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.

CANADIAN ELITE BASKETBALL LEAGUE AND CBC SPORTS REUNITE IN LANDMARK FIVE-YEAR BROADCAST PARTNERSHIP

By Elias Eldridge • March 4, 2026
Marquee games will air on CBC TV, with full-season streaming on CBC Gem and CBC Sports YouTube The Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) and CBC Sports today announced a landmark five-year broadcast partnership that will see marquee games air on CBC TV, including the first best-of-three CEBL Finals in league history, and all games live streamed on CBC Gem and CBC Sports YouTube . “As Canada’s professional basketball league, with 10 teams across the country, our focus is simple, to meet fans where they are,” said CEBL President and CEO Ty Mazereeuw. “Partnering with CBC Sports brings the CEBL to more Canadians on a trusted national stage, and expands access across digital platforms including CBC Gem and YouTube, giving basketball fans of all ages more choice in how they follow our biggest moments.” “Canadian basketball is having a moment right now on the world stage, and through our partnership with the CEBL, we can bring the energy and momentum of Canada’s top young players to fans across the country,” said Chris Wilson, Executive Director, Sports and Olympics, CBC. “We are excited to share the excitement from the court with wider audiences on CBC’s platforms, and to interact with and serve local fans in CEBL locations across Canada.” CBC Sports was the league’s broadcast partner for its inaugural seasons from 2019 through 2022, and with the new partnership, for the next five years CBC Sports will offer select regular-season games on CBC TV and all regular-season and playoff games on CBC Gem and CBC Sports YouTube. Available platforms will also include CEBL+. The CEBL’s full 2026 broadcast schedule and more broadcast-related announcements are coming soon. The Brampton Honey Badgers will begin their season with two home games on Friday, May 15 and Sunday, May 17 versus the Ottawa BlackJacks and Calgary Surge, respectively. Click here to get your Honey Badgers tickets today, starting at only $20 per game. ### About the Brampton Honey Badgers One of the original franchises of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL), the 2022 CEBL Champion Brampton Honey Badgers proudly call the CAA Centre home. The Brampton front office and basketball operations department bring NBA, NBA G League, national team, NCAA and major international pro league experience to the franchise. With a vision of promoting Brampton grassroots basketball and local businesses through community and corporate engagement, the Honey Badgers will leverage the explosion of basketball as a vehicle for innovation and change. For more information visit honeybadgers.ca . About the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) The Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) is Canada’s professional basketball league, with 10 member clubs across six provinces. Blending global innovation with local connection, the league is redefining how the game is played and experienced while rooting its teams deeply in communities coast to coast. With a fan base of 4.1 million Canadians – up 57 per cent since 2022 – the CEBL has cultivated Canada’s youngest basketball audience, with more than half of its fans aged 34 or younger. Its rapid growth reflects its ability to connect authentically with a new generation of basketball fans while expanding the sport’s cultural footprint nationwide. In 2025, the CEBL featured 17 players with NBA experience, and nearly 70 per cent of its athletes were Canadian – the highest proportion of domestic talent in any professional sports league in the country. To date, nearly 40 players have signed NBA contracts following CEBL seasons, which run from May through August. Visit CEBL.ca or follow @cebleague on social media. Media Contact: Elias Eldridge - Account Executive & Communications Specialist Brampton Honey Badgers eeldridge@honeybadgers.ca

HONEY BADGERS SIGN CEBL ALL-CANADIAN KEON AMBROSE-HYLTON

By Elias Eldridge • March 3, 2026
The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Tuesday that they have signed the 2025 CEBL All-Canadian and former Edmonton Stingers standout Keon Ambrose-Hylton. Ambrose-Hylton made a strong showing in his first professional campaign in 2025 with the Edmonton Stingers, recording 13.7 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 1.2 assists, in 23 games as a full-time starter. He finished the season ranked second in the CEBL in field goal percentage at 64.5 percent (min. 100 shot attempts), ranked fourth in two-point field goals made (133), and tied for fourth in total rebounds (182). “I’m really looking forward to returning to the CEBL and joining the Honey Badgers,” said Ambrose-Hylton. “I think I align very well with this organization’s values and plans for 2026. I can’t wait to get to the city and be a part of the new era of Honey Badgers basketball.” Ambrose-Hylton is currently finishing up his season with Kortrijk in Belgium, where as a starter he is averaging 11.5 points, 6.2 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 23.1 minutes across 18 games. So far he has posted double-figure scoring outings in 12 games, including a three-game stretch where he averaged 19.7 points, 9.7 rebounds, 1.0 blocks, and 1.3 steals while shooting 79.3 percent from the field. “We are extremely excited to welcome Keon to the Honey Badger family this season,” said Honey Badgers General Manager and Vice President of Basketball Operation Jermaine Anderson. “Keon is a talented, fundamentally-sound, high energy player who’s willing to do whatever it takes to win. He will play a pivotal role in helping to ensure that we’re in a position to compete for the ultimate goal.” Ambrose-Hylton graduated from Southern Methodist University after playing three of his five collegiate seasons there. However, he played his freshman and sophomore seasons with the Alabama Crimson Tide. In 2024, he ranked fourth in the AAC in two-point field goal percentage, converting on 66.2 percent of his attempts from inside the arc. The same season he posted a collegiate career-high 19 points on 9-for-9 shooting in a win versus East Texas A&M. “Keon is an elite two-way talent and an even better human being,” said Honey Badgers Assistant General Manager John Ross. “His skillset and energy will be a key part of our championship run. We are thrilled to add him as a foundational piece to the roster.” Ambrose-Hylton was born and raised in Toronto before joining the International Sports Academy in Willoughby, Ohio for his high school career. He earned First Team All-Conference honours in his senior year and was ranked the number two overall player by North Pole Hoops in Canada’s 2020 class. The Brampton Honey Badgers will begin their season with two home games on Friday, May 15 and Sunday, May 17 versus the Ottawa BlackJacks and Calgary Surge, respectively. Click here to get your Honey Badgers tickets today, starting at only $20 per game. ### About the Brampton Honey Badgers One of the original franchises of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL), the 2022 CEBL Champion Brampton Honey Badgers proudly call the CAA Centre home. The Brampton front office and basketball operations department bring NBA, NBA G League, national team, NCAA and major international pro league experience to the franchise. With a vision of promoting Brampton grassroots basketball and local businesses through community and corporate engagement, the Honey Badgers will leverage the explosion of basketball as a vehicle for innovation and change. For more information visit honeybadgers.ca . About the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) The Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) is Canada’s professional basketball league, with 10 member clubs across six provinces. Blending global innovation with local connection, the league is redefining how the game is played and experienced while rooting its teams deeply in communities coast to coast. With a fan base of 4.1 million Canadians – up 57 per cent since 2022 – the CEBL has cultivated Canada’s youngest basketball audience, with more than half of its fans aged 34 or younger. Its rapid growth reflects its ability to connect authentically with a new generation of basketball fans while expanding the sport’s cultural footprint nationwide. In 2025, the CEBL featured 17 players with NBA experience, and nearly 70 per cent of its athletes were Canadian – the highest proportion of domestic talent in any professional sports league in the country. To date, nearly 40 players have signed NBA contracts following CEBL seasons, which run from May through August. Visit CEBL.ca or follow @cebleague on social media. Media Contact: Elias Eldridge - Account Executive & Communications Specialist Brampton Honey Badgers eeldridge@honeybadgers.ca

