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.

KOTAK PERSONAL INJURY LAW AND HONEY BADGERS TO HOST SECOND ANNUAL SALUTE TO SERVICE GAME JUNE 29

By Elias Eldridge • May 30, 2025
The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) and Kotak Personal Injury Law announced Friday that the team will host a Salute to Service game for the second straight season as a way to honour and recognize past and active service members on Sunday, June 29. The Honey Badgers will host the reigning CEBL champions, Niagara River Lions, during the club’s second annual Salute To Service Game presented by Kotak Personal Injury Law, starting at 2:00P.M. following pre-game festivities. “Kotak Law’s continued support of the Brampton Honey Badgers through their Salute to Service initiative has played a vital role in helping the team give back to the local community,” said Mike Morreale, commissioner and co-founder of the CEBL. “The league is grateful to Kotak Law for their contribution to this mission. Community-driven initiatives like this are central to our values, and on June 29 at CAA Centre, we look forward to honouring those who have selflessly served their fellow community members.” Kotak Personal Injury Law will be providing tickets to local military organizations, first responders, and frontline workers. This act displays their dedication and commitment to the people who risk their lives every day for our community. “Partnering with the Honey Badgers continues to hold deep meaning for me,” said Nainesh Kotak, owner of Kotak Personal Injury Law. “Since 2015, I’ve been committed to supporting our veterans and first responders, particularly through my donations to Wounded Warriors Canada. These courageous individuals dedicate their lives to protecting our freedom, and I’m proud to continue giving back through this partnership.” In addition to the ongoing partnership with the Honey Badgers, Kotak Personal Injury Law is pleased to announce a significant donation to both Wounded Warriors Canada and Boots on the Ground. The donations will be presented to the two organizations during the halftime ceremony. “Salute to Service Night is a powerful way to honour our veterans, active-duty service members, and first responders. It’s about showing our appreciation and offering the support they deserve,” said Kotak. “Wounded Warriors Canada and Boots on the Ground play a vital role in helping first responders and their families. Witnessing the direct impact of their work reaffirms why this cause is so important. It’s an incredible privilege to contribute to the well-being of these heroes.” With a second year of Salute to Service, the Official Injury Law Firm of the Brampton Honey Badgers displays their passion for giving well-deserved recognition to those who put their lives at risk on a daily basis, and their supporting families. Throughout the past decade, Nainesh Kotak has made significant donations to military, first responders, and frontline workers. “We’re proud to welcome back Nainesh Kotak and Kotak Law as a valued partner for the 2025 season,” said Honey Badgers President, Josie Pingitore. “Their continued commitment to our team and our community speaks volumes. Their leadership in presenting our Salute to Service game underscores their deep respect for those who serve and protect. Together, we’re not only elevating the game experience, but also paying tribute to the heroes among us in a way that’s both meaningful and memorable.” The Honey Badgers and Kotak Personal Injury Law have aligned goals on community involvement and engagement, utilizing both of their platforms to recognize groups and individuals, spread positivity, and celebrate accomplishments. The Honey Badgers 2025 campaign is set to continue as the Alliance will come into town for School Day on June 4 @ 11:00am. This game is quickly followed by Women in Sports Night, presented by Algoma University on Friday, June 6 at the CAA Centre as the Honey Badgers take on the Winnipeg Sea Bears. 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 . About Kotak Law Kotak Law is the experienced, effective and compassionate law firm for disability and personal injury claims. Kotak Law is community driven and ensures that you receive the compensation you deserve. Media Contact: Elias Eldridge - Account Executive & Communications Specialist Brampton Honey Badgers eeldridge@honeybadgers.ca Carolyn Stewart - Executive Assistant Kotak Personal Injury Law carolyn@kotaklaw.com

