ALI SOW

POSITION:  Guard

HEIGHT:  6-1 (185 cm)

WEIGHT:  187 lbs (85 kg)

BIRTHDATE:  September 11, 1998 (Ottawa, ON)

HIGH SCHOOL:  Merivale High School (Ottawa, ON)

UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE:  Laurier University (2022)

HOW ACQUIRED:  Signed as free agent on May 1, 2025

YEARS PRO:  3

BIO

PROFESSIONAL CAREER 


Entering the season averaging 15.1 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.1 steals and 24.9 minutes in 89 games playing professionally in Croatia, Austria, Germany, and the CEBL.


2024-25 (May 1): Averaged 9.0 points, 1.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 18.0 minutes in 24 games with Zabok in Croatia ... Poured in four three pointers on only five attempts and finished with 18 points April 19 vs. Dubrovnik … Scored a season-high 27 points on 10-for-14 shooting and four made free throws, with five rebounds and three assists April 9 vs. Sibenka … Recorded 22 points (8-for-14) and season-high four steals January 22 vs. Cibona.


2023-24: Averaged 20.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.0 steals, and 30.3 minutes in 24 games with Kapfenberg in Austria … Scored in double-figures in every game on his way to leading his team in points (20.3) and minutes per game (30.6), and ranking second in three-point percentage (40.9) and steals per game (1.1) during 20 games of regular season play … Averaged 18.3 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 4.8 assists in four games to help his team reach the semi-finals of the Alpe Adria Cup … Registered 20+ points in 15 games for the Bulls … Scored 21 points in three straight playoff games vs. Klosterneuburg to close the season from April 20 - 25 … Had lone double-double March 24 vs. Furstenfeld, tallying team-high’s with 30 points and 11 assists in the win … Dropped season-high 31 points, shooting 10-for-15 from the field, while picking up five rebounds and five assists March 21 vs. Vienna … Did it all with 26 points, six rebounds, nine assists, and two steals February 10 vs. Vienna D.C. … Recorded back-to-back 27 point outings, finishing with seven assists and two steals November 1 vs. Vienna, and six assists and four steals October 22 vs. Oberwart.


2022-23: Averaged 23.4 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.9 steals, and 32.8 minutes in 26 games with Koeln in Germany … Earned back-to-back German Pro B Player of the Week awards on December 20 and December 26 … Finished atop the Rheinstars in points (23.4) and minutes (32.8) per game, as well as field goals made (211) and free throws made (129) … Did not score less than 12 points in any game and recorded five or more rebounds in 11 games … Scored 20 or more points in 17 games including 25 points April 21 vs. Frankfurt Juniors … Dropped 30 points in 29 minutes March 25 vs. Herford … Had an all-around performance January 21 vs. Schwelm, recording 31 points, nine rebounds, seven assists, and four steals … Put up 29 points, five assists, and career-high 13 rebounds December 23 vs. Rhoendorf … Tallied 33 points while shooting 12-for-16 from two-point range and 9-for-9 from the free throw line, and grabbed career-high six steals December 17 vs. Wolmirstedt … Poured in a professional career-high 40 points on 10-for-16 shooting and 15-for-15 from the free throw line November 19 vs. Schwelm … Registered 38 points, 12 rebounds, and three steals October 8 vs. Iserlohn.


2022 CEBL Season: Averaged 2.8 points, 1.1 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 13.5 minutes in 15 games with the Saskatchewan Rattlers … Hit the game winner en route to seven points on 2-for-2 shooting from the field and 2-for-2 shooting from the free throw line in a 92-90 victory July 1 vs. Niagara … Recorded season-high’s of eight points, four assists, and three steals June 10 vs. Hamilton.


2021 CEBL Season:  Drafted by the Ottawa BlackJacks fourth overall in the first round of the CEBL Draft … Did not play.


2020 CEBL Season:  Drafted by the Guelph Nighthawks 12th overall in the second round of the CEBL Draft … Did not play.



UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE CAREER 


Averaged 23.3 points, 4.4 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.5 steals, and 32.9 minutes in 86 games during a five-year collegiate career at Laurier University.


2021-22: Averaged 24.8 points, 5.5 rebounds, 5.2 assists, 1.5 steals, and 36.5 minutes in 15 games as a senior with the Golden Hawks … Earned a spot on the U Sports All-Canadian Second Team and All-OUA West Division First Team after leading his team in points (24.8), assists (5.2), and minutes (36.5) per game and finishing third among U Sports in points per game … Dropped 30+ points in six outings, including 31 points on 11-for-15 shooting to go with five rebounds, six assists, and three steals February 26 vs. Western … Recorded season-high 36 points and seven assists February 23 vs. Western … Did it all November 27 vs. Windsor, putting up 30 points, eight rebounds, seven assists, and five steals … Neared his first career triple-double with 31 points (11-for-14), eight rebounds, and 10 assists November 24 vs. Windsor … Started the season with back-to-back 30 point games vs. Brock on November 3 and November 6.


