PETROS MELISSARATOS

POSITION: Forward

HEIGHT: 6-9 (205.7 cm)

WEIGHT: 270 (122.5 kg)

BIRTHDATE: April 10, 1993 (Athens, Greece)

HIGH SCHOOL: Alimos High School (Athens, Greece)

UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE: N/A

HOW ACQUIRED: Signed May 3, 2024

YEARS PRO: 12

BIO

PROFESSIONAL CAREER 

Entered season averaging 9.5 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 20.1 minutes in 261 games playing professionally in Greece.


2024 CEBL Season (As of July 30): Averaging 4.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and 15.4 minutes in 17 games with the Brampton Honey Badgers … Scored a CEBL career-high 18 points in final game of the season vs. Ottawa on July 29 … Recorded seven points with six rebounds and three assists vs. Montreal on June 19 … Recorded 15 points with four offensive boards against Winnipeg on June 5 … Scored his first CEBL points in a six-point, eight-rebound, and four-assist performance in win over on May 26 … Grabbed three rebounds in home opener vs. Niagara on May 24.


2023-24: Averaged 8.8 points, 6.1 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 21.1 minutes in 33 games with Aons Milonas Athens in Greece… Second on the team in rebounds and blocks (0.6) per game … Registered six double-doubles in the campaign, including a 22-point and 10-rebound performance January 20 vs. Papagou … Reached the 20-point mark for the first time in the season November 5 vs. Iraklis with 20 points, while adding 12 rebounds and two steals … Had 11 points in first game with the club against his former team Panerythraikos on October 7.

2022-23: Did not play


2021-22: Averaged 11.5 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 23.8 minutes in 31 games with AO Tritonas Sepolion Athens in Greece … Recorded 20+ points in four contests … Had eight games with double-figures in rebounding … Dropped a season-best 22 points in 27 minutes of play vs. Panerythraikos on April 2 … Recorded a season-high seven offensive rebounds March 23 against Mykonou … Scored a game-high 21 points paired with four offensive rebounds in a victory over Pagrati on December 18.


2020-21: Averaged 13.4 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 23.5 minutes in 19 games in second season with Greece’s Olympiacos Piraeus … Claimed Eurobasket.com All-Greek A2 Co-Centre of the Year honors… Grabbed 2.1 offensive rebounds per game … Finished second on the club in scoring … Registered a season-high 27 points shooting 10-for-15 from the field and seven-for-nine from the free-throw line in a win over Apollon on May 29 … Secured 10 rebounds while scoring 18 points in the second game of the season October 10 vs. Napfliou.


2019-20: Averaged 14.1 points, 6.0 rebounds, 1.1 assists, and 25.4 minutes in 21 games with Olympiacos Piraeus in Greece … Team leader in scoring … Recorded 24 points on nine-for-12 shooting in a team-high 38 minutes of action November 16 vs. Eleftheroupoli.


2018-19: Averaged 11.9 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 23.8 minutes in 32 games with AS Kastoria in Greece … Named Eurobasket.com All-Greek A2 Defensive Player of the Year … Team leader in scoring and rebounds … Achieved 10+ points in 22 games, including two double-doubles … Scored a season-high 23 points on 10-for-13 against Ionikos Nikaias on February 9 … Had 1.2 blocks per game, including a season-best five February 2 against Charilaos TM.


2017-18: Averaged 16.1 points, 9.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 32.6 points in 31 games with AS Papagou Athens in Greece … Led the team in minutes played, rebounds, blocks, and scoring … Averaged a  league-best 2.0 blocks per game … Recorded 15 double-double performances … Secured double-figures in scoring in 13 consecutive games between December 16 and March 17 … Snatched four steals and added 21 points against Arkadikos on March 10 … Scored a career-high 30 points on 12-for-18 shooting while grabbing nine offensive rebounds in a win against Doukas on February 3 … Had a career night January 27 vs. Doxa Lefkadas with 27 points, 12 rebounds, and a career-best eight blocks … Scored 21 points in 21 minutes of action in the season opener against Diukas on October 7.


2016-17: Averaged 3.6 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 7.8 minutes in 16 games with Greece’s Panionios Athens … Dropped 12 points on six-for-nine shooting February 25 vs. Pagrati.


