The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Monday that Canada’s Senior Men’s National Team Head Coach Nathaniel Mitchell has joined the club as a Coach and Player Development Consultant ahead of the 2025 campaign. During the season, Mitchell will be working closely with the coaching staff with the goal to to help build and develop the skills and expertise of coaches in Canada. Most recently, Mitchell served as Head Coach during the FIBA Men’s AmeriCup 2025 Qualifiers where Canada successfully qualified for the continental tournament which will take place in Nicaragua at the end of August. They finished the qualifiers with a 4-2 record, finishing atop their group. “We are extremely privileged to have Coach Nathaniel Mitchell as a Coach & Player Development Consultant for the upcoming season,” said Honey Badgers General Manager and Vice President of Basketball Operations Jermaine Anderson. “Coach Mitchell and Coach Cassimy are best friends, and they have worked together in the past. His expertise and genuine interest in helping to build coaches and players in our country will be welcomed without a doubt.” Mitchell has coached many high profile teams throughout his career, most recently with the Guangzhou Loong Lions in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) during the 2024-25 season. Prior to this he spent time in the NBA as an Assistant Coach with the Milwaukee Bucks (2023-2024), Toronto Raptors (2021-2023), and Charlotte Hornets (2018-2021). “After all the coaching I’ve done in Canada, I am excited to step foot into this incredible league and organization for the first time,” said Mitchell. “The CEBL is a place for development and coming in as a Coach and Player Development Consultant, I look forward to educating the next generation on everything I’ve learned through my career and ensuring they are set up for success.“ Mitchell is from Toronto and has been a part of the Senior Men’s National Team coaching staff since 2016. He has been through many big time tournaments with the team, including the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. This announcement follows the teams’ training camp roster announcement which boasts 12 players currently signed for the 2025 season, including 10 Canadians. Brampton’s campaign opens on the road May 18 against the Montreal Alliance, followed by a visit to the nation’s capital May 21 to take on the Ottawa BlackJacks. The Honey Badgers will then return home to host the Scarborough Shooting Stars on May 25 in the club’s home opener. 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 73% of its rosters being Canadian and more than 10 players with NBA game experience in 2025. 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 Tonybet, TSN, TSN+, RDS , Game+ and Next Level Sports & Entertainment . 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

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The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced their official training camp roster and coaching staff for the upcoming 2025 season on Friday. Training camp officially gets underway today and runs until May 12 before they take on the Niagara River Lions in preseason action on May 13 at home in the CAA Centre. The Honey Badgers are rolling into 2025 with a mix of fresh faces, hometown hoopers, first-time professionals, and winners. A key acquisition this offseason was 2022 NBA Champion and three-year NBA veteran, Quinndary Weatherspoon. Coming off a strong display with the Qingdao Eagles in the Chinese Basketball Association, Weatherspoon will try his talent in CEBL this summer for the first time. “We’re excited about the group of players that we have signed to date for the season,” said Honey Badgers General Manager and Vice President of Basketball Operations Jermaine Anderson. “We have a good balance of seasoned pros and first year players. More importantly, we have a group of guys that want to take their game to the next level. I look forward to seeing this team develop, build chemistry and grow throughout the season. We just need to focus on the daily process, and allow God to take care of the rest.” The Honey Badgers also added two key pieces from their 2022 championship in Koby McEwen and Prince Oduro. McEwen is coming off a Canadian Player of the Year award with the Vancouver Bandits in 2024 while Oduro is returning to Brampton for his fourth straight season. Another strong new addition to the squad is Brampton’s-own David Muenkat. Muenkat is coming into his fourth season in the CEBL, following two seasons and one championship with the Scarborough Shooting Stars and most recently with the Winnipeg Sea Bears in 2024. He is joined by first-time pro Jasman Sangha and 2025 second overall pick Yohann Sam as hometown acquisitions this offseason. Conner Landell and Mike Demagus join Yohann Sam as the Honey Badgers 2025 CEBL draft picks. All making their professional debuts this summer, Sam is joining the team from the University of Windsor, Landell from the University of New Brunswick, and Demagus from McMaster University. Completing the Honey Badgers roster is former Saskatchewan Rattler and Laurier University all-timer Ali Sow, returning Honey Badger Patrick Emilien, NBA Summer League-tested Amari Kelly, and Arkansas State standout Taryn Todd.

