HONEY BADGERS SIGN NBA G LEAGUE FORWARD TYLER POLLEY
The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Friday that they have signed NBA G League-experienced forward and former UConn Husky Tyler Polley.
Polley will play his first season in the CEBL after two seasons in the NBA G League with the College Park Skyhawks (Atlanta Hawks affiliate), Sioux Falls Skyforce (Miami Heat affiliate), and Indiana Mad Ants (Indiana Pacers affiliate). Through his professional career thus far, also playing 64 games in Greece, he has averaged 6.1 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 19.2 minutes.
“Tyler is a great connecting piece that you can play in any lineup,” said Honey Badgers General Manager and Vice President of Basketball Operations Jermaine Anderson. “He is experienced and committed to helping us achieve our goals to start the season. We are looking forward to welcoming him to the family.”
It is rare nowadays for players to spend their whole collegiate career at one school, but Polley spent five seasons with the UConn Huskies. He posted 6.9 points and 1.9 rebounds through 133 games, helping them reach the Big East Tournament Semi-Finals on two occasions from 2020-2022. In 2021 he was awarded Big East Sixth Man of the Year averaging 7.5 points and 2.0 rebounds in 20.6 minutes over 22 games.
“Tyler brings size, shooting, and a high-level understanding of how to play within a team concept,” said Honey Badgers Head Coach Alex Cerda. “His ability to stretch the floor and make quick decisions gives us added versatility on both ends.”
Tyler is the son of Tommy Polley who played six seasons in the NFL including playing in Super Bowl XXXVI with the Rams. Tyler was an honour roll student at Sagemont High School in Weston Florida, and made High School All-Broward County First Team in 2016 and 2017.
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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