2015-16: Averaged 6.8 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 17.1 minutes in 27 games with AE Psychiko Athens … Scored double-figures in seven games … Registered 20 points and grabbed nine rebounds in 32 minutes of action on December 5 vs. Ethnikos. 


2014-15: Averaged 3.3 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 6.0 minutes in 11 games with AE Nea Kifissia Diamoulas Athens in Greece … Scored 10 points in the season-finale against Panionios on May 9 … Recorded seven points with a pair of rebounds in the first game of the season against PAOK on December 13.


2013-14: Averaged 4.1 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 10.6 minutes in 18 games with Panelefsiniakos AOK Eleusina in Greece … Scored 14 points in 20 minutes against KAOD on April 24.


2012-13: Averaged 2.9 points, and 10.4 minutes in 22 games in Greece’s Peristeri BC in his first professional season.



NATIONAL TEAM CAREER


Represented Greece on various occasions, including:


  • 2023 FIBA 3x3 Europe Cup
  • 2023 FIBA 3x3 Europe Cup Qualifier
  • 2013 FIBA U20 European Championship Division A: Averaged 2.2 points and 2.2 rebounds in nine games … Helped the team to a fifth-place finish.
  • 2012 FIBA U20 European Championship Division A: Averaged 9.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 26.3 minutes in nine games … Achieved double-figures in scoring in six contests … Recorded 15 points and eight rebounds in a win over Lithuania on July 20.
  • 2011 FIBA U18 European Championship Division A: Averaged 10.1 points, 6.2 rebounds, 1.0 assists, and 23.0 minutes in nine games … Recorded first-international career double-double against Ukraine with 18 points and 10 rebounds … Closed out the tournament with a 20-point and 10-rebound performance July 31 vs. Finland.
  • 2010 FIBA U18 European Championship Division A: Averaged 2.2 points and 1.5 rebounds in six games.



PERSONAL


Speaks fluent Greek … Nicknamed “Meli” by coaches and teammates … Favourite movie is Lord of the Rings Trilogy

SANDMAN HOTEL GROUP TO CONTINUE AS OFFICIAL PARTNER OF THE BRAMPTON HONEY BADGERS

By Elias Eldridge • April 10, 2026
The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Friday that Sandman Hotel Group has agreed to continue their partnership ahead of the 2026 season. “We are very excited to continue our partnership with the Brampton Honey Badgers,” said Sandman Regional Manager of Sales Roseanne Dalisay. “With this partnership going back to their days in Hamilton, it is exciting to see all the positive change this team has gone through. Sandman Hotel Group believes in supporting and investing in local organizations, and we are proud to be alongside this organization as they head into a new era this season.” Along with assisting in housing Honey Badgers players and staff during training camp, Sandman will also be making a donation to underprivileged youth in local communities to allow them to enjoy live professional basketball. We’re incredibly grateful for Sandman Hotel Group’s continued support of the Honey Badgers as we enter our fifth consecutive season together,” said Honey Badgers CEO Al Whitley. “They’ve become a vital part of our organization - not only through their investment in our team, but through their commitment to our Ball 4 All program, which gives underprivileged youth the opportunity to experience professional basketball. That impact means a great deal to us.” 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 $15 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, 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. About Sandman Hotel Group Opening its first property in Smithers in 1967, Sandman Hotel Group was established with the vision of creating a place where everyone could come together to experience an exceptional standard of hospitality. Media Contact: Elias Eldridge - Account Executive & Communications Specialist Brampton Honey Badgers eeldridge@honeybadgers.ca

