JABS NEWBY

POSITION: Guard 

HEIGHT: 6-2 (188.0 cm) 

WEIGHT: 190 lbs (86.0 kg)

BIRTHDATE: August 15, 1991 (Brampton, ON)

HIGH SCHOOL: Mountain State Academy (Beckley, West Virginia)

UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE: Gannon University (2014)

HOW ACQUIRED: Signed June 12, 2024

YEARS PRO: 10

BIO

PROFESSIONAL CAREER 


Entered season averaging 6.0 points, 2.4 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 19.2 minutes in 243 games playing professionally in Canada, Mexico, Spain, Colombia, and in the CEBL.


2024 CEBL Season (As of July 30): Averaging 4.2 points, 1.4 assists, and 11.2 minutes in 13 games with the Brampton Honey Badgers … Dropped a CEBL career-high of 14 points for his 1500th professional-career point vs. Ottawa on July 29 … Recorded 500th assist in his professional career vs. Ottawa on July 10 … Appeared in 250th game in professional career July 3 vs. Calgary … Recorded a season-best 12 points in a win against Scarborough on June 30 … Had eight points off the bench June 28 vs. Montreal … Scored first points as a Honey Badger vs. Calgary on June 16 … Signed with the Honey Badgers and made debut on June 12 at Saskatchewan.


2024: Averaged 9.0 points, 2.0 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 21.5 minutes in four games with Corsarios in Colombia … Scored 16 points on 6-for-10 shooting from the field against Bucaros on May 6.


2023: Averaged 7.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 28.5 minutes in 11 games with Carrib. Storm in Columbia … Scored 10+ rebounds in four contests, including a season-best 15 points with four assists May 13 vs. Team Cali.


2022-23: Averaged 7.5 points, 2.5 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 23.5 minutes in 13 games with Spain’s Salou … Scored a season-best 18 points while shooting a perfect 9-for-9 shooting from the charity stripe March 11 vs. Cornella … Grabbed seven rebounds while adding four assists vs. Sant Antoni on March 4.


2022: Averaged 1.7 rebounds, and 10.0 minutes in six games for the Vancouver Bandits.


2021-22: Averaged 4.5 points, 1.4 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and 17.5 minutes in 11 games with Cartagena in Spain … Had a season-best 11 points with two rebounds against Cornella on March 20 … Dished out three assists in season-debut vs. Villarrobledo on February 12.


2020-21: Averaged 11.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 29.9 minutes in nine games with Gijon in Spain … Achieved double-figures in scoring in six games, including four consecutive outings …  Recorded a double-double with 23 points and 10 rebounds in season-opener vs. Carbajosa on September 10.


2020: Averaged 6.5 minutes in six games with the Fraser Valley Bandits … Made CEBL debut July 26 vs. Edmonton.


2019-20: Averaged 6.2 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 25.8 minutes in 25 games during second season with Algeciras in Spain … Reached double-figures in scoring in seven contests .. Had an 18-point and nine-rebound performance January 18 vs. Zornotza.


2018-19: Averaged 11.7 points, 5.4 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 29.1 minutes in 14 games with Spain’s Algeciras … Had a season-best 28 points in 27 minutes of action March 23 against Coin … Secured 10+ rebounds in two games, including a double-double performance with 12 points and 13 boards January 19 vs. Cordobasket … Averaged 3.7 points, 2.5 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and 16.7 minutes in 15 games with La Roda in Spain … Scored 11 points while shooting 4-for-4 from the free throw line October 10 vs. Lucentum.


2017-18: Averaged 3.4 points, 1.3 rebounds, and 13.2 minutes in 10 games with Spain’s CB Clavijo … Scored 10 points in the second game of the season November 29 vs. FC Barcelona II … Averaged 1.6 points, 1.3 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and 9.4 minutes in 14 games with Araberri in Spain.


2016-17: Averaged 13.3 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 35.8 minutes in 12 games with Los Mochis in Mexico … Recorded a season 0best 22 points while shooting 3-for-4 from distance in a victory over Guaymas on March 31 … Averaged 6.1 points, 2.6 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 18.6 minutes in 25 games with St. John in NBL Canada.