The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Friday that they have signed American big man, and former NBA Summer League participant Amari Kelly to a contract for the 2025 season. Kelly will join the Honey Badgers for his first go-around in the CEBL. Most recently for Fenerbahce 2 in Turkey, Kelly averaged 11.9 points, 6.6 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 28.5 minutes in 33 games. He led his team in rebounding, as well as field goal percentage (.570). He also ranked second in scoring, blocks per game (0.7), and field goals made (114), and third in minutes per game. “I’m looking forward to keeping my career rolling in Brampton,” said Kelly. “I feel that my career is moving in a great direction and I cannot wait to try my skills in the CEBL this season.” Immediately after finishing his collegiate career at George Mason University, Kelly signed to the New York Knicks during the 2024 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. He appeared in one game where he started and played 16 minutes versus the Atlanta Hawks on July 20. He posted four points on 2-for-3 shooting and five rebounds. “Amari is a versatile post player with the ability to stretch the floor,” said Honey Badgers General Manager and Vice President of Basketball Operations Jermaine Anderson. “Amari is a student of the game and wants to become the best version of himself on and off the court. We are excited to welcome him to the Honey Badger family.” Kelly played five years in the NCAA, beginning with two years with Duquesne University, followed by two years at the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW), and ultimately finishing his career off at George Mason University (GMU). Throughout his collegiate career, he averaged 5.8 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 17.6 minutes in 145 games. With GMU, Kelly put up career-high’s across the board posting 12.2 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 1.3 blocks, and 28.6 minutes in 31 games. He also shot a career-high .431 from beyond the arc and .760 from the charity stripe. He had four double-double’s on the season as well including a performance of 24 points (career-high) on 8-for-10 shooting, 10 rebounds, two assists, and two blocks December 2 versus Toledo University. In his two seasons at UNCW, Kelly played a key role in the Seahawks efforts to reach back-to-back Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) Tournament finals, especially as a starter in his second season with the team. In the 2023 CAA Finals, Kelly finished the game with a season-high 16 points to go with nine rebounds and four blocks. Unfortunately his efforts could not be capped off with a win after the University of Charleston took the title in a 63-58 victory. Kelly’s signing follows the Honey Badgers’ pick up of the CEBL’s first NBA Champion in Quinndary Weatherspoon, who won with the Golden State Warriors in 2022. Kelly joins Weatherspoon as the teams’ two import players and now puts the Honey Badgers roster at 12 players with training camp set to begin this weekend. 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

The Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) and Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) announced Thursday the renewal of OLG’s official sponsorship for a second season. As part of the agreement, LOTTO MAX will continue as the Official Lottery, and PROLINE will remain the Official Retail Sportsbook of the CEBL and its four Ontario-based teams. Additionally, LOTTO MAX returns as the presenting partner of the CEBL’s Eastern Conference and Eastern Conference Playoffs. OLG will continue to deliver innovative and exciting experiences for CEBL fans and basketball enthusiasts across Ontario in 2025. They remain committed to enhancing the vibrancy of the league by offering fan-centric promotions and engaging content both in arenas and on broadcast platforms. “Renewing our partnership with OLG reflects our shared commitment to delivering exceptional fan experiences,” said Mike Morreale, Commissioner and Co-Founder of the CEBL. “Together, we’re building on our momentum to grow the game and elevate the league’s presence across Ontario in what promises to be another exciting season.” To kick off the season, fans attending home openers for the Brampton Honey Badgers, Niagara River Lions, Ottawa BlackJacks and Scarborough Shooting Stars will receive a special team t-shirt. Adding to the excitement, OLG will introduce the "LOTTO MAX Supreme Fan of the Game" which will see two lucky fans per game in each of these markets upgraded to courtside seats, offering them an up-close and personal view of the action. This special recognition aims to celebrate our passionate supporters and enhance their game-day experience in an unforgettable way. “OLG is proud to continue its sponsorship of the CEBL and create even more memorable and exciting moments for basketball fans,” said Maxine Chapman, VP Brand and Marketing Officer. “Our commitment to supporting sports in Ontario remains strong, and we look forward to enhancing the fan experience and celebrating the passion and enthusiasm of supporters across the province.” The seventh season of the CEBL tips off May 11 with a total of 120 regular season games in the 2025 campaign , leading to playoffs that begin August 14. Championship Weekend , which features the league’s top four teams during the regular season vying for the league title, will be held at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg August 22-24. Season tickets and flex packs are now available league wide with priority seating access and preferred pricing. Ticket information for all CEBL games, including single-game