PETROS MELISSARATOS

POSITION: Forward

HEIGHT: 6-9 (205.7 cm)

WEIGHT: 270 (122.5 kg)

BIRTHDATE: April 10, 1993 (Athens, Greece)

HIGH SCHOOL: Alimos High School (Athens, Greece)

UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE: N/A

HOW ACQUIRED: Signed May 3, 2024

YEARS PRO: 12

BIO

PROFESSIONAL CAREER 

Entered season averaging 9.5 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 20.1 minutes in 261 games playing professionally in Greece.


2024 CEBL Season (As of July 30): Averaging 4.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and 15.4 minutes in 17 games with the Brampton Honey Badgers … Scored a CEBL career-high 18 points in final game of the season vs. Ottawa on July 29 … Recorded seven points with six rebounds and three assists vs. Montreal on June 19 … Recorded 15 points with four offensive boards against Winnipeg on June 5 … Scored his first CEBL points in a six-point, eight-rebound, and four-assist performance in win over on May 26 … Grabbed three rebounds in home opener vs. Niagara on May 24.


2023-24: Averaged 8.8 points, 6.1 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 21.1 minutes in 33 games with Aons Milonas Athens in Greece… Second on the team in rebounds and blocks (0.6) per game … Registered six double-doubles in the campaign, including a 22-point and 10-rebound performance January 20 vs. Papagou … Reached the 20-point mark for the first time in the season November 5 vs. Iraklis with 20 points, while adding 12 rebounds and two steals … Had 11 points in first game with the club against his former team Panerythraikos on October 7.

2022-23: Did not play


2021-22: Averaged 11.5 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 23.8 minutes in 31 games with AO Tritonas Sepolion Athens in Greece … Recorded 20+ points in four contests … Had eight games with double-figures in rebounding … Dropped a season-best 22 points in 27 minutes of play vs. Panerythraikos on April 2 … Recorded a season-high seven offensive rebounds March 23 against Mykonou … Scored a game-high 21 points paired with four offensive rebounds in a victory over Pagrati on December 18.


2020-21: Averaged 13.4 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 23.5 minutes in 19 games in second season with Greece’s Olympiacos Piraeus … Claimed Eurobasket.com All-Greek A2 Co-Centre of the Year honors… Grabbed 2.1 offensive rebounds per game … Finished second on the club in scoring … Registered a season-high 27 points shooting 10-for-15 from the field and seven-for-nine from the free-throw line in a win over Apollon on May 29 … Secured 10 rebounds while scoring 18 points in the second game of the season October 10 vs. Napfliou.


2019-20: Averaged 14.1 points, 6.0 rebounds, 1.1 assists, and 25.4 minutes in 21 games with Olympiacos Piraeus in Greece … Team leader in scoring … Recorded 24 points on nine-for-12 shooting in a team-high 38 minutes of action November 16 vs. Eleftheroupoli.


2018-19: Averaged 11.9 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 23.8 minutes in 32 games with AS Kastoria in Greece … Named Eurobasket.com All-Greek A2 Defensive Player of the Year … Team leader in scoring and rebounds … Achieved 10+ points in 22 games, including two double-doubles … Scored a season-high 23 points on 10-for-13 against Ionikos Nikaias on February 9 … Had 1.2 blocks per game, including a season-best five February 2 against Charilaos TM.


2017-18: Averaged 16.1 points, 9.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 32.6 points in 31 games with AS Papagou Athens in Greece … Led the team in minutes played, rebounds, blocks, and scoring … Averaged a  league-best 2.0 blocks per game … Recorded 15 double-double performances … Secured double-figures in scoring in 13 consecutive games between December 16 and March 17 … Snatched four steals and added 21 points against Arkadikos on March 10 … Scored a career-high 30 points on 12-for-18 shooting while grabbing nine offensive rebounds in a win against Doukas on February 3 … Had a career night January 27 vs. Doxa Lefkadas with 27 points, 12 rebounds, and a career-best eight blocks … Scored 21 points in 21 minutes of action in the season opener against Diukas on October 7.


2016-17: Averaged 3.6 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 7.8 minutes in 16 games with Greece’s Panionios Athens … Dropped 12 points on six-for-nine shooting February 25 vs. Pagrati.


