The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Tuesday that they have signed Marcus Carr, a former Vancouver Bandit and All-Big 12 First Team guard, for the remainder of the 2025 season. Carr made his CEBL debut last season with the Vancouver Bandits where he was able to join the team for their final six games of the season, on their way to a Championship Weekend finals appearance. In 12 minutes, Carr scored nine points for the Bandits in the season finale, however his stint with the Bandits was highlighted by a 22-point performance versus Scarborough on July 26, 2024. “I am very excited to return to the CEBL for a second season,” said Carr. “I love that I get to return to my home country and play competitively, and I cannot wait to step into a new role in Brampton and help the team get some wins.” Prior to this season, Carr was in Israel playing with Hapoel Galil Elion. He posted career-highs across the board with 15.7 points, 4.0 rebounds, 5.1 assists, 1.0 steals, and 33.1 minutes. He scored in double-figures in 25 of his 27 games including a season-high 28 points April 7 versus Hapoel Haifa. For his professional career, Carr has averaged 11.2 points, 2.8 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 26.4 minutes in 73 games across Israel, Greece, the NBA Summer League, and the CEBL. At the beginning of 2024 when Carr was playing for Bnei Hertzeliya in Israel, he was awarded the Israeli Winner League Player of the Week after scoring a professional career-high of 33 points and 12 made free throws January 15 versus Kiryat Ata. He made his professional debut with the Phoenix Suns at the 2023 NBA Summer League where he posted 2.3 points, 1.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 13.3 minutes in four games. “Marcus’s leadership and playmaking ability will be a welcomed addition heading into the second half of the season,” said Honey Badgers General Manager and Vice President of Basketball Operations Jermaine Anderson. “He’s a dynamic versatile guard who’s able to control the pace of a game. We are certain that Marcus will have a positive impact on our team, and we’re excited to welcome him to the Honey Badger family.” Carr had a very decorated collegiate career. Over five seasons with the University of Texas, University of Minnesota, and University of Pittsburgh, Carr averaged 14.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 1.1 steals, and 33.0 minutes over 164 games. In his final collegiate season with the Texas Longhorns, Carr put up team-highs in scoring (15.9), assists (4.1), and steals (1.6) en route to a Big 12 Tournament championship and an Elite Eight appearance in the NCAA Tournament where they ultimately fell to the University of Miami. He also landed on the All-Big 12 First Team, the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) All-District 8 First Team, and United States Basketball Writers Association (USBWA) All-District VII Team, and Big 12 All-Tournament Team. He dropped 41 points twice, once with Texas which landed third in the Longhorns all-time single game scoring record, and once with Minnesota, which still sits atop of their all-time single game scoring record. Aside from his highly regarded final season, he earned a spot on the All-Big 12 Third Team in his fourth season. In his junior season, his second with the Minnesota Gophers, he found his way onto the All-Big Ten Third Team, NABC Division I All-District 7 Second Team, and the USBWA All-District V Team. Lastly, he finished his sophomore season with an All-Big Ten Honourable Mention and his freshman season on the ACC All-Academic Team while with the University of Pittsburgh. Carr has represented Canada on two separate occasions, including at this year's FIBA AmeriCup where he posted personal tournament-highs of 13 points off the bench February 24 versus Mexico and 10 assists November 24 versus Mexico. Carr is the half-brother of current Vancouver Bandit, Duane Notice. He attended Monteverde Academy in Florida for his junior and senior seasons of high school. Prior to that, he spent his freshman and sophomore years at St. Michael’s College School in Toronto. Marcus Carr’s signing comes at a crucial time for the Honey Badgers as the team is hoping to build off their last game where they took down the Edmonton Stingers on home court. He will make his Honey Badgers debut this Friday, June 20 versus the Saskatchewan Rattlers at the CAA Centre. The Honey Badgers 2025 campaign is set to continue during South Asian Night at the CAA Centre as the Saskatchewan Rattlers will visit town. Brampton will then have a quick turn around facing Ottawa on Sunday, June 22 as the team will welcome Zane Waterman and company to town for Family Day. 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

