RUDI WILLIAMS

POSITION:  Guard

HEIGHT:  6-2 (188 cm)

WEIGHT:  189 lbs (86 kg)

BIRTHDATE:  August 13, 1998 (Hamilton, ON)

HIGH SCHOOL:  Forest Trail Academy (Kernersville, NC)

UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE:  Brigham Young University (2023)

HOW ACQUIRED:  Signed as free agent on July 21, 2025

YEARS PRO:  2

BIO

PROFESSIONAL CAREER 


Joining the Honey Badgers averaging 18.7 points, 4.8 rebounds, 4.7 assists, 1.5 steals, and 28.1 minutes in 81 games in Hungary, Austria, and the CEBL. 


2025 CEBL Season: Averaged 6.7 points, 1.6 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.1 steals, and 15.5 minutes in 10 games with the Ottawa BlackJacks … Put up 14 points and three assists June 15 vs. Niagara … Posted season-high’s across the board with 15 points, 10 made free throws, four rebounds, and six assists May 18 vs. Niagara.


2024-25: Averaged 21.1 points, 5.9 rebounds, 5.6 assists, 1.9 steals, and 33.4 minutes in 28 games with Kormend in Hungary … Awarded Hungarian League Player of the Week on two separate occasions … Scored in double-figures in all games he played including a 24-point, 11-assist, five-steal performance March 1 vs. Szolnok … Recorded a season-high 31 points to go with eight rebounds and four assists December 14 vs. Sopron KC … Registered 30 points, 10 rebounds, six assists, and three steals November 2 vs. Szolnok.


2023-24: Averaged 20.7 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.7 assists, 1.4 steals, and 28.6 minutes in 41 games with Kapfenberg in Austria … Earned an Alpe-Adria-Cup Player of the Week award … Only scored nine or less points in three games … Shot eight or more free throws in 11 outings … Had five double-double’s on the season including 29 points and 10 assists as well as a career-high seven steals January 10 vs. Dinamo … Scored a professional career-high 39 points on 14-20 shooting December 8 vs. Gmunden.


2023 CEBL Season: Averaged 3.5 points, 1.5 rebounds, 1.0 assists, and 8.0 minutes in two games with the Edmonton Stingers … Recorded first professional points June 23 vs. Brampton.



UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE CAREER 


Averaged 13.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 1.4 steals, and 26.1 minutes in 153 games with Brigham Young University (BYU), Coastal Carolina College, Kansas State University, and Northeast Oklahoma A&M College.


2022-23: Averaged 12.8 points, 2.7 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 23.1 minutes in 34 games with BYU … One of three players in program history to score 25 or more points off the bench at least three times during the regular season … Went 15-for-16 from the free-throw line in a 21-point outing February 25 vs. San Francisco which established the eighth-most makes from the free-throw line in one game in program history … Had a season-high 28 points at San Francisco on January 21 which set the mark for the fifth-most by a reserve in school history … Recorded a season-high eight assists January 12 vs. Gonzaga (75-74 loss) who were the eighth-ranked team in the country at the time.

 

2021-22: Averaged 14.6 points, 4.1 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.5 steals, and 30.0 minutes in 34 games with Coastal Carolina College … Ranked second on the team in points and assists, and first in steals and three point percentage (.447) … Scored in double digits in 24 of his 33 contests … Sat third in the Sun Belt Conference with a .509 field goal percentage … Was the only Coastal Carolina player to eclipse 30 points in a game, which he accomplished on two separate occasions including a season-high 31 points, 13 made field goals, and nine rebounds February 23 vs. Arkansas State.

 

2020-21: Averaged 4.9 points, 2.5 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and 17.7 minutes in 28 games with the Wildcats … Logged nearly 500 minutes (491) while participating in his junior season with the Kansas State Wildcats … Had at least two rebounds in 19 games including a season-high tying six at Texas on January 16 and on March 11 vs. Baylor in the Big 12 Championship quarterfinals … Played a season-high 40 minutes January 9 vs. Oklahoma State (70-54 loss) … Scored in 25 of the 27 games in which he participated including registering three games in double-figures featuring a season-high 16 points December 11 vs. Milwaukee … Ranked fifth on the team in three-point field goals (15) and recorded at least one three-point field goal in 11 games … Named to the Fall 2020 Big 12 Commissioner’s Honour Roll.

