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.

By Elias Eldridge March 4, 2026
Marquee games will air on CBC TV, with full-season streaming on CBC Gem and CBC Sports YouTube The Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) and CBC Sports today announced a landmark five-year broadcast partnership that will see marquee games air on CBC TV, including the first best-of-three CEBL Finals in league history, and all games live streamed on CBC Gem and CBC Sports YouTube . “As Canada’s professional basketball league, with 10 teams across the country, our focus is simple, to meet fans where they are,” said CEBL President and CEO Ty Mazereeuw. “Partnering with CBC Sports brings the CEBL to more Canadians on a trusted national stage, and expands access across digital platforms including CBC Gem and YouTube, giving basketball fans of all ages more choice in how they follow our biggest moments.” “Canadian basketball is having a moment right now on the world stage, and through our partnership with the CEBL, we can bring the energy and momentum of Canada’s top young players to fans across the country,” said Chris Wilson, Executive Director, Sports and Olympics, CBC. “We are excited to share the excitement from the court with wider audiences on CBC’s platforms, and to interact with and serve local fans in CEBL locations across Canada.” CBC Sports was the league’s broadcast partner for its inaugural seasons from 2019 through 2022, and with the new partnership, for the next five years CBC Sports will offer select regular-season games on CBC TV and all regular-season and playoff games on CBC Gem and CBC Sports YouTube. Available platforms will also include CEBL+. The CEBL’s full 2026 broadcast schedule and more broadcast-related announcements are coming soon. 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 $20 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, with 10 member clubs across six provinces. Blending global innovation with local connection, the league is redefining how the game is played and experienced while rooting its teams deeply in communities coast to coast. With a fan base of 4.1 million Canadians – up 57 per cent since 2022 – the CEBL has cultivated Canada’s youngest basketball audience, with more than half of its fans aged 34 or younger. Its rapid growth reflects its ability to connect authentically with a new generation of basketball fans while expanding the sport’s cultural footprint nationwide. In 2025, the CEBL featured 17 players with NBA experience, and nearly 70 per cent of its athletes were Canadian – the highest proportion of domestic talent in any professional sports league in the country. To date, nearly 40 players have signed NBA contracts following CEBL seasons, which run from May through August. Visit CEBL.ca or follow @cebleague on social media. Media Contact: Elias Eldridge - Account Executive & Communications Specialist Brampton Honey Badgers eeldridge@honeybadgers.ca
By Elias Eldridge March 3, 2026
The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Tuesday that they have signed the 2025 CEBL All-Canadian and former Edmonton Stingers standout Keon Ambrose-Hylton. Ambrose-Hylton made a strong showing in his first professional campaign in 2025 with the Edmonton Stingers, recording 13.7 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 1.2 assists, in 23 games as a full-time starter. He finished the season ranked second in the CEBL in field goal percentage at 64.5 percent (min. 100 shot attempts), ranked fourth in two-point field goals made (133), and tied for fourth in total rebounds (182). “I’m really looking forward to returning to the CEBL and joining the Honey Badgers,” said Ambrose-Hylton. “I think I align very well with this organization’s values and plans for 2026. I can’t wait to get to the city and be a part of the new era of Honey Badgers basketball.” Ambrose-Hylton is currently finishing up his season with Kortrijk in Belgium, where as a starter he is averaging 11.5 points, 6.2 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 23.1 minutes across 18 games. So far he has posted double-figure scoring outings in 12 games, including a three-game stretch where he averaged 19.7 points, 9.7 rebounds, 1.0 blocks, and 1.3 steals while shooting 79.3 percent from the field. “We are extremely excited to welcome Keon to the Honey Badger family this season,” said Honey Badgers General Manager and Vice President of Basketball Operation Jermaine Anderson. “Keon is a talented, fundamentally-sound, high energy player who’s willing to do whatever it takes to win. He will play a pivotal role in helping to ensure that we’re in a position to compete for the ultimate goal.” Ambrose-Hylton graduated from Southern Methodist University after playing three of his five collegiate seasons there. However, he played his freshman and sophomore seasons with the Alabama Crimson Tide. In 2024, he ranked fourth in the AAC in two-point field goal percentage, converting on 66.2 percent of his attempts from inside the arc. The same season he posted a collegiate career-high 19 points on 9-for-9 shooting in a win versus East Texas A&M. “Keon is an elite two-way talent and an even better human being,” said Honey Badgers Assistant General Manager John Ross. “His skillset and energy will be a key part of our championship run. We are thrilled to add him as a foundational piece to the roster.” Ambrose-Hylton was born and raised in Toronto before joining the International Sports Academy in Willoughby, Ohio for his high school career. He earned First Team All-Conference honours in his senior year and was ranked the number two overall player by North Pole Hoops in Canada’s 2020 class. 