In the final minute of the first half, the Brampton Honey Badgers were inbounding the ball with three seconds remaining on the shot clock. Quinndary Weatherspoon fed Koby McEwen as he rounded the corner above the three-point arc. McEwen rose up, fading toward the sideline, and drilled a three-pointer to put his team up 46-45. It was Brampton’s first lead since the early stages of the game — and, after plenty of back and forth, it held up as the Honey Badgers beat the Edmonton Stingers 95-91 on Saturday at the CAA Centre. Brampton improved to 2-7 with the win, while Edmonton fell to 4-6. “We played well together. First five minutes we didn’t really lock in on the game plan, but we were able to regroup and turn things around and play through the runs, so good team win,” Honey Badgers head coach Sheldon Cassimy said. The Honey Badgers took an 85-83 lead into Target Score Time. Edmonton tied things on its second possession with a Keon Ambrose-Hylton floater, but Omari Kelly nailed a three to give Brampton back the lead on the following play. Scottie Lindsey then cut the Stingers’ deficit to one, but David Muenkat responded with a triple. After Muenkat knocked down a pair of free throws, Brampton was one point away from victory. But Edmonton wasn’t done yet. A Lindsey free throw and an and-one from Sean East II cut the Honey Badgers’ lead to 93-91 — and put both teams a bucket away from victory. Brampton got the first shot at victory and Quinndary Weatherspoon missed a layup, but the rebound went out of bounds off of Edmonton — and the Honey Badgers didn’t miss their second chance. Muenkat received a pass under the basket and turned around for a layup off the glass for his second game-winner of the season. “I had a little guy on me so kind of wanted to use that size advantage. It was just recognizing and try to attack the mismatch,” Muenkat, who was named player of the game, told sideline reporter Dhanung Bulsara after the contest. McEwen wound up as the team’s leading scorer with 23 points to go with six assists and three rebounds. Muenkat, the hometown kid, finished with a massive 15-point, 14-rebound double-double, while Kelly also had 15 points. Weatherspoon contributed 16 points and seven assists to the winning cause as well. McEwen, another GTA local who chose to play with the Honey Badgers so he could be closer to home, said the win felt good for the team. “I think for the most part we played well. We rebounded, we shot the ball and we defended when we needed to. A lot of things to clean up, but it’s always good to win,” McEwen said. Cassimy said McEwen’s strong performance started on the defensive end. “I have all the trust and faith in Koby. He’s a great player and he just focused on defence first and the offence came,” Cassimy said. The Stingers were coming off a win over the defending champion Niagara River Lions one night earlier, and the strong play continued in the first quarter with a seven-for-seven mark from deep. But, perhaps with tired legs on the second half of the back-to-back, the Stingers offence sagged from there, finishing with a 40 per cent mark from deep and 44 per cent overall. “(The Honey Badgers) punished us inside, they got shots that they wanted and we were OK with trading baskets and not really giving a full effort defensively but that’s a challenge of a back-to-back is trying to stay engaged and dialed in,” Stingers head coach Jordan Baker said. Sean East II once again led all Stingers scorers with 22 points, while Scottie Lindsey added 20 points, four rebounds and four assists. Do-it-all forward Nick Hornsby stuffed the stat sheet with 13 points, seven assists and four rebounds. But Lindsey said his squad may just not have had enough left in the tank coming off Friday’s hard-fought win. “Tough loss for the team when we were building momentum, but every loss is something you can learn from and there’s always room for improvement,” Lindsey said. Edmonton’s Mason Bourcier left the game in the second half with an upper-body injury. The Stingers beat the Honey Badgers 99-81 in their first meeting of the season in May, and it looked like things were headed in the same direction in the early going. Edmonton’s perfect three-point shooting propelled it to a 33-24 lead after the first quarter. But Brampton ramped up its defence in the second frame and took a 49-47 advantage into halftime after two late threes of their own. A tightly contested third quarter ended in a 73-71 lead