DAVID MUENKAT

POSITION: Forward

HEIGHT:   6-6 (198 cm)

WEIGHT:   220 lbs (100 kg)

BIRTHDATE:   July 2, 2000 (Brampton, ON)

HIGH SCHOOL:   The Rise Center (Brantford, ON)

UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE:   St. Francis Xavier (2023)

HOW ACQUIRED:   Signed as free agent on March 19, 2025

YEARS PRO: 3

BIO

PROFESSIONAL CAREER 


Averaging 7.9 points, 5.7 rebounds, 1.0 assists, and 21.4 minutes in 123 games playing professionally in Germany and the CEBL.


2024-25 (as of May 15):
Averaged 7.7 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.1 assists, and 27.0 minutes in 32 games with Frankfurt in Germany … Grabbed a career-high 16 rebounds with 11 points in second double-double of the season April 26 vs. Vechta … Scored season-high 23 points while shooting 6-for-9 from beyond the arc December 10 vs. Wuerzburg … Put up 18 points and nine rebounds vs. Hamburg on November 30 … Recorded lone double-double of the season with 12 points and 10 rebounds vs. Vechta on October 19.

2024 CEBL Season:
  Averaged 6.8 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 19.8 minutes in 17 games with the Winnipeg Sea Bears … Registered 15 points and six rebounds July 23 vs. Calgary … Averaged 12.67 rebounds in a three-game stretch from June 19 to June 27 as a starter … Scored season-high 16 points along with eight rebounds vs. Niagara on June 6.


2023-24:
  Averaged 10.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 23.6 minutes in 41 games with Frankfurt in Germany … Recorded 16 points with six rebounds May 8 vs. Jena … Had an all-around outing vs. Dresden on April 14 with 11 points, 11 rebounds, four assists, and two steals … Put up a monster double-double with 22 points and 12 rebounds while shooting 9-for-11 from the field and 4-for-4 from three March 31 vs. Muenster … Scored 11 points with 13 rebounds November 12 vs. Duesseldorf … Registered 13 points on 7-for-9 shooting from the free throw line in regular season debut vs. Bayreuth on October 1 … Recorded 17 points in Germany-BBL Cup and overseas debut September 24 vs. Weissenfels.


2023 CEBL Season:
  Averaged 7.3 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 17.4 minutes in 16 games in second campaign with the Scarborough Shooting Stars … Helped bring the Shooting Stars their first championship in franchise history at 2024 CEBL Championship Weekend … Put up season-high 21 points and nine rebounds July 9 vs. Niagara … Recorded 8 points and 14 rebounds June 2 vs. Winnipeg.


2022 CEBL Season:
  Averaged 5.3 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 11.2 minutes in 17 games with the Scarborough Shooting Stars … Had 10 points and four rebounds July 22 vs. Niagara … Put together an 18-point, eight-rebound performance on 7-for-10 shooting in 17 minutes off the bench vs. Hamilton on July 14.



UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE CAREER 


Averaged 11.4 points, 7.7 rebounds, 1.1 assists, and 21.3 minutes in 117 games during a five-year collegiate career with St. Francis Xavier University, St. Francis College, and Trinidad State Junior College.


2022-23:
Averaged 16.3 points, 10.4 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 1.3 steals, and 24.5 minutes in 27 games as a senior with the X-Men … Brought in a plethora of awards including U Sports Defensive Player of the Year, U Sports All-Canadian Second Team, AUS Defensive Player of the Year, All-AUS First Team, All-AUS All-Tournament MVP, and helped lead St. Francis Xavier to an AUS Championship and U Sports Tournament Finals … Recorded 12 double-double’s on the season including a collegiate career-high 31-point, 13-rebound, 11 made free throw performance in U Sports Championship Finals vs. Carleton on March 12 … Put up a game-high 27 points in AUS Quarter-Finals Victory March 10 vs. Queen’s … Grabbed a career-high 21 rebounds along with 13 points vs. Dalhousie on January 14 … Registered 20+ points on eight occasions including 23 points, 16 rebounds, and two blocks November 26 vs. UNB.


2021-22:
  Transferred to St. Francis Xavier University … Averaged 13.1 points, 10.2 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1.2 steals and 27.8 minutes in 13 games … Grabbed 10+ rebounds in seven games, including a monster 29-point, 16-rebound outing vs. UPEI on March 19 … Scored 24 points including three of his four total three-pointers made on the season, and 16 rebounds November 10 vs. St. Mary’s … In second game with St. Francis Xavier recorded 15 points, 12 rebounds, and three steals vs. UNB on October 30.


