PATRICK EMILIEN

POSITION:  Forward

HEIGHT:  6-7 (201 cm)

WEIGHT:  209 lbs (95 kg)

BIRTHDATE:  August 22, 1999 (Toronto, ON)

HIGH SCHOOL:  John Polanyi Collegiate Institute (North York, ON)

UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE:  University of Maryland (2023)

HOW ACQUIRED:  Signed as free agent on March 25, 2025

YEARS PRO:  2

BIO

PROFESSIONAL CAREER 


Entering the season averaging 13.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 25.3 minutes in 69 games playing professionally in Finland, Austria, Australia, and the CEBL.


2024-25 (As of March 25):  Averaged 13.9 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.0 steals, and 26.3 minutes in 20 games with Honka in Finland … Shot a career-best 39.7 percent from beyond the arc … Scored in double-figures in 15 games including 17 points and six rebounds on an efficient 7-for-9 shooting from the field January 28 vs. Pyrinto … Recorded lone double-double of the campaign with 19 points and 11 rebounds to go with six assists and three steals vs. Karhubasket on December 17 … Started the season scoring 20+ points in three straight games with a 23-point (8-for-11 from the field) and seven-rebound performance vs. Lokoko on November 12. 


2023-24:  Averaged 12.5 points, 5.7 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and 24.5 minutes in 35 games with Gmunden in Austria … Reached 10+ points in 23 games including an impressive 24-point, 12-rebound outing in 37 minutes vs. Traiskirchen on March 30 … Scored 22 points on 8-for-9 shooting from inside the arc February 17 vs. UBSC Graz … Shot 50 percent or better from two-point range in 22 games such as a 9-for-13 performance with 19 points and 10 rebounds January 27 vs. Oberwart … Put up 23 points and nine rebounds vs. Kapfenberg on December 8 … Swiped a career-high four steals to go with nine points in victory vs. Vienna on November 26. 


2023 CEBL Season:  Averaged 3.0 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 16.8 minutes in four games with the Brampton Honey Badgers … Registered eight points and nine rebounds as a starter vs. Niagara on July 29.


2023:  Averaged 18.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 29.3 minutes in 10 games with the Casey Cavaliers Cranbourne of Australia’s NBL One … Team leader in points per game (18.9) and field-goal percentage (53.7%) … Achieved double-figures in scoring in all but one game, including four performances with 20 or more … Finished one rebound shy of first career double-double with 26 points and nine rebounds against Diamond on June 18 … Scored career-high 34 points in 35 minutes of action in professional debut vs. Ballarat on May 27.



UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE CAREER 


Averaged 5.3 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 19.3 minutes in 136 games during a five-year collegiate career at Western Michigan University, St. Francis College, and the University of Maryland.


2022-23: Averaged 2.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, 17.7 minutes in 32 games with the University of Maryland as a graduate student … Selected as a Big Ten Sportsmanship honouree … Logged double-figures in minutes in all but one game … Had nine points on three-for-three shooting from the floor in a win over Purdue on February 16 … Set a season-high in scoring with 10 points December 22 vs. St. Peter’s.


2021-22:  Transferred to St. Francis College and averaged 12.5 points, 6.2 rebounds, 1.1 assists, and 30.5 minutes in 27 games … Finished second on the Terriers in scoring … Led the Terries in shooting from the field (47.8%) … Scored double figures in 11 consecutive contents between December 14 and February 10 … Played all 40 minutes February 5 against Sacred Heart … Achieved a season high in scoring with 23 points vs. Wagner on January 30 … Grabbed 12 rebounds to go along with 12 points vs. St. John’s on November 23 … Recorded 18 points in Terrries debut against Wisconsin on November 9.


2020-21:  Averaged 5.2 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 19.6 minutes in 15 games in third year at Western Michigan … Member of Academic All-MAC Team, earning a 3.2 GPA or better … Scored double-figures on three occasions … Recorded 18 points on 7-of-10 shooting against Buffalo on January 12 … Scored 11 points in 23 minutes of action in season opener November 25 vs. Butler.


2019-20:  Averaged 2.0 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 9.2 minutes in 30 games with Western Michigan as a sophomore … Scored season-high nine points on four-of-six shooting from the field at Toledo on January 11.


2018-19:  Averaged 4.8 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 20.6 minutes in 32 games at Western Michigan University …. One of five Broncos to play in every game … Registered five games scoring in double-figures … Scored a season-high 15 points in 36 minutes vs. Bowling Green on February 9 … Recorded 11 points in 22 minutes during collegiate debut vs. Detroit Mercy on November 6 .



PERSONAL


Son of Sheila and Reynald … Sister, Gabrielle Emilien, played soccer at the NCAA Division 1 level at Howard University and then at the University of Ottawa … Majored in Families Sciences at the University of Maryland … Graduated with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration in Marketing at Western Michigan in 2021 … Played at the Toronto Basketball Academy in the National Preparatory Association (NPA) … Selected as one of 25 Canadians to compete in the NBA-Sanctioned All-Canadian Showcase.