for the Honey Badgers, and they were able to hang on from there. Now with wins in two of three following a slow start to the season, Brampton appears primed to go on a run. “Early on in the season, we were trying to build the chemistry,” Cassimy said. “But we had basically a whole week to practice, so we’re gelling, we’re working together better and I think it’ll continue to go in the right direction.” Box Score https://www.cebl.ca/game?id=2600610 Up Next Brampton’s home stand continues with a game against the Saskatchewan Rattlers on Friday, while Edmonton heads to Red Deer, Alta., for a showdown with the Calgary Surge. Next CEBL Action A three-game Sunday slate includes Ottawa hosting Niagara, Winnipeg welcoming Saskatchewan and Calgary awaiting Scarborough. For the full 2025 CEBL schedule and up-to-date results, please visit cebl.ca/games . ### 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

The Honey Badgers look to quickly rebound from their loss as they face the Edmonton Stingers at home for their second matchup of the season. It has been a season to forget so far for the Brampton Honey Badgers, going 0-6 in their worst start in franchise history before getting a much needed win against the Winnipeg Sea Bears at home. They then lost to the Niagara River Lions after a scrum broke out between the two teams, leading to multiple ejections, and a now 1-7 record. The 3-5 Stingers have not had it easy either, losing two close games to the Calgary Surge and Winnipeg Sea Bears. After getting a win versus Brampton, they lost two straight to Vancouver and a red hot Montréal In total head-to-head matchups between the Honey Badgers and Stingers, Edmonton has five wins at home to one loss and four wins away to two losses. This includes this season’s match in Edmonton which the Stingers won 99-81. It was mostly the Sean East II show as he torched the Honey Badgers for 27 points, six rebounds, seven assists and two steals. U Sports’ Aaron Rhooms also had a spectacular showing, scoring 19 points (7-for-11), and Taye Donald was a terror on defense all game, logging a game-high four steals and chipping in with 12 points. The Honey Badgers top scorer was Quinndary Weatherspoon, who finished with 21 points (7-for-14), five assists and three steals. Amari Kelly and Prince Oduro both finished with 17 points with Kelly leading the team in rebounds with six. Despite strong play from both bigs offensively, the Honey Badgers gave up 44 points in the paint, the most they have given up all season. The Honey Badgers bench was also outmatched, giving up a whopping 48 points. Stingers head Coach Jordan Baker praised his players' effort after rebounding from their prior loss to Vancouver. “It was great to be able to bounce back after our subpar performance against Vancouver. I thought guys put in a good solid effort on the defensive side of things and shared a little bit more on offense,” Baker said. The Honey Badgers are looking to recover quickly as they return home from a tough loss to the Niagara River Lions. The team struggled out the gate finishing the first quarter down 16-31 to the defending champs. They started to rally early in the third quarter, cutting the lead down to 13, only for a massive scrum which saw both benches emptied, leading to Koby McEwen and Amari Kelly being ejected. This left Quinndary Weatherspoon the task to keep the rally going, hitting a layup in the dying minutes of the third quarter with Niagara responding with a three-pointer, finding themselves down 13 at the end of the third quarter. Unfortunately, Weatherspoon would foul out in target time with the Honey Badgers down 92-78, a hole which they could not recover from, losing with a final score of 80-94. Weatherspoon finished the game with 25 points, five assists and one steal. Prince Oduro had 15 points, eight rebounds and led the team in steals and blocks with two each. The River Lions were powered mainly by 22 points from Khalil Ahmad and 14 points from Connor Vreeken off the bench. The defending champions bombarded the Honey Badgers with threes, shooting 40 in the game and knocking down 12 of them. They also crashed the boards, recording 52 rebounds, 17 of which were offensive. This allowed for the River Lions to get 10 second chance points and 30 points in the paint. The Edmonton Stingers recently won against the Ottawa BlackJacks, 93-74. Scottie Lindsey led the way with 23 points, nine rebounds and five steals. Sean East II was right behind him with 20 points, four rebounds and six assists. The Stingers shot lights out from beyond the arc, hitting 50% of their three point