2020-21:
  Transferred to St. Francis College (SFC) … Averaged 5.9 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 15.8 minutes in 19 games … Recorded season-high’s across the board in breakout performance with 21 points, 11 rebounds, two assists, and two blocks February 8 vs. LIU Brooklyn.


2019-20:
  Averaged 11.8 points, 7.7 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and 21.5 minutes in 28 games in second campaign with the Trojans … Registered five double-double’s on the season including 21 points, 12 rebounds, four assists, and two blocks January 25 vs. McCook Community College … Put together an all-around 18-point, nine-rebound, three-assist, one-steal, and two-block performance November 30 vs. Rainy River Community College … Tallied 23 points and nine rebounds vs. Frank Phillips College on November 8.


2018-19:
  Averaged 9.2 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 19.0 minutes in 30 games as a freshman … Recorded 21 points, 10 rebounds, two assists, one steal, and two blocks January 11 vs. Northwest Kansas Technical College JV … Scored 13 points and grabbed 14 rebounds with two blocks vs. Laramie County Community College on December 1 … Tallied 16 points, eight rebounds, one assist, two steals, and two blocks November 17 vs. Northwest College.



PERSONAL


Son of Tathy and Mireille and brother of two siblings ... Didn’t start playing basketball until 2014 … He speaks French and enjoys playing video games and hanging out with his dog.



