KOBY McEWEN

POSITION: Guard

HEIGHT: 6-4 (193 cm)

WEIGHT: 204 lbs (93 kg)

BIRTHDATE: July 29, 1997 (Toronto, ON)

HIGH SCHOOL: Wasatch Academy (Mount Pleasant, UT)

UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE: Weber St. (2022)

HOW ACQUIRED: Signed as free agent on February 4, 2025

YEARS PRO: 3

BIO

PROFESSIONAL CAREER 


Averaging 13.8 points, 3.7 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 27.8 minutes in 109 games playing professionally in Lithuania, Poland, the NBA G League, Sweden, and the CEBL.


2024-25 (As of February 4):
Averaged 15.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.2 steals, and 27.4 minutes in five games with Jonava in Lithuania … Shot 18-for-18 from the charity stripe … Awarded Lithuanian LKL Player of the Week on October 11 … Dropped a season-high 30 points while going 7-for-12 from beyond the arc and 9-for-9 from the free throw line October 5 vs. Siauliai.


2024 CEBL Season:
Averaged 17.9 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.1 steals, and 30.3 minutes in 18 games with the Vancouver Bandits, earning a spot in the CEBL Championship Final … Named CEBL Canadian Player of the Year and All-CEBL Second Team while shooting 42.3 percent from three-point distance and 87.5 percent from the charity stripe … Scored 20+ points in eight games including a professional career-high 30-point performance with six three-pointers vs. Saskatchewan on July 7 … Delivered an all-around 18-point, 10-rebound, 7-assist performance May 30 against Saskatchewan.


2023-24:
Averaged 14.1 points, 5.3 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 1.7 steals, and 29.6 minutes in 29 games with GTK in Poland … Splashed 3+ three-pointers on nine different occasions … Recorded 20+ points in the final four games of the season, including a 24-point display April 27 vs. MKS DG … Dished out eight assists to go along with 19 points vs. Zastal on October 26. 


2023 CEBL Season:
Averaged 13.7 points, 4.8 rebounds, 5.4 assists, and 32.2 minutes in 19 games in second campaign with the Brampton Honey Badgers, earning an All-CEBL Honourable Mention … Became first in assists (155), second in minutes played (1123) and free throws made (116), and third in points (522) and field goals made (164) in Honey Badgers all-time franchise history … Registered a professional career-high 11 assists vs. Ottawa on July 12 … On June 15, put up 24 points, six rebounds, and six assists vs. Winnipeg … Had 11 instances draining multiple threes, most notably making 5-of-10 vs. Montreal on June 7 while scoring a season-high 28 points.


2022-23:
Averaged 4.0 points, 1.7 rebounds, 1.0 assists, and 12.7 minutes in seven games with the Raptors 905 in the NBA G League … Put up a season-best 13 points with six rebounds in 25 minutes vs. Greensboro on March 25 … Claimed by the 905 on February 24, signing first NBA G League contract in professional career … Averaged 14.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.7 assists, and 25.6 minutes in 10 games with Norrkoping in Sweden … Scored in double-figures on six occasions including a team-high 27 points vs. Crailsheim on October 12 … Recorded 23 points and eight rebounds September 27 vs. Uppsala.


2022 CEBL Season:
Averaged 12.4 points, 2.9 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.1 steals, and 25.3 minutes in 21 games with the Hamilton Honey Badgers … Awarded CEBL Sixth Man of the Year en route to a CEBL Championship … Put together a 16-point, three-assist performance in CEBL Championship Final vs. Scarborough on August 14 … Totaled 70 points while shooting 60.5 percent from the floor over a three-game span from July 9-15 … Made professional debut May 25 vs. Montreal, registering 12 points and three three-pointers in 19 minutes off of the bench. 



UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE CAREER 


Averaged 13.8 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 30.8 minutes in 151 games during a five-year collegiate career with Weber State University, Marquette University, and Utah State University.


2021-22:
Transferred to Weber State University ahead of senior season… Averaged 17.9 points, 4.1 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.4 steals, and 31.8 minutes in 34 games … Earned All-Big Sky Conference First-Team honours, finishing first in free throws made and attempted, third in points, and fourth in steals in the conference … Led team in points by scoring in double-figures in all but one contest … Registered lone double-double of the season with 11 points and 12 rebounds on February 17 vs. Sacramento State … Recorded season-high 32 points including a school-record 19 free throws made vs. Montana on February 3 … Scored 23 points along with five assists, four steals, four made threes and nine made free throws on January 17 vs. Idaho State.


2020-21:
Averaged 10.2 points, 3.6 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 30.0 minutes in 27 games with the Golden Eagles … Put together a complete 17-point, eight-rebound, five-assist game vs. Providence on January 12 … Scored in double-figures in 12 games as a starter including a season-high 28 points and five three-pointers made December 12 against Green Bay.