2020-21:  Did not play due to the COVID-19 pandemic.


2019-20:  Averaged 24.8 points, 4.9 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.6 steals, and 35.2 minutes in 21 games with Laurier University … Was awarded a spot on the All-OUA Second Team while posting team-high’s in points (24.8) and minutes (35.2) per game, as well as free throw percentage (.771) and finishing second in U Sports in points per game … Finished the season totalling 41 points (14-for-24), seven rebounds, and three steals in a one-point loss to Western on February 26 … Had a 27-point, eight-rebound, five-assist, two-steal performance February 1 vs. Queen’s … Dominated with 41 points on 16-for-26 shooting January 11 vs. Windsor … Scored 32 points to go with six rebounds, six assists, three steals, and career-high 49 minutes in a victory over York on November 6 … Began the season with a 34-point outing October 23 vs. Toronto.


2018-19:  Averaged 27.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.5 steals, and 35.5 minutes in 26 games for the Golden Hawks as a sophomore … Earned U Sports All-Canadian Second Team and All-OUA First Team honours en route to an OUA West Division Regular Season Championship and OUA Tournament Semifinals appearance … Finished second among scorers in U Sports and led his team in points (27.0) and minutes (35.5) per game, and field goals made (163), three-pointers made (81), and free throws made (132) … Scored in double-figures in all but one game, including 11 30+ point performances … Registered 36 points with 10 made free throws, five rebounds, and three assists February 23 vs. McMaster … Dropped 41 points (15-for-23) January 19 vs. Algoma … Recorded 36 points and four steals January 12 vs. McMaster … Scored a career-high 44 points while going 12-for-12 from the free throw line and dishing out seven assists November 24 vs. Nipissing … Put together a 32-point, five-assist performance November 9 vs. Toronto … Posted a 31-point, 10-rebound double-double with seven assists in the season-opener October 26 vs. Brock.


2017-18:  Averaged 17.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.3 steals, and 25.9 minutes in 23 games as a freshman … Was announced as OUA Rookie of the Year as well as spots on the U Sports Canadian All-Rookie Team and OUA All-Rookie Team … Scored 27 points on 10-for-15 shooting with four rebounds, two assists, and two steals February 17 vs. Lakehead … Tallied a season-high 31 points and nine made free throws January 31 vs. Brock … Recorded 23 points and five rebounds in 24 minutes January 19 vs. Algoma … Had a 17-point, six-assist, four-steal performance November 18 vs. Queen’s.



NATIONAL TEAM CAREER


Represented Canada in one instance, including:

  • 2019 World University Games: Scored team-high 12 points with two made three-pointers July 11 vs. Germany.



PERSONAL


Sow is a two-time U Sports Athlete of the Week, four-time OUA Athlete of the Week, and 14-time Laurier Athlete of the Week, including the 2019 Laurier Athlete of the Year … He leads Laurier’s men’s basketball program in all-time points per game with 22.8 and is their second all-time leading scorer with 1869 points … He is also ranked first in team history in free throws made (377), second in minutes per game (32.5), third in three-pointers made (210), third in assists (290) … He is a two-time Laurier Team MVP (2021-22 & 2018-19) and two-time Laurier President’s Award winner (2021-22 & 2018-19) … He considers his biggest accomplishment receiving his Bachelor’s Degree in Communications … He speaks french and loves to cook … He credits Kobe Bryant on pushing his passion for basketball … He has a 20 year old cat, is a rock music fan, and just loves to hoop.

