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.

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
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