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

JOHN ROSS JOINS BRAMPTON HONEY BADGERS AS ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER

By Elias Eldridge • December 9, 2025
The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) are excited to announce John Ross as assistant general manager. John has spent the better part of the past two decades working in basketball, highlighted by over 14 years with the Portland Trail Blazers and more recently as an assistant coach with the Western Conference Champion Calgary Surge in 2025. With Portland, John worked as a video coordinator with both the coaching and scouting staff. He played a pivotal role in the organization's 2009-2011 stretch of playoff appearances, and also their rebuild starting with the draft acquisitions of Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum. This backcourt duo was the catalyst for eight consecutive playoff appearances between 2014-2021, including a Western Conference Finals appearance in 2019. “Basketball is one of my deepest passions, and I am very grateful to be able to continue my career in this game with the Honey Badgers,” said Ross. “I could not be more excited to work alongside Al [Whitley] and Jermaine [Anderson] to help put together a team that will not only excel on the court, but also in the Peel and Brampton community.” Since moving on from the Trail Blazers in 2022, John has expanded his work experience to both coaching, and teaching. As an assistant coach with the Calgary Surge in 2025, he helped lift the Surge to their second finals appearance in franchise history, after posting a 17-7 record on the season. In terms of teaching, John founded an organization called GET IN THE GAME 101, an educational resource designed to assist young adults in answering the question “What do I do to get a job in the NBA?”. Here, John provides his insights into what it takes to move your career into the biggest stage that basketball has to offer. You can follow his substack here to read more. Beyond basketball, John is a humanitarian, serving at-risk children for over a decade in Zimbabwe and making multiple visits to Ukraine to support refugee relief. “John’s high-level experience, combined with his understanding of what it means to help others, fits with what we are looking for in our organization,” said Honey Badgers CEO Al Whitley. “We are excited to have John assist in leading our basketball operations staff going forward and are confident that he is going to help us in promoting selflessness and winning.” 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

BRAMPTON HONEY BADGERS ANNOUNCE SAUD JUMAN AS TEAM’S NEW PRESIDENT

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

CANADIAN AND FORMER NBA EXECUTIVE AL WHITLEY JOINS BRAMPTON HONEY BADGERS AS CEO

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



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