tickets, can be found by visiting cebl.ca/tickets and cebl.ca/cw25/tickets . - CEBL - About the 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+ , TSN, TSN+, RDS , Game+ and Next Level Sports & Entertainment . More information about the CEBL is available at CEBL.ca and @cebleague on Instagram , Twitter , TikTok , LinkedIn , Facebook & YouTube . About OLG OLG is a Crown agency that contributes to a better Ontario by delivering great entertainment experiences for our customers. Acting in a socially responsible way, OLG conducts and manages land-based gaming facilities; the sale of province-wide lottery games; Internet gaming; and the delivery of bingo and other electronic gaming products at Charitable Gaming Centres. OLG is also helping support the horse racing industry in Ontario. Since 1975, OLG has generated approximately $62 billion for the people and Province of Ontario to support key government priorities like health care; the treatment and prevention of problem gambling; and support for amateur athletes. Each year profits from OLG's operations also support host communities, Ontario First Nations, lottery retailers and local charities across the province. Media Contacts: Aaron Gogishvili – Sr. Director, Communications & Community Relations Canadian Elite Basketball League (905) 730-4691 | agogishvili@cebl.ca Kyle Warrener – Manager, Communications & Content Canadian Elite Basketball League (905) 870-1262 | kwarrener@cebl.ca OLG Media Relations 1-888-946-6716

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The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Tuesday that they have signed former San Antonio Spurs draft pick and 2022 NBA Champion Quinndary Weatherspoon to a contract for the 2025 season. Coming out of Mississippi State University, Weatherspoon was selected 49th overall by the San Antonio Spurs in the 2019 NBA Draft. He was officially signed to a two-way contract shortly after on July 8, 2019. He played three seasons in the NBA, two with the Spurs and one in 2022 with the Golden State Warriors where he won an NBA Championship. Most recently, Weatherspoon played for the Qingdao Eagles in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) where he recorded career-high’s on a per game basis in points (26.3), rebounds (6.4), and assists (7.6). He was awarded CBA Player of the Week on April 1 and finished the season recording 12 double-doubles and five triple-doubles. He was the Eagles best player statistically throughout the season, leading the team in points, assists and steals per game (1.8), as well as field goals made (362), three-pointers made (125), and free throws made (243). “Quinndary is an extremely skilled scoring point guard with the ability to create havoc on the defensive end”, said Honey Badgers General Manager and Vice President of Basketball Operations Jermaine Anderson. “I’m confident that he will add another layer of leadership, professionalism and toughness to our team.” The 6-foot-3, 204-pound guard has been a consistent performer on both ends of the court throughout his career. Aside from averaging 1.4 steals for his professional career, he has a knack for making his matchup uncomfortable and does not take defensive possessions off. On the other side of the court, Weatherspoon has scored in double-figures in 74 percent of his professional games, with majority of those single-digit games coming in games where he played less than 10 minutes. Coming into Brampton, Weatherspoon has averaged 16.1 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.4 steals, and 24.3 minutes in 257 games through his professional career in China, Puerto Rico, the NBA G League, and the NBA. This season will be his first in the CEBL. “I’m looking forward to playing in Brampton this season,” said Weatherspoon. “The CEBL has continued to grow and establish itself as one of the most competitive basketball leagues in the world and I’m looking forward to getting to experience it myself.” Weatherspoon has played a total of 42 games in the NBA where he has averaged 2.1 points and 6.5 minutes. Aside from his championship in 2022, his time in the NBA is highlighted by three double-digit scoring outings including an NBA career-high 13 points and four rebounds in 28 minutes with the Spurs versus the Phoenix Suns on May 15, 2021. Weatherspoon has seen lots of success in the NBA G League where he played four seasons between 2019 and 2024 with the Austin Spurs, Santa Cruz Warriors, and South Bay Lakers. In 2024, he was selected to participate in the NBA G League Next Up Game at NBA All-Star Weekend after averaging 17.2 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.4 steals and 26.8 minutes in 27 games for the South Bay Lakers. Prior to being drafted to the NBA in 2019, Weatherspoon had a four-year career at Mississippi State University. He finished his career averaging 15.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.5 steals, and 31.1 minutes in 131 games. As a Bulldog, Weatherspoon accomplished a lot on a personal level. He was awarded All-SEC First Team one time and All-SEC Second Team two times. After his freshman season, he earned a spot on the All-SEC Freshman team and by the end of his career ranked third in Bulldogs history in points, steals, and field goals made, fifth in games played and free throws made, sixth in defensive rebounds, and ninth in three-pointers made. Weatherspoon joins the Honey Badgers as their first import player as a native of Canton, Mississippi. His signing follows the pick up of former Saskatchewan Rattler and Laurier All-Timer, Ali Sow. Brampton’s roster now stands at 11 players as training camp approaches. 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