By Elias Eldridge December 3, 2025
The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) are proud to announce Saud Juman as the team's new president. Saud is a highly experienced business leader and executive, bringing over two decades of expertise in scaling businesses, cultivating successful cultures, and leading high-performance teams. Notably, as the founder, president, and CEO of Policy Medical, he developed the first healthcare policy management software, which was adopted by more than 3000 U.S. hospitals. Saud successfully guided the company from its bootstrap beginnings for 18 years to a successful acquisition. Following his exit from the company in 2018, Saud channeled his leadership skills into professional basketball, where he served as the assistant coach & head of player development for the Niagara River Lions, contributing to the team's success both on and off the court during their 2025 CEBL Championship run. “Saud offers a unique combination of executive rigor, people-focused leadership, and extensive basketball knowledge, specializing in the creation of systems and cultures that deliver wins - in business and in the community,” said Honey Badgers CEO Al Whitley. “We are incredibly excited and fortunate to welcome Saud to the Brampton Honey Badgers as the franchise embarks on a new chapter of basketball in the Peel Region and across Canada.” Furthermore, Saud’s commitment to basketball is matched by his dedication to positive community impact through his family’s foundation, which provides funding for youth grassroots programs. “It’s a new era for Honey Badger’s basketball and I am humbled to be a part of this exciting team,” said Juman. “I look forward to approaching this role with the discipline and commitment to winning on and off the court, while forging deep connections in Brampton and the Peel community.” Season tickets for the 2026 Honey Badgers season are on sale now at honeybadgers.ca . Keep an eye out for the Honey Badgers staff and Hammer around the Brampton and Peel community throughout the offseason for potential prizes and giveaways! ### 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 73% of its rosters being Canadian and more than 10 players with NBA game experience in 2025. 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 Tonybet, TSN, TSN+, RDS , Game+ and Next Level Sports & Entertainment . More information about the CEBL is available at CEBL.ca and @cebleague on Instagram , Twitter , TikTok , LinkedIn , Facebook & YouTube . Media Contact: Elias Eldridge - Account Executive & Communications Specialist Brampton Honey Badgers eeldridge@honeybadgers.ca
By Elias Eldridge November 12, 2025
The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced today that Al Whitley, former NBA executive and general manager of the Texas Legends (NBA G League affiliate of the Dallas Mavericks), has joined the franchise as chief executive officer (CEO). Whitley brings more than two decades of experience in professional basketball, having spent 22 years within the Dallas Mavericks organization, where he helped drive basketball operations at the highest level. His leadership has been defined by his commitment to creating a winning culture, fostering relationships, and developing talent on and off the court. Born in Belleville, Ontario and raised in Victoria, British Columbia, Whitley discovered his passion for basketball alongside childhood friend and NBA legend Steve Nash. After playing college basketball at the University of New Brunswick, Whitley began his professional career with the Dallas Mavericks in 2001 in their marketing department, before quickly transitioning to basketball operations. As a special advisor to former Mavericks Majority Owner Mark Cuban, Whitley played a pivotal role in the franchise’s success, including its historic 2011 NBA Championship. That experience, he says, gave him firsthand insight into “what it truly takes to build and sustain a championship team and culture.” In 2017, Whitley was named general manager and vice president of basketball operations for the Texas Legends, where he oversaw all aspects of the organization - from basketball operations and scouting, to business development and community engagement - leading the team to its first-ever playoff win. “I am incredibly grateful and excited for this opportunity to help lead the Brampton Honey Badgers back to championship form - both on the court and in the community,” said Whitley. “I want to sincerely thank our owner, Leonard Asper, for his trust and commitment. Being born and raised in Canada, this is a full-circle moment for my family and me. Coming back home to help guide, develop, and grow the Brampton Honey Badgers of the CEBL is not only an honour - it’s a privilege and a challenge I wholeheartedly embrace.” Throughout his NBA career, Whitley has worked with some of the game’s most influential figures, including Mark Cuban, Donn Nelson, Rick Carlisle, Donnie Nelson and legendary players such as Steve Nash, Dirk Nowitzki, Jason Kidd, Vince Carter, and Luka Dončić. “When I acquired the Honey Badgers, I committed to creating a winning team that also serves as a pillar of its community,” said Leonard Asper, owner of the Brampton Honey Badgers. “Al Whitley’s track record and reputation leave me no doubt that he is the right person to fulfill that mission. We are extremely fortunate that he is making this commitment to Brampton, and I thank him for his trust in us.” As CEO, Whitley aims to elevate the Honey Badgers organization both competitively and culturally - building a championship-caliber roster, enhancing fan engagement, and strengthening the team’s ties within the community. Honey Badgers fans can look forward to an exciting offseason filled with community events leading up to the 2026 CEBL season tip-off in May. Details on 2026 season ticket packages will be announced soon. ### 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 73% of its rosters being Canadian and more than 10 players with NBA game experience in 2025. 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 Tonybet, TSN, TSN+, RDS , Game+ and Next Level Sports & Entertainment . More information about the CEBL is available at CEBL.ca and @cebleague on Instagram , Twitter , TikTok , LinkedIn , Facebook & YouTube . Media Contact: Elias Eldridge - Account Executive & Communications Specialist Brampton Honey Badgers eeldridge@honeybadgers.ca Jared Clarkson - Senior Publicity Coordinator Route 504 PR jared@route504pr.com
By Elias Eldridge October 9, 2025
The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) have announced a new partnership with Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst (“the Catalyst”) - Toronto Metropolitan University’s national centre for training, innovation, and collaboration in cybersecurity, headquartered right here in Brampton. This partnership brings together two proud Brampton institutions united by a shared commitment to community impact, education, and empowerment. October marks Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and the Honey Badgers and the Catalyst are joining forces to champion the importance of staying safe online. Through engaging, easy-to-follow tips shared on Instagram and across all @honeybadgerscan social platforms, the campaign will spotlight practical ways for fans and community members to protect themselves in an increasingly digital world. “As someone who is constantly working in the online space, I thought the Catalyst’s mission and messaging is something that is not only very important, but also incredibly relevant to the world we live in today,” said Honey Badgers Director of Partnerships & Development Andrew Rocha. “I am excited to help them spread the word of cybersecurity through Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and I encourage all Honey Badgers fans to check out everything that the Catalyst has to offer.” "We are thrilled to partner with the Honey Badgers, another incredible Brampton organization, to spotlight the importance of staying safe online,” said Anna Colagrossi, Director of Brand & Recruitment at the Catalyst. “Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a vital time for us at Catalyst, and this partnership allows us to connect directly with our community and share the tools people need to stay secure in today’s digital world.” With the 2025 season at a close, Honey Badgers fans can look forward to what should be an exciting offseason full of surprises and exciting announcements. Stay tuned for 2026 Honey Badgers season ticket packages to be released soon. ### 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 73% of its rosters being Canadian and more than 10 players with NBA game experience in 2025. 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 Tonybet, TSN, TSN+, RDS , Game+ and Next Level Sports & Entertainment . More information about the CEBL is available at CEBL.ca and @cebleague on Instagram , Twitter , TikTok , LinkedIn , Facebook & YouTube . About Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst is Toronto Metropolitan University’s national centre for training, innovation and collaboration in cybersecurity. Since its founding in 2018, the Catalyst has grown into Canada’s most active cybersecurity hub, earning a global reputation for delivering high-impact programs and driving innovative solutions to critical technology security challenges. A not-for-profit corporation, the Catalyst collaborates with governments at all levels, public and private organizations, and academic institutions. Headquartered in Brampton, Ontario’s Innovation District, the Catalyst delivers its programs across Canada and around the world. Learn more at cybersecurecatalyst.ca . Media Contact: Elias Eldridge - Account Executive & Communications Specialist Brampton Honey Badgers eeldridge@honeybadgers.ca



