QUINNDARY WEATHERSPOON

POSITION:  Guard

HEIGHT:  6-3 (190 cm)

WEIGHT:  204 lbs (93 kg)

BIRTHDATE:  September 10, 1996 (Canton, MS)

HIGH SCHOOL:  Velma Jackson High School (Camden, MS)

UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE:  Mississippi State University (2019)

HOW ACQUIRED:  Signed as free agent on May 6, 2025

YEARS PRO:  6

BIO

PROFESSIONAL CAREER 


Entering the season averaging 16.1 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.4 steals and 24.3 minutes in 257 games playing professionally in China, Puerto Rico, the NBA, and the NBA G League.


2024-25: Averaged 26.3 points, 6.4 rebounds, 7.6 assists, 1.8 steals, and 35.9 minutes in 51 games for Qingdao in China … Led the Eagles in points per game (26.3), assists per game (7.6), steals per game (1.8), field goals made (362), three-pointers made (125) and free throws made (243) … Earned recognition on his high-level play with a CBA Player of the week award on April 1 … Recorded 12 double-doubles on the season including 31 points and 11 assists April 15 vs. Guangsha … Posted his fifth triple-double with 24 points, 12 rebounds, and 12 assists along with five steals April 10 vs. Zhejiang … Scored in double-figures in all 51 games including 35 points, on 4-for-5 shooting from beyond the arc to go with six rebounds, three assists, and a season-high six steals March 24 vs. Xinjiang … Did it all with 38 points, 10 rebounds, and 12 assists January 23 vs. Sichuan … Dropped 30 points, nine rebounds, and a career-high 15 assists January 17 vs. Beijing … Poured in a career-high 41 points, nine rebounds, and nine assists in a win January 8 vs. Shenzhen … Registered 39 points and eight assists January 3 vs. Shanxi … Picked up a career-high 15 rebounds in a 35-point, 12-assist, three-steal triple-double performance December 21 vs. Tianjin … Played an all-around game with 24 points, six rebounds, 10 assists, two blocks, and six steals October 28 vs. Liaoning.


2023-24: Averaged 9.7 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 2.3 steals, and 14.7 minutes in three games with the Phoenix Suns at NBA Summer League … Dropped a team-high 17 points and two steals off the bench July 16 vs. the Indiana Pacers … Averaged 9.0 points, 2.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 18.3 minutes in four games for Carolina in Puerto Rico … In only 18 minutes, recorded 13 points (6-for-12 shooting), three rebounds, three assists, and two steals June 20 vs. Arecibo … Averaged 14.7 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.2 steals, and 15.9 minutes in 20 games with Guangsha in China … Scored a season-high 30 points on 10-for-17 shooting and 9-for-9 from the free throw line to go with seven rebounds and two assists in game one of round two of the CBA playoffs vs. Guangdong on April 18 … Put up 29 points with 10 made free throws, four rebounds, and four assists March 26 vs. Guangzhou … Did it all with 21 points, eight rebounds, six assists, and two steals March 15 vs. Tianjin … Averaged 17.2 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.4 steals, and 26.8 minutes in 27 games with the South Bay Lakers in the NBA G League … Selected to participate in the NBA G League Next Up Game at NBA All-Star Weekend … Scored 10+ points in all but one game including 28 points, seven rebounds, one block, and two steals December 21 vs. Delaware … Reached the 30-point mark for the second time this season with 30 points, three rebounds, and three assists December 12 vs. Santa Cruz … Recorded a season-high 32 points (10-for-14 shooting), five rebounds, and two assists November 21 vs. Stockton.


