SHAMIEL STEVENSON

POSITION: Forward

HEIGHT: 6-6 (198 cm)

WEIGHT: 240 lbs (108.9 kg)

BIRTHDATE: April 24, 1998 (Toronto, ON)

HIGH SCHOOL: Hillcrest Prep (Gilbert, AZ)

UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE: University of Nebraska (2021)

HOW ACQUIRED: Signed July 11, 2023 . Re-signed March 26, 2024

YEARS PRO: 3

BIO

PROFESSIONAL CAREER
Entered season averaging 12.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.1 assists, and 24.0 minutes in 90 games playing professionally in Serbia, Romania, Croatia, Hungary, and in the CEBL.


2024 CEBL Season (As of July 30): Averaging 15.6 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists, and 30.8 minutes in 19 games with the Brampton Honey Badgers … Scored 15+ points in 11 games, including four games with 20+ points … Closed out the season scoring 15 points with three steals and nine rebounds, including seven offensive rebounds vs. Ottawa on July 29 … Dropped a game-high 22 points including a three pointer in target score time to secure a victory vs Montreal on June 28 … Had 22 points, five rebounds, and four assists versus Montreal on June 19 … Had 23 points on 8-for-15 shooting with a team-high nine rebounds June 9 against Scarborough … Scored a team-high 19 points while recording nine rebounds and three steals at home against Saskatchewan on June 7 … Had 16 points, five rebounds, and three assists against Winnipeg on June 5 … Recorded a season-best 24 points, five rebounds and three assists against Montreal on June 2 … Scored 10 points in 27 minutes off the bench May 30 at Niagara.

2023 CEBL Season: Averaged 9.8 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 19.8 minutes in eight games with the Brampton Honey Badgers … Scored team-high 16 points with four rebounds and two blocks August 4 vs. Scarborough in the Eastern Conference quarterfinal … Had nine points and six rebounds against Scarborough on July 31 … Recorded lone double-double of the season with 28 points and 10 rebounds vs. Scarborough on July 26 … Scored five points in Honey Badgers debut July 12 against Ottawa.


2022-23: Averaged 19.9 points, 7.4 rebounds, 1.1 assists, and 29.9 minutes in 29 games with Targu Jiu in Romania … Team leader in scoring and field goals made (150) … Scored in double-figures in all but two contests, recording 20+ points in 13 games … Had 36 points on 12-for-19 shooting vs. Steaua B. on April 13 … Set a career-high with 40 points in 42 minutes of action March 4 against Focsani … Earned seven double-doubles, including a 23-point and 10-rebound effort January 5 vs. Miercurea Ciuc … Scored 34 points in two games during the Romanian Cup, featuring a 27-point performance vs. Timisoara on October 2. 


2022 CEBL Season: Averaged 2.7 points and 8.4 minutes in nine games with the Ottawa BlackJacks … Scored 11 points on four-for-six shooting from the field against Guelph on June 9 … Made CEBL debut May 25 vs. Fraser Valley.


2021-22: Averaged 12.7 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and 25.2 minutes in 18 games with KK Metalac Valjevo in Serbia … Recorded 15+ points on seven occasions … Scored a season-high 21 points, shooting six-for-nine from the field, to go along with seven rebounds, two assists and a career-best four steals February 9 vs. Tamis PN … Earned a double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds in professional debut December 8 against Sloga KR.



UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE CAREER 
Averaged 7.0 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 18.8 minutes in 62 games in a four-year collegiate career at the University of Pittsburgh, and the University of Nebraska.


2020-21: Averaged 5.5 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 14.2 minutes in 26 games with the University of Nebraska … Scored double-figures in five games … Opened the year with two double-figure performances in first four games, including a 14-point, six-rebound showing November 25 vs. McNeese State.


2019-20: Sat out the season due to NCAA transfer rules after transferring to the University of Nebraska from the University of Nevada.


