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.

HONEY BADGERS SIGN NBA CHAMPION WEATHERSPOON FOR 2025 CAMPAIGN

By Elias Eldridge • May 6, 2025
The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Tuesday that they have signed former San Antonio Spurs draft pick and 2022 NBA Champion Quinndary Weatherspoon to a contract for the 2025 season. Coming out of Mississippi State University, Weatherspoon was selected 49th overall by the San Antonio Spurs in the 2019 NBA Draft. He was officially signed to a two-way contract shortly after on July 8, 2019. He played three seasons in the NBA, two with the Spurs and one in 2022 with the Golden State Warriors where he won an NBA Championship. Most recently, Weatherspoon played for the Qingdao Eagles in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) where he recorded career-high’s on a per game basis in points (26.3), rebounds (6.4), and assists (7.6). He was awarded CBA Player of the Week on April 1 and finished the season recording 12 double-doubles and five triple-doubles. He was the Eagles best player statistically throughout the season, leading the team in points, assists and steals per game (1.8), as well as field goals made (362), three-pointers made (125), and free throws made (243). “Quinndary is an extremely skilled scoring point guard with the ability to create havoc on the defensive end”, said Honey Badgers General Manager and Vice President of Basketball Operations Jermaine Anderson. “I’m confident that he will add another layer of leadership, professionalism and toughness to our team.” The 6-foot-3, 204-pound guard has been a consistent performer on both ends of the court throughout his career. Aside from averaging 1.4 steals for his professional career, he has a knack for making his matchup uncomfortable and does not take defensive possessions off. On the other side of the court, Weatherspoon has scored in double-figures in 74 percent of his professional games, with majority of those single-digit games coming in games where he played less than 10 minutes. Coming into Brampton, Weatherspoon has averaged 16.1 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.4 steals, and 24.3 minutes in 257 games through his professional career in China, Puerto Rico, the NBA G League, and the NBA. This season will be his first in the CEBL. “I’m looking forward to playing in Brampton this season,” said Weatherspoon. “The CEBL has continued to grow and establish itself as one of the most competitive basketball leagues in the world and I’m looking forward to getting to experience it myself.” Weatherspoon has played a total of 42 games in the NBA where he has averaged 2.1 points and 6.5 minutes. Aside from his championship in 2022, his time in the NBA is highlighted by three double-digit scoring outings including an NBA career-high 13 points and four rebounds in 28 minutes with the Spurs versus the Phoenix Suns on May 15, 2021. Weatherspoon has seen lots of success in the NBA G League where he played four seasons between 2019 and 2024 with the Austin Spurs, Santa Cruz Warriors, and South Bay Lakers. In 2024, he was selected to participate in the NBA G League Next Up Game at NBA All-Star Weekend after averaging 17.2 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.4 steals and 26.8 minutes in 27 games for the South Bay Lakers. Prior to being drafted to the NBA in 2019, Weatherspoon had a four-year career at Mississippi State University. He finished his career averaging 15.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.5 steals, and 31.1 minutes in 131 games. As a Bulldog, Weatherspoon accomplished a lot on a personal level. He was awarded All-SEC First Team one time and All-SEC Second Team two times. After his freshman season, he earned a spot on the All-SEC Freshman team and by the end of his career ranked third in Bulldogs history in points, steals, and field goals made, fifth in games played and free throws made, sixth in defensive rebounds, and ninth in three-pointers made. Weatherspoon joins the Honey Badgers as their first import player as a native of Canton, Mississippi. His signing follows the pick up of former Saskatchewan Rattler and Laurier All-Timer, Ali Sow. Brampton’s roster now stands at 11 players as training camp approaches. The Honey Badgers 2025 campaign is set to get underway May 18 in Montreal, followed by a quick stop in the nation's capital to take on the Ottawa BlackJacks on May 21. Brampton then returns to the CAA Centre to welcome the Scarborough Shooting Stars to start the club’s third season in the city. Ticket packages to catch all of the action at the CAA Centre are now available, including season tickets , half season pack , group experiences , and more! Visit honeybadgers.ca/tickets or contact tickets@honeybadgers.ca for more information. ### 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 75% of its rosters being Canadian and a record 12 players with NBA experience in 2024. 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 BetVictor, TSN , TSN+ , RDS , Game+ , Next Level Sports & Entertainment and Courtside1891 . 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