Surge Complete Narrow Comeback Over Honey Badgers in Physical Battle

By Dillon White • May 30, 2025
Despite missing 20 free throws, the Calgary Surge came through at the line when it mattered most. During Target Score Time, six free throws and three putbacks vaulted the Surge to a comeback win. Calgary trailed by as many as 15 in the fourth quarter, but fought back in a slower-paced game to earn its third-straight victory. Surge guard Jameer Nelson Jr. said staying resilient and focusing on each possession led to the turnaround. “We just kept checking each other in the timeouts and just saying, ‘Nobody else is gonna do it’. The guys we got on the floor – we got nobody else with us – so we just had to make it happen,” Nelson Jr. said. Physicality was the story of the game, with frequent whistles and opportunities at the line for both teams. Five players – including four Brampton starters – fouled out in the second half. Brampton was efficient from the free-throw line at 73 per cent while Calgary struggled at 51 per cent, but the Honey Badgers only outscored their opponents by one point at the stripe. Despite Brampton’s efforts to slow the pace and make it harder on Calgary in the paint, the Surge still won the paint battle 40-28 and the fast break battle 11-0. Second-chance points also made a difference, with a 12-4 advantage for Calgary, including six in Target Score Time. The trio of Nelson Jr., Sean Miller-Moore and Greg Brown III continued to fuel the Surge attack. Nelson Jr. netted a game-high 24 points, including 11 in the fourth quarter, to help lead the comeback. Miller-Moore scored 19 on an off night from the field, adding seven assists, five rebounds and three steals. Brown III showcased his two-way prowess with 17 points, 11 rebounds, three blocks and two steals. Meanwhile, the top three scorers for Brampton all had their nights cut short after fouling out. Quinndary Weatherspoon was on pace for an incredible evening with 18 points and eight assists when he picked up his fifth foul in the third quarter. Amari Kelly and Koby McEwen both fouled out in Target Score Time, with 17 and 14 points respectively. The loss drops Brampton’s record to 0-5 early in the season. Brampton head coach Sheldon Cassimy said the wins will come if the team continues to play at the same level as Thursday. “When we play with execution in mind and follow the gameplan and stick together we did today, I’m sure the result will be different,” Cassimy said. To open the game, both teams struggled from long range and shot a combined one-for-11 from three. Calgary led by as many as seven but Brampton made a run late in the quarter to close the gap to 21-18 after 10 minutes. The second quarter turned into a foul-heavy defensive battle featuring five lead changes and three ties, before the Honey Badgers protected the paint and sparked an 11–3 run. Brampton maintained a lead for the majority of the frame, but Calgary fought back with a late 6-2 run to head into the locker room tied at 41. The physicality continued into the third quarter but Brampton emerged with a comfortable lead. The referees were busy and both teams were frequent visitors to the free-throw line. The Honey Badgers went on a 15-4 run to open the half, powered by threes from McEwen and Weatherspoon. The Surge seized momentum after a scuffle midway through the quarter that led to an unsportsmanlike foul, ending Prince Oduro’s night. Calgary went on a 7-0 run after the unsportsmanlike, but three consecutive trips to the charity stripe for the Honey Badgers slowed the momentum. Brampton held a 10-point lead heading into the fourth. McEwen and Muenkat helped the Honey Badgers extend the lead to 15 early in the fourth, but the Surge stayed resilient. A timely 8–2 run before Target Score Time, highlighted by clutch threes from Nelson Jr. and Gabe Osabuohien made it a five-point game. It set the stage for a tense Target Score Time finish. Osabuohien and Kelly both fouled out early in Target Score Time, including a foul on a Brown III putback. McEwen made an acrobatic finish to get Brampton’s first bucket in the final stretch, before fouling out on the other end. The next eight combined points all came at the free throw line, before a Miller-Moore putback and a corner three from Brown III put Calgary one point away from victory. After a contested attempt at the rim from Miller-Moore, Osayi Osifo snagged the rebound and sealed the comeback with a putback layup. Box Score https://www.cebl.ca/game?id=2600582 Up next for both teams Brampton returns home after the Alberta road trip to face the Montréal Alliance on Wednesday (June 4), while Calgary sets its sights on the Vancouver Bandits at Langley Events Centre this Sunday (June 1). Next CEBL action Saskatchewan searches for its first win of the campaign in a rematch with Niagara on Friday, while the undefeated Vancouver Bandits visit the Edmonton Stingers. 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

