JAVONTE COOKE

POSITION: Guard 

HEIGHT: 6-6 (198.1 cm) 

WEIGHT: 180 lbs (82 kg)

BIRTHDATE: July 11, 1999 (Columbia, SC)

HIGH SCHOOL: Covenant Christian Academy (Columbia, SC)

UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE: Winston-Salem State University (2022)

HOW ACQUIRED: Signed May 10, 2024

YEARS PRO: 2

BIO

PROFESSIONAL CAREER 


Entered season averaging 11.8 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 25.9 minutes in 94 games playing professionally in the NBA Summer League and NBA G League.


2024 CEBL Season (As of June 13): Averaging 14.6 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.7 steals, and 31.6 minutes in seven games with the Brampton Honey Badgers … Reached double-figures in every game but one … Scored 17 points featuring five three-pointers vs. Saskatchewan on June 12 … Missed June 9 vs. Scarborough due to a lower-body injury … Scored 16 points while adding eight rebounds June 5 vs. Winnipeg … Tied single-game franchise record with six steals while adding 14 points June 2 at Montreal … Had a team-high 18 points with three rebounds and three assists at Niagara on May 30 … Scored 15 points and has nine rebounds in a win over Ottawa on May 26 … Had eight points, eight rebounds, and five assists May 24 vs. Niagara in the season opener.


2023-24: Averaged 16.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 33.1 minutes in 48 games with the Iowa Wolves in the NBA G League … Shot .364 (119-for-327) from beyond the arc on the season … Achieved 20+ points in 11 contests … Had 11 assists paired with 17 points in 42 minutes of action February 10 vs. Santa Cruz … Set a career-high in scoring with 41 points while shooting 8-for-11 (.723) from distance and adding six assists vs. Sioux Falls on February 3 … Secured 10+ rebounds in three games, including a season-best 13 vs. College Park on December 29 … Recorded four double-doubles, including 28-point and 12-rebound performance against Indiana on December 3 … Signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves on October 20 and was released the following day and assigned their NBA G League affiliate in Iowa.


2023: Averaged 6.4 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 17.0 minutes in five games with the Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA Summer League … Scored 16 points on 7-for-9 (.778) shooting in the final game against Charlotte on August 15.


2022-23: Averaged 7.5 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 18.4 minutes in 41 games with the Iowa Wolves in the NBA G League … Scored double-figures in 14 contests, including a pair of games with 20+ points … Recorded a season-best 24 points to go with five rebounds and three assists January 6 against Salt Lake City … Had a team-high 20 points shooting 4-for-9 (.444) from beyond the arc in a loss to Ontario on December 19 … Scored 23 points in the third game of the season vs. Motor City on November 14.



UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE CAREER 


Averaged 14.7 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 28.1 minutes in 87 games in a five-year collegiate career at the University of South Carolina Aiken, Mars Hill University, and Winston-Salem State University.


2021-22: Transferred to Winston-Salem State University  … Averaged 16.6 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.2 assists, and 30.6 minutes in 22 games … Helped the Rams claim a CIAA Southern Division title … Led the team and finished fifth in the conference in scoring, recorded double-figures in all but three contests … Went 55-for-144 (.382) from distance on the season, ranking first in the CIAA … Snatched three steals in a win over JCSU on February 16 … Scored 1,000th point with the Rams on January 29 in a 24-point effort vs. Livingstone … Recorded season-best 29 points with six triples in 39 minutes vs. JCSU on January 26 … Grabbed eight boards to go along with 14 points January 23 against Fayetteville.


2020-21: Averaged 14.7 points, 6.0 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and 28.1 minutes in 15 games with Mars Hill University … Team leader in scoring, rebounding, and steals (1.2) … Scored 10+ in all but three games, including three double-double performances … Had 19 points and secured 13 boards vs. Limestone on January 27 … Scored a season-best 23 points in consecutive games to close out the season vs. Wingate on February 27 and vs. Anderson on February 24.


2019-20: Averaged 15.9 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 28.6 minutes in 27 games in second season with Mars Hill University … Recorded a season-best 33 points while shooting 13-for-14 (.929) from the charity stripe vs. Catawba on February 8 … Had 28 points and 10 rebounds in the second double-double outing of the season January 22 vs. Lenoir-Rhyne … Dropped 24 points and had two blocks against Lincoln Memorial on January 15 … Scored 17 points with seven rebounds and seven assists vs. Elon in first of two Division-1 games on the season November 5.


2018-19: Transferred to Mars Hill University … Averaged 11.4 points, 6.1 rebounds, 1.7 assists, and 25.3 minutes in 23 games … Grabbed 10+ boards five contests, including a season-high 12 on three occasions … Had a season-best 18 points to go with 10 rebounds February 13 vs. Tusculum … Scored 16 points on 6-for-7 (.857) shooting in a win at Coker on February 2. 


2017-18: Redshirted freshman season at the University of South Carolina Aiken.