 

2019-20: Averaged 21.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, 8.9 assists, 2.7 steals and 32.8 minutes in 30 games with the Norsemen … Named the NJCAA Region II Player of the Year in his second season with Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College … Tallied four triple-doubles on the season … Concluded the season ranking first in the NJCAA in total assists (267), twelfth in field goals made (138) and steals (82), fourteenth in minutes played (985) and twentieth in points scored (629) … Equaled the school record for the third most assists in one game (14) November 8 at Oklahoma Wesleyan University JV while establishing the Norsemen single season record for assists in a season … Combined with his 225 assist campaign in 2018-19, he provided a school record 492 assists in his two-season career with the team.

 

2018-19: Averaged 12.9 points, 5.9 rebounds, 8.3 assists, 1.7 steals and 26.0 minutes in 27 games as a freshman with Northeast Oklahoma A&M College … Led Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College in assists (225) during his freshman season with the Golden Norsemen … Averaged almost 13 points-per-game while shooting over 53 percent from the field … Placed among the top five in the NJCAA in both total assists and assists per-game … Recorded two triple-doubles on the season featuring a 15 point, 10 rebound, 11 assist effort December 4 vs. Missouri Southern State.



PERSONAL

Son of Beverley Williams … Has six siblings … Prepped at Forest Trail Academy in North Carolina after attending Sir Allan MacNab Secondary School in Hamilton, Ont.

SEAN EAST II AWARDED ALL-CEBL FIRST TEAM SELECTION

By Elias Eldridge • August 20, 2026
The Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced today that Honey Badgers star guard Sean East II has earned a spot on the 2026 All-CEBL First Team, his second straight year doing so. In his 16 regular season games played for the organization this season, the team went 9-7 while East II recorded 22.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, 6.8 assists, and 2.0 steals in 35.0 minutes per game. On July 25, Sean recorded a Honey Badgers franchise record 38 points in a crucial victory over the Winnipeg Sea Bears. This was also his personal CEBL career-high. East II becomes the fifth Honey Badgers player to be named to the All-CEBL First Team, and the first since 2022. He closed the regular season scoring 365 points, the sixth most in the CEBL for the 2026 campaign and the second most scored by a Honey Badgers player in any single-season in franchise history. He finished the season ranked top-10 in a number of other categories as well, including fourth in total assists (108), fifth in total steals (32), tied for third in target score winners (4), 8th in free throws made (65), and second in free throw percentage (min. 50 attempts; .915). With the Honey Badgers eighth season in the books, fans should keep an eye out for season ticket availability and the schedule release over the coming months for the 2027 CEBL season. For any inquiries, please contact info@honeybadgers.ca . ### 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 Coordinator Brampton Honey Badgers eeldridge@honeybadgers.ca

BRAMPTON HONEY BADGERS OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM LEONARD ASPER

By Elias Eldridge • August 16, 2026
The Brampton Honey Badgers congratulate the Winnipeg Sea Bears on their victory over our team to win the CEBL National Championship. We also acknowledge the incredible support of the Winnipeg fans for their team. We want to thank the Brampton players & staff for their incredible accomplishment of winning the Eastern Conference after finishing last in the prior year. At the same time, we thank our fans in Brampton for their growing support throughout the season and their understanding regarding the events causing the cancellation of the first CEBL Finals home game in Brampton's history. Both teams had remarkable success in spite of challenges facing them and are to be congratulated for reaching the final. Thank you to the CEBL for another remarkable season. Leonard Asper Owner

BRAMPTON HONEY BADGERS OFFICIAL STATEMENT

By Elias Eldridge • August 13, 2026
On behalf of our entire Honey Badgers Organization, we sincerely apologize for the extreme disappointment and frustration caused by our inability to play last night's game. As an organization, we were fully prepared and incredibly excited to host the first-ever CEBL Finals game in Brampton at the CAA Centre. We were ready to create a historic night for our team, our fans, and our community. Player and referee safety must always come first. Due to circumstances beyond our control, we determined the playing surface was unsafe for competition. While we fully respect and endorse that decision's importance, we share your disappointment. We understand how much you have invested in this team—not only financially, but through your time, energy, loyalty, and passion for the Brampton Honey Badgers. We know how much the opportunity to experience a CEBL Finals game right here in Brampton meant to you. It meant the same to us. Make no mistake, however—we are motivated, focused, and ready to compete. We will travel to Winnipeg to play in a one-game CEBL Final on Saturday, consistent with the single-game championship format that has been used in previous CEBL Finals. We are incredibly proud of our team and remain determined to finish what we started. Thank you for your understanding and continued support of the Honey Badgers, especially during a difficult and disappointing circumstance. Your support means more to our organization than we can put into words. 1 more........ Sincerely, Al Whitley CEO Brampton Honey Badgers