HONEY BADGERS TEAM UP WITH ROGERS CYBERSECURE CATALYST TO CHAMPION ONLINE SAFETY THIS OCTOBER

By Elias Eldridge • October 9, 2025
The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) have announced a new partnership with Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst (“the Catalyst”) - Toronto Metropolitan University’s national centre for training, innovation, and collaboration in cybersecurity, headquartered right here in Brampton. This partnership brings together two proud Brampton institutions united by a shared commitment to community impact, education, and empowerment. October marks Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and the Honey Badgers and the Catalyst are joining forces to champion the importance of staying safe online. Through engaging, easy-to-follow tips shared on Instagram and across all @honeybadgerscan social platforms, the campaign will spotlight practical ways for fans and community members to protect themselves in an increasingly digital world. “As someone who is constantly working in the online space, I thought the Catalyst’s mission and messaging is something that is not only very important, but also incredibly relevant to the world we live in today,” said Honey Badgers Director of Partnerships & Development Andrew Rocha. “I am excited to help them spread the word of cybersecurity through Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and I encourage all Honey Badgers fans to check out everything that the Catalyst has to offer.” "We are thrilled to partner with the Honey Badgers, another incredible Brampton organization, to spotlight the importance of staying safe online,” said Anna Colagrossi, Director of Brand & Recruitment at the Catalyst. “Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a vital time for us at Catalyst, and this partnership allows us to connect directly with our community and share the tools people need to stay secure in today’s digital world.” With the 2025 season at a close, Honey Badgers fans can look forward to what should be an exciting offseason full of surprises and exciting announcements. Stay tuned for 2026 Honey Badgers season ticket packages to be released 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 . About Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst is Toronto Metropolitan University’s national centre for training, innovation and collaboration in cybersecurity. Since its founding in 2018, the Catalyst has grown into Canada’s most active cybersecurity hub, earning a global reputation for delivering high-impact programs and driving innovative solutions to critical technology security challenges. A not-for-profit corporation, the Catalyst collaborates with governments at all levels, public and private organizations, and academic institutions. Headquartered in Brampton, Ontario’s Innovation District, the Catalyst delivers its programs across Canada and around the world. Learn more at cybersecurecatalyst.ca . Media Contact: Elias Eldridge - Account Executive & Communications Specialist Brampton Honey Badgers eeldridge@honeybadgers.ca

SHELDON CASSIMY RESIGNS AS HONEY BADGERS HEAD COACH

By Elias Eldridge • September 30, 2025
The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Tuesday that Sheldon Cassimy has resigned as head coach after two seasons, and six total seasons with the team. Cassimy has played an integral part in the evolution and growth of the Honey Badgers organization since joining the coaching staff in 2020. During his tenure, the Honey Badgers have made a postseason appearance four times (‘20-’23), including a championship in 2022 after a 90-88 victory over the Scarborough Shooting Stars where Cassimy served as lead assistant coach. “We would like to express our deepest gratitude for everything Sheldon has contributed since joining the team in 2020,” said General Manager and Vice President of Basketball Operations Jermaine Anderson. “Sheldon has had a meaningful impact on the development of every player to wear a Honey Badger uniform during his time. His ability to connect with players and adapt to the evolving demands of both the league and our organization has been truly special. I look forward to following his continued growth in the coaching profession and wish him nothing but success in the future.” Cassimy’s professional head coaching debut came in 2022 when he unexpectedly took Head Coach Ryan Schmidt’s place versus the Guelph Nighthawks (now Calgary Surge). As interim head coach, Cassimy led the Honey Badgers to a 95-76 victory, his first career win. Since then, Cassimy was put in charge of the Brampton Honey Badgers at Basketball Champions League Americas (BCLA) in 2023 before serving as lead assistant coach again during the 2023 CEBL regular season behind Antoine Broxsie. In 2024, Cassimy was promoted to head coach where he held the role for two seasons. “I want to thank the Honey Badgers and CEBL for providing an opportunity for Canadian coaches and players to develop,” said Cassimy. “I joined the team in 2020 and these six years have been invaluable. The Honey Badgers will always hold a special place in my heart. I want to thank Jermaine [Anderson] for bringing me on and being nothing but supportive through this journey. I hope the very best for the team going forward.” Cassimy’s resignation comes as he looks to turn his focus over to his role as lead assistant coach with the McMaster University Marauders men’s basketball program. Their home opener takes place on October 24 at Burridge Gymnasium in Hamilton. With the 2025 season at a close, Honey Badgers fans can look forward to what will be an exciting offseason. Stay tuned for 2026 Honey Badgers season ticket packages to be released 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

HONEY BADGERS PARTNER WITH MATH THRU MUSIC FOR NEW AND INNOVATIVE YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAM

By Elias Eldridge • September 19, 2025
The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Friday that they have partnered with Math Thru Music to bring forward a new program that uses basketball as a means to educate students on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) skills. The 4th Quarter Series is a program that will utilize basketball-based scenarios in order to teach students in grade 6-9 STEM skills, including reliable and valid experimentation, collecting and analyzing data, and understanding the intersection between theory and practice in math and science. Ultimately, this program will give students a better understanding of probability and theory application, having them leave the program seeing the importance of critical thinking in sports. “We’re all about experiential learning and we can’t wait for students to try the ‘10 out of STEM challenge,” said Math Thru Music Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer Joseph Khargie. “10 out of STEM is teacher friendly and will take place over the course of the 2025-26 school year.” Schools in and around Brampton will have the opportunity to participate, with 10 out of STEM winners receiving recognition during a halftime ceremony at a 2026 Honey Badgers game. “We love Math Thru Music’s innovative style of education,” said Honey Badgers President Josie Pingitore. “This partnership will give us an exciting way to use basketball to promote the importance of learning and we are thrilled to use our platform to get involved in this capacity.” Math Thru Music is an organization that uses engaging programs to stimulate learning. While they have typically put an emphasis on the application of music as a catalyst for education, through this partnership they will switch gears into sport instead. With the 2025 season at a close, Honey Badgers fans can look forward to what should be an exciting offseason full of surprises and exciting announcements. Stay tuned for 2026 Honey Badgers season ticket packages to be released 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 . About Math Thru Music Math Thru Music excites, educates, and empowers students to gain a greater understanding of numeracy, entrepreneurship, science and social justice through the art of DJ’ing. Our engaging programs , assemblies, kits, and shows are designed to fit seamlessly into school instructional time, breathing new life into potentially boring concepts while giving educators valuable tools to strengthen STEAM lessons. With a focus on cultural responsiveness, experiential learning and inquiry, we cover essential school curriculum while promoting transferable skills and social-emotional learning. Media Contact: Elias Eldridge - Account Executive & Communications Specialist Brampton Honey Badgers eeldridge@honeybadgers.ca



PROFESSIONAL STATISTICS

**BEFORE 2025 CEBL SEASON

Totals

Year Team G MIN PTS 2FGP 3FGP FT RO RD RT AS PF BS ST TO
2024-25 Zabok (Croatia) 24 433 217 56-105 28-72 21-36 1 42 43 42 24 0 16 43
2023-24 Kapfenberg (Austria) 24 727 479 105-201 63-152 80-108 12 84 96 97 46 3 25 54
2022-23 Koeln (Germany) 26 853 608 154-275 57-182 129-153 21 108 129 99 51 4 48 75
2022 Saskatchewan (CEBL) 15 203 42 7-21 7-19 7-8 3 13 16 16 15 1 11 9
Totals 89 2216 1346 322-602 155-425 237-305 37 247 284 254 136 8 100 181

Averages

Year Team G MIN PTS 2FGP 3FGP FT RO RD RT AS PF BS ST TO
2024-25 Zabok (Croatia) 24 18.0 9.0 0.533 0.389 0.583 0.0 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.0 0.0 0.7 1.8
2023-24 Kapfenberg (Austria) 24 30.3 20.0 0.522 0.414 0.741 0.5 3.5 4.0 4.0 1.9 0.1 1.0 2.3
2022-23 Koeln (Germany) 26 32.8 23.4 0.560 0.313 0.843 0.8 4.2 5.0 3.8 2.0 0.2 1.9 2.9
2022 Saskatchewan (CEBL) 15 13.5 2.8 0.333 0.368 0.875 0.2 0.9 1.1 1.1 1.0 0.1 0.7 0.6
Totals 89 24.9 15.1 0.535 0.365 0.777 0.4 2.8 3.2 2.9 1.5 0.1 1.1 2.0

COLLEGIATE STATISTICS

Totals

Year Team G MIN PTS 2FGP 3FGP FT RO RD RT AS PF BS ST TO
2021-22 Laurier 15 547 372 86-163 37-112 89-116 6 76 82 78 19 4 23 53
2019-20 Laurier 21 740 521 106-225 67-185 108-140 11 92 103 71 35 5 33 93
2018-19 Laurier 26 924 701 163-299 81-254 132-163 20 85 105 80 43 3 38 83
2017-18 Laurier 24 622 409 94-182 48-121 77-100 26 58 84 66 29 2 31 54
Totals 86 2833 2003 449-869 233-672 406-519 63 311 374 295 126 14 125 283

Averages

Year Team G MIN PTS 2FGP 3FGP FT RO RD RT AS PF BS ST TO
2021-22 Laurier 15 36.5 24.8 0.528 0.330 0.767 0.4 5.1 5.5 5.2 1.3 0.3 1.5 3.5
2019-20 Laurier 21 35.2 24.8 0.471 0.362 0.771 0.5 4.4 4.9 3.4 1.7 0.2 1.6 4.4
2018-19 Laurier 26 35.5 27.0 0.545 0.319 0.810 0.8 3.3 4.0 3.1 1.7 0.1 1.5 3.2
2017-18 Laurier 24 25.9 17.0 0.516 0.397 0.770 1.1 2.4 3.5 2.8 1.2 0.1 1.3 2.3
Totals 86 32.9 23.3 0.517 0.347 0.782 0.7 3.6 4.4 3.4 1.5 0.2 1.5 3.3