WHEZA PANZO

POSITION:  Forward

HEIGHT:  6-7 (201 cm)

WEIGHT:  204 lbs (93 kg)

BIRTHDATE:  February 4, 2000 (Mississauga, ON)

HIGH SCHOOL:  Potter's House (Jacksonville, FL)

UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE:  Iona University (2024)

HOW ACQUIRED:  Signed as free agent on July 24, 2025

YEARS PRO:  1

BIO

PROFESSIONAL CAREER 


Joining the Honey Badgers averaging 1.3 points, 1.0 rebounds, and 8.5 minutes in four games with the Ottawa BlackJacks earlier in the 2025 season. 


2025 CEBL Season: Averaged 1.3 points, 1.0 rebounds, and 8.5 minutes in four games with the Ottawa BlackJacks … Scored his first professional points in a five-point, three-rebound outing May 27 vs. Scarborough.



UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE CAREER 


Averaged 6.4 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 24.6 minutes in 154 games with Iona University and Stetson University.


2023-24: Transferred to Iona … Averaged 9.6 points, 2.6 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 1.1 steals and 31.8 minutes in 33 games with the Gaels … Led his team in minutes per game and three-pointers made (90) … Shot the fourth most three-pointers in a season in Iona history with 246 attempts … Posted 10+ points on 15 occasions including 18 points on 6-for-8 shooting from beyond the arc March 3 vs. Marist … Put up his third 20-point game of the season with 21 points on 7-for-10 shooting from three-point range to go with two rebounds, two steals, and two blocks February 16 vs. Manhattan … Scored a season-high 23 points with seven made threes and four rebounds December 1 vs. Fairfield.

 

2022-23: Averaged 8.6 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.1 assists, and 30.0 minutes in 31 games in his fourth season with Stetson … Led the Hatters in minutes per game, three-point percentage (.469), and three-pointers made (76) … Grabbed a career-high 10 rebounds in a 45-minute outing February 24 vs. Lipscomb … Scored 19 points, grabbed four rebounds, and had three blocks and two steals February 2 vs. North Alabama … Set a program record with 10 made threes and a career-high 30 points December 10 vs. Webber.

 

2021-22: Averaged 4.2 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 16.8 minutes in 31 games with the Hatters … Scored 10+ points in four games including 19 points on 6-for-8 shooting February 23 vs. Kennesaw State … Dropped a season-high 20 points in just 18 minutes off the bench, shooting 7-for-8 from the field January 29 vs. Eastern Kentucky.

 

2020-21: Averaged 4.2 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 18.8 minutes in 26 games as a sophomore … Ranked first on his squad in three-point percentage (.431) … Made at least one three-pointer in 16 games including three made in a 13-point performance February 27 vs. North Florida … Made a season-high four three-pointers for 12 total points in 14 minutes February 1 vs. Carver Bible.

 

2019-20: Averaged 4.8 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 24.5 minutes in 33 games as a freshman with Stetson University … Scored 10+ points five times including 11 with two rebounds, three assists, and one steal March 3 vs. North Alabama … Grabbed six or more rebounds on nine occasions with a season-high nine to go with six points and three assists November 23 vs. Monmouth.



NATIONAL TEAM CAREER

Represented Canada at the 2018 U18 FIBA Americas and earned a silver medal averaging 4.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 1.0 steals, and 13.8 minutes in four games.



PERSONAL

Son of Wene and Pancha Panzo … Has a brother named Jeani and a sister named Djamila … Played a significant role in Hamilton Heights FCA National Championship run in 2018 … Represented Ontario in the 2017 Canada Games.

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 4 34 5 1-2 1-7 0-0 0 4 4 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 4 34 5 1-2 1-7 0-0 0 4 4 0 0 0 0 0

Averages

Year Team G MIN PTS 2FGP 3FGP FT RO RD RT AS PF BS ST TO
2025 Ottawa BlackJacks 4 8.5 1.3 0.500 0.143 0.000 0.0 1.0 1.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Totals 4 8.5 1.3 0.500 0.143 0.000 0.0 1.0 1.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

COLLEGIATE STATISTICS

Totals

Year Team G MIN PTS 2FGP 3FGP FT RO RD RT AS PF BS ST TO
2023-24 Iona 33 1049 316 18-43 90-246 10-15 17 68 85 47 63 19 37 13
2022-23 Stetson 31 931 267 12-40 76-162 15-19 23 120 143 34 53 18 26 12
2021-22 Stetson 31 520 130 6-15 37-95 7-8 19 61 80 11 22 6 9 9
2020-21 Stetson 26 488 109 10-28 28-65 5-8 23 50 73 19 41 9 14 15
2019-20 Stetson 33 807 160 25-66 26-83 32-42 28 101 129 26 60 17 24 19
Totals 154 3795 982 71-192 257-651 69-92 110 400 510 137 239 69 110 68

Averages

Year Team G MIN PTS 2FGP 3FGP FT RO RD RT AS PF BS ST TO
2023-24 Iona 33 31.8 9.6 0.419 0.366 0.667 0.5 2.1 2.6 1.4 1.9 0.6 1.1 0.4
2022-23 Stetson 31 30.0 8.6 0.300 0.469 0.789 0.7 3.9 4.6 1.1 1.7 0.6 0.8 0.4
2021-22 Stetson 31 16.8 4.2 0.400 0.389 0.875 0.6 2.0 2.6 0.4 0.7 0.2 0.3 0.3
2020-21 Stetson 26 18.8 4.2 0.357 0.431 0.625 0.9 1.9 2.8 0.7 1.6 0.3 0.5 0.6
2019-20 Stetson 33 24.5 4.8 0.379 0.313 0.762 0.8 3.1 3.9 0.8 1.8 0.5 0.7 0.6
Totals 154 24.6 6.4 0.370 0.395 0.750 0.7 2.6 3.3 0.9 1.6 0.4 0.7 0.4