2019-20:
Averaged 9.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 28.6 minutes in 29 games in first campaign with Marquette … Collected five or more rebounds 16 times including a season-high of 11 on two occasions … Racked up collegiate career-high nine assists January 18 vs. Georgetown … Scored season-high 23 points vs. Purdue on November 13.


2018-19:
Sat out the season due to NCAA transfer rules after transferring to Marquette University.


2017-18:
Averaged 15.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 32.3 minutes in 30 games in sophomore year with the Aggies … Awarded All-Mountain West Conference Third-Team while leading team in rebounds and assists per game … Had 11 games scoring 20+ points including a collegiate career-high 32 points vs. Nevada on February 18 … Registered an all-around 31-point, 13-rebound, six-assist performance February 1 vs. New Mexico.


2016-17:
Averaged 14.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 31.3 minutes in 31 games as a freshman with Utah State University … Played his way into a Mountain West Conference Rookie of the Year award … Shot 42.0 percent from beyond the arc, including a 5-for-5 game March 8 vs. San Jose State … Put up season-high 28 points vs. UNLV on January 7 … Recorded 16 points, nine rebounds, and six assists vs. Idaho State on November 19 … Scored 11 points and five rebounds in collegiate debut on November 11 vs. Cal-Irvine.



NATIONAL TEAM CAREER


Represented Canada in two instances, including:


  • 2014 FIBA U17 World Cup: Scored team-high 23 points with 10 made free throws and seven rebounds vs. Angola on August 12
  • 2013 FIBA U16 Americas: Put up team-high 19 points in 20 minutes vs. Chile on June 12



PERSONAL


Son of Keith and Kathy-Ann .. Graduated and is a member of the Head Master’s Honor Roll at Wasatch Academy in Mount Pleasant, UT … Participated in Adidas Nations, NIKE Global Challenge, and BioSteel All-Canadian games in high school.