PERSONAL


Son of Jermaine and Valerie Cooke … Has two older siblings: Acqwon and Keyona.

SANDMAN HOTEL GROUP TO CONTINUE AS OFFICIAL PARTNER OF THE BRAMPTON HONEY BADGERS

By Elias Eldridge • April 10, 2026
The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Friday that Sandman Hotel Group has agreed to continue their partnership ahead of the 2026 season. “We are very excited to continue our partnership with the Brampton Honey Badgers,” said Sandman Regional Manager of Sales Roseanne Dalisay. “With this partnership going back to their days in Hamilton, it is exciting to see all the positive change this team has gone through. Sandman Hotel Group believes in supporting and investing in local organizations, and we are proud to be alongside this organization as they head into a new era this season.” Along with assisting in housing Honey Badgers players and staff during training camp, Sandman will also be making a donation to underprivileged youth in local communities to allow them to enjoy live professional basketball. We’re incredibly grateful for Sandman Hotel Group’s continued support of the Honey Badgers as we enter our fifth consecutive season together,” said Honey Badgers CEO Al Whitley. “They’ve become a vital part of our organization - not only through their investment in our team, but through their commitment to our Ball 4 All program, which gives underprivileged youth the opportunity to experience professional basketball. That impact means a great deal to us.” 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 here to get your Honey Badgers tickets today, starting at only $15 per game. ### 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. About Sandman Hotel Group Opening its first property in Smithers in 1967, Sandman Hotel Group was established with the vision of creating a place where everyone could come together to experience an exceptional standard of hospitality. Media Contact: Elias Eldridge - Account Executive & Communications Specialist Brampton Honey Badgers eeldridge@honeybadgers.ca

CANADIAN GUARD JOSHUA OMOJAFO SIGNS WITH BRAMPTON HONEY BADGERS

By Elias Eldridge • April 9, 2026
The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Thursday that they have signed Hamilton-native and University of South Florida alum Joshua Omojafo. Omojafo is entering the CEBL for his first professional campaign after a highly successful four-year collegiate career at the University of South Florida, Robert Morris University, and Gannon University. Omojafo has been a winner through his whole career. As a starter with three different teams over the last three seasons, Omojafo has played a large part in bringing each one a conference championship. Most recently with the South Florida Bulls, he averaged 11.1 points and 5.3 rebounds en route to an American Conference championship and their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2012 (fifth time in program history), where they nearly upset Louisville in the first round. “Josh is a proven winner at the collegiate level,” said Honey Badgers General Manager and Vice President of Basketball Operations Jermaine Anderson. “His toughness, along with his willingness to defend and rebound, will be a valuable asset to our team. More importantly, Josh is eager to learn and develop as a professional, and we’re looking forward to supporting him throughout that process. We’re excited to welcome him to the Honey Badger family.” Omojafo is a versatile scorer, but where he stands out the most is drawing fouls. In his senior season, he ranked fifth in the American Conference in free throws made (151), second as a junior in the Horizon League Conference (127) with Robert Morris, and first in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) as a sophomore (244). “Josh brings a level of toughness, versatility, and competitive spirit that aligns with exactly who we want to be,” said Honey Badgers Head Coach Alex Cerda. “He impacts the game on both ends - defending multiple positions, playing with physicality, and consistently making winning plays. We’re excited about the edge, professionalism, and presence Josh Omojafo adds to our group and how he elevates the standard of our program every day.” Before transferring to Robert Morris University in 2024, Omojafo spent his first two seasons of college basketball in Division II with Gannon University. He quickly made his impact felt, ranking second in the conference in scoring as a sophomore while leading the Golden Knights to a PSAC championship. Individually as a sophomore, Omojafo also landed on the All-PSAC West Division First Team and NABC Division II All-America Team. Omojafo joins the Honey Badgers roster as the eighth addition ahead of the 2026 season, joining five other Canadians, 2025 CEBL MVP Finalist Sean East II, and 2025 CEBL Defensive Player of the Year Jameer Nelson Jr. 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 here to get your Honey Badgers tickets today, starting at only $15 per game. ### 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 Specialist Brampton Honey Badgers eeldridge@honeybadgers.ca

