KOBY McEWEN

POSITION: Guard

HEIGHT: 6-4 (193 cm)

WEIGHT: 204 lbs (93 kg)

BIRTHDATE: July 29, 1997 (Toronto, ON)

HIGH SCHOOL: Wasatch Academy (Mount Pleasant, UT)

UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE: Weber St. (2022)

HOW ACQUIRED: Signed as free agent on February 4, 2025

YEARS PRO: 3

BIO

PROFESSIONAL CAREER 


Averaging 14.4 points, 3.6 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 28.1 minutes in 117 games playing professionally in China, Lithuania, Poland, the NBA G League, Sweden, and the CEBL.


2024-25:  Averaged 22.4 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and 31.9 minutes in eight games with Guangzhou in China … Scored 20+ points in five games including a 28-point outing with eight rebounds and four assists March 19 vs. Shandong … Posted a 30-point, eight-rebound, 10-assist performance March 27 vs. Fujian South …  Tallied a career-high 35 points on 11-for-13 shooting to go with 10 assists, five rebounds, and two steals March 31 vs. Jilin Northeast … Averaged 15.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.2 steals, and 27.4 minutes in five games with Jonava in Lithuania … Shot 18-for-18 from the charity stripe … Awarded Lithuanian LKL Player of the Week on October 11 … Dropped a season-high 30 points while going 7-for-12 from beyond the arc and 9-for-9 from the free throw line October 5 vs. Siauliai.


2024 CEBL Season:  Averaged 17.9 points, 4.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.1 steals, and 30.3 minutes in 18 games with the Vancouver Bandits, earning a spot in the CEBL Championship Final … Named CEBL Canadian Player of the Year and All-CEBL Second Team while shooting 42.3 percent from three-point distance and 87.5 percent from the charity stripe … Scored 20+ points in eight games including a professional career-high 30-point performance with six three-pointers vs. Saskatchewan on July 7 … Delivered an all-around 18-point, 10-rebound, 7-assist performance May 30 against Saskatchewan.


2023-24:  Averaged 14.1 points, 5.3 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 1.7 steals, and 29.6 minutes in 29 games with GTK in Poland … Splashed 3+ three-pointers on nine different occasions … Recorded 20+ points in the final four games of the season, including a 24-point display April 27 vs. MKS DG … Dished out eight assists to go along with 19 points vs. Zastal on October 26. 


2023 CEBL Season:  Averaged 13.7 points, 4.8 rebounds, 5.4 assists, and 32.2 minutes in 19 games in second campaign with the Brampton Honey Badgers, earning an All-CEBL Honourable Mention … Became first in assists (155), second in minutes played (1123) and free throws made (116), and third in points (522) and field goals made (164) in Honey Badgers all-time franchise history … Registered a professional career-high 11 assists vs. Ottawa on July 12 … On June 15, put up 24 points, six rebounds, and six assists vs. Winnipeg … Had 11 instances draining multiple threes, most notably making 5-of-10 vs. Montreal on June 7 while scoring a season-high 28 points.


2022-23: Averaged 4.0 points, 1.7 rebounds, 1.0 assists, and 12.7 minutes in seven games with the Raptors 905 in the NBA G League … Put up a season-best 13 points with six rebounds in 25 minutes vs. Greensboro on March 25 … Claimed by the 905 on February 24, signing first NBA G League contract in professional career … Averaged 14.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.7 assists, and 25.6 minutes in 10 games with Norrkoping in Sweden … Scored in double-figures on six occasions including a team-high 27 points vs. Crailsheim on October 12 … Recorded 23 points and eight rebounds September 27 vs. Uppsala.


2022 CEBL Season:  Averaged 12.4 points, 2.9 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.1 steals, and 25.3 minutes in 21 games with the Hamilton Honey Badgers … Awarded CEBL Sixth Man of the Year en route to a CEBL Championship … Put together a 16-point, three-assist performance in CEBL Championship Final vs. Scarborough on August 14 … Totaled 70 points while shooting 60.5 percent from the floor over a three-game span from July 9-15 … Made professional debut May 25 vs. Montreal, registering 12 points and three three-pointers in 19 minutes off of the bench. 



UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE CAREER 


Averaged 13.8 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 30.8 minutes in 151 games during a five-year collegiate career with Weber State University, Marquette University, and Utah State University.


2021-22:  Transferred to Weber State University ahead of senior season… Averaged 17.9 points, 4.1 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.4 steals, and 31.8 minutes in 34 games … Earned All-Big Sky Conference First-Team honours, finishing first in free throws made and attempted, third in points, and fourth in steals in the conference … Led team in points by scoring in double-figures in all but one contest … Registered lone double-double of the season with 11 points and 12 rebounds on February 17 vs. Sacramento State … Recorded season-high 32 points including a school-record 19 free throws made vs. Montana on February 3 … Scored 23 points along with five assists, four steals, four made threes and nine made free throws on January 17 vs. Idaho State.


2020-21:  Averaged 10.2 points, 3.6 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 30.0 minutes in 27 games with the Golden Eagles … Put together a complete 17-point, eight-rebound, five-assist game vs. Providence on January 12 … Scored in double-figures in 12 games as a starter including a season-high 28 points and five three-pointers made December 12 against Green Bay.


2019-20:  Averaged 9.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 28.6 minutes in 29 games in first campaign with Marquette … Collected five or more rebounds 16 times including a season-high of 11 on two occasions … Racked up collegiate career-high nine assists January 18 vs. Georgetown … Scored season-high 23 points vs. Purdue on November 13.


2018-19:  Sat out the season due to NCAA transfer rules after transferring to Marquette University.


2017-18:  Averaged 15.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 32.3 minutes in 30 games in sophomore year with the Aggies … Awarded All-Mountain West Conference Third-Team while leading team in rebounds and assists per game … Had 11 games scoring 20+ points including a collegiate career-high 32 points vs. Nevada on February 18 … Registered an all-around 31-point, 13-rebound, six-assist performance February 1 vs. New Mexico.


2016-17:  Averaged 14.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 31.3 minutes in 31 games as a freshman with Utah State University … Played his way into a Mountain West Conference Rookie of the Year award … Shot 42.0 percent from beyond the arc, including a 5-for-5 game March 8 vs. San Jose State … Put up season-high 28 points vs. UNLV on January 7 … Recorded 16 points, nine rebounds, and six assists vs. Idaho State on November 19 … Scored 11 points and five rebounds in collegiate debut on November 11 vs. Cal-Irvine.



NATIONAL TEAM CAREER


Represented Canada in two instances, including:


  • 2014 FIBA U17 World Cup: Scored team-high 23 points with 10 made free throws and seven rebounds vs. Angola on August 12
  • 2013 FIBA U16 Americas: Put up team-high 19 points in 20 minutes vs. Chile on June 12



PERSONAL


Son of Keith and Kathy-Ann .. Graduated and is a member of the Head Master’s Honor Roll at Wasatch Academy in Mount Pleasant, UT … Participated in Adidas Nations, NIKE Global Challenge, and BioSteel All-Canadian games in high school.

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 2025 CEBL SEASON

Totals

Year Team G MIN PTS 2FGP 3FGP FT RO RD RT AS PF BS ST TO
2024-25 Guangzhou (China) 8 255 179 38-60 21-62 40-45 4 15 19 11 18 0 6 10
2024-25 Jonava (Lithuania) 5 137 78 9-18 14-38 18-18 4 15 19 11 18 0 6 10
2024 Vancouver (CEBL) 18 546 322 46-112 58-137 56-64 21 65 86 54 58 9 20 41
2023-24 GTK (Poland) 29 858 409 86-172 47-152 96-112 16 79 95 90 85 1 30 53
2023 Brampton (CEBL) 19 611 261 49-95 30-96 73-89 6 86 92 102 53 2 14 67
2022-23 Raptors 905 (NBA G League) 7 89 28 5-9 5-10 2-3 2 10 12 7 13 1 4 5
2022-23 Norrkoping (Sweden) 10 256 144 26-50 18-71 38-48 9 25 34 17 21 1 6 11
2022 Hamilton (CEBL) 21 532 261 37-75 48-115 43-54 6 55 61 53 49 3 23 43
Totals 117 3284 1682 296-591 241-681 366-433 68 350 418 345 315 17 109 240

