The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Monday that Ace Acumen Heights, a new local private school, has agreed to a deal to become an official partner of the team.

Ace Acumen Heights will hold presenting rights to the “Brampton Honey Badgers Academy”, in which the team will host clinics for both basketball players and coaches, giving them an opportunity to develop their skills and be taught by some of the best that Canada has to offer. 

“The work of Ace Acumen Heights in the local community is admirable,” said Honey Badgers President Josie Pingitore. “We are excited to welcome them to the family and build on grassroots basketball in Brampton as we build out our Honey Badgers Academy.”

Ace Acumen Heights will also host two parent workshops in collaboration with Honey Badgers coaches, front office, and players. These will primarily focus on areas such as youth sports development, insights into coaching and professional basketball, and general education.

“At Ace Acumen Heights, we believe in empowering youth through education and sport,” said Nicole Trott, manager of admissions at Ace Acumen Heights. “Our partnership with the Brampton Honey Badgers reflects our shared commitment to excellence, community engagement and youth development.”

Honey Badgers fans can expect to see lots of Ace Acumen Heights on the teams’ social media accounts this upcoming season, as well as fan engagement opportunities through ticket and jersey giveaways!

With the 2025 season on the horizon, Honey Badgers fans can get excited for what is in store for the third season of professional basketball at the CAA Centre. Honey Badgers season tickets and other ticket packages are available now at honeybadgers.ca/tickets.

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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) 

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 75% of its rosters being Canadian and a record 12 players with NBA experience in 2024. 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 BetVictor, TSN, TSN+, RDS, Game+, Next Level Sports & Entertainment and Courtside1891. More information about the CEBL is available at CEBL.ca and @cebleague on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook & YouTube.

About Ace Acumen Heights

Ace Acumen Heights is a new private school in Brampton serving students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12. But we’re not just building another private school—we’re leading a movement in education. We are dedicated to nurturing well-rounded students by combining academic excellence with character development and real-life skill building.

Our goal is to create an inclusive, future-forward learning environment that empowers students to thrive. While we welcome all learners, our approach thoughtfully considers how boys learn—through movement, structure, and hands-on experiences—while also supporting the diverse needs of every student. Through small class sizes and innovative teaching, we unlock the unique potential of every learner.

Media Contact:
Elias Eldridge - Account Executive and Communications Specialist

Brampton Honey Badgers

eeldridge@honeybadgers.ca