MICHAEL OKAFOR

POSITION: Guard

HEIGHT: 6-5 (195 cm)

WEIGHT: 200 lbs (91.0 kg)

BIRTHDATE: April 20, 1999 (Toronto, ON)

HIGH SCHOOL: Wasatch Academy (Mount Pleasant, UT)

UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE: Lakehead University (2023)

HOW ACQUIRED: Signed as free agent June 27, 2024

YEARS PRO: 2


BIO

PROFESSIONAL CAREER 

Entered season averaging 7.4 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.1 assists, and 16.8 minutes in 53 games playing professionally in Africa, Kazakhstan, and in the CEBL.


2024 CEBL Season (As of July 30):
Averaging 7.8 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 18.1 minutes in nine games with the Brampton Honey Badgers … Scored a CEBL career-high 16 points with 6 rebounds vs. Ottawa on July 30 … Had season-highs of 12 points and eight rebounds, including six offensive rebounds vs. Vancouver on July 25 … Scored nine points in 19 minutes off the bench to go with six rebounds and two blocks vs. Niagara on July 17 … Had a season-best 10 points on a perfect 6-for-6 shooting from the field July 3 vs. Calgary … Scored six points in Honey Badgers debut June 28 at Montreal … Signed with Honey Badgers on June 27.

2023-24:
Averaged 14.1 points, 5.4 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 20.1 minutes in 16 games with Barsy Atyrau in Kazakhstan … Scored a season-best 28 points while shooting 11-for-20 from the field and grabbing 12 rebounds April 5 against Caspiy Aktau … Had 17 points and 10 rebounds March 13 vs. Astana, recording his first of two double-doubles on the campaign.


2023:
Averaged 11.0 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 18.0 minutes in three games with ABC in Africa.


2023 CEBL Season:
Averaged 2.9 points, 1.6 rebounds, and 13.8 minutes in 18 games with the Winnipeg Sea Bears … Scored eight points on 3-for-4 shooting in the season opener vs. Vancouver on May 27.


2022 CEBL Season:
Averaged 5.2 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 16.8 minutes in 16 games with the Hamilton Honey Badgers … Won the CEBL Championship … Had 12 points and secured four rebounds vs. Saskatchewan on July 12 … Grabbed a season-high eight rebounds June 4 at Scarborough … Made his first professional start June 2 vs. Guelph, playing 32 minutes and scoring nine points.



UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE CAREER 

Averaged 10.8 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.3 steals, and 21.9 minutes in 126 games in a five-year collegiate career at Harcum Community College, Manhattan College, and Lakehead University.


2022-23:
Averaged 15.4 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.4 steals, and 27.8 minutes in 25 games with Lakehead University … Named an OUA Second Team All-Star. … Ranked 14th in overall OUA scoring … Scored 20+ in seven games … Recorded double-figures in scoring in all but five contests …  Tallied 27 points, six rebounds, two blocks, and two steals February 4 vs Toronto Metropolitan University … Dropped 20 points in the season opener against Guelph on November 4.


2021-22:
Transferred to Lakehead University … Averaged 18.1 points, 7.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 2.6 steals, and 28.7 minutes in 15 games … Named OUA West Second-Team All-Star… Named Male Athlete of the Year and Most Valuable Player by Lakehead University … Scored 20 or more points in seven games … Ranked 10th overall in OUA scoring … Registered six double-doubles in points and rebounds … Tallied five steals in three straight games … Grabbed a season-high 14 rebounds while scoring 15 points and nabbed three steals November 26 vs. Western.


2019-20:
Transferred to Manhattan College … Averaged 1.6 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 7.6 minutes in 23 games … Secured three steals in six minutes of action against Quinnipiac on February 9.


2018-19:
Averaged 11.6 points, 4.9 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.5 steals, and 23.0 minutes in 32 games with Harcum Community College … Played over 700 minutes and 600 points in his career at Harcum College … Finished inside the top 15 all-time in school history for career steals and rebounds.


2017-18:
Averaged 9.8 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.2 steals, and 23.5 minutes in 31 games with Harcum Community College … Named third-team NJAA All-Academic.




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 Barsy Atyrau (Kazakhstan) 16 321 226 80-146 10-43 36-72 26 61 87 30 28 4 14 21
2023 ABC (Africa) 3 54 33 6-12 5-14 6-10 2 3 5 1 6 1 3 3
2023 Winnipeg Sea Bears 18 249 52 18-39 3-22 7-24 11 17 28 11 28 4 19 8
2022 Hamilton Honey Badgers 16 269 83 31-50 2-21 15-22 17 24 41 15 28 5 9 18
Totals 53 893 394 135-247 20-100 64-128 56 105 161 57 90 14 45 50

Averages

Year Team G MIN PTS 2FGP 3FGP FT RO RD RT AS PF BS ST TO
2023-24 Barsy Atyrau (Kazakhstan) 16 20.1 14.1 0.548 0.233 0.500 1.6 3.8 5.4 1.9 1.8 0.3 0.9 1.3
2023 ABC (Africa) 3 18.0 11.0 0.500 0.357 0.600 0.7 1.0 1.7 0.3 2.0 0.3 1.0 1.0
2023 Winnipeg Sea Bears 18 13.8 2.9 0.462 0.136 0.292 0.6 0.9 1.6 0.6 1.6 0.2 1.1 0.4
2022 Hamilton Honey Badgers 16 16.8 5.2 0.620 0.095 0.682 1.1 1.5 2.6 0.9 1.8 0.3 0.6 1.1
Totals 53 16.8 7.4 0.547 0.200 0.500 1.1 2.0 3.0 1.1 1.7 0.3 0.8 0.9

COLLEGIATE STATISTICS

Totals

Year Team G MIN PTS 2FGP 3FGP FT RO RD RT AS PF BS ST TO
2022-23 Lakehead University 25 695 384 112-230 31-108 67-103 29 128 157 69 59 20 35 66
2021-22 Lakehead University 15 430 271 97-172 11-65 44-57 36 81 117 35 39 12 39 26
2019-20 Manhattan College 23 175 37 13-25 2-10 5-13 12 28 40 8 26 4 10 9
2018-19 Harcum Community College 32 735 370 137-239 12-47 60-121 68 88 156 101 57 20 49 81
2017-18 Harcum Community College 31 730 303 100-182 18-59 49-74 64 83 147 59 52 17 37 52
Totals 126 2765 1365 459-848 74-289 225-368 209 408 617 272 233 73 170 234
Averages
Year Team G MIN PTS 2FGP 3FGP FT RO RD RT AS PF BS ST TO
2022-23 Lakehead University 25 27.8 15.4 0.487 0.287 0.650 1.2 5.1 6.3 2.8 2.4 0.8 1.4 2.6
2021-22 Lakehead University 15 28.7 18.1 0.564 0.169 0.772 2.4 5.4 7.8 2.3 2.6 0.8 2.6 1.7
2019-20 Manhattan College 23 7.6 1.6 0.520 0.200 0.385 0.5 1.2 1.7 0.3 1.1 0.2 0.4 0.4
2018-19 Harcum Community College 32 23.0 11.6 0.573 0.255 0.496 2.1 2.8 4.9 3.2 1.8 0.6 1.5 2.5
2017-18 Harcum Community College 31 23.5 9.8 0.552 0.305 0.662 2.1 2.7 4.7 1.9 1.7 0.5 1.2 1.7
Totals 126 21.9 10.8 0.541 0.256 0.611 1.7 3.2 4.9 2.2 1.8 0.6 1.3 1.9
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