attempts. They also looked to get to the paint often, scoring 38 points inside and 14 second chance points. Despite the commanding win, Edmonton’s bench could not keep up with Ottawa’s bench production, being outscored 23-31. They also struggled to defend the paint, giving up 38 points in the paint and 12 second chance points. Therefore, it will be key for the Honey Badgers to take advantage of this weakness, especially considering both Oduro and Kelly scored their season high in points against Edmonton. Prior to these team’s previous meetings, the Honey Badgers needed a win to get traction going on the season. Once again, they find themselves in the same situation while the Stingers are looking to keep up the momentum after a win against Ottawa. Both teams are in the woods record wise which will make this an interesting match. Will Brampton come out with a win to keep their season alive, or will Edmonton continue to climb the standings, while putting another dent in the Honey Badger’s playoff hopes ? You can watch the game on Game +, TSN+ and CEBL+. ### 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

Connor Vreeken came off the bench to score 14 points, and collect five rebounds and five assists as the Niagara River Lions defeated the Brampton Honey Badgers, 94-80, Sunday afternoon at Meridian Centre. Vreeken finished an efficient 5-for-11 from the field and added a couple steals in a career-high 14 minutes of action. The former Carleton Ravens star credits the River Lions (5-2) organization with preparing him for the moment. “We have a really good coaching staff here. They put me in good positions in order to make plays and then my teammates put me into good spots,” he said. “So, it makes it pretty easy to make reads and then it's just about executing at the end of the day.” Khalil Ahmad led all River Lions players with 22 points in 26 minutes, but was unable to finish the game as he was ejected, along with his Niagara teammate AJ Davis. Honey Badgers Koby McEwen and Amari Kelly were also ejected in the aftermath of a heated skirmish between both sides near the end of the third quarter. Quinndary Weatherspoon scored a game-high 25 points in the loss for the Honey Badgers (1–7), who looked out of the game early after a 14–3 Niagara run in the first quarter effectively put it out of reach for Brampton. The River Lions bombarded the Honey Badgers from three in the opening frame, going 6-of-13 from distance. “We always wanna play fast,” said River Lions assistant coach Troy Stevenson. “We thought we had an advantage in transition against them this time so we were really looking to go a little bit earlier, but that that being said, we’re always looking to hunt good shots. Talk to him first and then if it happens to unveil itself like it did today, we’ll take them. We’re not afraid to take shots.” Ahmad also become the first player in CEBL history to record 100 career steals with a couple in the first quarter. Niagara carried a 53-35 lead into halftime and an 85-66 lead into Target Score Time. The Honey Badgers made a spirited run in Target Score Time, scoring 14 points while the clock was turned off, but couldn’t overcome the hole they dug themselves into. The defending champion River Lions looked every part of it Sunday, but feel like there’s lots to work on moving ahead, so a Target Score Time like the one that occurred doesn’t happen again. “I think it’s just putting 40 minutes together,” Stevenson said. “We have we have veteran guys, we have guys who know how to win, guys that are proven winners. It’s just a matter of putting all the pieces together and getting comfortable with each other, communicating on the defensive side, not being stagnant on the offence, being aggressive. “So we’ve got the veterans, we’ve got the pieces and we’re gonna put it together. It’s just taking a little bit longer than we would like.” Box Score https://www.cebl.ca/game?id=2600587 Up next The River Lions will have a bit of a break and resume play Friday, June 13 at home against the Edmonton Stingers. The Honey Badgers also have a longer break before their next contest, also against Edmonton, at home on Saturday, June 14. For the full 2025 CEBL schedule and up-to-date results, please visit cebl.ca/games . ### 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

