BRAMPTON’S OWN MATTHEW MONCRIEFFE SIGNS WITH BRAMPTON HONEY BADGERS
The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Tuesday that Brampton-born and NBA G League-experienced forward Matthew Moncrieffe will join the team for the 2026 season.
Moncrieffe is coming off his first professional season with the Motor City Cruise (Detroit Pistons G League affiliate) where he posted four double-digit scoring performances and two double-doubles, including 16 points and 15 rebounds (both season-highs) January 7 vs. the Capital City Go-Go.
“We’re looking forward to providing Matthew with the opportunity to develop his game and compete on home soil in front of his friends and family,” said Honey Badgers General Manager and Vice President of Basketball Operations Jermaine Anderson. “His physicality, hard-nosed approach, and versatility make him a perfect fit for our team. We’re excited to welcome him back home.”
Moncrieffe saw a lot of success in his senior season at Seattle University where he recorded 15.2 points, 9.6 rebounds, 1.1 assists, and 1.0 steals through 29 games. En route to the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Tournament Semi-Finals, Moncrieffe earned a spot on the All-WAC First Team while leading the conference in field goal percentage (.555), total rebounds (277), and player efficiency rating (22.7).
“Matthew Moncrieffe brings great energy, versatility, and a team-first mindset that impacts winning,” said Honey Badgers Head Coach Alex Cerda. “He plays with a high motor, embraces the details, and does whatever is needed on both ends of the floor. We’re excited about the presence he adds to our group and the way he’ll elevate the guys around him every day.”
The 6’8” forward spent his freshman season with the Oklahoma State Cowboys, starting alongside former first overall pick and current Detroit Piston Cade Cunningham. He put up some impressive performances including nine points, nine rebounds, and two blocks in the first round of the NCAA Tournament versus Liberty, and 22 points and 12 rebounds January 25 vs. Iowa State.
He represented Canada on two occasions in the U19 World Cup and U17 World Championships, and he went to school at Orangeville Prep where he won the Nike Hoops Summit Player of the Year in 2019.
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
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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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