2022-23: Averaged 8.8 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 2.6 steals, and 21.4 minutes in five games with the Orlando Magic at NBA Summer League … Had an all-around performance with 11 points, five rebounds, and team-high’s with six assists and six steals as a starter July 13 vs. the Portland Trail Blazers … Put together a 17-point, seven-rebound, three-assist, three-steal performance July 12 vs. the New York Knicks … Averaged 16.5 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.0 blocks, 2.0 steals, and 21.2 minutes in 23 games with Tianjin in China … Dropped 30 points (11-for-17) with six rebounds, four assists, one block, and three steals April 3 vs. Xinjiang … Blocked a career-high four shots in a 12-point, four-rebound, seven-assist performance March 30 vs. Shanghai … Registered a season-high 34 points, five rebounds, and four assists March 20 vs. Qingdao … Recorded lone double-double of season with 20 points, 11 rebounds, and four steals March 2 vs. Guangsha … Scored 24 points, dished out five assists, and grabbed four steals December 31 vs. Fujian … Put up 28 points, five rebounds, three assists, one block, and two steals December 24 vs. Jilin Northeast.


2021-22: Averaged 10.8 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 1.2 steals, and 25.4 minutes in five games with the Golden State Warriors at NBA Summer League … Scored 14 points and grabbed three rebounds with a steal and block July 5 vs. the Miami Heat …  Signed a two-way contract with the Golden State Warriors on January 3, 2022 and averaged 2.7 points, 1.3 rebounds, and 6.5 minutes in 11 games on his way to an NBA Championship … Put up an season-high 11 points on 4-for-5 shooting March 7 vs. the Denver Nuggets … Averaged 22.6 points, 5.9 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.8 steals, and 30.0 minutes in 32 games with the Santa Cruz Warriors in the NBA G League … Scored in double-figures in all but two games for the Warriors, including a season-high 36-point outing with 10 made free throws April 1 vs. Austin … Recorded eight 30+ point performances on the season including 33 points on 12-for-16 shooting to go with six rebounds and three steals February 6 vs. South Bay … Had a monster, do-it-all game January 15 vs. Texas with 34 points, 11 rebounds, five assists, two blocks, and three steals … Put up 32 points, 14 rebounds, and two steals January 7 vs. Oklahoma City.


2020-21: Averaged 11.5 points, 2.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.8 steals, and 21.8 minutes in four games with the Brooklyn Nets at NBA Summer League … Posted 15 points on 9-for-9 shooting from the charity stripe to go with five rebounds, four assists, one block, and two steals August 11 vs. Milwaukee … Signed a second two-way contract with the San Antonio Spurs on November 24 and averaged 2.3 points and 6.1 minutes in 20 games … Registered 11 points on 5-for-6 shooting with two assists in only 12 minutes May 16 vs. the Phoenix Suns … Dropped an NBA career-high 13 points and four rebounds May 15 vs. the Phoenix Suns … Averaged 23.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.5 steals, and 27.0 minutes in two games with the Austin Spurs of the NBA G League … Recorded 25 points on 9-for-9 shooting from inside the arc to go with four rebounds, two assists, and three steals March 8 vs. Delaware … Scored 22 points in 22 minutes March 6 vs. the G League Ignite.


2019-20: Drafted 49th overall by the San Antonio Spurs in the 2019 NBA Draft on June 20 and signed to a two-way contract on July 8 … Averaged 1.2 points, 1.1 rebounds, and 7.7 minutes in 10 games with the San Antonio Spurs … Recorded four points and two assists July 31 vs. Sacramento … Averaged 14.8 points, 4.0 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 1.2 steals, and 29.3 minutes in 36 games with the Austin Spurs in the NBA G League … Led the Spurs in assists per game with 4.8 on the season … Tied his season-high with 30 points as well as three rebounds and five assists March 11 vs. South Bay … Put together a 28-point (six made three-pointers), seven-assist, two-steal performance February 20 vs. South Bay … Dropped 30 points, six rebounds, and four assists January 3 vs. Greensboro … Put up his only double-double of the season with 13 points and 10 assists December 14 vs. Windy City …  Averaged 16.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.0 steals, and 24.0 minutes in four games with the San Antonio Spurs at NBA Summer League … Scored team-high 19 points with six rebounds and three assists July 10 vs. the Phoenix Suns … In his professional debut, posted 13 points (5-for-8), three rebounds, and two assists off the bench July 1 vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers.



UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE CAREER 


Averaged 15.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.5 steals, and 31.1 minutes in 131 games during a four-year collegiate career at Mississippi State University.


2018-19: Averaged 18.5 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.7 steals, and 34.0 minutes, in 34 games as a senior … Led the Bulldogs in points per game (18.5), steals per game (1.7), minutes per game (34.0), field goals made (158), free throws made (148), and free throw percentage (.809) en route to his first All-SEC First Team appearance … Finished off his collegiate career dropping 27 points and 13 free throws with three rebounds, three assists, one block, and two steals March 22 vs. Liberty … Recorded his second double-double of the season with 25 points and 11 rebounds, as well as six assists March 2 vs. Auburn … Posted a career-high 31 points (11-for-19) and four rebounds February 20 vs. Georgia … Scored 20+ points in 16 games including 27 points on 4-for-5 from behind the arc and 11-for-11 from the free throw line to go with four rebounds and three assists January 26 vs. Kentucky … Shot 9-for-13 from the field and 7-for-7 from the free throw line en route to a 27-point performance December 29 vs. BYU … Scored 14 of his 18 points from the free throw line December 19 vs. Wofford … Secured a 21-point, 12-rebound double-double with three steals November 30 vs. Dayton … Put up 22 points and grabbed six steals in the second game of the season November 11 vs. Hartford.


2017-18: Averaged 14.4 points, 6.0 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.4 steals, and 31.4 minutes in 37 games for the Bulldogs … Helped his team reach the NIT Final Four after leading them in scoring (14.4), minutes per game (31.4), field goals made (145), and free throws made (118) … Earned a spot on the All-SEC Second Team … Recorded 20+ points in 30 games including a 19-point, 14-rebound double-double March 20 vs. Louisville … Had four double-double’s on the season, putting up 16 points and 10 rebounds February 18 vs. Mississippi … Picked up a season-high of 22 points with seven rebounds, two assists, and three steals January 3 vs. Arkansas … Recorded collegiate career-high 10 assists with nine points and four rebounds December 1 vs. North Dakota State.


2016-17: Averaged 16.5 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.7 steals, and 31.9 minutes in 29 games … As a sophomore, led his squad in points per game (16.5), steals per game (1.7), minutes per game (31.9), field goals made (126), and free throws made (85) on his way to his first All-SEC Second Team appearance … Registered 25 points and nine rebounds February 7 vs. Auburn … Scored a season-high 29 points on 9-for-11 shooting from inside the arc, grabbed eight rebounds and dished out four assists with two steals January 25 vs. Missouri … Shot 6-for-7 from deep in a 25-point, six-rebound performance January 10 vs. Arkansas … Poured in 27 points, five rebounds, three assists, and two steals December 22 vs. Morehead State. 


2015-16: Averaged 12.0 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 1.4 steals, and 27.0 minutes in 31 games as a freshman for the Bulldogs … Landed on the SEC All-Freshman Team after finishing third on the team in scoring (12.0 points per game) and free throw percentage (.805), and second in three-pointers made (43) and rebounds per game (4.7) … Scored 20+ points on two occasions including his season-high 24 points with eight made free throws and four rebounds in a one-point victory February 16 vs. Vanderbilt … Posted first collegiate double-double of his career with 18 points and 14 rebounds January 30 vs. Missouri … Dropped 23 points with four rebounds January 16 vs. Tennessee … Recorded 12 points on 5-for-8 shooting in his collegiate debut November 13 vs. Eastern Washington.



PERSONAL


Son of Sharon and Tommie Weatherspoon … Quinndary started playing basketball in middle school … He has two brothers, Nick Weatherspoon who played with Quinndary at Mississippi State and Brandon Weatherspoon who had a five-year collegiate career at FAU and Holmes Community College and last played for Al Shamal in Qatar … He won three straight state titles with Velma Jackson High School from 2012-2014.