The Honey Badgers are looking to start a win streak as they head to the Meridian Centre to take on the defending champions, Niagara River Lions, for their first matchup in the season. Things have not gone well for the Brampton Honey Badgers this season, sitting dead last in the CEBL in a nightmare of a season. However, their hard fought win over the Winnipeg Sea Bears on June 6 has given them a spark which they can use to get some much needed wins. The River Lions on the other hand, are 3-2, locked in a three-team race with the Scarborough Shooting Stars and the Montreal Alliance for the top spot in the Eastern Conference. The Honey Badgers are in high spirits after their 81-74 comeback win against the Winnipeg Sea Bears. Despite being down 67-71 at the beginning of target time, they fought tooth and nail to stay in the game and eventually, they broke through and snatched victory from the jaws of defeat. Koby McEwen was the star of the game, dropping a game-high 23 points and hit a game-high 11 free throws while going perfect from the charity stripe. He had support from Quinndary Weatherspoon who scored 17 points (5-for-10), dished the ball for four assists and got two steals before being ejected after accumulating two technical fouls. “I thought we did a way better job sticking together through adversity, ups and downs of the game. We got through that … I definitely feel like we’re in the right direction,” Cassimy said in his assessment of the game. The Niagara River Lions are also feeling good after getting a 98-94 win over the Scarborough Shooting Stars. The River Lions had a balanced offense throughout the game with no one scoring over 20 points while six different players scored 10+ points and put together 21 team assists. In his second game of the season, Khalil Ahmad led the team in scoring with an effective 17 points, five rebounds, and eight assists. Nathan Cayo’s second game back was just as successful, scoring 15 points, grabbing six rebounds, and getting one steal. With Ahmad and Cayo missing games early in the season, team captain Kimbal Mackenzie, Guilliame Boucard, and Ron Curry have held down the fort as the River Lions have been one of the better teams in the League. They currently lead the league in blocks per game at 7.8. They are also currently sixth in points against with 92.6 and fourth in offensive rebounds, logging 13.2. Mackenzie is currently averaging 16.0 points, 2.0 rebounds and 5.2 assists. Boucard is posting 10.8 points, 8.4 rebounds, 1.6 steals and 1.8 blocks, and Curry is scoring 10.0 points, grabbing 2.8 rebounds and dishing out 4.6 assists. Head coach Victor Raso has been pleased with Mackenzie’s performances so far and offered praise after Niagara’s comeback win over the Ottawa BlackJacks in which Mackenzie scored 24 points. “He’s a Captain. He is the Captain of the team. He’s an extension of me. Kimbal’s the Niagara College Women’s coach. He gets it from both ends and he’s playing the best basketball he’s ever played. Yes he fires up the crowd, he took a couple of fouls, he got an unsportsmanlike foul, so I can see why people don’t like him, but he’s our leader,” Raso said in praise of Mackenzie. Last year the Honey Badgers failed to reach Championship Weekend for the second year in a row, finishing the season 6-14. The River Lions on the other hand, had a season to remember with a final record of 14-6 and winning their first CEBL championship against the Vancouver Bandits. Nathan Cayo led the team in points and rebounds with 25 points (11-for-19), eight rebounds, and also recording four assists. Khalil Ahmad logged 23 points, (7-for-15), four assists, two blocks, and three steals. This year, the River Lions are fielding mostly the same team as last year. Khalil Ahmad is currently the longest tenured and most decorated River Lion, having spent his entire career there winning the CEBL Defensive Player of the Year in 2023, becoming a two-time CEBL Clutch Player of the Year and making the all-star game twice. Cayo spent his rookie and sophomore season with the Montréal Alliance before signing with the River Lions. The new faces in Niagara are Guillaume Boucard and Ron Curry. Boucard is a stable defensive forward who is currently averaging 10.8 points, 8.4 rebounds, 1.6 steals and 1.8 blocks. Ron Curry also joins from Sporting Clube de Portugal. While in Portugal he made his name as a solid perimeter defender averaging 2.1 steals. His defense has translated well so far as he is currently averaging 1.6 steals a game in the CEBL. Meanwhile, the Brampton Honey Badgers revamped most of the team in an effort to improve upon the 2024 season’s results and get back to their winning ways. The current longest tenured Honey Badger is Prince Oduro, a forward and fan favourite, known for his rebounding and energy on both offense and defense. Oduro won a championship in his first year with the Honey Badgers and is currently the all-time