2018-19: Averaged 3.7 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 8.0 minutes in four games with the University of Pittsburgh … Transferred to the University of Nevada following the fall semester, sitting out the remainder of the season.


2017-18: Averaged 8.5 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 23.8 minutes in 32 games with the University of Pittsburgh as a freshman … Led the team in shooting percentage (.505) and rebounding (141) … Produced 13 double-digit scoring efforts … Grabbed five or more rebounds 15 times … Recorded 17 points and five rebounds February 18 at Florida State, going six-for-seven from the field … Scored 15 points to go along with five rebounds February 11 vs. Louisville … Scored 14 points and matched a season-high with nine rebounds December 5 in a win over Mount St. Mary’s … Had 11 points and six rebounds November 15 against UC Santa Barbara … Scored a season-high 19 points with six rebounds and three assists November 13 vs. Montana … Made collegiate debut November 11 against Navy, scoring seven points.


PERSONAL


Son of Karen Stevenson … Played final year of high school at Hillcrest Prep in Arizona and averaged 14.2 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.2 blocks … Selected to play in the BioSteel All-Canadian Game, winning the slam dunk competition … Played two seasons at Wasatch Academy in Utah … Averaged 10.9 points and 5.0 rebounds per game as a junior, helping them to a 29-4 record and an appearance in the Dick’s Sporting Goods High School National Tournament.

JOHN ROSS JOINS BRAMPTON HONEY BADGERS AS ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER

By Elias Eldridge • December 9, 2025
The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) are excited to announce John Ross as assistant general manager. John has spent the better part of the past two decades working in basketball, highlighted by over 14 years with the Portland Trail Blazers and more recently as an assistant coach with the Western Conference Champion Calgary Surge in 2025. With Portland, John worked as a video coordinator with both the coaching and scouting staff. He played a pivotal role in the organization's 2009-2011 stretch of playoff appearances, and also their rebuild starting with the draft acquisitions of Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum. This backcourt duo was the catalyst for eight consecutive playoff appearances between 2014-2021, including a Western Conference Finals appearance in 2019. “Basketball is one of my deepest passions, and I am very grateful to be able to continue my career in this game with the Honey Badgers,” said Ross. “I could not be more excited to work alongside Al [Whitley] and Jermaine [Anderson] to help put together a team that will not only excel on the court, but also in the Peel and Brampton community.” Since moving on from the Trail Blazers in 2022, John has expanded his work experience to both coaching, and teaching. As an assistant coach with the Calgary Surge in 2025, he helped lift the Surge to their second finals appearance in franchise history, after posting a 17-7 record on the season. In terms of teaching, John founded an organization called GET IN THE GAME 101, an educational resource designed to assist young adults in answering the question “What do I do to get a job in the NBA?”. Here, John provides his insights into what it takes to move your career into the biggest stage that basketball has to offer. You can follow his substack here to read more. Beyond basketball, John is a humanitarian, serving at-risk children for over a decade in Zimbabwe and making multiple visits to Ukraine to support refugee relief. “John’s high-level experience, combined with his understanding of what it means to help others, fits with what we are looking for in our organization,” said Honey Badgers CEO Al Whitley. “We are excited to have John assist in leading our basketball operations staff going forward and are confident that he is going to help us in promoting selflessness and winning.” Season tickets for the 2026 Honey Badgers season are on sale now at honeybadgers.ca . Keep an eye out for the Honey Badgers staff and Hammer around the Brampton and Peel community throughout the offseason for potential prizes and giveaways! ### 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 HONEY BADGERS ANNOUNCE SAUD JUMAN AS TEAM’S NEW PRESIDENT