June 29 GAME PREVIEW: Niagara @ Brampton

By Christian Bastasin-Diodati • June 28, 2025
After losing their rematch to the Ottawa BlackJacks, the Brampton Honey Badgers look to rebound against the Niagara River Lions, Sunday June 29 @ 2:00 pm. Brampton currently sits at 3-8 and are currently on the outside looking in for a playoff spot in August. After starting the season 0-6, they got their first win against Winnipeg before losing their first matchup against Niagara. Brampton then went on a two-game win streak against Edmonton and Saskatchewan before losing their rematch to Ottawa 89-76. The defending champion Niagara River Lions currently sit at the top of the Eastern Conference but have shown some signs of a championship hangover at 7-4 and are coming off their worst loss of the season after a 70-102 blowout against the Scarborough Shooting Stars. Throughout the Honey Badgers last game against the BlackJacks, Brampton found themselves trailing. But they were not out of the game entirely. In the first quarter they were only down by five and at halftime they found themselves down by seven. For all the struggles in defending Javonte Smart, who finished with 32 points, Brampton was still very much in this game. The BlackJacks finally pulled away in the third quarter as costly turnovers by the Honey Badgers and Quinndary Weatherspoon’s ejection sapped the Honey Badgers’ momentum. David Muenkat was Brampton’s best player, finishing with 21 points, four rebounds, two steals and one block. Koby McEwen added 14 points, four rebounds and four assists while Marcus Carr put up 15 points, six rebounds, five assists and one steal off the bench. Prince Oduro was a defensive anchor, leading the team in steals and blocks with two and three respectively, while also scoring six points. As a team the Honey Badgers outscored the Ottawa BlackJacks in the paint 30-28 and Brampton’s bench outscored the BlackJacks’ bench 23-20. It proves how close Brampton was to winning this game. However, the Honey Badgers turned over the ball 15 times to Ottawa’s 10 who scored 22 points off Brampton's turnovers. The Honey Badgers also shot .380 from the field, their lowest field goal percentage as a team since the team lost to Scarborough in the third game of the season. In post game interviews, Koby McEwen offered his insight on the offense and its struggles in this game. “I think our offense can be good, guys just got to be in the right spot gotta be able to know what we’re doing and be able to be confident and knock down shots,” McEwen said post game. Niagara is coming off their worst loss of the season after losing to Scarborough 70-102. Khalil Ahmad was their highest scorer, scoring 14 points while grabbing six rebounds and logging four assists. Jahvon Blair scored 13 points and Edward Eikyor added 10 points and eight rebounds at the forward position. Off the bench Elijah Lufile put up 10 points and Guilliame Bouchard put up seven points. The River Lions offense struggled shooting .340 from the field, .250 from three-point range and .410 on two point attempts. Scarborough on the other hand shot lights out from the field shooting .500 from the field, .550 from two-point range and .410 on three-pointers and at one point, their biggest lead in the game was 34. Their highest scorer was Terquavion Smith who logged 21 points (7-for-14), five rebounds and six assists. Jordan Nichols was another Shooting Star who had an offensive explosion, scoring 20 points (7-for-9), six rebounds and five assists The last time the Brampton Honey Badgers and Niagara River Lions faced off, Brampton came up short against the defending champs 94-80. As a team the Honey Badgers outscored the River Lions 34-30 in the paint and 13-10 in second chance points. However, their bench was no match for the River Lions who logged 34 points to the Honey Badgers 13. Even in Niagara’s loss to Scarborough their bench still scored 31 points. If Brampton wants to win, they have to be able to limit Niagara’s bench production. Throughout the game, the Honey Badgers struggled to keep up with the River Lions getting outscored 31-16 in the first quarter, including two 9-0 runs in favor of the River Lions. Quinndary Weatherspoon led the team in scoring with 25 points along with grabbing one rebound and five assists. Prince Oduro also had a good game, finishing with 15 points and eight rebounds. He was also the defensive anchor of the team, leading the team in steals and blocks with two each. However, the main event fans will remember was the chippiness that occurred throughout the game which ultimately came to head during the third quarter leading to Amari Kelly and Koby McEwen’s ejection. The Honey Badgers were able to somewhat recover, winning the third quarter 25-20. Unfortunately, they still fell short. Both teams are coming off tough losses and need statement wins. Brampton needs a win to give them a greater chance for the playoffs. Viewing the season with a one must-win game at a time mentality is key to getting back to Championship Weekend. For the defending champion River Lions, they need to rebound quickly and maintain their hold on the Eastern Conference. A statement win over the Honey Badgers will be a reminder not just to the league but to themselves that they were champions for a reason. Both teams will be bringing their best, which you can watch on June 29 on CEBL+, TSN+, and NLSE. ### 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, MAPLE LODGE FARMS AGREE TO OFFICIAL PARTNERSHIP