HONEY BADGERS WELCOME GOODLIFE FITNESS FOR THREE MORE YEARS OF OFFICIAL PARTNERSHIP

By Elias Eldridge • February 24, 2026
The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Thursday that GoodLife Fitness, the largest chain of fitness clubs in Canada, has returned on a three-year deal for an official partnership. GoodLife Fitness will be providing countless giveaway items for Honey Badgers fans, including an ultimate 12-month GoodLife Fitness membership and seven-day GoodLife Fitness free trial flyers at Honey Badgers community events year-round. “GoodLife Fitness has been the centre of workouts and wellness for Honey Badgers players, coaches, and staff for the past three seasons,” said Melissa Hambrook, senior director of partnerships and external relations at GoodLife Fitness. “It’s an honour to collaborate with the Peel Region’s professional basketball community and support their athletes and fans on and off the court. We’re looking forward to this new phase of our partnership, and we’re excited to continue welcoming all Honey Badgers through our doors.” GoodLife Fitness will continue to own the presenting rights for the Honey Badgers “Dunk of the Game” social media campaign for the upcoming year. By the end of the season, Honey Badgers social media followers will have the opportunity to vote for their favourite dunk of the season, entering them in a giveaway contest sponsored by GoodLife Fitness for a chance at a 12-month ultimate membership. “Working with GoodLife Fitness is a privilege,” said Honey Badgers President Saud Juman. “Not only do they allow for our team to stay fit and healthy, but they provide our fans an opportunity for this as well. We look forward to continuing to grow this relationship for years to come.” The Brampton Honey Badgers will begin their season with two home games on Friday, May 15 and Sunday, May 17 versus the Ottawa BlackJacks and Calgary Surge, respectively. Click here to get your Honey Badgers tickets today, starting at only $20 per game. ### About the Brampton Honey Badgers One of the original franchises of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL), the 2022 CEBL Champion Brampton Honey Badgers proudly call the CAA Centre home. The Brampton front office and basketball operations department bring NBA, NBA G League, national team, NCAA and major international pro league experience to the franchise. With a vision of promoting Brampton grassroots basketball and local businesses through community and corporate engagement, the Honey Badgers will leverage the explosion of basketball as a vehicle for innovation and change. For more information visit honeybadgers.ca . About the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) The Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) is Canada’s professional basketball league, with 10 member clubs across six provinces. Blending global innovation with local connection, the league is redefining how the game is played and experienced while rooting its teams deeply in communities coast to coast. With a fan base of 4.1 million Canadians – up 57 per cent since 2022 – the CEBL has cultivated Canada’s youngest basketball audience, with more than half of its fans aged 34 or younger. Its rapid growth reflects its ability to connect authentically with a new generation of basketball fans while expanding the sport’s cultural footprint nationwide. In 2025, the CEBL featured 17 players with NBA experience, and nearly 70 per cent of its athletes were Canadian – the highest proportion of domestic talent in any professional sports league in the country. To date, nearly 40 players have signed NBA contracts following CEBL seasons, which run from May through August. Visit CEBL.ca or follow @cebleague on social media. About GoodLife Fitness GoodLife Fitness started in 1979 in London, ON, and has since grown to the largest group of fitness club chains in Canada and the fourth largest in the world. Founder and CEO David ‘Patch’ Patchell-Evans started the business with one purpose…to give everyone in Canada the opportunity to live a fit and healthy good life. With 200+ clubs nationally, GoodLife is helping to transform the health and fitness of people across Canada every day. Find out more at goodlifefitness.com and @ goodlifefitness on social media channels. 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