2015-16: Averaged 6.8 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 17.1 minutes in 27 games with AE Psychiko Athens … Scored double-figures in seven games … Registered 20 points and grabbed nine rebounds in 32 minutes of action on December 5 vs. Ethnikos. 


2014-15: Averaged 3.3 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 6.0 minutes in 11 games with AE Nea Kifissia Diamoulas Athens in Greece … Scored 10 points in the season-finale against Panionios on May 9 … Recorded seven points with a pair of rebounds in the first game of the season against PAOK on December 13.


2013-14: Averaged 4.1 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 10.6 minutes in 18 games with Panelefsiniakos AOK Eleusina in Greece … Scored 14 points in 20 minutes against KAOD on April 24.


2012-13: Averaged 2.9 points, and 10.4 minutes in 22 games in Greece’s Peristeri BC in his first professional season.



NATIONAL TEAM CAREER


Represented Greece on various occasions, including:


  • 2023 FIBA 3x3 Europe Cup
  • 2023 FIBA 3x3 Europe Cup Qualifier
  • 2013 FIBA U20 European Championship Division A: Averaged 2.2 points and 2.2 rebounds in nine games … Helped the team to a fifth-place finish.
  • 2012 FIBA U20 European Championship Division A: Averaged 9.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 26.3 minutes in nine games … Achieved double-figures in scoring in six contests … Recorded 15 points and eight rebounds in a win over Lithuania on July 20.
  • 2011 FIBA U18 European Championship Division A: Averaged 10.1 points, 6.2 rebounds, 1.0 assists, and 23.0 minutes in nine games … Recorded first-international career double-double against Ukraine with 18 points and 10 rebounds … Closed out the tournament with a 20-point and 10-rebound performance July 31 vs. Finland.
  • 2010 FIBA U18 European Championship Division A: Averaged 2.2 points and 1.5 rebounds in six games.



PERSONAL


Speaks fluent Greek … Nicknamed “Meli” by coaches and teammates … Favourite movie is Lord of the Rings Trilogy

HONEY BADGERS ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP WITH SANDMAN AS TEAM’S OFFICIAL HOTEL

By Elias Eldridge • February 18, 2025
The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Tuesday that the Sandman Hotel Group has agreed to become the team’s exclusive hotel partner ahead of the 2025 season. “It’s an honour to once again have the opportunity to partner with the Brampton Honey Badgers this year,” said Roseanne Dalisay, Regional Manager of Sales in GTA/Ontario. “Sandman Hotel Group believes in the importance of investing in our local communities and we’ve had the privilege of supporting this incredible group right from the beginning when they were the Hamilton Honey Badgers! We are proud to be alongside them on this new journey as the team continues to flourish in a new city!” Along with becoming the team’s official hotel, Sandman will also be making a donation to underprivileged youth in local communities to allow them to enjoy professional basketball live. “We are proud to have the Sandman Hotel Group support us and the community this season” said Chris Rodricks, Senior Director of Business Development for the Brampton Honey Badgers. “It has been a pleasure working with Roseanne and the entire Sandman organization since the Honey Badgers 2022 championship season, and to now put that into an exclusive partnership brings everything full circle. Their continued support will have a great impact on our team and the entire Brampton community.” 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 Sandman Hotel Group Founded by Bob Gaglardi in 1963, Sandman Hotel Group holds deep roots in Canadian hospitality and has been proudly taking care of people for more than 50 years. A proud family-owned and operated business, we have grown to over 60 hotels across Canada, the US, UK & Ireland since our first hotel opening in Smithers, BC. With a wide range of accommodation options available, from our Sandman Inn & Suites to our premium Sandman Signature brand, we offer incredible value, comfort, and style for every traveler. When you stay with us, you’ll always be greeted with true Canadian hospitality. Media Contact: Elias Eldridge - Account Executive and Communications Specialist Brampton Honey Badgers eeldridge@honeybadgers.ca