2015-16:  Averaged 3.3 points, 1.3 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and 10.4 minutes in 29 games with St. John in NBL Canada … Averaged 1.6 points and 4.6 minutes in five games with Windsor in NBL Canada.


2014-15: Averaged 5.6 points, 1.7 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 16.1 minutes in 21 games with Mississauga in NBL Canada … Averaged 8.2 points, 2.2 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 21.6 minutes in 13 games with St. John in NBL Canada.



UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE CAREER 


Averaged 2.9 points, 1.8 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 15.1 minutes in 95 games in a four-year collegiate career at Eastern Kentucky University and Gannon University.


2013-14: Averaged 4.0 points, 1.6 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 15.2 minutes as a senior with Gannon University.


2012-13: Transferred to Gannon University … Averaged 4.2 points, 2.6 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 21.1 minutes in 29 games … Led the team in assists (90) and finished second in steals (30) … Reached double-digits in scoring three times, including a season-high 14 points in a victory at Millersville.


2011-12: Averaged 1.7 points, 1.3 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and 11.8 minutes in 30 games as a sophomore with Eastern Kentucky University.


2010-11: Averaged 2.1 points, 1.3 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and 11.8 minutes in 22 games with Eastern Kentucky University.

SEAN EAST II AWARDED ALL-CEBL FIRST TEAM SELECTION

By Elias Eldridge • August 20, 2026
The Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced today that Honey Badgers star guard Sean East II has earned a spot on the 2026 All-CEBL First Team, his second straight year doing so. In his 16 regular season games played for the organization this season, the team went 9-7 while East II recorded 22.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, 6.8 assists, and 2.0 steals in 35.0 minutes per game. On July 25, Sean recorded a Honey Badgers franchise record 38 points in a crucial victory over the Winnipeg Sea Bears. This was also his personal CEBL career-high. East II becomes the fifth Honey Badgers player to be named to the All-CEBL First Team, and the first since 2022. He closed the regular season scoring 365 points, the sixth most in the CEBL for the 2026 campaign and the second most scored by a Honey Badgers player in any single-season in franchise history. He finished the season ranked top-10 in a number of other categories as well, including fourth in total assists (108), fifth in total steals (32), tied for third in target score winners (4), 8th in free throws made (65), and second in free throw percentage (min. 50 attempts; .915). With the Honey Badgers eighth season in the books, fans should keep an eye out for season ticket availability and the schedule release over the coming months for the 2027 CEBL season. For any inquiries, please contact info@honeybadgers.ca . ### 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 Coordinator Brampton Honey Badgers eeldridge@honeybadgers.ca

BRAMPTON HONEY BADGERS OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM LEONARD ASPER

By Elias Eldridge • August 16, 2026
The Brampton Honey Badgers congratulate the Winnipeg Sea Bears on their victory over our team to win the CEBL National Championship. We also acknowledge the incredible support of the Winnipeg fans for their team. We want to thank the Brampton players & staff for their incredible accomplishment of winning the Eastern Conference after finishing last in the prior year. At the same time, we thank our fans in Brampton for their growing support throughout the season and their understanding regarding the events causing the cancellation of the first CEBL Finals home game in Brampton's history. Both teams had remarkable success in spite of challenges facing them and are to be congratulated for reaching the final. Thank you to the CEBL for another remarkable season. Leonard Asper Owner

BRAMPTON HONEY BADGERS OFFICIAL STATEMENT

By Elias Eldridge • August 13, 2026
On behalf of our entire Honey Badgers Organization, we sincerely apologize for the extreme disappointment and frustration caused by our inability to play last night's game. As an organization, we were fully prepared and incredibly excited to host the first-ever CEBL Finals game in Brampton at the CAA Centre. We were ready to create a historic night for our team, our fans, and our community. Player and referee safety must always come first. Due to circumstances beyond our control, we determined the playing surface was unsafe for competition. While we fully respect and endorse that decision's importance, we share your disappointment. We understand how much you have invested in this team—not only financially, but through your time, energy, loyalty, and passion for the Brampton Honey Badgers. We know how much the opportunity to experience a CEBL Finals game right here in Brampton meant to you. It meant the same to us. Make no mistake, however—we are motivated, focused, and ready to compete. We will travel to Winnipeg to play in a one-game CEBL Final on Saturday, consistent with the single-game championship format that has been used in previous CEBL Finals. We are incredibly proud of our team and remain determined to finish what we started. Thank you for your understanding and continued support of the Honey Badgers, especially during a difficult and disappointing circumstance. Your support means more to our organization than we can put into words. 1 more........ Sincerely, Al Whitley CEO Brampton Honey Badgers