PROFESSIONAL STATISTICS

**BEFORE 2025 CEBL SEASON

Totals

Year Team G MIN PTS 2FGP 3FGP FT RO RD RT AS PF BS ST TO
2024-25 Frankfurt (Germany) 32 863 246 49-106 40-109 28-46 40 168 208 35 92 13 30 44
2024 Winnipeg (CEBL) 17 336 116 31-72 11-46 21-34 29 80 109 16 44 12 15 27
2023-24 Frankfurt (Germany) 41 967 408 101-196 47-125 65-103 63 182 245 61 117 18 37 69
2023 Scarborough (CEBL) 16 278 117 41-86 5-13 20-32 34 52 86 8 34 3 9 18
2022 Scarborough (CEBL) 17 191 90 33-63 2-4 18-31 22 37 59 5 32 4 10 10
Totals 123 2635 977 240-492 94-267 148-241 188 519 707 125 319 50 101 168

Averages

Year Team G MIN PTS 2FGP 3FGP FT RO RD RT AS PF BS ST TO
2024-25 Frankfurt (Germany) 32 27.0 7.7 0.462 0.367 0.609 1.3 5.3 6.5 1.1 2.9 0.4 0.9 1.4
2024 Winnipeg (CEBL) 17 19.8 6.8 0.431 0.239 0.618 1.7 4.7 6.4 0.9 2.6 0.7 0.9 1.6
2023-24 Frankfurt (Germany) 41 23.6 10.0 0.515 0.376 0.631 1.5 4.4 6.0 1.5 2.9 0.4 0.9 1.7
2023 Scarborough (CEBL) 16 17.4 7.3 0.477 0.385 0.625 2.1 3.3 5.4 0.5 2.1 0.2 0.6 1.1
2022 Scarborough (CEBL) 17 11.2 5.3 0.524 0.500 0.581 1.3 2.2 3.5 0.3 1.9 0.2 0.6 0.6
Totals 123 21.4 7.9 0.488 0.352 0.614 1.5 4.2 5.7 1.0 2.6 0.4 0.8 1.4

COLLEGIATE STATISTICS

Totals

Year Team G MIN PTS 2FGP 3FGP FT RO RD RT AS PF BS ST TO
2022-23 St. Francis Xavier (USPORT) 27 662 440 151-297 5-19 123-193 77 205 282 38 64 18 36 65
2021-22 St. Francis Xavier (USPORT) 13 362 170 61-124 4-10 36-60 43 90 133 15 39 5 15 32
2020-21 St. Francis Brooklyn (NCAA) 19 301 113 46-94 1-3 18-30 31 49 80 12 63 10 17 23
2019-20 Trinidad State Junior College (JUCO) 28 602 330 114-190 10-32 72-97 58 157 215 39 87 21 16 70
2018-19 Trinidad State Junior College (JUCO) 30 570 275 108-179 4-26 47-89 54 135 189 22 80 24 24 53
Totals 117 2497 1328 480-884 24-90 296-469 263 636 899 126 333 78 108 243
Averages
Year Team G MIN PTS 2FGP 3FGP FT RO RD RT AS PF BS ST TO
2022-23 St. Francis Xavier (USPORT) 27 662 440 151-297 5-19 123-193 77 205 282 38 64 18 36 65
2021-22 St. Francis Xavier (USPORT) 13 362 170 61-124 4-10 36-60 43 90 133 15 39 5 15 32
2020-21 St. Francis Brooklyn (NCAA) 19 301 113 46-94 1-3 18-30 31 49 80 12 63 10 17 23
2019-20 Trinidad State Junior College (JUCO) 28 602 330 114-190 10-32 72-97 58 157 215 39 87 21 16 70
2018-19 Trinidad State Junior College (JUCO) 30 570 275 108-179 4-26 47-89 54 135 189 22 80 24 24 53
Totals 117 2497 1328 480-884 24-90 296-469 263 636 899 126 333 78 108 243