HONEY BADGERS TEAM UP WITH ROGERS CYBERSECURE CATALYST TO CHAMPION ONLINE SAFETY THIS OCTOBER

By Elias Eldridge • October 9, 2025
The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) have announced a new partnership with Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst (“the Catalyst”) - Toronto Metropolitan University’s national centre for training, innovation, and collaboration in cybersecurity, headquartered right here in Brampton. This partnership brings together two proud Brampton institutions united by a shared commitment to community impact, education, and empowerment. October marks Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and the Honey Badgers and the Catalyst are joining forces to champion the importance of staying safe online. Through engaging, easy-to-follow tips shared on Instagram and across all @honeybadgerscan social platforms, the campaign will spotlight practical ways for fans and community members to protect themselves in an increasingly digital world. “As someone who is constantly working in the online space, I thought the Catalyst’s mission and messaging is something that is not only very important, but also incredibly relevant to the world we live in today,” said Honey Badgers Director of Partnerships & Development Andrew Rocha. “I am excited to help them spread the word of cybersecurity through Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and I encourage all Honey Badgers fans to check out everything that the Catalyst has to offer.” "We are thrilled to partner with the Honey Badgers, another incredible Brampton organization, to spotlight the importance of staying safe online,” said Anna Colagrossi, Director of Brand & Recruitment at the Catalyst. “Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a vital time for us at Catalyst, and this partnership allows us to connect directly with our community and share the tools people need to stay secure in today’s digital world.” With the 2025 season at a close, Honey Badgers fans can look forward to what should be an exciting offseason full of surprises and exciting announcements. Stay tuned for 2026 Honey Badgers season ticket packages to be released 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 . About Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst is Toronto Metropolitan University’s national centre for training, innovation and collaboration in cybersecurity. Since its founding in 2018, the Catalyst has grown into Canada’s most active cybersecurity hub, earning a global reputation for delivering high-impact programs and driving innovative solutions to critical technology security challenges. A not-for-profit corporation, the Catalyst collaborates with governments at all levels, public and private organizations, and academic institutions. Headquartered in Brampton, Ontario’s Innovation District, the Catalyst delivers its programs across Canada and around the world. Learn more at cybersecurecatalyst.ca . Media Contact: Elias Eldridge - Account Executive & Communications Specialist Brampton Honey Badgers eeldridge@honeybadgers.ca

SHELDON CASSIMY RESIGNS AS HONEY BADGERS HEAD COACH

By Elias Eldridge • September 30, 2025
The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Tuesday that Sheldon Cassimy has resigned as head coach after two seasons, and six total seasons with the team. Cassimy has played an integral part in the evolution and growth of the Honey Badgers organization since joining the coaching staff in 2020. During his tenure, the Honey Badgers have made a postseason appearance four times (‘20-’23), including a championship in 2022 after a 90-88 victory over the Scarborough Shooting Stars where Cassimy served as lead assistant coach. “We would like to express our deepest gratitude for everything Sheldon has contributed since joining the team in 2020,” said General Manager and Vice President of Basketball Operations Jermaine Anderson. “Sheldon has had a meaningful impact on the development of every player to wear a Honey Badger uniform during his time. His ability to connect with players and adapt to the evolving demands of both the league and our organization has been truly special. I look forward to following his continued growth in the coaching profession and wish him nothing but success in the future.” Cassimy’s professional head coaching debut came in 2022 when he unexpectedly took Head Coach Ryan Schmidt’s place versus the Guelph Nighthawks (now Calgary Surge). As interim head coach, Cassimy led the Honey Badgers to a 95-76 victory, his first career win. Since then, Cassimy was put in charge of the Brampton Honey Badgers at Basketball Champions League Americas (BCLA) in 2023 before serving as lead assistant coach again during the 2023 CEBL regular season behind Antoine Broxsie. In 2024, Cassimy was promoted to head coach where he held the role for two seasons. “I want to thank the Honey Badgers and CEBL for providing an opportunity for Canadian coaches and players to develop,” said Cassimy. “I joined the team in 2020 and these six years have been invaluable. The Honey Badgers will always hold a special place in my heart. I want to thank Jermaine [Anderson] for bringing me on and being nothing but supportive through this journey. I hope the very best for the team going forward.” Cassimy’s resignation comes as he looks to turn his focus over to his role as lead assistant coach with the McMaster University Marauders men’s basketball program. Their home opener takes place on October 24 at Burridge Gymnasium in Hamilton. With the 2025 season at a close, Honey Badgers fans can look forward to what will be an exciting offseason. Stay tuned for 2026 Honey Badgers season ticket packages to be released 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

HONEY BADGERS PARTNER WITH MATH THRU MUSIC FOR NEW AND INNOVATIVE YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAM

By Elias Eldridge • September 19, 2025
The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Friday that they have partnered with Math Thru Music to bring forward a new program that uses basketball as a means to educate students on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) skills. The 4th Quarter Series is a program that will utilize basketball-based scenarios in order to teach students in grade 6-9 STEM skills, including reliable and valid experimentation, collecting and analyzing data, and understanding the intersection between theory and practice in math and science. Ultimately, this program will give students a better understanding of probability and theory application, having them leave the program seeing the importance of critical thinking in sports. “We’re all about experiential learning and we can’t wait for students to try the ‘10 out of STEM challenge,” said Math Thru Music Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer Joseph Khargie. “10 out of STEM is teacher friendly and will take place over the course of the 2025-26 school year.” Schools in and around Brampton will have the opportunity to participate, with 10 out of STEM winners receiving recognition during a halftime ceremony at a 2026 Honey Badgers game. “We love Math Thru Music’s innovative style of education,” said Honey Badgers President Josie Pingitore. “This partnership will give us an exciting way to use basketball to promote the importance of learning and we are thrilled to use our platform to get involved in this capacity.” Math Thru Music is an organization that uses engaging programs to stimulate learning. While they have typically put an emphasis on the application of music as a catalyst for education, through this partnership they will switch gears into sport instead. With the 2025 season at a close, Honey Badgers fans can look forward to what should be an exciting offseason full of surprises and exciting announcements. Stay tuned for 2026 Honey Badgers season ticket packages to be released 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 . About Math Thru Music Math Thru Music excites, educates, and empowers students to gain a greater understanding of numeracy, entrepreneurship, science and social justice through the art of DJ’ing. Our engaging programs , assemblies, kits, and shows are designed to fit seamlessly into school instructional time, breathing new life into potentially boring concepts while giving educators valuable tools to strengthen STEAM lessons. With a focus on cultural responsiveness, experiential learning and inquiry, we cover essential school curriculum while promoting transferable skills and social-emotional learning. Media Contact: Elias Eldridge - Account Executive & Communications Specialist Brampton Honey Badgers eeldridge@honeybadgers.ca



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 Honka (Finland) 20 526 278 75-154 29-73 41-78 36 64 100 30 34 9 20 23
2023-24 Gmunden (Austria) 35 859 438 147-247 25-68 69-103 65 133 198 50 84 8 20 49
2023 Brampton Honey Badgers (CEBL) 4 67 12 3-10 2-9 0-0 5 10 15 2 3 0 1 3
2023 Casey (Australia) 10 293 189 58-108 16-58 25-37 23 28 51 13 24 7 9 26
Totals 69 1745 917 283-519 72-208 135-218 129 235 364 95 145 24 50 101

Averages

Year Team G MIN PTS 2FGP 3FGP FT RO RD RT AS PF BS ST TO
2024-25 Honka (Finland) 20 26.3 13.9 0.490 0.397 0.526 1.8 3.2 5.0 1.5 1.7 0.5 1.0 1.2
2023-24 Gmunden (Austria) 35 24.5 12.5 0.595 0.368 0.670 1.9 3.8 5.7 1.4 2.4 0.2 0.6 1.4
2023 Brampton Honey Badgers (CEBL) 4 16.8 3.0 0.300 0.222 0.000 1.3 2.5 3.8 0.5 0.8 0.0 0.3 0.8
2023 Casey (Australia) 10 29.3 18.9 0.537 0.276 0.676 2.3 2.8 5.1 1.3 2.4 0.7 0.9 2.6
Totals 69 25.3 13.3 0.545 0.346 0.619 1.9 3.4 5.3 1.4 2.1 0.3 0.7 1.5

COLLEGIATE STATISTICS

Totals

Year Team G MIN PTS 2FGP 3FGP FT RO RD RT AS PF BS ST TO
2022-23 Maryland 32 565 91 26-45 2-6 33-46 35 56 91 8 61 22 11 15
2021-22 St. Francis College 27 823 337 140-286 1-9 54-72 61 107 168 29 70 20 21 57
2020-21 Western Michigan 15 294 78 15-27 14-43 6-10 9 44 53 19 18 10 8 18
2019-20 Western Michigan 30 277 60 20-38 5-23 5-17 17 38 55 12 28 9 6 19
2018-19 Western Michigan 32 660 152 22-49 26-89 30-53 44 82 126 25 33 13 13 39
Totals 136 2619 718 223-445 48-170 128-198 166 327 493 93 210 74 59 148

Averages

Year Team G MIN PTS 2FGP 3FGP FT RO RD RT AS PF BS ST TO
2022-23 Maryland 32 17.7 2.8 0.578 0.333 0.717 1.1 1.8 2.8 0.3 1.9 0.7 0.3 0.5
2021-22 St. Francis College 27 30.5 12.5 0.490 0.111 0.750 2.3 4.0 6.2 1.1 2.6 0.7 0.8 2.1
2020-21 Western Michigan 15 19.6 5.2 0.556 0.326 0.600 0.6 2.9 3.5 1.3 1.2 0.7 0.5 1.2
2019-20 Western Michigan 30 9.2 2.0 0.526 0.217 0.294 0.6 1.3 1.8 0.4 0.9 0.3 0.2 0.6
2018-19 Western Michigan 32 20.6 4.8 0.449 0.292 0.566 1.4 2.6 3.9 0.8 1.0 0.4 0.4 1.2
Totals 136 19.3 5.3 0.501 0.282 0.646 1.2 2.4 3.6 0.7 1.5 0.5 0.4 1.1