year Team G MIN PTS 2FGP 3FGP FT RO RD RT AS PF BS ST TO
2023-24 Ontario Tech University 21 624 298 58-113 41-124 59-82 14 100 114 66 76 16 28 43
2022-23 Pearl River Community College 24 404 176 44-81 20-69 28-42 34 86 120 7 59 14 13 29
2021-22 Highland Community College 27 176 146 15-39 31-98 23-38 17 60 77 7 47 24 8 25
Totals 72 1204 620 117-233 92-291 110-162 65 246 311 80 182 54 49 97

Averages

Year Team G MIN PTS 2FGP 3FGP FT RO RD RT AS PF BS ST TO
2023-24 Ontario Tech University 21 29.7 14.2 0.513 0.331 0.720 0.7 4.8 5.4 3.1 3.6 0.8 1.3 2.0
2022-23 Pearl River Community College 24 16.8 7.3 0.543 0.290 0.667 1.4 3.6 5.0 0.3 2.5 0.6 0.5 1.2
2021-22 Highland Community College 27 6.5 5.4 0.385 0.316 0.605 0.6 2.2 2.9 0.3 1.7 0.9 0.3 0.9
Totals 72 16.7 8.6 0.502 0.316 0.679 0.9 3.4 4.3 1.1 2.5 0.8 0.7 1.3