By Elias Eldridge • December 3, 2025
The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) are proud to announce Saud Juman as the team's new president. Saud is a highly experienced business leader and executive, bringing over two decades of expertise in scaling businesses, cultivating successful cultures, and leading high-performance teams. Notably, as the founder, president, and CEO of Policy Medical, he developed the first healthcare policy management software, which was adopted by more than 3000 U.S. hospitals. Saud successfully guided the company from its bootstrap beginnings for 18 years to a successful acquisition. Following his exit from the company in 2018, Saud channeled his leadership skills into professional basketball, where he served as the assistant coach & head of player development for the Niagara River Lions, contributing to the team's success both on and off the court during their 2025 CEBL Championship run. “Saud offers a unique combination of executive rigor, people-focused leadership, and extensive basketball knowledge, specializing in the creation of systems and cultures that deliver wins - in business and in the community,” said Honey Badgers CEO Al Whitley. “We are incredibly excited and fortunate to welcome Saud to the Brampton Honey Badgers as the franchise embarks on a new chapter of basketball in the Peel Region and across Canada.” Furthermore, Saud’s commitment to basketball is matched by his dedication to positive community impact through his family’s foundation, which provides funding for youth grassroots programs. “It’s a new era for Honey Badger’s basketball and I am humbled to be a part of this exciting team,” said Juman. “I look forward to approaching this role with the discipline and commitment to winning on and off the court, while forging deep connections in Brampton and the Peel community.” Season tickets for the 2026 Honey Badgers season are on sale now at honeybadgers.ca . Keep an eye out for the Honey Badgers staff and Hammer around the Brampton and Peel community throughout the offseason for potential prizes and giveaways! ### 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

CANADIAN AND FORMER NBA EXECUTIVE AL WHITLEY JOINS BRAMPTON HONEY BADGERS AS CEO

By Elias Eldridge • November 12, 2025
The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced today that Al Whitley, former NBA executive and general manager of the Texas Legends (NBA G League affiliate of the Dallas Mavericks), has joined the franchise as chief executive officer (CEO). Whitley brings more than two decades of experience in professional basketball, having spent 22 years within the Dallas Mavericks organization, where he helped drive basketball operations at the highest level. His leadership has been defined by his commitment to creating a winning culture, fostering relationships, and developing talent on and off the court. Born in Belleville, Ontario and raised in Victoria, British Columbia, Whitley discovered his passion for basketball alongside childhood friend and NBA legend Steve Nash. After playing college basketball at the University of New Brunswick, Whitley began his professional career with the Dallas Mavericks in 2001 in their marketing department, before quickly transitioning to basketball operations. As a special advisor to former Mavericks Majority Owner Mark Cuban, Whitley played a pivotal role in the franchise’s success, including its historic 2011 NBA Championship. That experience, he says, gave him firsthand insight into “what it truly takes to build and sustain a championship team and culture.” In 2017, Whitley was named general manager and vice president of basketball operations for the Texas Legends, where he oversaw all aspects of the organization - from basketball operations and scouting, to business development and community engagement - leading the team to its first-ever playoff win. “I am incredibly grateful and excited for this opportunity to help lead the Brampton Honey Badgers back to championship form - both on the court and in the community,” said Whitley. “I want to sincerely thank our owner, Leonard Asper, for his trust and commitment. Being born and raised in Canada, this is a full-circle moment for my family and me. Coming back home to help guide, develop, and grow the Brampton Honey Badgers of the CEBL is not only an honour - it’s a privilege and a challenge I wholeheartedly embrace.” Throughout his NBA career, Whitley has worked with some of the game’s most influential figures, including Mark Cuban, Donn Nelson, Rick Carlisle, Donnie Nelson and legendary players such as Steve Nash, Dirk Nowitzki, Jason Kidd, Vince Carter, and Luka Dončić. “When I acquired the Honey Badgers, I committed to creating a winning team that also serves as a pillar of its community,” said Leonard Asper, owner of the Brampton Honey Badgers. “Al Whitley’s track record and reputation leave me no doubt that he is the right person to fulfill that mission. We are extremely fortunate that he is making this commitment to Brampton, and I thank him for his trust in us.” As CEO, Whitley aims to elevate the Honey Badgers organization both competitively and culturally - building a championship-caliber roster, enhancing fan engagement, and strengthening the team’s ties within the community. Honey Badgers fans can look forward to an exciting offseason filled with community events leading up to the 2026 CEBL season tip-off in May. Details on 2026 season ticket packages will be announced soon. ### 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 Jared Clarkson - Senior Publicity Coordinator Route 504 PR jared@route504pr.com