By Elias Eldridge • June 23, 2025
The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Thursday that Maple Lodge Farms has agreed to become an official partner for the remainder of the 2025 season. From Maple Lodge Farms, Honey Badgers fans can get excited for two tailgating sessions hosted by their team. Maple Lodge Farms will be bringing their custom barbeque unit to distribute their Ultimate Chicken Frankfurters to fans prior to the Honey Badgers We Are Brampton game on July 3 and for their final home game of the year July 27 on Fan Appreciation Night. “Maple Lodge Farms deep roots in Brampton and care for the community make this partnership a perfect fit,” said Honey Badgers President Josie Pingitore. “We look forward to hosting them as our franchise's first ever tailgate partner and giving our fans an opportunity to enjoy their fresh and locally sourced food.” Maple Lodge Farms has deep roots in the Brampton community dating back to the founding May family’s arrival to the region in 1834. At the turn of the century Wesley May built a barn on the family’s homestead which hosts our head office today and his son Lawrence (Bompy) May carried on the tradition of hard work, agricultural wisdom, and humble family values when he began selling eggs door-to-door. The entrepreneurial spirit carried on with the establishment of Maple Lodge Farms in 1955 by Bompy’s sons Jack and Bob who began selling chickens fresh from the farm. In 2003, Maple Lodge Farms partnered with the Muslim community and began offering Halal certified products. “At Maple Lodge Farms, “Always Family First” is more than just a saying—it’s a deeply held principle that’s woven into our culture and defines who we’ve become,” said Sr. Brand Manager for Maple Lodge Farms, Shalik Amanulla. “We’re thrilled to kick off our partnership with the Brampton Honey Badgers—an organization that shares our passion for fostering a strong, connected community right here in Brampton.” With the 2025 season underway, Honey Badgers fans can get excited for what is in store for the third season of professional basketball at the CAA Centre. Honey Badgers single game tickets, group tickets and other ticket packages are available now at honeybadgers.ca/tickets . ### 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 Maple Lodge Farms Maple Lodge Farms is Canada’s largest independent, family-owned poultry processor, supplying wholesome, nutritious chicken to Canadian families since 1955. Guided by the principles of hard work, agricultural wisdom, and family values, Maple Lodge Farms is dedicated to producing wholesome, best quality chicken products, including fresh and seasoned chicken cuts, frozen boxed meats, chicken bacon, deli meats, and wieners. Learn more at maplelodgefarms.com or by visiting the brand’s Instagram (@maplelodgefarms), Facebook (@MapleLodgeFarms). Media Contact: Elias Eldridge - Account Executive & Communications Specialist Brampton Honey Badgers eeldridge@honeybadgers.ca

Koby McEwen Scores 1000th Point as Honey Badgers Come Up Short in Zane Waterman's Return