franchise leader in blocks and rebounds and is currently averaging 8.7 points and 5.8 rebounds. His teammate for the 2022 championship, Koby McEwen, is the reigning CEBL Canadian Player of the Year. After averaging 12.4 points, 2.9 rebounds and 2.5 assists in his rookie season, he eventually left for Vancouver in 2023 where he averaged 15.3 points, 3.9 rebounds and 3.0 assists and made his second finals appearance where he lost to the Niagara River Lions. He is currently averaging 16.0 points, 3.4 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.1 steals. To add to the duo of McEwen and Oduro, the Honey Badgers added former NBA Champion and CBA superstar, Quinndary Weatherspoon. A gifted scorer and playmaker, Weatherspoon averaged 26.3 points, 6.4 rebounds and 7.8 assists in Qingdao. In his games with the Brampton Honey Badgers, he is averaging 19.8 points, 1.7 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 1.8 steals. The Honey Badgers also added key role players including NBA Summer League-experienced big man Amari Kelly, currently averaging 12.3 points, 7.1 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 26.7 minutes. Former Winnipeg Sea Bear David Muenkat was also signed and is currently posting up a healthy 8.2 points, 9.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 28.1 minutes. Finally, defensive guard William Douglas was signed to add extra defense to McEwen and Weatherspoon’s scoring. As both teams are coming off wins, building a win streak will be key for both teams as the season continues. For the Honey Badgers, they find themselves playing for their lives every game for the foreseeable future if they want to make playoffs. For the River Lions, they still need to solidify their hold on the Eastern Conference if they want to have any chance of being the first team to repeat since the Edmonton Stingers. Only one team can leave with a win so it will be an entertaining match from start to finish. You can watch the Brampton Honey Badgers take on the defending champion Niagara River Lions on CEBL+, TSN+, and NLSE. ### 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

Both squads entered Brampton amid skids, but only the Honey Badgers (1-6) left with a much-needed notch in the win column. They made sure of it by picking up an 81-74 comeback victory over the Winnipeg Sea Bears (1-5) at the CAA Centre on Friday. It was an entire team effort for Brampton in order to get its first win and put its franchise-worst 0- 6 start to bed. Four different players finished in double digits for points, led by Koby McEwen’s game-high 23. Behind him was Quinndary Weatherspoon, who finished with 17 points in 21 minutes on 50 per cent shooting from the field and three-point line. Meanwhile, Amari Kelly chipped in 11 points and nine rebounds while David Muenkat scored 10, including the game-winner in Target Score Time. “We’ve been talking about playing together the entire time,” Honey Badgers head coach Sheldon Cassimy said after the win. “I thought we did a way better job sticking together through adversity, ups and downs of the game. We got through that … I definitely feel like we’re in the right direction.” An impressive victory in and of itself was accentuated by the absence of Weatherspoon, who didn’t play the entire fourth quarter after he was disqualified following a second technical foul. Yet despite missing the league’s eight-best scorer (20.4 points per game) and trailing the entire fourth until Target Time, the Honey Badgers showed a resolve not previously seen until Friday. “Maybe in the past, we might have crumbled,” Cassimy said on Brampton’s comeback without its leading scorer. “(But) we’re more together as a group now, we’ve talked some things out and we’re building our chemistry together, so we were able to rally and get through adversity.” On the other side, the Sea Bears have now lost five straight and remain winless on the road. That was even with the addition of Jalen Harris, who finished with a team-high 17 points to go with four rebounds and six assists in his Sea Bears debut. And despite the loss, it didn’t take long for the two-time All-CEBL guard to reach another milestone just one game into his fourth season. With his first helper of the night, Harris became just the 50th player in league history to reach 100 total assists (regular season only). A majority of Winnipeg’s production beyond that came from its second unit. The trio of Emmanuel Akot, Terry Roberts and Nathan Bilamu put up 13, 12 and 11 points, respectively, as the Sea Bears won the bench-scoring battle 39-16. “Had the lead going into Target Score