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

HONEY BADGERS TEAM UP WITH ROGERS CYBERSECURE CATALYST TO CHAMPION ONLINE SAFETY THIS OCTOBER

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

SHELDON CASSIMY RESIGNS AS HONEY BADGERS HEAD COACH

By Elias Eldridge • September 30, 2025
The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Tuesday that Sheldon Cassimy has resigned as head coach after two seasons, and six total seasons with the team. Cassimy has played an integral part in the evolution and growth of the Honey Badgers organization since joining the coaching staff in 2020. During his tenure, the Honey Badgers have made a postseason appearance four times (‘20-’23), including a championship in 2022 after a 90-88 victory over the Scarborough Shooting Stars where Cassimy served as lead assistant coach. “We would like to express our deepest gratitude for everything Sheldon has contributed since joining the team in 2020,” said General Manager and Vice President of Basketball Operations Jermaine Anderson. “Sheldon has had a meaningful impact on the development of every player to wear a Honey Badger uniform during his time. His ability to connect with players and adapt to the evolving demands of both the league and our organization has been truly special. I look forward to following his continued growth in the coaching profession and wish him nothing but success in the future.” Cassimy’s professional head coaching debut came in 2022 when he unexpectedly took Head Coach Ryan Schmidt’s place versus the Guelph Nighthawks (now Calgary Surge). As interim head coach, Cassimy led the Honey Badgers to a 95-76 victory, his first career win. Since then, Cassimy was put in charge of the Brampton Honey Badgers at Basketball Champions League Americas (BCLA) in 2023 before serving as lead assistant coach again during the 2023 CEBL regular season behind Antoine Broxsie. In 2024, Cassimy was promoted to head coach where he held the role for two seasons. “I want to thank the Honey Badgers and CEBL for providing an opportunity for Canadian coaches and players to develop,” said Cassimy. “I joined the team in 2020 and these six years have been invaluable. The Honey Badgers will always hold a special place in my heart. I want to thank Jermaine [Anderson] for bringing me on and being nothing but supportive through this journey. I hope the very best for the team going forward.” Cassimy’s resignation comes as he looks to turn his focus over to his role as lead assistant coach with the McMaster University Marauders men’s basketball program. Their home opener takes place on October 24 at Burridge Gymnasium in Hamilton. With the 2025 season at a close, Honey Badgers fans can look forward to what will be an exciting offseason. 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 . Media Contact: Elias Eldridge - Account Executive & Communications Specialist Brampton Honey Badgers eeldridge@honeybadgers.ca

HONEY BADGERS PARTNER WITH MATH THRU MUSIC FOR NEW AND INNOVATIVE YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAM

By Elias Eldridge • September 19, 2025
The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Friday that they have partnered with Math Thru Music to bring forward a new program that uses basketball as a means to educate students on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) skills. The 4th Quarter Series is a program that will utilize basketball-based scenarios in order to teach students in grade 6-9 STEM skills, including reliable and valid experimentation, collecting and analyzing data, and understanding the intersection between theory and practice in math and science. Ultimately, this program will give students a better understanding of probability and theory application, having them leave the program seeing the importance of critical thinking in sports. “We’re all about experiential learning and we can’t wait for students to try the ‘10 out of STEM challenge,” said Math Thru Music Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer Joseph Khargie. “10 out of STEM is teacher friendly and will take place over the course of the 2025-26 school year.” Schools in and around Brampton will have the opportunity to participate, with 10 out of STEM winners receiving recognition during a halftime ceremony at a 2026 Honey Badgers game. “We love Math Thru Music’s innovative style of education,” said Honey Badgers President Josie Pingitore. “This partnership will give us an exciting way to use basketball to promote the importance of learning and we are thrilled to use our platform to get involved in this capacity.” Math Thru Music is an organization that uses engaging programs to stimulate learning. While they have typically put an emphasis on the application of music as a catalyst for education, through this partnership they will switch gears into sport instead. 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 Math Thru Music Math Thru Music excites, educates, and empowers students to gain a greater understanding of numeracy, entrepreneurship, science and social justice through the art of DJ’ing. Our engaging programs , assemblies, kits, and shows are designed to fit seamlessly into school instructional time, breathing new life into potentially boring concepts while giving educators valuable tools to strengthen STEAM lessons. With a focus on cultural responsiveness, experiential learning and inquiry, we cover essential school curriculum while promoting transferable skills and social-emotional learning. 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