BRAMPTON HONEY BADGERS ADD NBA G LEAGUE BIG MAN JUSTYN HAMILTON
The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Tuesday that they have signed NBA G League-experienced big man Justyn Hamilton.
After two straight years in the NBA G League, Hamilton is getting his first run up north in the CEBL, joining the Honey Badgers at the halfway point of the season. He is coming off a season with the Wisconsin Herd (Milwaukee Bucks G League affiliate) and the Grand Rapids Gold (Denver Nuggets G League affiliate) where he posted 6.1 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 13.8 minutes across 36 games.
“Justyn is a great person and fits our culture,” said Honey Badgers General Manager and Vice President of Basketball Operations Jermaine Anderson. “His size and interior presence on both ends of the court will be valuable additions to our team. We’re looking forward to integrating him into our rotation and welcoming him to the Honey Badgers family.”
Hamilton spent his first professional season with Lugano in Switzerland where he was awarded two Player of the Week awards while averaging 19.9 points, 9.4 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 2.0 blocks, and 1.1 steals in 24 games. As a senior with Kent State University, Hamilton won All-MAC Sixth Man of the Year en route to a MAC Tournament finale appearance.
“We're excited to welcome Justyn to the organization,” said Honey Badgers Head Coach Alex Cerda. “His experience at the NBA G League level, combined with his defensive presence and selfless approach, gives our group another layer of physicality and stability. He's a player who understands his role, competes every possession, and makes the players around him better.”
The Brampton Honey Badgers will return home after a long road trip to face the Ottawa BlackJacks on Thursday, July 2, followed quickly by a quick rematch with the Scarborough Shooting Stars on July 5 at the CAA Centre. Get your tickets
here, starting at only $20 each
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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.
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