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 $20 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, with 10 member clubs across six provinces. Blending global innovation with local connection, the league is redefining how the game is played and experienced while rooting its teams deeply in communities coast to coast. With a fan base of 4.1 million Canadians – up 57 per cent since 2022 – the CEBL has cultivated Canada’s youngest basketball audience, with more than half of its fans aged 34 or younger. Its rapid growth reflects its ability to connect authentically with a new generation of basketball fans while expanding the sport’s cultural footprint nationwide. In 2025, the CEBL featured 17 players with NBA experience, and nearly 70 per cent of its athletes were Canadian – the highest proportion of domestic talent in any professional sports league in the country. To date, nearly 40 players have signed NBA contracts following CEBL seasons, which run from May through August. Visit CEBL.ca or follow @cebleague on social media. Media Contact: Elias Eldridge - Account Executive & Communications Specialist Brampton Honey Badgers eeldridge@honeybadgers.ca
By Elias Eldridge February 24, 2026
The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Thursday that GoodLife Fitness, the largest chain of fitness clubs in Canada, has returned on a three-year deal for an official partnership. GoodLife Fitness will be providing countless giveaway items for Honey Badgers fans, including an ultimate 12-month GoodLife Fitness membership and seven-day GoodLife Fitness free trial flyers at Honey Badgers community events year-round. “GoodLife Fitness has been the centre of workouts and wellness for Honey Badgers players, coaches, and staff for the past three seasons,” said Melissa Hambrook, senior director of partnerships and external relations at GoodLife Fitness. “It’s an honour to collaborate with the Peel Region’s professional basketball community and support their athletes and fans on and off the court. We’re looking forward to this new phase of our partnership, and we’re excited to continue welcoming all Honey Badgers through our doors.” GoodLife Fitness will continue to own the presenting rights for the Honey Badgers “Dunk of the Game” social media campaign for the upcoming year. By the end of the season, Honey Badgers social media followers will have the opportunity to vote for their favourite dunk of the season, entering them in a giveaway contest sponsored by GoodLife Fitness for a chance at a 12-month ultimate membership. “Working with GoodLife Fitness is a privilege,” said Honey Badgers President Saud Juman. “Not only do they allow for our team to stay fit and healthy, but they provide our fans an opportunity for this as well. We look forward to continuing to grow this relationship for years to come.” 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 $20 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, with 10 member clubs across six provinces. Blending global innovation with local connection, the league is redefining how the game is played and experienced while rooting its teams deeply in communities coast to coast. With a fan base of 4.1 million Canadians – up 57 per cent since 2022 – the CEBL has cultivated Canada’s youngest basketball audience, with more than half of its fans aged 34 or younger. Its rapid growth reflects its ability to connect authentically with a new generation of basketball fans while expanding the sport’s cultural footprint nationwide. In 2025, the CEBL featured 17 players with NBA experience, and nearly 70 per cent of its athletes were Canadian – the highest proportion of domestic talent in any professional sports league in the country. To date, nearly 40 players have signed NBA contracts following CEBL seasons, which run from May through August. Visit CEBL.ca or follow @cebleague on social media. About GoodLife Fitness GoodLife Fitness started in 1979 in London, ON, and has since grown to the largest group of fitness club chains in Canada and the fourth largest in the world. Founder and CEO David ‘Patch’ Patchell-Evans started the business with one purpose…to give everyone in Canada the opportunity to live a fit and healthy good life. With 200+ clubs nationally, GoodLife is helping to transform the health and fitness of people across Canada every day. Find out more at goodlifefitness.com and @ goodlifefitness on social media channels. Media Contact: Elias Eldridge - Account Executive & Communications Specialist Brampton Honey Badgers eeldridge@honeybadgers.ca



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