The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) are thrilled to announce that Alex Cerda and the Honey Badgers agree to terms to make Cerda their new head coach. Cerda will join the club with 10 years of NBA experience, including two seasons as an assistant video coordinator with the Los Angeles Clippers (2018-2020). Cerda will officially join the Honey Badgers after completing his third season with the South Bay Lakers (Los Angeles Lakers G League affiliate) where he is serving as an assistant coach. Alex’s professional journey began in 2016 as the head video coordinator and player development coach with the Indiana Mad Ants of the NBA G League. From there, he climbed his way up the coaching rankings, transitioning over to the NBA and working for the Los Angeles Clippers. In 2021, Cerda reached a new level of coaching as an assistant coach & offensive coordinator for the Texas Legends of the NBA G League before joining the South Bay Lakers in his current role. “I could not be more excited to make my head coaching debut in Brampton and the CEBL,” said Cerda. “I am grateful to have been given the opportunity to spearhead this team as they enter a new era. I am looking forward to working with Al [Whitley], Jermaine [Anderson], and John [Ross] to put together a roster we believe will embody the new culture we are building, and thrive in it as well. I can’t wait to see you all around the Peel Region and at the CAA Centre this season!” Cerda has also operated a player development training program in Dallas. Here, he spent the offseason training the likes of Canada’s own AJ Lawson (Toronto Raptors), along with Jericho Sims (Milwaukee Bucks), Shake Milton (359 NBA games played), Jared Butler (148 NBA games played), and many more. Cerda describes his coaching style as focused, detail-oriented and data-driven. Offensively, he has a very impressive resume, leading the 2022-23 Texas Legends to the G League’s number-one offensive rating (118.9), points per chance (1.066), effective field goal percentage (60.3%), and three-point percentage (41.2%). His offensive philosophy is for the Honey Badgers to create the highest percentage shot possible on every possession by playing an analytically progressive brand of basketball. On defense, Cerda wants to implement a tough, yet high-IQ style of play, pushing players to do their job one possession at a time. As a defensive coach for the 2024-25 South Bay Lakers, Cerda got the Lakers to the number-five defensive rating (105.3), number-four opponent effective field goal percentage (52.1%), and number-eight turnover percentage (18%) during the G League’s Tip-Off Tournament. “This is a very important year for Honey Badgers basketball, and I am confident that Alex is the person for this job,” said Honey Badgers CEO Al Whitley. “His ability to lead, manage and motivate, along with his rare blend of high-level NBA experience make Coach Cerda an incredible asset for our entire organization and I look forward to reuniting with him on this next chapter of his professional career. We are grateful for his commitment and trust in what we are building in Brampton!” On a personal note, Cerda attended the University of Texas at Austin and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology. While at UT Austin, Cerda was also the men’s basketball team’s manager where he got an early start in the coaching business by helping out with drills and player development workouts. "Alex is exactly the kind of coach who represents this organization's values and focus on winning championships," said Team Owner Leonard Asper. "I am so proud of the front office we have built and the people that they continue to attract to this organization. Honey Badgers and CEBL fans should be excited about the team that will be representing Honey Badgers basketball both on and off the court as we move into the upcoming season.” The Brampton Honey Badgers will begin their season with two home games on Friday, May 15 and Sunday, May 17 versus the Ottawa BlackJacks and Calgary Surge, respectively. Click here to get your Honey Badgers tickets today, starting at only $20 per game. ### 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) The Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) is Canada’s professional basketball league, with 10 member clubs across six provinces. Blending global innovation with local connection, the league is redefining how the game is played and experienced while rooting its teams deeply in communities coast to coast. With a fan base of 4.1 million Canadians – up 57 per cent since 2022 – the CEBL has cultivated Canada’s youngest basketball audience, with more than half of its fans aged 34 or younger. Its rapid growth reflects its ability to connect authentically with a new generation of basketball fans while expanding the sport’s cultural footprint nationwide. In 2025, the CEBL featured 17 players with NBA experience, and nearly 70 per cent of its athletes were Canadian – the highest proportion of domestic talent in any professional sports league in the country. To date, nearly 40 players have signed NBA contracts following CEBL seasons, which run from May through August. Visit CEBL.ca or follow @cebleague on social media. Media Contact: Elias Eldridge - Account Executive & Communications Specialist Brampton Honey Badgers eeldridge@honeybadgers.ca

The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Monday that Kotak Personal Injury Law will be returning for the third consecutive season as the team's official injury law firm. Kotak Law’s continued support goes much further than the basketball court. Over the past two seasons and moving into this season, this partnership has been used as a catalyst to support our local military veterans, first responders, and non-profit organizations. “I am proud and excited to be heading into a third season with the Brampton Honey Badgers,” said Kotak Law Owner Nainesh Kotak. “I am very passionate about this partnership as it allows me to give back to those who have supported my family, my community and my country through their daily bravery. I cannot wait to see everyone this season!” The Honey Badgers will host the third annual Salute to Service game presented by Kotak Law this season on Saturday, May 30 versus the Vancouver Bandits. As part of the official partnership, Kotak Law will donate tickets to be distributed directly to local military organizations, first responders, frontline workers, and non-profit organizations. “Working with Nainesh to give back to our veterans and emergency first responders is an absolute privilege,” said Honey Badgers CEO Al Whitley. “Nainesh’s trust in our execution of this partnership and the Salute to Service game means a great deal to our organization. We are aligned and committed to ensuring that this year’s Salute to Service game presented by Kotak Law is an absolute success!." A new feature to this partnership to begin in February, is a “Hometown Heroes” social series. Every month, the Brampton Honey Badgers and Kotak Law will select a nominated individual as their Hometown Hero of the month. This person will receive four tickets to a Honey Badgers game this summer, as well as a social media post recognizing the individual for their achievements and support to their community. The Brampton Honey Badgers will begin their season with two home games on Friday, May 15 and Sunday, May 17 versus the Ottawa BlackJacks and Calgary Surge, respectively. Click here to get your Honey Badgers season tickets today, starting at only $24 per game, or here to secure a Flex Pack starting at only $25.50 per game. ### 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) The Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) is Canada’s professional basketball league, with 10 member clubs across six provinces. Blending global innovation with local connection, the league is redefining how the game is played and experienced while rooting its teams deeply in communities coast to coast. With a fan base of 4.1 million Canadians – up 57 per cent since 2022 – the CEBL has cultivated Canada’s youngest basketball audience, with more than half of its fans aged 34 or younger. Its rapid growth reflects its ability to connect authentically with a new generation of basketball fans while expanding the sport’s cultural footprint nationwide. In 2025, the CEBL featured 17 players with NBA experience, and nearly 70 per cent of its athletes were Canadian – the highest proportion of domestic talent in any professional sports league in the country. To date, nearly 40 players have signed NBA contracts following CEBL seasons, which run from May through August. Visit CEBL.ca or follow @cebleague on social media. About Kotak Law Kotak Law is an experienced, effective, and compassionate law firm focused on disability and personal injury claims across Ontario and Alberta. Deeply community-driven, Kotak Law is committed to advocacy, accountability, and ensuring clients receive the compensation and dignity they deserve. Media Contact: Elias Eldridge - Account Executive & Communications Specialist Brampton Honey Badgers eeldridge@honeybadgers.ca