CANADIAN FORWARD ODURO RETURNS TO HONEY BADGERS FOR FOURTH STRAIGHT SEASON

By Elias Eldridge • February 12, 2025
The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Wednesday that the franchise’s all-time leader in blocks Prince Oduro has agreed to return to the club for a fourth straight season. Oduro began his professional career with the Honey Badgers in 2022 immediately following his senior season with the University of Detroit Mercy. In this season he helped the team achieve their first CEBL championship, and since then he has gone on to break and approach many Brampton records including a franchise-leading 54 blocks (4th all-time in CEBL). He is also currently sitting at number two all-time for the Honey Badgers in games played (50) and rebounds (291). “Prince’s energy, enthusiasm and desire to win is representative of our culture,” said Jermaine Anderson, general manager and vice president of basketball operations. “We are excited to have Prince back for another season, and we’re confident that he will be a positive role model on and off the court.” In the 2024 season, Oduro missed the teams’ first 10 games due to injury, however in the nine games that he did play he averaged personal-bests for the Honey Badgers across the board, including 9.3 points, 7.1 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 1.6 blocks. “It is an honour to play for the Honey Badgers every summer knowing that they gave me my first professional opportunity during a rough time in my basketball journey,” said Prince Oduro. “The only way that I can show my gratitude towards the organization is by suiting up every summer and giving it my all.” Oduro was a big piece of the Honey Badgers 2023 season as he started 10 of 20 games played and finished the season totalling a team-high in rebounds (133) and blocks (23). His season was highlighted by a 17-point, 12-rebound, and two-block performance in the team’s season debut vs. Ottawa. Oduro’s international resume outside of the CEBL spans over four different countries, including Hungary where he is currently playing, Italy, Germany, and Finland. His time in Finland with the Korihait Uusikaupunki, his first professional campaign overseas, began after his premier season with the Honey Badgers in 2022. In 32 contests, he averaged 12.4 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 25.0 minutes while registering seven double-doubles. In a four-year, 75-game collegiate career across the University of Detroit-Mercy, Mississippi State University, the University of South Florida, and Siena College, the Canadian forward averaged 5.1 points, 3.3 rebounds in 16.2 minutes. He attended First Love Christian Academy in ​​Washington, PA, becoming the first player in program history to sign with an NCAA Division I program when he committed to Siena College. Oduro is an accomplished writer off the basketball court, publishing a poetry novel in January 2022 titled “Havoc Files”, a deep introspective into his life experience. Oduro joins Koby McEwen as the first players signed to the Honey Badgers for the upcoming 2025 season. After finishing the 2024 campaign at 6-14, the team is looking to get themselves back on track. 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 on May 25. 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

