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 ANNOUNCE 2026 SEASON SCHEDULE

By Elias Eldridge • January 15, 2026
January 15, 2026 – Brampton, ON – The Brampton Honey Badgers and the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) have unveiled the 2026 season schedule Thursday as the organization and league march forward into their eighth season, which will feature a brand new playoff format. This season marks the first under the Brampton Honey Badgers “new era”, which features a new cast of prominent leadership figures, including CEO Al Whitley who has 22 years of NBA experience with the Dallas Mavericks, working very closely with Mark Cuban. This new team also includes: President Saud Juman, who was the founder of Policy Medical and more recently won the 2025 CEBL Championship as an assistant coach with the Niagara River Lions; Assistant General Manager John Ross who spent 14 seasons with the Portland Trail Blazers in their scouting department; and Director of Revenue Generation Blake Duffy, who spent eight years working up the ranks of Ottawa Sports & Entertainment Group (OSEG). The Honey Badgers’s season will officially tip off with a two-game homestand beginning on Friday, May 15 at the CAA Centre versus the Ottawa BlackJacks at 7:30 PM ET, followed by a battle against the Calgary Surge on Sunday, May 17 at 4:00 PM ET. The month of May is an active one for the Black & Gold, playing through six of their 24 regular season games between May 15 - May 30, with five of those six taking place at the CAA Centre. After the home opening weekend, the Honey Badgers hit the road for a quick stop in the Nation’s Capital to face the BlackJacks, then return to Brampton for four straight at home. “Schedule release day is always one of the most exciting days of the offseason,” said Honey Badgers CEO Al Whitley. “This is only the first step of our schedule release, as our fans and the community can expect a strong and exciting slate of themes to be announced with all our games soon. 2026 is a NEW ERA in Honey Badgers history, and we are committed to bringing the very best product and entertainment to our fans and partners alike.” With more theme nights to be announced as the season approaches, the Honey Badgers have already locked in their fifth School Day game at the CAA Centre to take place on Thursday, May 28 at 11:00 AM ET, and their third annual City of Brampton Camp Day game taking place on Tuesday, July 14 at 11:00 AM ET. While May is a big month at the CAA Centre, June is a big one on the road. The Honey Badgers will play five of their seven June games on the road, beginning in Niagara on June 5 and Montreal on June 10 before heading out west to visit the Calgary Surge and Vancouver Bandits on June 17 and June 20, respectively. The Honey Badgers will close the regular season with two games against their crosstown rivals, the Scarborough Shooting Stars. Saturday August 1, the Honey Badgers will host their final regular season game while the Shooting Stars will host theirs on Monday, August 3. This season, the CEBL has altered their playoff format and will be debuting the new CEBL Finals. They will begin with single-elimination Conference Semifinals on Thursday, August 6, where the 1st seed faces the 4th seed and the 2nd seed faces the 3rd seed in each conference. Winners will advance to the single-elimination Conference Finals on Saturday, August 8 with higher seeds hosting each round. The CEBL Finals will be a best-of-three series from August 12–16, marking the first multi-game playoff series in league history: Game 1 – August 12 Game 2 – August 15 Game 3 (if necessary) – August 16 The lower seed team will host Game 1, while the higher seed will host Games 2 and 3 (if necessary), replacing the previous single-elimination Championship Weekend host team model. Full Brampton Honey Badgers Regular Season Schedule:

BLAKE DUFFY JOINS HONEY BADGERS AS DIRECTOR OF REVENUE GENERATION

By Elias Eldridge • January 5, 2026
The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) are thrilled to announce Blake Duffy as the organization's director of revenue generation. Blake joins the team with over eight years of sales experience with the Ottawa Sports & Entertainment Group (OSEG), moving his way up from a sales specialist to their director of ticket sales. While Blake has extensive experience in the sales industry, his expertise also covers areas such as business development, strategic business planning, customer service, and public speaking. “We are extremely excited to bring Blake back home to Brampton to join our Honey Badgers family!” said Honey Badgers CEO Al Whitley. “Blake is someone we are very confident can help elevate our front office to new levels. His expertise, professionalism, character, and authenticity make Blake the perfect candidate to help cultivate the Brampton Honey Badgers into champions on and off the court.” Stepping into a brand new role with the Honey Badgers, Blake will look to take after his own professional mission, to drive innovation and collaboration here in Brampton and deliver memorable and impactful engagements and experiences for all individuals at Honey Badgers games, connecting with us out in the community, or interacting with the team at any level. “After spending eight and a half years living in Ottawa and developing my career at OSEG, this decision was not one I made lightly,” said Duffy. “I truly believe in this organization and the direction they are moving in. Under the direction of Al [Whitley], Len [Asper], and Saud [Juman], I could not be more excited and grateful to be a part of this new era of Honey Badgers basketball.” Blake graduated from Carleton University in 2017 holding a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. Outside of the office, he has a huge passion for music and sports, and he enjoys spending time with his family and friends. 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 mascot 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

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



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