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.

CANADIAN ELITE BASKETBALL LEAGUE AND CBC SPORTS REUNITE IN LANDMARK FIVE-YEAR BROADCAST PARTNERSHIP

By Elias Eldridge • March 4, 2026
Marquee games will air on CBC TV, with full-season streaming on CBC Gem and CBC Sports YouTube The Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) and CBC Sports today announced a landmark five-year broadcast partnership that will see marquee games air on CBC TV, including the first best-of-three CEBL Finals in league history, and all games live streamed on CBC Gem and CBC Sports YouTube . “As Canada’s professional basketball league, with 10 teams across the country, our focus is simple, to meet fans where they are,” said CEBL President and CEO Ty Mazereeuw. “Partnering with CBC Sports brings the CEBL to more Canadians on a trusted national stage, and expands access across digital platforms including CBC Gem and YouTube, giving basketball fans of all ages more choice in how they follow our biggest moments.” “Canadian basketball is having a moment right now on the world stage, and through our partnership with the CEBL, we can bring the energy and momentum of Canada’s top young players to fans across the country,” said Chris Wilson, Executive Director, Sports and Olympics, CBC. “We are excited to share the excitement from the court with wider audiences on CBC’s platforms, and to interact with and serve local fans in CEBL locations across Canada.” CBC Sports was the league’s broadcast partner for its inaugural seasons from 2019 through 2022, and with the new partnership, for the next five years CBC Sports will offer select regular-season games on CBC TV and all regular-season and playoff games on CBC Gem and CBC Sports YouTube. Available platforms will also include CEBL+. The CEBL’s full 2026 broadcast schedule and more broadcast-related announcements are coming soon. 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 $20 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, with 10 member clubs across six provinces. Blending global innovation with local connection, the league is redefining how the game is played and experienced while rooting its teams deeply in communities coast to coast. With a fan base of 4.1 million Canadians – up 57 per cent since 2022 – the CEBL has cultivated Canada’s youngest basketball audience, with more than half of its fans aged 34 or younger. Its rapid growth reflects its ability to connect authentically with a new generation of basketball fans while expanding the sport’s cultural footprint nationwide. In 2025, the CEBL featured 17 players with NBA experience, and nearly 70 per cent of its athletes were Canadian – the highest proportion of domestic talent in any professional sports league in the country. To date, nearly 40 players have signed NBA contracts following CEBL seasons, which run from May through August. Visit CEBL.ca or follow @cebleague on social media. Media Contact: Elias Eldridge - Account Executive & Communications Specialist Brampton Honey Badgers eeldridge@honeybadgers.ca

HONEY BADGERS SIGN CEBL ALL-CANADIAN KEON AMBROSE-HYLTON

By Elias Eldridge • March 3, 2026
The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Tuesday that they have signed the 2025 CEBL All-Canadian and former Edmonton Stingers standout Keon Ambrose-Hylton. Ambrose-Hylton made a strong showing in his first professional campaign in 2025 with the Edmonton Stingers, recording 13.7 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 1.2 assists, in 23 games as a full-time starter. He finished the season ranked second in the CEBL in field goal percentage at 64.5 percent (min. 100 shot attempts), ranked fourth in two-point field goals made (133), and tied for fourth in total rebounds (182). “I’m really looking forward to returning to the CEBL and joining the Honey Badgers,” said Ambrose-Hylton. “I think I align very well with this organization’s values and plans for 2026. I can’t wait to get to the city and be a part of the new era of Honey Badgers basketball.” Ambrose-Hylton is currently finishing up his season with Kortrijk in Belgium, where as a starter he is averaging 11.5 points, 6.2 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 23.1 minutes across 18 games. So far he has posted double-figure scoring outings in 12 games, including a three-game stretch where he averaged 19.7 points, 9.7 rebounds, 1.0 blocks, and 1.3 steals while shooting 79.3 percent from the field. “We are extremely excited to welcome Keon to the Honey Badger family this season,” said Honey Badgers General Manager and Vice President of Basketball Operation Jermaine Anderson. “Keon is a talented, fundamentally-sound, high energy player who’s willing to do whatever it takes to win. He will play a pivotal role in helping to ensure that we’re in a position to compete for the ultimate goal.” Ambrose-Hylton graduated from Southern Methodist University after playing three of his five collegiate seasons there. However, he played his freshman and sophomore seasons with the Alabama Crimson Tide. In 2024, he ranked fourth in the AAC in two-point field goal percentage, converting on 66.2 percent of his attempts from inside the arc. The same season he posted a collegiate career-high 19 points on 9-for-9 shooting in a win versus East Texas A&M. “Keon is an elite two-way talent and an even better human being,” said Honey Badgers Assistant General Manager John Ross. “His skillset and energy will be a key part of our championship run. We are thrilled to add him as a foundational piece to the roster.” Ambrose-Hylton was born and raised in Toronto before joining the International Sports Academy in Willoughby, Ohio for his high school career. He earned First Team All-Conference honours in his senior year and was ranked the number two overall player by North Pole Hoops in Canada’s 2020 class. 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 $20 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, with 10 member clubs across six provinces. Blending global innovation with local connection, the league is redefining how the game is played and experienced while rooting its teams deeply in communities coast to coast. With a fan base of 4.1 million Canadians – up 57 per cent since 2022 – the CEBL has cultivated Canada’s youngest basketball audience, with more than half of its fans aged 34 or younger. Its rapid growth reflects its ability to connect authentically with a new generation of basketball fans while expanding the sport’s cultural footprint nationwide. In 2025, the CEBL featured 17 players with NBA experience, and nearly 70 per cent of its athletes were Canadian – the highest proportion of domestic talent in any professional sports league in the country. To date, nearly 40 players have signed NBA contracts following CEBL seasons, which run from May through August. Visit CEBL.ca or follow @cebleague on social media. Media Contact: Elias Eldridge - Account Executive & Communications Specialist Brampton Honey Badgers eeldridge@honeybadgers.ca