By Zulfi Sheikh • June 23, 2025
It’s safe to say the Javonte Smart experience in the CEBL has been a positive one so far. The import guard’s season-high 32 points lifted the Ottawa BlackJacks (4-6) to an 89-76 victory over the Brampton Honey Badgers (3-8) at CAA Centre on Sunday afternoon. In just his second game playing for the nation’s capital, Smart not only led the game in scoring, he single-handedly carried Ottawa to victory by putting up all nine points required in Target Score Time. “It’s winning time, coach put the ball in my hands and told me to go get it,” Smart said post-game, moments after hitting his fourth and final triple to give the BlackJacks a second straight win for just the first time this season. Along with shooting 50 per cent from beyond the arc, he also chipped in a 10-of-11 effort from the free throw line to go with four rebounds and six assists. Behind Smart, Isaiah Moore put up a double-double of 13 points and 10 rebounds. Meanwhile, Zane Waterman made his return to Brampton, doing so as an opponent for the first time in his CEBL career. The long-time Honey Badger finished with 11 points on 3-of-7 shooting from distance to go with four rebounds. On the other side, David Muenkat led the charge as he finished with 21 points on 7-of-12 shooting (3-of-4 on three-pointers) to go with four rebounds, two steals and a block. Behind him was Marcus Carr, who chipped in 15 points, six rebounds and five assists off the bench. “We just have to be better,” Honey Badgers head coach Sheldon Cassimy said after their two-game win streak was snapped. “I think we have all the right tools … we had spurts of it, but not consistently.” Meanwhile, Koby McEwen, who recently passed Waterman for the most points all-time in Honey Badgers franchise history, set another milestone on Sunday. His 14 points pushed him past the 1000-point mark, making McEwen just the seventh player in CEBL history to do so. The BlackJacks' offence may not have been the most productive this season — it entered the game bottom five in points (88.7) and made field goals (31.4) per game — it’s been fairly efficient, ranked fourth-best in that regard. A trend that continued through the opening frame on Sunday, as Ottawa shot 52 per cent from the field. The BlackJacks punctuated that effort with a 12-0 run to end the first quarter, finishing with a Shakur Daniel left-corner triple at the buzzer to give them a 26-21 lead. The Ajax, Ont. native’s late-clock heroics didn’t end there, however, as Daniel hit yet another buzzer-beater to once again cap off an Ottawa run, this time 7-0. His fading left-elbow jumper sent the BlackJacks into the break with a 49-42 advantage. Had it not been for that stretch to end the second quarter, things may have looked quite different for Ottawa as its offence cooled off to the tune of 39 per cent shooting in the first half. Meanwhile, Brampton had one of its best three-point shooting halves of the season, outpacing its per-game average (7.8) with eight first-half makes from distance on a 57 per cent clip. They’d finish with 11 triples on 42 per cent shooting. “I thought it was two teams grinding it out,” BlackJacks head coach David DeAveiro said after the win. “That’s something we talk about, being mentally tougher as we go along in the season.” Carr led that charge, not only holding down ball-handling duties while McEwen and Weatherspoon sat due to foul trouble, but also nailing three consecutive triples that had the game tied with less than a minute to go in the second before the BlackJacks' run. Meanwhile, aside from Daniel’s clutch shooting, it was Smart who was a catalyst for that Ottawa charge to end the half, as he finished with 17 points at the break, including eight in the second quarter and five straight as part of that difference-making run. Coming out of