ELIJAH MITROU-LONG

POSITION: Guard

HEIGHT: 6-1 (185 cm)

WEIGHT: 190 lbs (86.2 kg)

BIRTHDATE: December 15, 1996 (Mississauga, ON)

HIGH SCHOOL: The John Carroll School (Bel Air, MD)

UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE: University of Nevada Las Vegas (2020)

HOW ACQUIRED: Signed as free agent June 27, 2024

YEARS PRO: 4

BIO

PROFESSIONAL CAREER 

Entered season averaging 9.7 points, 2.7 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.1 steals, and 22.1 minutes in 120 games playing professionally in Greece, Bulgaria, and in the CEBL.


2024 CEBL Season (As of July 30):
Averaging 15.4 points, 3.0 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.0 steals, and 26.6 minutes in five games with the Brampton Honey Badgers … Dropped 13 points in a season-high 31-minute outing vs. Vancouver on July 25 … Returned to the lineup from a three-game absence July 20 vs. Scarborough, scoring five points … Secured a victory vs. Calgary on July 3 with a game-winning triple, totaling a career-high 28 points while shooting 6-for-8  from distance … Scored the game-winning basket to cap off a 20-point performance June 30 vs. Scarborough …  Recorded 11 points, six rebounds, and eight assists in 29 minutes off the bench in Honey Badgers debut June 28 at Montreal … Signed with Honey Badgers on June 27.


2023-24:
Averaged 9.6 points, 2.0 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.0 steals, and 21.0 minutes in 51 games with Peristeri in Greece … SGrabbed a season-best four steals while adding 12 points vs. PAOK on January 13. … Scored 15+ points in three games, including a 23-point performance December 24 vs. AEK. 


2022-23:
Averaged 10.1 points, 3.4 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.1 steals, and 24.7 minutes in 19 games with Aris in Greece … Secured seven rebounds and had 12 points against Kolossos on April 1 … Had 10+ points in 10 contests, highlighted by a season-best 19 points February 12 vs. Apollon.


2022 CEBL Season:
Averaged 12.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.0 steals, and 22.6 minutes in 12 games with the Niagara River Lions … Had 20+ points in two games … Scored a season-high 23 points on 9-for-15 shooting from the field July 6 against Edmonton.


2021-22:
Averaged 10.8 points, 3.4 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.1 steals, and 25.5 minutes in 13 games with Greece’s Apollon …Scored 23 points and recorded three assists in a win against Aris on May 14 … Had 20 points, five rebounds, and four assists vs. Promitheas on March 20 … Averaged 12.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, 5.3 assists, 2.0 steals, and 26.7 minutes in 12 games with Levski in Bulgaria …Scored 10+ points in every game but two …  Grabbed a career-best 11 rebounds to go with eight points against Yambol on December 4.


2020-21:
Averaged 4.2 points, 1.5 rebounds, 1.2 assists, and 14.1 minutes in 13 games with POAK in Greece … Recorded 11 points and five rebounds vs. Kolossos on December 19.


UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE CAREER 

Averaged 9.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.3 steals, and 26.0 minutes in 121 games in a five-year collegiate career at Mount St. Mary’s University, University of Texas, and University of Nevada Las Vegas.


2019-20:
Transferred to the University of Nevada Las Vegas … Averaged 12.6 points, 3.3 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.7 steals, and 31.5 minutes in 19 games … Recorded a season-high four steals two times … Finished the season with four consecutive games of 10+ points, including scoring 20 vs. San Jose State on February 29 in the final game … Scored a season-high and game-high 29 points in 44 minutes of action November 30 vs. Cincinnati.


2018-19:
Averaged 5.6 points, 2.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 17.3 minutes in 36 games with the University of Texas … Had 16 points, four rebounds and four assists in 28 minutes of action December 15 vs. Grand Canyon.


2017-18:
Sat out the season due to NCAA transfer rules after transferring to the University of Texas.


2016-17:
Averaged 15.0 points, 5.2 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 1.6 steals, and 34.4 minutes in 36 games with Mount St. Mary’s University … Recorded first career double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds January 21 against St. Francis … Had nine games scoring 20+ points, including a career-best 29 against Fairleigh Dickenson on February 18.