HONEY BADGERS WELCOME GOODLIFE FITNESS FOR THREE MORE YEARS OF OFFICIAL PARTNERSHIP

By Elias Eldridge • February 24, 2026
The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Thursday that GoodLife Fitness, the largest chain of fitness clubs in Canada, has returned on a three-year deal for an official partnership. GoodLife Fitness will be providing countless giveaway items for Honey Badgers fans, including an ultimate 12-month GoodLife Fitness membership and seven-day GoodLife Fitness free trial flyers at Honey Badgers community events year-round. “GoodLife Fitness has been the centre of workouts and wellness for Honey Badgers players, coaches, and staff for the past three seasons,” said Melissa Hambrook, senior director of partnerships and external relations at GoodLife Fitness. “It’s an honour to collaborate with the Peel Region’s professional basketball community and support their athletes and fans on and off the court. We’re looking forward to this new phase of our partnership, and we’re excited to continue welcoming all Honey Badgers through our doors.” GoodLife Fitness will continue to own the presenting rights for the Honey Badgers “Dunk of the Game” social media campaign for the upcoming year. By the end of the season, Honey Badgers social media followers will have the opportunity to vote for their favourite dunk of the season, entering them in a giveaway contest sponsored by GoodLife Fitness for a chance at a 12-month ultimate membership. “Working with GoodLife Fitness is a privilege,” said Honey Badgers President Saud Juman. “Not only do they allow for our team to stay fit and healthy, but they provide our fans an opportunity for this as well. We look forward to continuing to grow this relationship for years to come.” 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 $20 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, with 10 member clubs across six provinces. Blending global innovation with local connection, the league is redefining how the game is played and experienced while rooting its teams deeply in communities coast to coast. With a fan base of 4.1 million Canadians – up 57 per cent since 2022 – the CEBL has cultivated Canada’s youngest basketball audience, with more than half of its fans aged 34 or younger. Its rapid growth reflects its ability to connect authentically with a new generation of basketball fans while expanding the sport’s cultural footprint nationwide. In 2025, the CEBL featured 17 players with NBA experience, and nearly 70 per cent of its athletes were Canadian – the highest proportion of domestic talent in any professional sports league in the country. To date, nearly 40 players have signed NBA contracts following CEBL seasons, which run from May through August. Visit CEBL.ca or follow @cebleague on social media. About GoodLife Fitness GoodLife Fitness started in 1979 in London, ON, and has since grown to the largest group of fitness club chains in Canada and the fourth largest in the world. Founder and CEO David ‘Patch’ Patchell-Evans started the business with one purpose…to give everyone in Canada the opportunity to live a fit and healthy good life. With 200+ clubs nationally, GoodLife is helping to transform the health and fitness of people across Canada every day. Find out more at goodlifefitness.com and @ goodlifefitness on social media channels. 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