PROFESSIONAL STATISTICS **BEFORE 2024 CEBL SEASON

Totals

Year Team G MIN PTS 2FGP 3FGP FT RO RD RT AS PF BS ST TO
2024 Corsarios (Colombia) 4 86 36 8-16 4-7 8-11 4 4 8 11 7 1 1 4
2023 Carrib. Storm (Colombia) 11 313 84 9-25 16-42 18-25 10 30 40 42 27 1 11 25
2022-23 Salou (Spain) 13 306 97 22-61 7-34 32-38 4 219 33 34 23 0 9 25
2022 Vancouver Bandits 6 60 6 0-3 1-5 3-4 0 10 10 1 7 1 2 1
2021-22 Cartagena (Spain) 11 192 49 7-25 9-32 8-15 4 11 15 7 18 0 11 8
2020-21 Gijon (Spain) 9 269 105 15-44 18-39 21-26 7 26 33 14 24 0 7 13
2020 Fraser Valley Bandits 6 39 6 0-1 1-4 3-4 1 1 2 2 4 0 0 1
2019-20 Algeciras (Spain) 25 644 156 45-110 13-61 27-37 20 74 94 61 49 1 23 31
2018-19 Algeciras (Spain) 14 408 164 44-87 16-58 28-36 20 55 75 41 23 3 21 20
2018-19 La Roda (Spain) 15 250 55 14-39 4-24 15-20 10 28 38 21 24 2 5 15
2017-18 Araberri (Spain) 14 132 23 5-14 2-5 7-11 4 14 18 20 16 2 6 12
2017-18 CB Clavijo (Spain) 10 132 34 9-30 4-14 4-9 5 8 13 7 16 0 4 12
2016-17 Los Mochis (Mexico) 12 430 160 40-103 20-52 20-29 14 31 45 46 31 0 16 25
2016-17 St.John (NBLC) 25 466 153 40-104 11-28 40-52 24 40 64 72 48 1 13 31
2015-16 St.John (NBLC) 29 301 95 29-67 2-12 31-40 16 21 37 40 26 0 11 27
2015-16 Windsor (NBLC) 5 23 8 1-3 0-0 6-8 1 1 2 4 3 1 0 1
2014-15 Mississauga (NBLC) 21 338 117 26-69 11-31 32-39 10 25 35 31 34 2 10 20
2014-15 St.John (NBLC) 13 281 106 30-71 7-15 25-28 7 22 29 31 25 3 10 28
Totals 243 4670 1454 343-872 146-463 328-432 161 620 591 485 405 18 160 299