Time, but we did not finish our plays. Give credit to Brampton,” Sea Bears head coach and general manager Mike Taylor said post-game. “It was a hard-fought game, both teams really wanted to get the win … We got great bench production for our team, put ourselves where we needed to be, but we got to do a better job finishing the game.” While all eyes were on Harris early — fair, considering he set the CEBL’s single-game scoring record of 45 points just last year and scored five of Winnipeg’s first nine points on Friday, including a deep-triple on his very first attempt — it was Brampton that carved out an early advantage. “Played with such poise and helped us organize the game,” Taylor said of Harris’ Sea Bears debut. “There’s lots of potential there … really excited to have him.” The Honey Badgers took their first lead of the ball game on a Muenkat three midway through the first and held on to a 22-21 edge to end the opening frame. Leading that effort was McEwen, who scored eight of his 16 first-half points in the quarter, including a 2-of-3 start from downtown. Brampton built on that margin throughout the second, largely thanks to its rim pressure, finishing the first half with 18 paint points (plus-eight). Part of that effort was their dominance on the glass, earning a 24-11 first-half rebounding edge. Seven of those boards came on the offensive end (plus-six) for 11 unanswered second-chance points. “We did a good job controlling the glass,” McEwen said post-game. “We got out and ran a little bit more, and there was just more flow and pace to our offence … there was no choice but to get that win.” It was an inspired effort in stark contrast to their usual rebounding woes — the Honey Badgers entered Friday ranked last for total (34.7) and offensive (8.5) boards. They would go on to finish the game a plus-18 on the glass and plus-14 for second-chance points thanks to a 14-8 edge for offensive rebounds. “Definitely an emphasis,” Cassimy said on the Honey Badgers’ rebounding effort on Friday. “We’re continuing to get better … hopefully that’s something we see every game from now on. Being relentless on the offensive glass and finding other opportunities to score.” All of which should have been enough for Brampton to hold onto a seven-point lead it carved out in the opening half, had it not been for Winnipeg’s lights-out shooting. The Sea Bears shot 8-of-15 (53 per cent) from beyond the arc through the first 20 minutes and it allowed them to end the second quarter on a 7-2 run and knot the score at 45-45 going into the break. Winnipeg’s hot start was a bucking of a trend as well, entering the evening ranked last in three-point percentage (25.7) despite averaging the second-most attempts (35.8) from distance. And although that well did run dry for much of the third quarter — the Sea Bears missed their first eight shots from deep in the frame — the one that dropped proved the difference maker. With six seconds left in the period, Akot nailed his third of five triples on the night and gave Winnipeg a three-point lead (63-60) headed into the fourth. The Sea Bears held onto the lead into Target Score Time, up 71-67, before the Honey Badgers' relentless pressure returned and paid major dividends. Brampton’s effort to get to the rim not only led to back-to-back layups to start Target Time, but it quickly got the team into the bonus. The Honey Badgers ended up shooting 32 free throws (plus-17) on the night, none more important than the final five they hit while outscoring the Sea Bears 14-2 to end the game. McEwen grabbed a loose ball and nailed an acrobatic putback before finishing off the and-one play at the charity stripe, and then Muenkat nailed two freebies of his own prior to his game-winning triple. “Basketball is a next-man-up sport,” Muenkat said during his on-court post-game interview. “This is a step in the right direction for us, this is the brand of basketball we want to play for the rest of the season … hopefully we can continue on this kind of momentum.” Box Score https://www.cebl.ca/game?id=2600601 Up next The Sea Bears will get no time to dwell on the loss, as they visit Scarborough on Saturday to take on the 3-1 Shooting Stars following their first loss. Meanwhile, the Honey Badgers return Sunday, facing the defending champion River Lions (4-2) in Niagara for the first of four regular-season meetings. Next CEBL action The CEBL’s first-ever five-game slate continues on Friday, with three more games to wrap up the action. The 2-0 Montreal Alliance host the 2-4 Edmonton Stingers at 8 p.m. ET, followed by the 5-1 Calgary Surge welcoming the 1-4 Saskatchewan Rattlers for their first matchup this year at 9:30 p.m. ET (7:30 p.m. local). Wrapping up the festivities will be the 5-1 Vancouver Bandits and the 2-2 Ottawa BlackJacks at 10 p.m. ET (7 p.m. local). For the full 2025 CEBL schedule and up-to-date results, please visit cebl.ca/games . ### 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