May 29 - GAME PREVIEW: Brampton @ Calgary

By Christian Bastasin-Diodati • May 29, 2025
As the season continues for the Brampton Honey Badgers, they find themselves still in search of a win as they take on the Calgary Surge in the second leg of their only back-to-back of the season. Last year, the Calgary Surge finished 11-9 and made their second straight Championship Weekend appearance since their inception. While still looking for their first CEBL championship. They made noise in last year’s playoffs beating the Winnipeg Sea Bears in their play-in game and upsetting their provincial rivals, the Edmonton Stingers in a 78-69 thriller before losing to the Vancouver Bandits in the conference finals. Meanwhile, the Honey Badgers had a final record of 6-14, missing the CEBL playoffs for the second straight season since winning their first championship in 2022. However, they got the better of Calgary in their most recent matchup, winning 108-105 during the 2024 season. Brampton’s most productive players that game included Zane Waterman who posted up 15 points and 13 rebounds. Shamiel Stevenson and LJ Thorpe also contributed with 14 points, five rebounds and one steal from Stevenson and 13 points and nine assists from Thorpe. Their most productive player came off the bench as Elijah Mitrou-Long scored a game high 28 points on 75% from three-point land and 9-for-14 from the field. It was enough to keep pace and eventually overcome 27-point and 25-point outings from Calgary’s Justin Lewis and Stefan Smith while Calgary Stalwart Sean Miller-Moore contributed with 19 points (9-for-17). Both teams look quite different from last year’s iterations. For the Honey Badgers, Stevenson departed for the Euro League with BK Inter Bratislava and Mitrou-Long left for Italy. Waterman also left in free agency, going to the Ottawa BlackJacks. To replace these losses, Brampton assembled a variety of free agency signings to support their current core. CEBL champion David Muenkat was brought in to add extra rebounding and energy to the forward position. Former George Mason University big man Amari Kelly was brought in to be the partner in the front court to Prince Oduro and is currently averaging close to a double-double in four games. Brampton’s most exciting free agency signings were both at the guard position. Firstly, they brought back former Honey Badger and the reigning CEBL Canadian Player of the Year Koby McEwen. McEwen was a rookie when the Honey Badgers previously made championship weekend and won their championship in 2022 where he became a fan favourite as a rookie averaging 12.4 points, 2.9 rebounds and 2.5 assists. He continued to improve in 2023 before having his breakout opportunity in Vancouver where he averaged 17.9 points, 4.8 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game. They also brought in former NBA Champion and CBA star Quinndary Weatherspoon. Weatherspoon won the NBA Championship with the Golden State Warriors in 2022. While in China he exploded as a scorer and playmaker averaging 26.3 points, 6.4 rebounds and 7.6 assists with Qingdao. Weatherspoon has had a good start to the season averaging 20.0 points, 1.3 rebounds and 6.0 assists. Calgary has their own star NBA signings to match Quinndary Weatherspoon however, as they signed Greg Brown III who played three years in the NBA with Portland and Dallas before signing with the Calgary Surge. He’s had a great start to the season so far, averaging 17.2 points , 6.2 rebound and a CEBL-high 2.8 blocks in three games with the Calgary Surge. The second NBA signing for Calgary is former Pistons shooting guard Khyri Thomas who is currently averaging 5.5 points, 6.3 rebounds and 2.8 steals as their perimeter defense anchor. Along with Brown and Thomas, Calgary’s new signings Jameer Nelson Jr. and hometown kid Olumide Adelodun have contributed early in their first season in the CEBL with Nelson averaging 17.3 points, 5.8 rebounds and 4.0 assists and Adelodun posting up 11.0 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 16.9 minutes. Rounding the team off is longtime Surge player Sean Miller-Moore. Miller-Moore has been with the team since 2022 as a starting guard and has been a consistent performer in some of their biggest games. In their win over the Edmonton Stingers, Miller-Moore scored 17 points (6-for-15), 12 rebounds, two assists, one steal and two blocks. In the semi-final victory over the Vancouver Bandits, he posted up 15 points and eight rebounds. He is currently averaging 13.5 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.9 assists. This season, the Surge have gotten off to a good start at 3-1 including a 32-point blowout win against the Winnipeg Sea Bears. In their win against the Sea Bears, the Surge assisted on 69% of their field goals and went on three double-digit scoring runs including a 21-3 thrashing while the Sea Bears could not buy a bucket for seven minutes. NelsonJr., Brown, and Sean Miller-Moore had highlight reel after highlight reel as the Surge entered target time up 71-48, comfortably winning the game 93-61. For Calgary head coach, this game was the result of the hard work put in on and off the court. “They’re a great practice group and we’ve just been carrying that over to the game.” Canales said in praise of his players. Things have gone poorly for the Honey Badgers so far as they find themselves 0-4, their worst start to the season in franchise history. Despite the struggles, Head Coach Sheldon Cassimy is keeping calm and focusing on what the team has done well when speaking after the game. “I think we consistently show flashes of how good we can be. So it’s just a matter of us staying together through the losing streak and knowing that there’s still a whole other 20 games left, so it could turn around very easily”. Cassimy said. Honey Badgers forward Amari Kelly had his own insight of how the team played against Edmonton. “I think we could have done a little bit better job on the glass and being physical in the paint. Defensively, we weren’t locked in,” Kelly said after the game. The Brampton Honey Badgers look to get their first win of the season against the Calgary Surge. Will the Honey Badgers get scorched by the Surge like the other teams, or can they get the better of the Surge in a heat check of a win? You can watch the Honey Badgers take on the Surge on CEBL+ and TSN+. ### 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



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