HONEY BADGERS INK DEAL WITH DOMINO’S BRAMPTON TO BECOME EXCLUSIVE PIZZA PARTNER

By Elias Eldridge • February 10, 2025
The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Monday that Domino’s Brampton has united with the team to become their official pizza partner. Domino’s has been delivering great-tasting pizza to the Brampton area since 1987. Their organization believes in doing the right thing, putting people first, creating inspired solutions, championing their customers, and growing and winning together. “We're thrilled and privileged to be partnering with the most exciting sports organization in Brampton,” said David Mills, local Brampton franchisee. “As local business owners, Werner (also a local Brampton franchisee) and I share the same spirit and values as the Honey Badgers, as we both work tirelessly to support and engage with our community in Brampton. Spending time at games and local festivals with the Honey Badgers team, we were blown away by the high production value of games and the enthusiasm and commitment shown by the entire organization. We are looking forward to an awesome 2025 season!” Domino’s humble beginnings in Brampton align closely with that of the Honey Badgers and the CEBL. After starting out as a single store in downtown Brampton 38 years ago, and now delivering their pizza across the city from 11 locations, this replicates the strong growth of the CEBL now entering a seventh season this summer. “We are thrilled to welcome Domino’s Brampton as the team’s official pizza partner ahead of the 2025 season,” said Chris Rodricks, senior director of business development of the Brampton Honey Badgers. “Dynamic, results-driven business leaders like David and Werner are exactly who the Honey Badgers want in our corner. We believe this deal will allow both parties to continue to thrive and connect with the local community in new and exciting ways.” With this new partnership, Honey Badgers fans can look forward to deals on Domino’s pizza through unique, in-game fan activations. 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 Domino’s Brampton Locally owned Domino's Pizza stores have been serving our Brampton neighbours since 1987. Delivering our unique combination of quality at unbeatable value is only possible because of our amazing team. Our shared values of passion, pride, hunger and humility push us all to make great pizzas, deliver great service, and help create memorable moments for families and friends with great food to gather around. Local Brampton franchisees David Mills and Werner Lomker do whatever they can to get involved in the Brampton community, and can often be found doing pizza demonstrations with kindergarteners, serving pizzas at festivals, making pizzas and hosting fundraisers with ErinoakKids, giving away slices at Brampton Transit hubs, feeding students at Brampton hackathons, and now hopefully on the sidelines for the Brampton Honey Badgers 2025 Championship win! Go Honey Badgers! Media Contact: Elias Eldridge - Account Executive and Communications Specialist 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 Milonas (Greece) 33 697 290 90-150 19-51 53-69 68 134 202 71 89 19 19 60
2021-22 AO Triton (Greece) 31 738 355 115-178 17-37 74-93 54 126 180 63 86 28 18 69
2020-21 Olympiacos (Greece) 19 446 254 92-142 1-9 67-89 40 70 110 36 52 18 13 39
2019-20 Olympiacos (Greece) 21 534 297 105-150 2-7 81-109 56 69 125 23 64 24 16 53
2018-19 Kastoria (Greece) 32 761 380 133-190 12-42 78-107 46 129 175 51 92 39 19 75
2017-18 Papagou (Greece) 31 1012 499 159-275 21-86 118-171 100 203 303 72 101 61 26 79
2016-17 Panionios (Greece) 16 124 58 24-37 0-0 10-20 17 30 47 3 23 12 4 12
2015-16 Psychikou (Greece) 27 461 184 75-127 0-7 34-46 45 73 118 13 73 19 13 44
2014-15 Nea Kifissa (Greece) 11 66 36 14-21 0-0 8-11 9 15 24 2 15 2 3 6
2013-14 Panelefiniakos (Greece) 18 190 74 22-34 2-2 24-31 15 23 38 6 30 1 4 16
2012-13 Peristeri (Greece) 22 230 63 22-53 3-5 10-21 14 23 37 2 42 0 5 12
Totals 261 5259 2490 851-1357 77-246 557-767 464 895 1359 342 667 223 140 465

Averages

Year Team G MIN PTS 2FGP 3FGP FT RO RD RT AS PF BS ST TO
2023-24 Milonas (Greece) 33 21.1 8.8 0.600 0.373 0.768 2.1 4.1 6.1 2.2 2.7 0.6 0.6 1.8
2021-22 AO Triton (Greece) 31 23.8 11.5 0.646 0.459 0.796 1.7 4.1 5.8 2.0 2.8 0.9 0.6 2.2
2020-21 Olympiacos (Greece) 19 23.5 13.4 0.648 0.111 0.753 2.1 3.7 5.8 1.9 2.7 0.9 0.7 2.1
2019-20 Olympiacos (Greece) 21 25.4 14.1 0.700 0.286 0.743 2.7 3.3 6.0 1.1 3.0 1.1 0.8 2.5
2018-19 Kastoria (Greece) 32 23.8 11.9 0.700 0.286 0.729 1.4 4.0 5.5 1.6 2.9 1.2 0.6 2.3
2017-18 Papagou (Greece) 31 32.6 16.1 0.578 0.244 0.690 3.2 6.5 9.8 2.3 3.3 2.0 0.8 2.5
2016-17 Panionios (Greece) 16 7.8 3.6 0.649 0.000 0.500 1.1 1.9 2.9 0.2 1.4 0.8 0.3 0.8
2015-16 Psychikou (Greece) 27 17.1 6.8 0.591 0.000 0.739 1.7 2.7 4.4 0.5 2.7 0.7 0.5 1.6
2014-15 Nea Kifissa (Greece) 11 6.0 3.3 0.667 0.000 0.727 0.8 1.4 2.2 0.2 1.4 0.2 0.3 0.5
2013-14 Panelefiniakos (Greece) 18 10.6 4.1 0.647 1.000 0.774 0.8 1.3 2.1 0.3 1.7 0.1 0.2 0.9
2012-13 Peristeri (Greece) 22 10.5 2.9 0.415 0.600 0.476 0.6 1.0 1.7 0.1 1.9 0.0 0.2 0.5
Totals 261 20.1 9.5 0.627 0.313 0.726 1.8 3.4 5.2 1.3 2.6 0.9 0.5 1.8
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