WILLIAM DOUGLAS

POSITION:  Guard

HEIGHT:  6-5 (196 cm)

WEIGHT:  193 lbs (88 kg)

BIRTHDATE:  November 21, 1998 (Memphis, TN)

HIGH SCHOOL:  Christian Brothers High School (Memphis, TN)

UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE:  Prairie View A&M University (2023)

HOW ACQUIRED:  Signed as free agent on May 16, 2025

YEARS PRO:  2

BIO

PROFESSIONAL CAREER 


Entering the season averaging 16.7 points, 5.7 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 2.3 steals, and 30.4 minutes in 62 games playing professionally in Puerto Rico, China, and Hungary.


2025: Averaged 8.2 points, 2.8 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.3 steals, and 27.9 minutes in 12 games with Guaynabo in Puerto Rico … Grabbed five steals and scored six points April 12 vs. Caguas … Posted 10+ points on four occasions including tying his season-high 14 points on 4-for-6 shooting with five rebounds, five assists, two blocks, and one steal April 9 vs. San German … Recorded 14 points, eight made free throws, and five assists March 28 vs. Santurce … Registered 11 points on 5-for-5 shooting from two-point range and eight rebounds March 19 vs. Carolina.


2024-25: Averaged 16.5 points, 5.4 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 2.0 steals, and 30.2 minutes in 37 games for Guangzhou in China … Led the Loong Lions in total points (610), assists (148), and steals (74) … Scored 10+ points in 32 games including a season-high 31 points, seven rebounds, seven assists, and two steals March 10 vs. Fujian … Poured in 28 points, six rebounds, and two steals March 5 vs. Qingdao … Dropped 23 points, eight rebounds, six assists, and three steals January 3 vs. Jiangsu … Had a 22-point, 12-rebound double-double with three assists and two steals December 16 vs. Shanghai … Did it all in a 24-point (10-for-15), eight-rebound, five-assist, five-steal performance December 4 vs. Fujian … Dished out a career-high nine assists to go with 14 points and five rebounds November 30 vs. Jilin Northeast … Scored 30 points, grabbed eight rebounds, and recorded five assists November 3 vs. Liaoning … Posted his first of three double-double’s on the season with 26 points and 11 rebounds along with 12 made free throws and five assists October 23 vs. Beijing RF.


2023-24: Averaged 25.1 points, 9.0 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 3.9 steals, and 33.4 minutes in 13 games for Salgotarjani in Hungary … Was atop his team in points, rebounds, and steals per game and was ultimately awarded Hungarian B Division Player of the Week on February 20 … Dropped 20+ points on 10 occasions including 30 points with eight rebounds, five assists, and career-high nine steals March 31 vs. Cegled … Had five double-double’s on the season with a 32-point, 10-rebound, 11-made free throw, and six-steal performance coming February 24 vs. MEAFC … Scored a career-high 38 points and tied a career-high 12 rebounds with five steals February 10 vs. PVSK-Veolia.



UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE CAREER 


Averaged 6.7 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 17.8 minutes in 127 games during a six-year collegiate career at Prairie View A&M University and Southern Methodist University.


2022-23: Averaged 15.4 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.2 steals, and 28.0 minutes in 30 games as a senior … Earned a spot on the All-Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) second team after leading his team in points per game … Posted lone double-double of collegiate career with 27 points, 11 rebounds, five assists, and two steals March 4 vs. Texas Southern … Scored 10+ points in nine games with a season-high 31 points and four made three-pointers, eight rebounds and five assists February 18 vs. UAPB … Put up 25 points and seven rebounds January 4 vs. Southern … Recorded 11 made free throws in a 17-point performance December 20 vs. New Mexico … Registered 22 points, six rebounds, six assists, and six steals November 20 vs. UT Martin.


2021-22: Transferred to Prairie View A&M University … Averaged 10.0 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.3 steals, and 23.8 minutes in 26 games as a redshirt senior for the Panthers … Did it all with 23 points, 10 made free throws, seven rebounds, three assists, three blocks (career-high), and three steals February 14 vs. GSU … Posted 11 double-figure outings including a season-high 25 points with four rebounds and three steals January 29 vs. Texas Southern … Scored 21 points on 4-for-5 shooting from beyond the arc and seven rebounds January 17 vs. Alcorn State … Poured in 24 points on 6-for-8 shooting from the field and 9-for-10 from the charity stripe November 30 vs. South Dakota State.


2020-21: Averaged 3.5 points, 1.4 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and 12.5 minutes in 11 games in final season with the Mustangs … Posted nine points, two assists, and two steals March 18 vs. Boise State … Scored a SMU career-high 15 points (6-for-9) with three rebounds and two steals November 25 vs. SHSU.


2019-20: Averaged 0.7 points and 5.7 minutes in  three games in a redshirt season … Missed the first five games of the season with a hand injury and received a medical hardship waiver.