MAZEREEUW NAMED PRESIDENT OF CANADIAN ELITE BASKETBALL LEAGUE

By CEBL • May 1, 2025
Seasoned sports executive and business leader steps into key role with Canada’s largest pro sports league

HONEY BADGERS SIGN CEBL EXPERIENCED AND LAURIER ALL-TIME GREAT SOW FOR 2025 CAMPAIGN

By Elias Eldridge • May 1, 2025
The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced that they have signed former Saskatchewan Rattlers guard Ali Sow to a contract after three straight seasons overseas. Sow played in 15 games for the Rattlers in 2022 where he made his professional debut after a historic collegiate career at Laurier University. His time in Saskatchewan was highlighted by a target score game winner versus the Niagara River Lions on July 1 to clinch the victory 92-90. Most recently, Sow has been playing a key role for Zabok in Croatia where he is averaging 8.9 points and 17.7 minutes in 21 games. He shined recently in a 27-point outing on April 9 versus Sibenka where he shot 10-for-14 from the field and had four made free throws, five rebounds, and three assists. “Ali has improved each year since graduating from Laurier University,” said Honey Badgers General Manager and Vice President of Basketball Operations Jermaine Anderson. “He is a skilled guard who will be relied upon to help run our team. We’re definitely looking forward to having him in a Honey Badger uniform this season.” The 6-foot-1 guard has been an offensive juggernaut throughout his professional career, specifically during his time in Austria and Germany. During his time with Kapfenberg in Austria, he averaged 20.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.0 steals, and 30.3 minutes in 24 games. He put up double-figures in every game and recording 20+ points in 15 games for the Bulls. He closed the season dropping 21 points in three straight playoff games versus Klosterneuburg. “I’m thrilled to make a return to the CEBL this season,” said Sow. “Myself and the league have grown a lot since my first stint in 2022 and I look forward to coming to Brampton and experiencing it for a second time.” Overall, over his three years playing professionally across four different teams, Sow is averaging 15.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.2 steals, and 25.2 minutes in 85 career games. In Germany, Sow established himself as a professional with Koeln, putting up team-high’s in points (23.4 per game), minutes (32.8 per game), field goals made (211) and free throws made (129). He was named German Pro B Player of the Week in back-to-back weeks and dropped a professional career-high of 40 points versus Schwelm on November 19. At Laurier University, Sow made a big name for himself, etching his name into their history books in a variety of ways. He finished his collegiate career as one-time Laurier Athlete of the Year, two-time U Sports Athlete of the Week, four-time Ontario University Association (OUA) Player of the Week, and 14-time Laurier Athlete of the Week. He is a two-time Laurier Men’s Basketball MVP and two-time Laurier President’s Award winner, earning both in 2022 and 2019. The President’s Award is given to the male and female recognized and the university’s most outstanding athlete. Sow averaged a whopping 23.3 points per game as well as 4.4 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.5 steals, and 32.9 minutes in 86 games with the Golden Hawks. Upon his graduation from the Bachelor of Communications program, Sow completed his collegiate career ranking first in team history in points per game and as their second all-time leading scorer, totalling 1869 points. He also finished first in free throws made (377), second in minutes per game (32.5), and third in three-pointers made (210) and assists (290). Sow’s signing follows the addition of Brampton-native and big man Jasman Sangha out of Canisius University. The Honey Badgers roster is now sitting at 10 players, all of whom are Canadian with Sow coming way of Ottawa. The Honey Badgers 2025 campaign is set to get underway May 18 in Montreal, followed by a quick stop in the nation's capital to take on the Ottawa BlackJacks on May 21. Brampton then returns to the CAA Centre to welcome the Scarborough Shooting Stars to start the club’s third season in the city. Ticket packages to catch all of the action at the CAA Centre are now available, including season tickets , half season pack , group experiences , and more! Visit honeybadgers.ca/tickets or contact tickets@honeybadgers.ca for more information. ### 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 75% of its rosters being Canadian and a record 12 players with NBA experience in 2024. 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 BetVictor, TSN , TSN+ , RDS , Game+ , Next Level Sports & Entertainment and Courtside1891 . 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



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