Averages

Year Team G MIN PTS 2FGP 3FGP FT RO RD RT AS PF BS ST TO
2024-25 Guangzhou (China) 8 31.9 22.4 0.633 0.339 0.889 0.5 1.9 2.4 1.4 2.3 0.0 0.8 1.3
2024-25 Jonava (Lithuania) 5 27.4 15.6 0.500 0.368 1.000 0.8 3.0 3.8 2.2 3.6 0.0 1.2 2.0
2024 Vancouver (CEBL) 18 30.3 17.9 0.411 0.423 0.875 1.2 3.6 4.8 3.0 3.2 0.5 1.1 2.3
2023-24 GTK (Poland) 29 29.6 14.1 0.500 0.309 0.857 0.9 4.4 5.3 5.0 4.7 0.1 1.7 2.9
2023 Brampton (CEBL) 19 32.2 13.7 0.516 0.313 0.820 0.3 4.5 4.8 5.4 2.8 0.1 0.7 3.5
2022-23 Raptors 905 (NBA G League) 7 12.7 4.0 0.556 0.500 0.667 0.3 1.4 1.7 1.0 1.9 0.1 0.6 0.7
2022-23 Norrkoping (Sweden) 10 25.6 14.4 0.520 0.254 0.792 0.9 2.5 3.4 1.7 2.1 0.1 0.6 1.1
2022 Hamilton (CEBL) 21 25.3 12.4 0.493 0.417 0.796 0.3 2.6 2.9 2.5 2.3 0.1 1.1 2.0
Totals 117 28.1 14.4 0.486 0.355 0.840 0.6 3.0 3.6 2.9 2.7 0.1 0.9 2.1

COLLEGIATE STATISTICS

Totals

Year Team G MIN PTS 2FGP 3FGP FT RO RD RT AS PF BS ST TO
2021-22 Weber State 34 1080 610 114-209 69-196 175-210 26 115 141 75 93 12 47 78
2020-21 Marquette 27 809 276 54-122 36-107 60-79 7 90 97 80 92 6 18 62
2019-20 Marquette 29 829 276 37-97 35-120 97-114 8 137 145 94 96 2 17 82
2017-18 Utah State 30 970 467 83-172 67-203 100-138 13 150 163 97 78 1 23 89
2016-17 Utah State 31 970 462 79-160 58-138 130-179 15 143 158 97 90 11 24 83
Totals 151 4658 2091 367-760 265-764 562-720 69 635 704 443 449 32 129 394

Averages

Year Team G MIN PTS 2FGP 3FGP FT RO RD RT AS PF BS ST TO
2021-22 Weber State 34 31.8 17.9 0.545 0.352 0.833 0.8 3.4 4.1 2.2 2.7 0.4 1.4 2.3
2020-21 Marquette 27 30.0 10.2 0.443 0.336 0.759 0.3 3.3 3.6 3.0 3.4 0.2 0.7 2.3
2019-20 Marquette 29 28.6 9.5 0.381 0.292 0.851 0.3 4.7 5.0 3.2 3.3 0.1 0.6 2.8
2017-18 Utah State 30 32.3 15.6 0.483 0.330 0.725 0.4 5.0 5.4 3.2 2.6 0.0 0.8 3.0
2016-17 Utah State 31 31.3 14.9 0.494 0.420 0.726 0.5 4.6 5.1 3.1 2.9 0.4 0.8 2.7
Totals 151 30.8 13.8 0.483 0.347 0.781 0.5 4.2 4.7 2.9 3.0 0.2 0.9 2.6