YAW OBENG-MENSAH

POSITION:  Forward

HEIGHT:  6-8 (202 cm)

WEIGHT:  215 lbs (98 kg)

BIRTHDATE:  June 15, 2000 (Toronto, ON)

HIGH SCHOOL:  Emery Collegiate Institute (North York, ON)

UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE:  Niagara University (2024)

HOW ACQUIRED:  Signed as free agent on July 24, 2025

YEARS PRO:  1

BIO

PROFESSIONAL CAREER 


Joining the Honey Badgers averaging 4.9 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 13.1 minutes in 40 games in the Basketball Super League (BSL), Argentina, and the CEBL. 


2024-25: Averaged 3.7 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 8.9 minutes in seven games with London in the BSL … Put up 10 points (3-for-5 from the field, 4-for-5 from the charity stripe), four rebounds, and three assists February 23 vs. Jamestown … Averaged 4.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 11.3 minutes in 14 games with Independ in Argentina … Recorded 12 points and six rebounds in his second 10+ point outing of the season November 11 vs. Obera. 


2024 CEBL Season: Averaged 5.8 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 15.9 minutes in 19 games with the Brampton Honey Badgers … Had the best game of his career with 25 points (10-for-18), 13 rebounds, two blocks, and one steal in the final game of the season July 29 vs. Ottawa … Recorded 15 points on 7-for-8 shooting to go with four rebounds June 28 vs. Montreal.



UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE CAREER 


Averaged 9.6 points, 6.4 rebounds, 1.2 assists, and 21.7 minutes in 143 games in a five-year collegiate career at Santa Fe Community College, University of Maryland Baltimore County, and Niagara University.


2023-24 (As of May 12):  Transferred to Niagara University … Averaged 10.2 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.7 assists, and 24.9 minutes in 28 games … Achieved double figures in scoring in 17 contests, including two games with 20+ … Second on the Purple Eagles in total rebounds (141) … Grabbed a season-best 11 rebounds against Syracuse on December 21 … Went 10-for-10 from the charity stripe, scoring 20 points to go along with seven rebounds December 1 vs. St. Peter’s … Opened the campaign with 13 points in a season-high 37 minutes of action against Notre Dame on November 6.


2022-23:  Averaged 8.5 points, 6.4 rebounds, 1.0 assists, and 22.9 minutes in 32 games during second season with the University of Maryland Baltimore County … Started in 31 games … Led the Retrievers with 17 blocks and 204 total boards … Recorded four double-doubles, including an 18-point and 16-rebound effort against Vermont on January 28 … Had a season-best 20 points on nine-for-13 (.692) shooting against Maine on January 14 … Produced 19 points to go along with 10 rebounds and two blocks November 10 vs. Penn State York.


2021-22:  Transferred to the University of Maryland Baltimore County …   Averaged 6.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 17.3 minutes in 32 games as a junior… Started in 23 games as a junior, including the final 20 games … Reached double-figures in scoring in six appearances … Recorded a 12-point and nine-rebound performance February 9 against Hartford … Had a season-best 13 points in 20 minutes of action against Western Carolina on November 19.


2020-21:  Averaged 12.6 points, 9.7 rebounds, 1.1 assists, and 20.0 minutes in 20 games with Santa Fe Community College … Earned FCSA First-Team All-Conference and Mid-Florida Conference All-Academic honors… Team leader in points scored (252) and rebounding (194) … Recorded a career-best 30 points February 13 against Daytona State.


2019-20:  Averaged 11.1 points, 6.7 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 23.1 minutes as a freshman with Santa Fe Community College … Set a career-high 28 points on 13-for-19 shooting from the field against Polk State on December 4 .



PERSONAL

Son of Josephine and Kwadwo … Has four siblings; Kwame, Yaw Amoako, Bra Tew, and Kwasi … Majored in Liberal Arts at Niagara University … Favourite musical artist is Future.

SEAN EAST II AWARDED ALL-CEBL FIRST TEAM SELECTION

By Elias Eldridge • August 20, 2026
The Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced today that Honey Badgers star guard Sean East II has earned a spot on the 2026 All-CEBL First Team, his second straight year doing so. In his 16 regular season games played for the organization this season, the team went 9-7 while East II recorded 22.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, 6.8 assists, and 2.0 steals in 35.0 minutes per game. On July 25, Sean recorded a Honey Badgers franchise record 38 points in a crucial victory over the Winnipeg Sea Bears. This was also his personal CEBL career-high. East II becomes the fifth Honey Badgers player to be named to the All-CEBL First Team, and the first since 2022. He closed the regular season scoring 365 points, the sixth most in the CEBL for the 2026 campaign and the second most scored by a Honey Badgers player in any single-season in franchise history. He finished the season ranked top-10 in a number of other categories as well, including fourth in total assists (108), fifth in total steals (32), tied for third in target score winners (4), 8th in free throws made (65), and second in free throw percentage (min. 50 attempts; .915). With the Honey Badgers eighth season in the books, fans should keep an eye out for season ticket availability and the schedule release over the coming months for the 2027 CEBL season. For any inquiries, please contact info@honeybadgers.ca . ### 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, featuring 10 member clubs across six provinces. Powered by elite talent, a fast-paced game format, and deep community connections, the CEBL delivers high-level basketball and unforgettable summer experiences for fans nationwide. The league boasts the youngest fan base in Canadian professional sport, half under age 34, and one of the fastest-growing audiences in the country, now reaching nearly 4.1 million Canadians. This momentum reflects the CEBL’s ability to deliver dynamic, thrilling gameplay while connecting deeply with a new generation of fans and expanding basketball’s cultural footprint across Canada. The CEBL is where elite performance meets homegrown talent. In 2025, 17 players with NBA experience hit the court, while nearly 70% of the league’s roster was Canadian, the highest concentration of domestic talent in any professional sports league in the country. Running from May through August, the CEBL’s season is a showcase of top basketball talent and a summer hub for fast-paced, high-energy fan excitement. Media Contact: Elias Eldridge - Account Executive & Communications Coordinator Brampton Honey Badgers eeldridge@honeybadgers.ca

