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.

SANDMAN HOTEL GROUP TO CONTINUE AS OFFICIAL PARTNER OF THE BRAMPTON HONEY BADGERS

By Elias Eldridge • April 10, 2026
The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Friday that Sandman Hotel Group has agreed to continue their partnership ahead of the 2026 season. “We are very excited to continue our partnership with the Brampton Honey Badgers,” said Sandman Regional Manager of Sales Roseanne Dalisay. “With this partnership going back to their days in Hamilton, it is exciting to see all the positive change this team has gone through. Sandman Hotel Group believes in supporting and investing in local organizations, and we are proud to be alongside this organization as they head into a new era this season.” Along with assisting in housing Honey Badgers players and staff during training camp, Sandman will also be making a donation to underprivileged youth in local communities to allow them to enjoy live professional basketball. We’re incredibly grateful for Sandman Hotel Group’s continued support of the Honey Badgers as we enter our fifth consecutive season together,” said Honey Badgers CEO Al Whitley. “They’ve become a vital part of our organization - not only through their investment in our team, but through their commitment to our Ball 4 All program, which gives underprivileged youth the opportunity to experience professional basketball. That impact means a great deal to us.” 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 $15 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, 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. About Sandman Hotel Group Opening its first property in Smithers in 1967, Sandman Hotel Group was established with the vision of creating a place where everyone could come together to experience an exceptional standard of hospitality. Media Contact: Elias Eldridge - Account Executive & Communications Specialist Brampton Honey Badgers eeldridge@honeybadgers.ca

CANADIAN GUARD JOSHUA OMOJAFO SIGNS WITH BRAMPTON HONEY BADGERS

By Elias Eldridge • April 9, 2026
The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Thursday that they have signed Hamilton-native and University of South Florida alum Joshua Omojafo. Omojafo is entering the CEBL for his first professional campaign after a highly successful four-year collegiate career at the University of South Florida, Robert Morris University, and Gannon University. Omojafo has been a winner through his whole career. As a starter with three different teams over the last three seasons, Omojafo has played a large part in bringing each one a conference championship. Most recently with the South Florida Bulls, he averaged 11.1 points and 5.3 rebounds en route to an American Conference championship and their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2012 (fifth time in program history), where they nearly upset Louisville in the first round. “Josh is a proven winner at the collegiate level,” said Honey Badgers General Manager and Vice President of Basketball Operations Jermaine Anderson. “His toughness, along with his willingness to defend and rebound, will be a valuable asset to our team. More importantly, Josh is eager to learn and develop as a professional, and we’re looking forward to supporting him throughout that process. We’re excited to welcome him to the Honey Badger family.” Omojafo is a versatile scorer, but where he stands out the most is drawing fouls. In his senior season, he ranked fifth in the American Conference in free throws made (151), second as a junior in the Horizon League Conference (127) with Robert Morris, and first in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) as a sophomore (244). “Josh brings a level of toughness, versatility, and competitive spirit that aligns with exactly who we want to be,” said Honey Badgers Head Coach Alex Cerda. “He impacts the game on both ends - defending multiple positions, playing with physicality, and consistently making winning plays. We’re excited about the edge, professionalism, and presence Josh Omojafo adds to our group and how he elevates the standard of our program every day.” Before transferring to Robert Morris University in 2024, Omojafo spent his first two seasons of college basketball in Division II with Gannon University. He quickly made his impact felt, ranking second in the conference in scoring as a sophomore while leading the Golden Knights to a PSAC championship. Individually as a sophomore, Omojafo also landed on the All-PSAC West Division First Team and NABC Division II All-America Team. Omojafo joins the Honey Badgers roster as the eighth addition ahead of the 2026 season, joining five other Canadians, 2025 CEBL MVP Finalist Sean East II, and 2025 CEBL Defensive Player of the Year Jameer Nelson Jr. 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 $15 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, 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 Specialist Brampton Honey Badgers eeldridge@honeybadgers.ca

HONEY BADGERS WELCOME AUS MVP AND OUA RISING STAR ON CEBL SIGNING DAY

By Elias Eldridge • April 8, 2026
The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Wednesday that DJ Jackson of St. Francis Xavier University and Bronson Chambers of the University of Windsor have signed as developmental players as part of CEBL Signing Day. This is the first year of CEBL Signing Day which has replaced the CEBL Draft. The primary distinction is rather than a typical draft, eligible U SPORT & CCAA players enter a pool where each CEBL team will sign two players to developmental contracts, with potential for more as the season approaches. This allows the opportunity for Canadian talent to get a chance at the professional level while maintaining their college eligibility. DJ Jackson has boasted a high-level of success through his young career. This season with the Honey Badgers will be his second campaign in the CEBL, after being drafted sixth overall in the 2025 CEBL Draft by the Calgary Surge. The 6’3” guard appeared in 11 games with the Surge and recorded a season-high 15 points in a 26-minute outing versus Niagara in the final game of the regular season. Jackson is coming off a second-straight Atlantic University Sport (AUS) Player of the Year season with St. Francis Xavier, the first to go back-to-back since 2016 (Javon Masters, UNB). He led U SPORTS in scoring for consecutive seasons and set a St. Francis Xavier single-season scoring record in 2024-25 with 440 points. After recording 20+ points in 15 games in 2025-26, he secured the highest points per game average in program history with 23.5 over his two seasons with the X-Men. “We are excited to welcome DJ and Bronson to the Honey Badger family,” said Honey Badgers General Manager and Vice President of Basketball Operations Jermaine Anderson. “DJ has CEBL experience and brings toughness as a young player, and Bronson is a Brampton native who’s eager to learn and can potentially play both guard positions. We’re looking forward to developing both players on and off the court, and we feel that they will contribute to the success of our team.” Bronson Chambers is coming off his junior season with the University of Windsor where he led the Lancers in assists per game (2.4) and three-point percentage (.338), while also finishing third in points (12.0). He helped his team to a 12-10 record and a playoff appearance where they fell just short in the first round versus Guelph. The Brampton-native spent his sophomore season with Lake Region State College in Junior College (JUCO) in the United States where he ranked second on the team in scoring with 14.3 points per game. “We are thrilled to welcome DJ and Bronson to the Honey Badgers this summer,” said Honey Badgers Assistant General Manager John Ross. “While this will be a great opportunity for them to develop their skills, we believe they both bring key attributes that will help us towards our goal of winning a championship.” Jackson and Chambers will fill roster spots six and seven for the Honey Badgers, joining 2025 CEBL MVP Finalist and Defensive Player of the Year Sean East and Jameer Nelson Jr., respectively, CEBL All-Canadian Keon Ambrose-Hylton, and CEBL veterans Prince Oduro and Danilo Djuricic. 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 $15 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, 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 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 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