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

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 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