Averages

Year Team G MIN PTS 2FGP 3FGP FT RO RD RT AS PF BS ST TO
2024 Corsarios (Columbia) 4 21.5 9.0 0.500 0.571 0.727 1.0 1.0 2.0 2.8 1.8 0.3 0.3 1.0
2023 Carrib. Storm (Columbia) 11 28.5 7.6 0.360 0.381 0.720 0.9 2.7 3.6 3.8 2.5 0.1 1.0 2.3
2022-23 Salou (Spain) 13 23.5 7.5 0.361 0.206 0.842 0.3 16.8 2.5 2.6 1.8 0.0 0.7 1.9
2022 Vancouver Bandits 6 10.0 1.0 0.000 0.200 0.750 0.0 1.7 1.7 0.2 1.2 0.2 0.3 0.2
2021-22 Cartagena (Spain) 11 17.5 4.5 0.280 0.281 0.533 0.4 1.0 1.4 0.6 1.6 0.0 1.0 0.7
2020-21 Gijon (Spain) 9 29.9 11.7 0.341 0.462 0.808 0.8 2.9 3.7 1.6 2.7 0.0 0.8 1.4
2020 Fraser Valley Bandits 6 6.5 1.0 0.000 0.250 0.750 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.3 0.7 0.0 0.0 0.2
2019-20 Algeciras (Spain) 25 25.8 6.2 0.409 0.213 0.730 0.8 3.0 3.8 2.4 2.0 0.0 0.9 1.2
2018-19 Algeciras (Spain) 14 29.1 11.7 0.506 0.276 0.778 1.4 3.9 5.4 2.9 1.6 0.2 1.5 1.4
2018-19 La Roda (Spain) 15 16.7 3.7 0.359 0.286 0.750 0.7 1.9 2.5 1.4 1.6 0.1 0.3 1.0
2017-18 Araberri (Spain) 14 9.4 1.6 0.357 0.400 0.636 0.3 1.0 1.3 1.4 1.1 0.1 0.4 0.9
2017-18 CB Clavijo (Spain) 10 13.2 3.4 0.300 0.286 0.444 0.5 0.8 1.3 0.7 1.6 0.0 0.4 1.2
2016-17 Los Mochis (Mexico) 12 35.8 13.3 0.388 0.385 0.690 1.2 2.6 3.8 3.8 2.6 0.0 1.3 2.1
2016-17 St.John (NBLC) 25 18.6 6.1 0.385 0.393 0.769 1.0 1.6 2.6 2.9 1.9 0.0 0.5 1.2
2015-16 St.John (NBLC) 29 10.4 3.3 0.433 0.167 0.775 0.6 0.7 1.3 1.4 0.9 0.0 0.4 0.9
2015-16 Windsor (NBLC) 5 4.6 1.6 0.333 0.000 0.750 0.2 0.2 0.4 0.8 0.6 0.2 0.0 0.2
2014-15 Mississauga (NBLC) 21 16.1 5.6 0.377 0.355 0.821 0.5 1.2 1.7 1.5 1.6 0.1 0.5 1.0
201415 St.John (NBLC) 13 21.6 8.2 0.423 0.467 0.893 0.5 1.7 2.2 2.4 1.9 0.2 0.8 2.2
Totals 243 19.2 6.0 0.393 0.315 0.759 0.7 2.6 2.4 2.0 1.7 0.1 0.7 1.2

COLLEGIATE STATISTICS

Totals

Year Team G MIN PTS 2FGP 3FGP FT RO RD RT AS PF BS ST TO
2013-14 Gannon University 14 213 56 19-44 2-4 16-19 4 19 23 21 16 0 4 18
2012-13 Gannon University 29 612 121 43-92 3-10 32-59 17 59 76 90 52 3 30 59
2011-12 Eastern Kentucky University 30 355 51 19-62 3-11 10-20 16 24 40 43 42 5 11 17
2010-11 Eastern Kentucky University 22 259 47 18-53 1-12 10-15 12 16 28 31 30 0 10 24
Totals 95 1439 275 81-251 9-37 68-113 49 118 167 185 140 8 55 118
Averages
Year Team G MIN PTS 2FGP 3FGP FT RO RD RT AS PF BS ST TO
2013-14 Gannon University 14 15.2 4.0 0.432 0.500 0.842 0.3 1.4 1.6 1.5 1.1 0.0 0.3 1.3
2012-13 Gannon University 29 21.1 4.2 0.467 0.300 0.542 0.6 2.0 2.6 3.1 1.8 0.1 1.0 2.0
2011-12 Eastern Kentucky University 30 11.8 1.7 0.306 0.273 0.500 0.5 0.8 1.3 1.4 1.4 0.2 0.4 0.6
2010-11 Eastern Kentucky University 22 11.8 2.1 0.340 0.083 0.667 0.5 0.7 1.3 1.4 1.4 0.0 0.5 1.1
Totals 95 15.1 2.9 0.323 0.243 0.602 0.5 1.2 1.8 1.9 1.5 0.1 0.6 1.2