HONEY BADGERS WELCOME AUS MVP AND OUA RISING STAR ON CEBL SIGNING DAY

By Elias Eldridge • April 8, 2026
The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Wednesday that DJ Jackson of St. Francis Xavier University and Bronson Chambers of the University of Windsor have signed as developmental players as part of CEBL Signing Day. This is the first year of CEBL Signing Day which has replaced the CEBL Draft. The primary distinction is rather than a typical draft, eligible U SPORT & CCAA players enter a pool where each CEBL team will sign two players to developmental contracts, with potential for more as the season approaches. This allows the opportunity for Canadian talent to get a chance at the professional level while maintaining their college eligibility. DJ Jackson has boasted a high-level of success through his young career. This season with the Honey Badgers will be his second campaign in the CEBL, after being drafted sixth overall in the 2025 CEBL Draft by the Calgary Surge. The 6’3” guard appeared in 11 games with the Surge and recorded a season-high 15 points in a 26-minute outing versus Niagara in the final game of the regular season. Jackson is coming off a second-straight Atlantic University Sport (AUS) Player of the Year season with St. Francis Xavier, the first to go back-to-back since 2016 (Javon Masters, UNB). He led U SPORTS in scoring for consecutive seasons and set a St. Francis Xavier single-season scoring record in 2024-25 with 440 points. After recording 20+ points in 15 games in 2025-26, he secured the highest points per game average in program history with 23.5 over his two seasons with the X-Men. “We are excited to welcome DJ and Bronson to the Honey Badger family,” said Honey Badgers General Manager and Vice President of Basketball Operations Jermaine Anderson. “DJ has CEBL experience and brings toughness as a young player, and Bronson is a Brampton native who’s eager to learn and can potentially play both guard positions. We’re looking forward to developing both players on and off the court, and we feel that they will contribute to the success of our team.” Bronson Chambers is coming off his junior season with the University of Windsor where he led the Lancers in assists per game (2.4) and three-point percentage (.338), while also finishing third in points (12.0). He helped his team to a 12-10 record and a playoff appearance where they fell just short in the first round versus Guelph. The Brampton-native spent his sophomore season with Lake Region State College in Junior College (JUCO) in the United States where he ranked second on the team in scoring with 14.3 points per game. “We are thrilled to welcome DJ and Bronson to the Honey Badgers this summer,” said Honey Badgers Assistant General Manager John Ross. “While this will be a great opportunity for them to develop their skills, we believe they both bring key attributes that will help us towards our goal of winning a championship.” Jackson and Chambers will fill roster spots six and seven for the Honey Badgers, joining 2025 CEBL MVP Finalist and Defensive Player of the Year Sean East and Jameer Nelson Jr., respectively, CEBL All-Canadian Keon Ambrose-Hylton, and CEBL veterans Prince Oduro and Danilo Djuricic. 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 here to get your Honey Badgers tickets today, starting at only $15 per game. ### 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 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 Iowa (NBA G League) 48 1591 772 155-294 119-327 66-87 48 198 246 155 121 42 53 113
2023 Minnesota (NBA Summer League) 5 85 32 7-15 5-16 3-4 4 7 11 4 12 3 2 3
2022-23 Iowa (NBA G League) 41 756 308 62-112 46-144 26-40 32 78 110 63 55 18 28 38
Totals 94 2432 1112 224-421 170-487 95-131 84 283 367 222 188 63 83 154

Averages

Year Team G MIN PTS 2FGP 3FGP FT RO RD RT AS PF BS ST TO
2023-24 Iowa (NBA G League) 48 33.1 16.1 0.527 0.364 0.759 1.0 4.1 5.1 3.2 2.5 0.9 1.1 2.4
2023 Minnesota (NBA Summer League) 5 17.0 6.4 0.467 0.313 0.750 0.8 1.4 2.2 0.8 2.4 0.6 0.4 0.6
2022-23 Iowa (NBA G League) 41 18.4 7.5 0.554 0.319 0.650 0.8 1.9 2.7 1.5 1.3 0.4 0.7 0.9
Totals 94 25.9 11.8 0.532 0.349 0.725 0.9 3.0 3.9 2.4 2.0 0.7 0.9 1.6

COLLEGIATE STATISTICS

Totals

Year Team G MIN PTS 2FGP 3FGP FT RO RD RT AS PF BS ST TO
2021-22 Winston-Salem State University 22 673 366 74-136 55-144 53-72 8 74 82 26 26 15 34 37
2020-21 Mars Hill University 15 422 221 56-124 21-64 46-64 11 79 90 21 37 9 18 34
2019-20 Mars Hill University 27 772 428 130-257 23-70 99-137 31 112 143 58 64 26 29 65
2018-19 Mars Hill University 23 582 263 99-154 8-40 41-63 39 101 140 38 49 29 21 41
Totals 87 2449 1278 359-671 107-318 239-336 89 366 455 143 176 79 102 177
Averages
Year Team G MIN PTS 2FGP 3FGP FT RO RD RT AS PF BS ST TO
2021-22 Winston-Salem State University 22 30.6 16.6 0.544 0.382 0.736 0.4 3.4 3.7 1.2 1.2 0.7 1.5 1.7
2020-21 Mars Hill University 15 28.1 14.7 0.452 0.328 0.719 0.7 5.3 6.0 1.4 2.5 0.6 1.2 2.3
2019-20 Mars Hill University 27 28.6 15.9 0.506 0.329 0.723 1.1 4.1 5.3 2.1 2.4 1.0 1.1 2.4
2018-19 Mars Hill University 23 25.3 11.4 0.643 0.200 0.651 1.7 4.4 6.1 1.7 2.1 1.3 0.9 1.8
Totals 87 28.1 14.7 0.535 0.336 0.711 1.0 4.2 5.2 1.6 2.0 0.9 1.2 2.0