By Elias Eldridge February 5, 2025
The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Wednesday that Kotak Personal Injury Law will be the club’s Official Injury Law Firm for a second straight season, as part of an official partnership agreement. Kotak Law is a proud member of the greater Brampton area, supporting numerous non-profit organizations and other community initiatives; values that directly align with the interests and ideals of the Honey Badgers organization. “I’m excited about our partnership with the Honey Badgers.” said Nainesh Kotak, owner of Kotak Law. “Together, we will work to build a stronger community. I can’t wait to see everyone at the games!” Last season, the Honey Badgers hosted the first annual Salute to Service game presented by Kotak Law on June 30 vs. Scarborough at the CAA Centre. Demonstrating their commitment to spreading positive messaging and appreciation for the people who risk their lives every day, Kotak Law provided tickets to be distributed directly to local military organizations, first responders, and frontline workers for this game. With this announcement, it paves the way for the second annual Salute to Service Game scheduled for June 29 when the Honey Badgers take on the Niagara River Lions. Tickets for this game will be available at a future date. Kotak Law has a team of trusted disability claim lawyers that are focused on the areas of disability and personal injury. They are committed to protecting their client’s rights to justice and to receive the compensation they deserve, serving all of Ontario and Alberta. “We could not be more enthusiastic to welcome back Kotak Law for their second season as an official team partner.” said Chris Rodricks, senior director of business development of the Brampton Honey Badgers. “In 2024, the Salute to Service game was a massive success and would not have been possible without Nainesh and his team’s support. Kotak Law has continued to support the development of sports across the city and region, and having them in our corner is a privilege.” With the 2025 season on the horizon, Honey Badgers fans can get excited for what is in store for the second 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 Kotak Law Kotak Law is the experienced, effective and compassionate law firm for disability and personal injury claims. Kotak Law is community driven and ensures that you receive the compensation you deserve. Media Contact: Josie Pingitore - Vice President Brampton Honey Badgers jpingitore@honeybadgers.ca Carolyn Stewart - Executive Assistant Kotak Personal Injury Law carolyn@kotaklaw.com
By Elias Eldridge February 4, 2025
The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced that former Honey Badger, CEBL Champion, and the franchise’s all-time assist-leader Koby McEwen has agreed to terms with the club for the 2025 campaign. After two seasons with the Honey Badgers in 2022 and 2023, McEwen took his talents to Vancouver last summer. Helping lead the Bandits to the CEBL Championship game, McEwen took home the league’s Canadian Player of the Year award, finishing the season averaging a career-high 17.9 points and shooting 42.3 percent from beyond the arc. “Koby’s decision to return home is a testament to the progress we're making as an organization," said Jermaine Anderson, General Manager and Vice President of Basketball Operations. "Not only does he embody everything we stand for, but he also played a pivotal role in leading our team to a championship in 2022 and has earned two prestigious CEBL awards. We’re extremely excited to welcome him back in a Honey Badger uniform this season." McEwen averaged 13.1 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.9 assists, and 28.6 minutes across two campaigns with the black and gold pinstripes. In addition to securing a championship ring in 2022 in his first professional season, he also took home the CEBL Sixth Man of the Year award. During his second season with the Honey Badgers, the team’s aspirations to go back-to-back fell short to Scarborough during the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals, however, McEwen put up a career-high 5.4 assists per game. “After a lot of consideration, Brampton is ultimately where my heart lies,” said McEwen. “I cannot wait to put the black and gold back on and try to get the team back to Championship weekend.” McEwen is coming off a short five-game stint with Jonava in Lithuania, during which he averaged 15.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 2.2 assists. His season was highlighted by a season-high 30 points and seven three-pointers on October 5 vs. Siauliai. Across his three-year professional career, McEwen has played in 109 games professionally in five different countries, averaging 13.8 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 3.1 assists. Prior to his time in Vancouver, McEwen teamed up with fellow CEBL guard Kadre Gray with Poland’s GTK Gliwice. There, he continued to show his skills as a scorer, averaging 14.1 points per game, third best on the team. McEwen played in seven games with the Raptors 905 of the NBA G League during the 2022-23 season, but not before putting together an impressive string of five seasons at the collegiate level. Between Weber State, Marquette, and Utah State, he was named All-Big Sky Conference First Team, All-Mountain West Conference Third Team, and 2016-17 Mountain West Conference Rookie of the Year. In his senior season, he led the Big Sky in free throws made (173) and finished third in points (599). McEwen is the first official signing for the Honey Badgers since the start of 2025 CEBL Free Agency on February 1. Sitting at 844 career CEBL points, McEwen is on pace to join the exclusive company and reach the 1000-point mark. He’ll also enter the season 131 points behind former teammate Zane Waterman (653) for top spot in all-time points scored in Honey Badgers history. 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: Josie Pingitore - Vice President Brampton Honey Badgers jpingitore@honeybadgers.ca
By Elias Eldridge January 27, 2025
The 2024 Brampton Honey Badgers season had its ups and downs, but a constant highlight was the game-to-game impact from a young core making their mark in the early stages of their respective professional careers - Yaw Obeng-Mensah, Callum Baker, Cole Syllas, and Lincoln Rosebush. Transitioning to the CEBL offseason, these four Canadians are participating in their first international campaigns and have been making a serious impact. Obeng-Mensah was one of the team’s biggest surprises of the 2024 season. The 6-foot-7 forward from Niagara University played in 19-of-20 games for the Honey Badgers displaying constant heart, hustle and quality defensive versatility. He capped off his summer with career-highs across the board against Ottawa on July 29 with 25 points on 10-for-18 shooting to go along with 13 rebounds and two blocks in 37 minutes of action. Now in 13 games with Independ de Olivia in Argentina, Obeng-Mensah has been applying those same qualities in 12.0 minutes per game, including a season-best performance 12 points and six rebounds off the bench November 11 versus Obera. Coming off an elite season with the University of Toronto in 2024, Baker was looking to prove himself at the professional level entering his second stint with the Honey Badgers. He was a respectable floor spacer off the bench, averaging 2.9 points, 1.1 assists, and 15.7 minutes. So far this season in Germany with Bayreuth, Baker has stepped up as a scorer, putting up 10 games with eight or more points including a season-high of 16 points along with four assists September 28 vs. Artland. Baker is currently averaging 7.7 points, 2.8 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 27.4 minutes in 19 contests. He has also improved his two-point field goal percentage by 12 percent, which is a great sign for his growth as an all-around scorer. Syllas made his Honey Badgers debut last season in his second go-around in the CEBL after his first professional action with Ottawa in 2023. Before having to miss the majority of the season due to a lower-body injury, Syllas logged 3.9 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 17.7 minutes per game in eight contests. In the second game of the season, Syllas faced his former squad and tallied 13 points including a 3-for-4 game from the three-point arc May 26. Now playing in Greece alongside former Honey Badger teammate Petros Melissaratos, Syllas has played a consistent bench role for Mykonou, with season-highs of eight points (3-for-3 shooting) and five rebounds coming against Proteas on October 16. Syllas was a mid-season addition to Megaridas’ lineup in early January, appearing in two games thus far and averaging 8.0 points and 10.0 rebounds. Lincoln Rosebush made his name as an all-around forward in his first professional campaign with the Honey Badgers, totalling season-highs of 10 points, six rebounds, and five assists in limited minutes throughout the 2024 season. Currently with Sangalhos in Portugal, Rosebush has blossomed, putting up 11.5 points and 5.8 rebounds per game. His season to date has been highlighted by a 24-point career-high vs. Maia Basket on November 1 and his first career double-double performance with 18 points and 11 boards vs. Sampaense on October 26. As these four players approach playoff time with their clubs, keep an eye out for them to be a contributing factor to their squads as they compete for their respective championships. 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. Twenty-two 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: Josie Pingitore - Vice President Brampton Honey Badgers jpingitore@honeybadgers.ca