BRAMPTON HONEY BADGERS OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM LEONARD ASPER

By Elias Eldridge • August 16, 2026
The Brampton Honey Badgers congratulate the Winnipeg Sea Bears on their victory over our team to win the CEBL National Championship. We also acknowledge the incredible support of the Winnipeg fans for their team. We want to thank the Brampton players & staff for their incredible accomplishment of winning the Eastern Conference after finishing last in the prior year. At the same time, we thank our fans in Brampton for their growing support throughout the season and their understanding regarding the events causing the cancellation of the first CEBL Finals home game in Brampton's history. Both teams had remarkable success in spite of challenges facing them and are to be congratulated for reaching the final. Thank you to the CEBL for another remarkable season. Leonard Asper Owner

BRAMPTON HONEY BADGERS OFFICIAL STATEMENT

By Elias Eldridge • August 13, 2026
On behalf of our entire Honey Badgers Organization, we sincerely apologize for the extreme disappointment and frustration caused by our inability to play last night's game. As an organization, we were fully prepared and incredibly excited to host the first-ever CEBL Finals game in Brampton at the CAA Centre. We were ready to create a historic night for our team, our fans, and our community. Player and referee safety must always come first. Due to circumstances beyond our control, we determined the playing surface was unsafe for competition. While we fully respect and endorse that decision's importance, we share your disappointment. We understand how much you have invested in this team—not only financially, but through your time, energy, loyalty, and passion for the Brampton Honey Badgers. We know how much the opportunity to experience a CEBL Finals game right here in Brampton meant to you. It meant the same to us. Make no mistake, however—we are motivated, focused, and ready to compete. We will travel to Winnipeg to play in a one-game CEBL Final on Saturday, consistent with the single-game championship format that has been used in previous CEBL Finals. We are incredibly proud of our team and remain determined to finish what we started. Thank you for your understanding and continued support of the Honey Badgers, especially during a difficult and disappointing circumstance. Your support means more to our organization than we can put into words. 1 more........ Sincerely, Al Whitley CEO Brampton Honey Badgers



PROFESSIONAL STATISTICS

Totals

Year Team G MIN PTS 2FGP 3FGP FT RO RD RT AS PF BS ST TO
2024-25 Independ (Argentina) 14 158 60 20-36 1-8 17-26 12 34 46 5 15 6 4 5
2024-25 London (BSL) 7 62 26 8-16 0-1 10-11 3 14 17 4 5 2 2 5
2024 Brampton Honey Badgers 19 302 110 40-69 4-20 18-29 33 43 76 13 27 11 21 12
Totals 40 522 196 68-121 5-29 45-66 48 91 139 22 47 19 27 22

Averages

Year Team G MIN PTS 2FGP 3FGP FT RO RD RT AS PF BS ST TO
2024-25 Independ (Argentina) 14 11.3 4.3 0.556 0.125 0.654 0.9 2.4 3.3 0.4 1.1 0.4 0.3 0.4
2024-25 London (BSL) 7 8.9 3.7 0.500 0.000 0.909 0.4 2.0 2.4 0.6 0.7 0.3 0.3 0.7
2024 Brampton Honey Badgers 19 15.9 5.8 0.580 0.200 0.621 1.7 2.3 4.0 0.7 1.4 0.6 1.1 0.6
Totals 40 13.1 4.9 0.562 0.172 0.682 1.2 2.3 3.5 0.6 1.2 0.5 0.7 0.6

COLLEGIATE STATISTICS

Totals

Year Team G MIN PTS 2FGP 3FGP FT RO RD RT AS PF BS ST TO
2023-24 Niagara University 28 698 285 99-191 4-10 75-104 49 90 139 48 49 10 21 35
2022-23 University of Maryland, Baltimore County 32 734 272 114-208 1-20 41-62 55 149 204 32 63 17 26 33
2021-22 University of Maryland, Baltimore County 32 552 221 84-148 1-11 50-73 52 118 170 17 61 14 15 28
2020-21 Santa Fe Community College 20 400 252 71-157 18-63 56-92 47 147 194 22 46 12 26 44
2019-20 Santa Fe Community College 31 715 345 108-196 23-87 60-101 58 150 208 50 59 16 33 61
Totals 143 3099 1375 476-900 47-191 282-432 261 654 915 169 278 69 121 201

Averages

Year Team G MIN PTS 2FGP 3FGP FT RO RD RT AS PF BS ST TO
2023-24 Niagara University 28 24.9 10.2 0.518 0.400 0.721 1.8 3.2 5.0 1.7 1.8 0.4 0.8 1.3
2022-23 University of Maryland, Baltimore County 32 22.9 8.5 0.548 0.050 0.661 1.7 4.7 6.4 1.0 2.0 0.5 0.8 1.0
2021-22 University of Maryland, Baltimore County 32 17.3 6.9 0.568 0.091 0.685 1.6 3.7 5.3 0.5 1.9 0.4 0.5 0.9
2020-21 Santa Fe Community College 20 20.0 12.6 0.452 0.286 0.609 2.4 7.4 9.7 1.1 2.3 0.6 1.3 2.2
2019-20 Santa Fe Community College 31 23.1 11.1 0.551 0.264 0.594 1.9 4.8 6.7 1.6 1.9 0.5 1.1 2.0
Totals 143 21.7 9.6 0.529 0.246 0.653 1.8 4.6 6.4 1.2 1.9 0.5 0.8 1.4