CANADIAN GUARD JOSHUA OMOJAFO SIGNS WITH BRAMPTON HONEY BADGERS

By Elias Eldridge • April 9, 2026
The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Thursday that they have signed Hamilton-native and University of South Florida alum Joshua Omojafo. Omojafo is entering the CEBL for his first professional campaign after a highly successful four-year collegiate career at the University of South Florida, Robert Morris University, and Gannon University. Omojafo has been a winner through his whole career. As a starter with three different teams over the last three seasons, Omojafo has played a large part in bringing each one a conference championship. Most recently with the South Florida Bulls, he averaged 11.1 points and 5.3 rebounds en route to an American Conference championship and their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2012 (fifth time in program history), where they nearly upset Louisville in the first round. “Josh is a proven winner at the collegiate level,” said Honey Badgers General Manager and Vice President of Basketball Operations Jermaine Anderson. “His toughness, along with his willingness to defend and rebound, will be a valuable asset to our team. More importantly, Josh is eager to learn and develop as a professional, and we’re looking forward to supporting him throughout that process. We’re excited to welcome him to the Honey Badger family.” Omojafo is a versatile scorer, but where he stands out the most is drawing fouls. In his senior season, he ranked fifth in the American Conference in free throws made (151), second as a junior in the Horizon League Conference (127) with Robert Morris, and first in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) as a sophomore (244). “Josh brings a level of toughness, versatility, and competitive spirit that aligns with exactly who we want to be,” said Honey Badgers Head Coach Alex Cerda. “He impacts the game on both ends - defending multiple positions, playing with physicality, and consistently making winning plays. We’re excited about the edge, professionalism, and presence Josh Omojafo adds to our group and how he elevates the standard of our program every day.” Before transferring to Robert Morris University in 2024, Omojafo spent his first two seasons of college basketball in Division II with Gannon University. He quickly made his impact felt, ranking second in the conference in scoring as a sophomore while leading the Golden Knights to a PSAC championship. Individually as a sophomore, Omojafo also landed on the All-PSAC West Division First Team and NABC Division II All-America Team. Omojafo joins the Honey Badgers roster as the eighth addition ahead of the 2026 season, joining five other Canadians, 2025 CEBL MVP Finalist Sean East II, and 2025 CEBL Defensive Player of the Year Jameer Nelson Jr. 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 $15 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, 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 Specialist Brampton Honey Badgers eeldridge@honeybadgers.ca

HONEY BADGERS WELCOME AUS MVP AND OUA RISING STAR ON CEBL SIGNING DAY

By Elias Eldridge • April 8, 2026
The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Wednesday that DJ Jackson of St. Francis Xavier University and Bronson Chambers of the University of Windsor have signed as developmental players as part of CEBL Signing Day. This is the first year of CEBL Signing Day which has replaced the CEBL Draft. The primary distinction is rather than a typical draft, eligible U SPORT & CCAA players enter a pool where each CEBL team will sign two players to developmental contracts, with potential for more as the season approaches. This allows the opportunity for Canadian talent to get a chance at the professional level while maintaining their college eligibility. DJ Jackson has boasted a high-level of success through his young career. This season with the Honey Badgers will be his second campaign in the CEBL, after being drafted sixth overall in the 2025 CEBL Draft by the Calgary Surge. The 6’3” guard appeared in 11 games with the Surge and recorded a season-high 15 points in a 26-minute outing versus Niagara in the final game of the regular season. Jackson is coming off a second-straight Atlantic University Sport (AUS) Player of the Year season with St. Francis Xavier, the first to go back-to-back since 2016 (Javon Masters, UNB). He led U SPORTS in scoring for consecutive seasons and set a St. Francis Xavier single-season scoring record in 2024-25 with 440 points. After recording 20+ points in 15 games in 2025-26, he secured the highest points per game average in program history with 23.5 over his two seasons with the X-Men. “We are excited to welcome DJ and Bronson to the Honey Badger family,” said Honey Badgers General Manager and Vice President of Basketball Operations Jermaine Anderson. “DJ has CEBL experience and brings toughness as a young player, and Bronson is a Brampton native who’s eager to learn and can potentially play both guard positions. We’re looking forward to developing both players on and off the court, and we feel that they will contribute to the success of our team.” Bronson Chambers is coming off his junior season with the University of Windsor where he led the Lancers in assists per game (2.4) and three-point percentage (.338), while also finishing third in points (12.0). He helped his team to a 12-10 record and a playoff appearance where they fell just short in the first round versus Guelph. The Brampton-native spent his sophomore season with Lake Region State College in Junior College (JUCO) in the United States where he ranked second on the team in scoring with 14.3 points per game. “We are thrilled to welcome DJ and Bronson to the Honey Badgers this summer,” said Honey Badgers Assistant General Manager John Ross. “While this will be a great opportunity for them to develop their skills, we believe they both bring key attributes that will help us towards our goal of winning a championship.” Jackson and Chambers will fill roster spots six and seven for the Honey Badgers, joining 2025 CEBL MVP Finalist and Defensive Player of the Year Sean East and Jameer Nelson Jr., respectively, CEBL All-Canadian Keon Ambrose-Hylton, and CEBL veterans Prince Oduro and Danilo Djuricic. 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 $15 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, 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 Specialist Brampton Honey Badgers eeldridge@honeybadgers.ca