BRAMPTON, ON – The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Wednesday the establishment of an Advisory Board, a strategic council composed of distinguished leaders from across the professional sports, media, business, technology, and investment sectors. This all-star board has been assembled to provide guidance and insight as the Honey Badgers continue to grow their brand, expand community presence, and pursue long-term success both on and off the court. Members of the Executive Advisory Board include: Leonard Brody – Executive Chairman, Caravan (joint venture with Creative Artists Agency) Leonard is an award-winning entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and two-time Emmy-nominated media visionary who has built and exited numerous startups. He co-owns English football club Coventry City and, with Caravan, oversees the building of new ventures for some of the world’s most well-known celebrities. Ted Goldthorpe – Partner & Head of BC Partners Credit A global finance leader who hails from Ontario, Ted brings a wealth of knowledge from his current position at BC Partners, and his time at Apollo Investment Corporation and Goldman Sachs. He currently serves on multiple high-profile boards and is a passionate supporter of Canadian sport through his involvement with the Canadian Olympic Foundation. Todd Goldstein – Chief Revenue Officer, AEG A powerhouse in sports and entertainment, Todd oversees global partnerships and revenue operations at AEG, one of the largest sports and live entertainment companies in the world. His leadership drives global branding across entertainment districts like L.A. LIVE and he brings significant basketball knowledge from the many years AEG owned the LA Lakers. Andreas Johansson – Founder & Managing Partner, Binghamton Black Bears A sports executive and real estate entrepreneur, Andreas has a proven track record in revitalizing minor league franchises. Under his leadership, the Binghamton Black Bears became the first team in FPHL history to win back-to-back championships. Chris Kelly – Co-Owner, Sacramento Kings (NBA) A former Chief Privacy Officer at Facebook and a prominent Silicon Valley investor, Chris is a leader in technology and real estate. As co-owner of the Sacramento Kings, he brings expertise in franchise development and digital innovation. Jaipaul Massey-Singh - CEO, Brampton Board of Trade Chief Executive Officer of the Brampton Board of Trade, where he leads the city’s premier business advocacy organization. With a strong background in corporate strategy and community development, Jaipaul works at the intersection of economic growth, public policy, and innovation to support Brampton’s thriving business ecosystem. John Wiggins – VP of Organizational Culture, Inclusion and Impact, Toronto Raptors A Brampton resident and trailblazer in equity and inclusion, John has built impactful community programs through the Raptors and previously led operations for Raptors 905. His deep roots in Brampton and commitment to youth empowerment will help guide the Honey Badgers’ community efforts. Anita Wortzman – President, The Asper Foundation A legal and corporate development expert with expertise in player marketing, Anita has led high-growth companies across finance, media, and technology. Now at the helm of The Asper Foundation, she is a key advocate for social wellness, innovation, and Canadian philanthropic leadership. “This board brings together visionaries from diverse industries who share our commitment to innovation, excellence, and community,” said Honey Badgers’ Owner Leonard Asper. “Their experience and leadership will play an instrumental role in shaping the future of our franchise as we strive to become one of the most recognized professional sports organizations in the country and beyond.” “This is an important milestone for the Brampton Honey Badgers,” said team President Josie Pingitore, who spent 5 years with the league before joining the Honey Badgers. “I look forward to working with this outstanding group to support the team in driving strategic partnerships, promoting connectivity in the community, and amplifying the team’s and league’s presence both locally and globally.” ### 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