PROFESSIONAL STATISTICS **BEFORE 2025 CEBL SEASON

Totals

Year Team G MIN PTS 2FGP 3FGP FT RO RD RT AS PF BS ST TO
2024-25 Jonava (Lithuania) 5 137 78 9-18 14-38 18-18 4 15 19 11 18 0 6 10
2024 Vancouver (CEBL) 18 546 322 46-112 58-137 56-64 21 65 86 54 58 9 20 41
2023-24 GTK (Poland) 29 858 409 86-172 47-152 96-112 16 79 95 90 85 1 30 53
2023 Brampton (CEBL) 19 611 261 49-95 30-96 73-89 6 86 92 102 53 2 14 67
2022-23 Raptors 905 (NBA G League) 7 89 28 5-9 5-10 2-3 2 10 12 7 13 1 4 5
2022-23 Norrkoping (Sweden) 10 256 144 26-50 18-71 38-48 9 25 34 17 21 1 6 11
2022 Hamilton (CEBL) 21 532 261 37-75 48-115 43-54 6 55 61 53 49 3 23 43
Totals 109 3029 1503 258-531 220-619 326-388 64 335 399 334 297 17 103 230

Averages

Year Team G MIN PTS 2FGP 3FGP FT RO RD RT AS PF BS ST TO
2024-25 Jonava (Lithuania) 5 27.4 15.6 0.500 0.368 1.000 0.8 3.0 3.8 2.2 3.6 0.0 1.2 2.0
2024 Vancouver (CEBL) 18 30.3 17.9 0.411 0.423 0.875 1.2 3.6 4.8 3.0 3.2 0.5 1.1 2.3
2023-24 GTK (Poland) 29 29.6 14.1 0.500 0.309 0.857 0.9 4.4 5.3 5.0 4.7 0.1 1.7 2.9
2023 Brampton (CEBL) 19 32.2 13.7 0.516 0.313 0.820 0.3 4.5 4.8 5.4 2.8 0.1 0.7 3.5
2022-23 Raptors 905 (NBA G League) 7 12.7 4.0 0.556 0.500 0.667 0.3 1.4 1.7 1.0 1.9 0.1 0.6 0.7
2022-23 Norrkoping (Sweden) 10 25.6 14.4 0.520 0.254 0.792 0.9 2.5 3.4 1.7 2.1 0.1 0.6 1.1
2022 Hamilton (CEBL) 21 25.3 12.4 0.493 0.417 0.796 0.3 2.6 2.9 2.5 2.3 0.1 1.1 2.0
Totals 109 27.8 13.8 0.486 0.355 0.840 0.6 3.1 3.7 3.1 2.7 0.2 0.9 2.1

COLLEGIATE STATISTICS

Totals

Year Team G MIN PTS 2FGP 3FGP FT RO RD RT AS PF BS ST TO
2021-22 Weber State 34 1080 610 114-209 69-196 175-210 26 115 141 75 93 12 47 78
2020-21 Marquette 27 809 276 54-122 36-107 60-79 7 90 97 80 92 6 18 62
2019-20 Marquette 29 829 276 37-97 35-120 97-114 8 137 145 94 96 2 17 82
2017-18 Utah State 30 970 467 83-172 67-203 100-138 13 150 163 97 78 1 23 89
2016-17 Utah State 31 970 462 79-160 58-138 130-179 15 143 158 97 90 11 24 83
Totals 151 4658 2091 367-760 265-764 562-720 69 635 704 443 449 32 129 394

Averages

Year Team G MIN PTS 2FGP 3FGP FT RO RD RT AS PF BS ST TO
2021-22 Weber State 34 31.8 17.9 0.545 0.352 0.833 0.8 3.4 4.1 2.2 2.7 0.4 1.4 2.3
2020-21 Marquette 27 30.0 10.2 0.443 0.336 0.759 0.3 3.3 3.6 3.0 3.4 0.2 0.7 2.3
2019-20 Marquette 29 28.6 9.5 0.381 0.292 0.851 0.3 4.7 5.0 3.2 3.3 0.1 0.6 2.8
2017-18 Utah State 30 32.3 15.6 0.483 0.330 0.725 0.4 5.0 5.4 3.2 2.6 0.0 0.8 3.0
2016-17 Utah State 31 31.3 14.9 0.494 0.420 0.726 0.5 4.6 5.1 3.1 2.9 0.4 0.8 2.7
Totals 151 30.8 13.8 0.483 0.347 0.781 0.5 4.2 4.7 2.9 3.0 0.2 0.9 2.6
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