2015-16:
Averaged 5.6 points, 2.5 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.1 steals, and 22.9 minutes in 30 games with Mount St. Mary’s University … Scored 20 points while contributing with four boards and three assists vs. Sacred Heart on January 21



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
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
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 **BEFORE 2024 CEBL SEASON

Totals

Year Team G MIN PTS 2FGP 3FGP FT RO RD RT AS PF BS ST TO
2023-24 Peristeri (Greece) 51 1072 490 114-223 58-157 88-117 26 76 102 112 136 9 50 73
2022-23 Aris (Greece) 19 470 191 40-104 26-65 33-51 16 49 65 58 64 2 21 28
2022 Niagara River Lions 12 271 147 32-65 16-39 35-43 4 36 40 36 30 3 12 22
2021-22 Levski (Bulgaria) 12 320 144 51-101 6-32 24-34 7 45 52 64 27 1 24 28
2021-22 Apollon (Greece) 13 331 141 38-79 16-40 17-21 8 36 44 39 27 1 14 29
2020-21 POAK (Greece) 13 183 55 13-33 7-12 8-8 3 16 19 15 21 1 11 11
Totals 120 2647 1168 288-605 129-347 202-274 64 258 322 324 305 17 132 191

Averages

Year Team G MIN PTS 2FGP 3FGP FT RO RD RT AS PF BS ST TO
2023-24 Peristeri (Greece) 51 21.0 9.6 0.511 0.369 0.752 0.5 1.5 2.0 2.2 2.7 0.2 1.0 1.4
2022-23 Aris (Greece) 19 24.7 10.1 0.385 0.400 0.647 0.8 2.6 3.4 3.1 3.4 0.1 1.1 1.5
2022 Niagara River Lions 12 22.6 12.3 0.492 16/39 0.814 0.3 3.0 3.3 3.0 2.5 0.3 1.0 1.8
2021-22 Levski (Bulgaria) 12 26.7 12.0 0.505 0.194 0.706 0.6 3.8 4.3 5.3 2.3 0.1 2.0 2.3
2021-22 Apollon (Greece) 13 25.5 10.8 0.481 0.400 0.810 0.6 2.8 3.4 3.0 2.1 0.1 1.1 2.2
2020-21 POAK (Greece) 13 14.1 4.2 0.394 0.583 1.000 0.2 1.2 1.5 1.2 1.6 0.1 0.8 0.8
Totals 120 22.1 9.7 0.476 0.372 0.737 0.5 2.2 2.7 2.7 2.5 0.1 1.1 1.6

COLLEGIATE STATISTICS

Totals

Year Team G MIN PTS 2FGP 3FGP FT RO RD RT AS PF BS ST TO
2019-20 University of Nevada Las Vegas 19 598 240 59-107 29-84 35-47 5 57 62 65 49 5 33 39
2018-19 University of Texas 36 621 202 38-107 33-103 27-44 4 76 80 56 32 3 30 29
2016-17 Mount St Mary's University 36 1239 540 133-314 47-123 133-180 16 171 187 157 100 3 57 123
2015-16 Mount St Mary's University 30 687 169 50-146 13-39 30-48 10 66 76 66 47 3 32 47
Totals 121 3145 1151 280-674 122-349 225-319 35 370 405 344 228 14 152 238
Averages
Year Team G MIN PTS 2FGP 3FGP FT RO RD RT AS PF BS ST TO
2019-20 University of Nevada Las Vegas 19 31.5 12.6 0.551 0.345 0.745 0.3 3.0 3.3 3.4 2.6 0.3 1.7 2.1
2018-19 University of Texas 36 17.3 5.6 0.355 0.320 0.614 0.1 2.1 2.2 1.6 0.9 0.1 0.8 0.8
2016-17 Mount St Mary's University 36 34.4 15.0 0.424 0.382 0.739 0.4 4.8 5.2 4.4 2.8 0.1 1.6 3.4
2015-16 Mount St Mary's University 30 22.9 5.6 0.342 0.333 0.625 0.3 2.2 2.5 2.2 1.6 0.1 1.1 1.6
Totals 121 26.0 9.5 0.415 0.350 0.705 0.3 3.1 3.3 2.8 1.9 0.1 1.3 2.0