halftime, the Honey Badgers continued chipping into that deficit, to their credit. After their 8-2 run was outdone by a 12-2 BlackJacks charge midway through the third, they responded with another 7-2 run to cut what was once a 12-point deficit down to six, 67-61 after 30 minutes. Brampton’s surge could’ve been greater had it not been for their usual ball-security woes creeping back up. The Honey Badgers — leading the league with 17.6 turnovers per game — played a disciplined first half with just six giveaways, but had five turnovers in the third. They’d finish with nine in the second half for 15 total, as the BlackJacks built a 22-14 edge on those freebies. “We’re a team with pride, we compete,” Cassimy said when asked about his team’s push after halftime. “It’s just a matter of cleaning up the errors.” To make matters even more difficult, Brampton was without the services of Quinndary Weatherspoon for much of the second half after the guard fouled out midway through the third after picking up an offensive foul and technical foul in quick succession. Ottawa carried that six-point lead into Target Score Time (80-74) before Smart got to work. His scoring barrage began with some free throws, followed up by a pair of mid-range pull-ups and lastly a triple from the right corner as the BlackJacks took a 2-0 regular-season series lead over the Honey Badgers. Box Score https://www.cebl.ca/game?id=2600614 Up next The BlackJacks head back to the nation’s capital to host the Montreal Alliance on June 28 for the first of a two-game homestand. Meanwhile, the Honey Badgers get a full week off before returning when they’ll host the defending champion Niagara River Lions for the second of four regular-season matchups. Next CEBL action A jam-packed five-game slate continues on Sunday with the 2-8 Saskatchewan Rattlers aiming to end their four-game skid against the home Alliance at 3 p.m. ET. That game will be followed by a pair of Western Conference matchups — the Vancouver Bandits visiting the Calgary Surge in a battle between the West’s top seeds at 4 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. local, followed by the Edmonton Stingers looking to end the Winnipeg Sea Bears' four-game win streak at 6 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. local. For the full 2025 CEBL schedule and up-to-date results, please visit cebl.ca/games . ### 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 Qingdao (China) 51 1832 1342 362-613 125-324 243-286 40 287 327 389 178 22 94 196
2024 Phoenix Suns (NBA Summer League) 3 44 29 7-17 2-9 9-15 1 8 9 3 7 1 7 8
2024 Carolina (Puerto Rico) 4 73 36 13-27 3-9 1-1 3 5 8 8 8 2 2 6
2023-24 Guangsha (China) 20 318 294 78-163 18-57 84-105 15 53 68 55 55 9 24 43
2023-24 South Bay Lakers (NBA G League) 27 724 465 134-250 35-94 56-73 25 62 87 62 72 14 37 59
2023 Orlando Magic (NBA Summer League) 5 107 44 13-34 4-10 6-8 4 17 21 14 11 1 13 19
2022-23 Tianjin (China) 23 488 380 111-240 27-80 77-98 20 68 88 79 56 23 45 55
2022 Golden State Warriors (NBA Summer League) 5 127 54 16-25 3-10 13-14 4 16 20 7 16 1 6 13
2021-22 Golden State Warriors (NBA) 11 72 30 11-16 1-5 5-5 2 12 14 5 15 1 1 3
2021-22 Santa Cruz Warriors (NBA G League) 32 961 722 245-439 37-129 81-93 44 146 190 106 95 20 56 105
2021 Brooklyn Nets (NBA Summer League) 4 87 46 15-34 1-6 13-15 2 8 10 10 10 1 7 19
2020-21 San Antonio Spurs (NBA) 20 121 46 15-29 1-6 13-16 3 8 11 8 18 2 8 10
2020-21 Austin Spurs (NBA G League) 2 54 47 16-20 3-10 5-7 1 6 7 4 6 0 3 12
2019-20 San Antonio Spurs (NBA) 10 77 12 4-12 1-5 1-2 1 6 7 11 8 1 3 5
2019-20 Austin Spurs (NBA G League) 36 1055 531 148-287 51-152 54-67 29 114 143 171 101 15 43 96
2019 San Antonio Spurs (NBA Summer League) 4 96 64 18-36 4-11 16-23 6 12 18 9 10 1 4 11
Totals 257 6236 4142 1206-2242 316-917 677-828 200 828 1028 941 666 114 353 660