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 MVM-OSE Lions (Hungary) 15 388 170 50-94 10-33 40-51 9 64 73 16 15 5 18 31
2023-24 KK Split (Croatia) 11 206 77 19-45 6-19 21-26 4 26 30 10 21 3 4 17
2023 Brampton Honey Badgers 8 158 78 23-49 3-11 23-27 7 22 29 13 6 6 1 20
2022-23 Targu Jiu (Romania) 29 866 578 163-304 34-92 150-190 44 172 216 33 44 18 33 80
2022 Ottawa BlackJacks 9 76 24 7-19 2-5 4-5 4 5 9 2 4 3 3 8
2021-22 KK Metalac Valjevo (Serbia) 18 463 229 64-122 15-53 56-68 14 61 75 25 30 7 17 38
Totals 90 2157 1156 326-633 76-213 294-367 82 350 432 99 120 42 76 194

Averages

Year Team G MIN PTS 2FGP 3FGP FT RO RD RT AS PF BS ST TO
2023-24 MVM-OSE Lions (Hungary) 15 25.9 11.3 0.532 0.303 0.784 0.6 4.3 4.9 1.1 1.0 0.3 1.2 2.1
2023-24 KK Split (Croatia) 11 18.7 7.0 0.422 0.316 0.808 0.4 2.4 2.7 0.9 1.9 0.3 0.4 1.5
2023 Brampton Honey Badgers 8 19.8 9.8 0.469 0.273 0.852 0.9 2.8 3.6 1.6 0.8 0.8 0.1 2.5
2022-23 Targu Jiu (Romania) 29 29.9 19.9 0.536 0.370 0.789 1.5 5.9 7.4 1.1 1.5 0.6 1.1 2.8
2022 Ottawa BlackJacks 9 8.4 2.7 0.368 0.400 0.800 0.4 0.6 1.0 0.2 0.4 0.3 0.3 0.9
2021-22 KK Metalac Valjevo (Serbia) 18 25.7 12.7 0.525 0.283 0.824 0.8 3.4 4.2 1.4 1.7 0.4 0.9 2.1
Totals 90 24.0 12.8 0.515 0.357 0.801 0.9 3.9 4.8 1.1 1.3 0.5 0.8 2.2

COLLEGIATE STATISTICS

Totals

Year Team G MIN PTS 2FGP 3FGP FT RO RD RT AS PF BS ST TO
2020-21 University of Nebraska 26 370 143 39-71 6-32 47-65 12 50 62 15 38 7 16 40
2018-19 University of Pittsburgh 4 32 15 6-11 1-1 0-1 0 7 7 1 3 1 3 3
2017-18 University of Pittsburgh 32 761 273 80-148 15-40 68-112 27 114 141 33 50 8 16 72
Totals 62 1163 431 125-230 22-73 115-178 39 171 210 49 91 16 35 115

Averages

Year Team G MIN PTS 2FGP 3FGP FT RO RD RT AS PF BS ST TO
2020-21 University of Nebraska 26 14.2 5.5 0.549 0.188 0.723 0.5 1.9 2.4 0.6 1.5 0.3 0.6 1.5
2018-19 University of Pittsburgh 4 8.0 3.7 0.545 1.000 0.000 0.0 1.8 1.8 0.3 0.8 0.3 0.7 0.8
2017-18 University of Pittsburgh 32 23.8 8.5 0.541 0.375 0.607 0.8 3.6 4.4 1.0 1.6 0.3 0.5 2.3
Totals 62 18.8 7.0 0.543 0.301 0.646 0.6 2.8 3.4 0.8 1.5 0.3 0.6 1.9