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.

SANDMAN HOTEL GROUP TO CONTINUE AS OFFICIAL PARTNER OF THE BRAMPTON HONEY BADGERS

By Elias Eldridge • April 10, 2026
The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Friday that Sandman Hotel Group has agreed to continue their partnership ahead of the 2026 season. “We are very excited to continue our partnership with the Brampton Honey Badgers,” said Sandman Regional Manager of Sales Roseanne Dalisay. “With this partnership going back to their days in Hamilton, it is exciting to see all the positive change this team has gone through. Sandman Hotel Group believes in supporting and investing in local organizations, and we are proud to be alongside this organization as they head into a new era this season.” Along with assisting in housing Honey Badgers players and staff during training camp, Sandman will also be making a donation to underprivileged youth in local communities to allow them to enjoy live professional basketball. We’re incredibly grateful for Sandman Hotel Group’s continued support of the Honey Badgers as we enter our fifth consecutive season together,” said Honey Badgers CEO Al Whitley. “They’ve become a vital part of our organization - not only through their investment in our team, but through their commitment to our Ball 4 All program, which gives underprivileged youth the opportunity to experience professional basketball. That impact means a great deal to us.” 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 $15 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, 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. About Sandman Hotel Group Opening its first property in Smithers in 1967, Sandman Hotel Group was established with the vision of creating a place where everyone could come together to experience an exceptional standard of hospitality. Media Contact: Elias Eldridge - Account Executive & Communications Specialist Brampton Honey Badgers eeldridge@honeybadgers.ca

CANADIAN GUARD JOSHUA OMOJAFO SIGNS WITH BRAMPTON HONEY BADGERS

By Elias Eldridge • April 9, 2026
The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Thursday that they have signed Hamilton-native and University of South Florida alum Joshua Omojafo. Omojafo is entering the CEBL for his first professional campaign after a highly successful four-year collegiate career at the University of South Florida, Robert Morris University, and Gannon University. Omojafo has been a winner through his whole career. As a starter with three different teams over the last three seasons, Omojafo has played a large part in bringing each one a conference championship. Most recently with the South Florida Bulls, he averaged 11.1 points and 5.3 rebounds en route to an American Conference championship and their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2012 (fifth time in program history), where they nearly upset Louisville in the first round. “Josh is a proven winner at the collegiate level,” said Honey Badgers General Manager and Vice President of Basketball Operations Jermaine Anderson. “His toughness, along with his willingness to defend and rebound, will be a valuable asset to our team. More importantly, Josh is eager to learn and develop as a professional, and we’re looking forward to supporting him throughout that process. We’re excited to welcome him to the Honey Badger family.” Omojafo is a versatile scorer, but where he stands out the most is drawing fouls. In his senior season, he ranked fifth in the American Conference in free throws made (151), second as a junior in the Horizon League Conference (127) with Robert Morris, and first in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) as a sophomore (244). “Josh brings a level of toughness, versatility, and competitive spirit that aligns with exactly who we want to be,” said Honey Badgers Head Coach Alex Cerda. “He impacts the game on both ends - defending multiple positions, playing with physicality, and consistently making winning plays. We’re excited about the edge, professionalism, and presence Josh Omojafo adds to our group and how he elevates the standard of our program every day.” Before transferring to Robert Morris University in 2024, Omojafo spent his first two seasons of college basketball in Division II with Gannon University. He quickly made his impact felt, ranking second in the conference in scoring as a sophomore while leading the Golden Knights to a PSAC championship. Individually as a sophomore, Omojafo also landed on the All-PSAC West Division First Team and NABC Division II All-America Team. Omojafo joins the Honey Badgers roster as the eighth addition ahead of the 2026 season, joining five other Canadians, 2025 CEBL MVP Finalist Sean East II, and 2025 CEBL Defensive Player of the Year Jameer Nelson Jr. 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 $15 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, 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 Specialist Brampton Honey Badgers eeldridge@honeybadgers.ca

HONEY BADGERS WELCOME AUS MVP AND OUA RISING STAR ON CEBL SIGNING DAY

By Elias Eldridge • April 8, 2026
The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Wednesday that DJ Jackson of St. Francis Xavier University and Bronson Chambers of the University of Windsor have signed as developmental players as part of CEBL Signing Day. This is the first year of CEBL Signing Day which has replaced the CEBL Draft. The primary distinction is rather than a typical draft, eligible U SPORT & CCAA players enter a pool where each CEBL team will sign two players to developmental contracts, with potential for more as the season approaches. This allows the opportunity for Canadian talent to get a chance at the professional level while maintaining their college eligibility. DJ Jackson has boasted a high-level of success through his young career. This season with the Honey Badgers will be his second campaign in the CEBL, after being drafted sixth overall in the 2025 CEBL Draft by the Calgary Surge. The 6’3” guard appeared in 11 games with the Surge and recorded a season-high 15 points in a 26-minute outing versus Niagara in the final game of the regular season. Jackson is coming off a second-straight Atlantic University Sport (AUS) Player of the Year season with St. Francis Xavier, the first to go back-to-back since 2016 (Javon Masters, UNB). He led U SPORTS in scoring for consecutive seasons and set a St. Francis Xavier single-season scoring record in 2024-25 with 440 points. After recording 20+ points in 15 games in 2025-26, he secured the highest points per game average in program history with 23.5 over his two seasons with the X-Men. “We are excited to welcome DJ and Bronson to the Honey Badger family,” said Honey Badgers General Manager and Vice President of Basketball Operations Jermaine Anderson. “DJ has CEBL experience and brings toughness as a young player, and Bronson is a Brampton native who’s eager to learn and can potentially play both guard positions. We’re looking forward to developing both players on and off the court, and we feel that they will contribute to the success of our team.” Bronson Chambers is coming off his junior season with the University of Windsor where he led the Lancers in assists per game (2.4) and three-point percentage (.338), while also finishing third in points (12.0). He helped his team to a 12-10 record and a playoff appearance where they fell just short in the first round versus Guelph. The Brampton-native spent his sophomore season with Lake Region State College in Junior College (JUCO) in the United States where he ranked second on the team in scoring with 14.3 points per game. “We are thrilled to welcome DJ and Bronson to the Honey Badgers this summer,” said Honey Badgers Assistant General Manager John Ross. “While this will be a great opportunity for them to develop their skills, we believe they both bring key attributes that will help us towards our goal of winning a championship.” Jackson and Chambers will fill roster spots six and seven for the Honey Badgers, joining 2025 CEBL MVP Finalist and Defensive Player of the Year Sean East and Jameer Nelson Jr., respectively, CEBL All-Canadian Keon Ambrose-Hylton, and CEBL veterans Prince Oduro and Danilo Djuricic. 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 $15 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, 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 Specialist Brampton Honey Badgers eeldridge@honeybadgers.ca



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