PROFESSIONAL STATISTICS

Totals

Year Team G MIN PTS 2FGP 3FGP FT RO RD RT AS PF BS ST TO
2025 Ottawa BlackJacks 10 155 67 13-39 7-15 20-24 1 15 16 25 14 0 11 11
2024-25 Kormend (Hungary) 28 936 590 157-273 41-124 153-179 28 136 164 158 65 5 52 71
2023-24 Kapfenberg (Austria) 41 1173 847 207-375 76-235 205-222 32 175 207 192 87 12 57 109
2023 Edmonton Stingers 2 16 7 1-4 1-2 2-4 0 3 3 2 1 0 1 2
Totals 81 2280 1511 378-691 125-376 380-429 61 329 390 377 167 17 121 193

Averages

Year Team G MIN PTS 2FGP 3FGP FT RO RD RT AS PF BS ST TO
2025 Ottawa BlackJacks 10 15.5 6.7 0.333 0.467 0.833 0.1 1.5 1.6 2.5 1.4 0.0 1.1 1.1
2024-25 Kormend (Hungary) 28 33.4 21.1 0.575 0.331 0.855 1.0 4.9 5.9 5.6 2.3 0.2 1.9 2.5
2023-24 Kapfenberg (Austria) 41 28.6 20.7 0.552 0.323 0.923 0.8 4.3 5.0 4.7 2.1 0.3 1.4 2.7
2023 Edmonton Stingers 2 8.0 3.5 0.250 0.500 0.500 0.0 1.5 1.5 1.0 0.5 0.0 0.5 1.0
Totals 81 28.1 18.7 0.547 0.332 0.886 0.8 4.1 4.8 4.7 2.1 0.2 1.5 2.4

COLLEGIATE STATISTICS

Totals

Year Team G MIN PTS 2FGP 3FGP FT RO RD RT AS PF BS ST TO
2022-23 BYU 34 785 436 109-204 33-102 119-140 17 75 92 98 49 6 29 73
2021-22 Coastal Carolina College 34 1021 498 129-236 51-117 87-117 27 114 141 109 49 4 50 74
2020-21 Kansas State 28 495 137 38-77 15-52 16-21 14 57 71 38 28 2 11 37
2019-20 Northeast Oklahoma A&M College 30 985 629 187-337 39-107 138-171 67 135 202 267 20 3 82 95
2018-19 Northeast Oklahoma A&M College 27 703 347 113-199 17-46 70-85 50 110 160 225 47 4 46 51
Totals 153 3989 2047 576-1053 155-424 430-534 175 491 666 737 193 19 218 330

Averages

Year Team G MIN PTS 2FGP 3FGP FT RO RD RT AS PF BS ST TO
2022-23 BYU 34 23.1 12.8 0.534 0.324 0.850 0.5 2.2 2.7 2.9 1.4 0.2 0.9 2.1
2021-22 Coastal 34 30.0 14.6 0.547 0.436 0.744 0.8 3.4 4.1 3.2 1.4 0.1 1.5 2.2
2020-21 Kansas State 28 17.7 4.9 0.494 0.288 0.762 0.5 2.0 2.5 1.4 1.0 0.1 0.4 1.3
2019-20 Northeast Oklahoma A&M College 30 32.8 21.0 0.555 0.364 0.807 2.2 4.5 6.7 8.9 0.7 0.1 2.7 3.2
2018-19 Northeast Oklahoma A&M College 27 26.0 12.9 0.568 0.370 0.824 1.9 4.1 5.9 8.3 1.7 0.1 1.7 1.9
Totals 153 26.1 13.4 0.547 0.366 0.805 1.1 3.2 4.4 4.8 1.3 0.1 1.4 2.2