Averages

Year Team G MIN PTS 2FGP 3FGP FT RO RD RT AS PF BS ST TO
2024-25 Qingdao (China) 51 35.9 26.3 0.591 0.386 0.850 0.8 5.6 6.4 7.6 3.5 0.4 1.8 3.8
2024 Phoenix Suns (NBA Summer League) 3 14.7 9.7 0.412 0.222 0.600 0.3 2.7 3.0 1.0 2.3 0.3 2.3 2.7
2024 Carolina (Puerto Rico) 4 18.3 9.0 0.481 0.333 1.000 0.8 1.3 2.0 2.0 2.0 0.5 0.5 1.5
2023-24 Guangsha (China) 20 15.9 14.7 0.479 0.316 0.800 0.8 2.7 3.4 2.8 2.8 0.5 1.2 2.2
2023-24 South Bay Lakers (NBA G League) 27 26.8 17.2 0.536 0.372 0.767 0.9 2.3 3.2 2.3 2.7 0.5 1.4 2.2
2023 Orlando Magic (NBA Summer League) 5 21.4 8.8 0.382 0.400 0.750 0.8 3.4 4.2 2.8 2.2 0.2 2.6 3.8
2022-23 Tianjin (China) 23 21.2 16.5 0.463 0.338 0.786 0.9 3.0 3.8 3.4 2.4 1.0 2.0 2.4
2022 Golden State Warriors (NBA Summer League) 5 25.4 10.8 0.640 0.300 0.929 0.8 3.2 4.0 1.4 3.2 0.2 1.2 2.6
2021-22 Golden State Warriors (NBA) 11 6.5 2.7 0.688 0.200 1.000 0.2 1.1 1.3 0.5 1.4 0.1 0.1 0.3
2021-22 Santa Cruz Warriors (NBA G League) 32 30.0 22.6 0.558 0.287 0.871 1.4 4.6 5.9 3.3 3.0 0.6 1.8 3.3
2021 Brooklyn Nets (NBA Summer League) 4 21.8 11.5 0.441 0.167 0.867 0.5 2.0 2.5 2.5 2.5 0.3 1.8 4.8
2020-21 San Antonio Spurs (NBA) 20 6.1 2.3 0.517 0.167 0.813 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.4 0.9 0.1 0.4 0.5
2020-21 Austin Spurs (NBA G League) 2 27.0 23.5 0.800 0.300 0.714 0.5 3.0 3.5 2.0 3.0 0.0 1.5 6.0
2019-20 San Antonio Spurs (NBA) 10 7.7 1.2 0.333 0.200 0.500 0.1 0.6 0.7 1.1 0.8 0.1 0.3 0.5
2019-20 Austin Spurs (NBA G League) 36 29.3 14.8 0.516 0.336 0.806 0.8 3.2 4.0 4.8 2.8 0.4 1.2 2.7
2019 San Antonio Spurs (NBA Summer League) 4 24.0 16.0 0.500 0.364 0.696 1.5 3.0 4.5 2.3 2.5 0.3 1.0 2.8
Totals 257 24.3 16.1 0.538 0.345 0.818 0.8 3.2 4.0 3.7 2.6 0.4 1.4 2.6

COLLEGIATE STATISTICS

Totals

Year Team G MIN PTS 2FGP 3FGP FT RO RD RT AS PF BS ST TO
2018-19 Mississippi State 34 1157 629 158-280 55-139 148-183 45 114 159 96 72 11 57 99
2017-18 Mississippi State 37 1161 534 145-252 42-134 118-153 56 166 222 123 86 12 52 99
2016-17 Mississippi State 29 926 478 126-243 47-126 85-111 40 108 148 53 68 8 50 64
2015-16 Mississippi State 31 836 371 90-188 43-109 62-77 47 99 146 43 75 16 42 45
Totals 131 4080 2012 519-963 187-508 413-524 188 487 675 315 301 47 201 307

Averages

Year Team G MIN PTS 2FGP 3FGP FT RO RD RT AS PF BS ST TO
2018-19 Mississippi State 34 34.0 18.5 0.564 0.396 0.809 1.3 3.4 4.7 2.8 2.1 0.3 1.7 2.9
2017-18 Mississippi State 37 31.4 14.4 0.575 0.313 0.771 1.5 4.5 6.0 3.3 2.3 0.3 1.4 2.7
2016-17 Mississippi State 29 31.9 16.5 0.519 0.373 0.766 1.4 3.7 5.1 1.8 2.3 0.3 1.7 2.2
2015-16 Mississippi State 31 27.0 12.0 0.479 0.394 0.805 1.5 3.2 4.7 1.4 2.4 0.5 1.4 1.5
Totals 131 31.1 15.4 0.539 0.368 0.788 1.4 3.7 5.2 2.4 2.3 0.4 1.5 2.3