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.

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
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