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 Milonas (Greece) 33 697 290 90-150 19-51 53-69 68 134 202 71 89 19 19 60
2021-22 AO Triton (Greece) 31 738 355 115-178 17-37 74-93 54 126 180 63 86 28 18 69
2020-21 Olympiacos (Greece) 19 446 254 92-142 1-9 67-89 40 70 110 36 52 18 13 39
2019-20 Olympiacos (Greece) 21 534 297 105-150 2-7 81-109 56 69 125 23 64 24 16 53
2018-19 Kastoria (Greece) 32 761 380 133-190 12-42 78-107 46 129 175 51 92 39 19 75
2017-18 Papagou (Greece) 31 1012 499 159-275 21-86 118-171 100 203 303 72 101 61 26 79
2016-17 Panionios (Greece) 16 124 58 24-37 0-0 10-20 17 30 47 3 23 12 4 12
2015-16 Psychikou (Greece) 27 461 184 75-127 0-7 34-46 45 73 118 13 73 19 13 44
2014-15 Nea Kifissa (Greece) 11 66 36 14-21 0-0 8-11 9 15 24 2 15 2 3 6
2013-14 Panelefiniakos (Greece) 18 190 74 22-34 2-2 24-31 15 23 38 6 30 1 4 16
2012-13 Peristeri (Greece) 22 230 63 22-53 3-5 10-21 14 23 37 2 42 0 5 12
Totals 261 5259 2490 851-1357 77-246 557-767 464 895 1359 342 667 223 140 465

Averages

Year Team G MIN PTS 2FGP 3FGP FT RO RD RT AS PF BS ST TO
2023-24 Milonas (Greece) 33 21.1 8.8 0.600 0.373 0.768 2.1 4.1 6.1 2.2 2.7 0.6 0.6 1.8
2021-22 AO Triton (Greece) 31 23.8 11.5 0.646 0.459 0.796 1.7 4.1 5.8 2.0 2.8 0.9 0.6 2.2
2020-21 Olympiacos (Greece) 19 23.5 13.4 0.648 0.111 0.753 2.1 3.7 5.8 1.9 2.7 0.9 0.7 2.1
2019-20 Olympiacos (Greece) 21 25.4 14.1 0.700 0.286 0.743 2.7 3.3 6.0 1.1 3.0 1.1 0.8 2.5
2018-19 Kastoria (Greece) 32 23.8 11.9 0.700 0.286 0.729 1.4 4.0 5.5 1.6 2.9 1.2 0.6 2.3
2017-18 Papagou (Greece) 31 32.6 16.1 0.578 0.244 0.690 3.2 6.5 9.8 2.3 3.3 2.0 0.8 2.5
2016-17 Panionios (Greece) 16 7.8 3.6 0.649 0.000 0.500 1.1 1.9 2.9 0.2 1.4 0.8 0.3 0.8
2015-16 Psychikou (Greece) 27 17.1 6.8 0.591 0.000 0.739 1.7 2.7 4.4 0.5 2.7 0.7 0.5 1.6
2014-15 Nea Kifissa (Greece) 11 6.0 3.3 0.667 0.000 0.727 0.8 1.4 2.2 0.2 1.4 0.2 0.3 0.5
2013-14 Panelefiniakos (Greece) 18 10.6 4.1 0.647 1.000 0.774 0.8 1.3 2.1 0.3 1.7 0.1 0.2 0.9
2012-13 Peristeri (Greece) 22 10.5 2.9 0.415 0.600 0.476 0.6 1.0 1.7 0.1 1.9 0.0 0.2 0.5
Totals 261 20.1 9.5 0.627 0.313 0.726 1.8 3.4 5.2 1.3 2.6 0.9 0.5 1.8