2018-19: Averaged 0.8 points and 7.1 minutes in 24 games as a sophomore … 


2017-18 Averaged 2.0 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 14.5 minutes in 33 games as a freshman at Southern Methodist University … Made his way onto the American Athletic Conference All-Academic Team … Put up a season-high 11 points with three rebounds and two assists February 9 vs. Houston.


PERSONAL


Son of Linda & Frederick Douglas … He has a sister named Malinda and brother named Frederick … As a high school senior, led the Christian Brothers Purple Wave to a regional championship and earned a spot on the First Team All-Region team … He played in a Memphis High School All-Star Game … Coming out of high school he was ranked as high as the No. 26 shooting guard nationally and No. 2 overall in Tennessee as a Tennessee Mr. Basketball finalist … He was also First Team All-Region and Conference Player of the Year as a junior.

HONEY BADGERS ANNOUNCE 2026 SEASON SCHEDULE

By Elias Eldridge • January 15, 2026
January 15, 2026 – Brampton, ON – The Brampton Honey Badgers and the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) have unveiled the 2026 season schedule Thursday as the organization and league march forward into their eighth season, which will feature a brand new playoff format. This season marks the first under the Brampton Honey Badgers “new era”, which features a new cast of prominent leadership figures, including CEO Al Whitley who has 22 years of NBA experience with the Dallas Mavericks, working very closely with Mark Cuban. This new team also includes: President Saud Juman, who was the founder of Policy Medical and more recently won the 2025 CEBL Championship as an assistant coach with the Niagara River Lions; Assistant General Manager John Ross who spent 14 seasons with the Portland Trail Blazers in their scouting department; and Director of Revenue Generation Blake Duffy, who spent eight years working up the ranks of Ottawa Sports & Entertainment Group (OSEG). The Honey Badgers’s season will officially tip off with a two-game homestand beginning on Friday, May 15 at the CAA Centre versus the Ottawa BlackJacks at 7:30 PM ET, followed by a battle against the Calgary Surge on Sunday, May 17 at 4:00 PM ET. The month of May is an active one for the Black & Gold, playing through six of their 24 regular season games between May 15 - May 30, with five of those six taking place at the CAA Centre. After the home opening weekend, the Honey Badgers hit the road for a quick stop in the Nation’s Capital to face the BlackJacks, then return to Brampton for four straight at home. “Schedule release day is always one of the most exciting days of the offseason,” said Honey Badgers CEO Al Whitley. “This is only the first step of our schedule release, as our fans and the community can expect a strong and exciting slate of themes to be announced with all our games soon. 2026 is a NEW ERA in Honey Badgers history, and we are committed to bringing the very best product and entertainment to our fans and partners alike.” With more theme nights to be announced as the season approaches, the Honey Badgers have already locked in their fifth School Day game at the CAA Centre to take place on Thursday, May 28 at 11:00 AM ET, and their third annual City of Brampton Camp Day game taking place on Tuesday, July 14 at 11:00 AM ET. While May is a big month at the CAA Centre, June is a big one on the road. The Honey Badgers will play five of their seven June games on the road, beginning in Niagara on June 5 and Montreal on June 10 before heading out west to visit the Calgary Surge and Vancouver Bandits on June 17 and June 20, respectively. The Honey Badgers will close the regular season with two games against their crosstown rivals, the Scarborough Shooting Stars. Saturday August 1, the Honey Badgers will host their final regular season game while the Shooting Stars will host theirs on Monday, August 3. This season, the CEBL has altered their playoff format and will be debuting the new CEBL Finals. They will begin with single-elimination Conference Semifinals on Thursday, August 6, where the 1st seed faces the 4th seed and the 2nd seed faces the 3rd seed in each conference. Winners will advance to the single-elimination Conference Finals on Saturday, August 8 with higher seeds hosting each round. The CEBL Finals will be a best-of-three series from August 12–16, marking the first multi-game playoff series in league history: Game 1 – August 12 Game 2 – August 15 Game 3 (if necessary) – August 16 The lower seed team will host Game 1, while the higher seed will host Games 2 and 3 (if necessary), replacing the previous single-elimination Championship Weekend host team model. Full Brampton Honey Badgers Regular Season Schedule:

BLAKE DUFFY JOINS HONEY BADGERS AS DIRECTOR OF REVENUE GENERATION

By Elias Eldridge • January 5, 2026
The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) are thrilled to announce Blake Duffy as the organization's director of revenue generation. Blake joins the team with over eight years of sales experience with the Ottawa Sports & Entertainment Group (OSEG), moving his way up from a sales specialist to their director of ticket sales. While Blake has extensive experience in the sales industry, his expertise also covers areas such as business development, strategic business planning, customer service, and public speaking. “We are extremely excited to bring Blake back home to Brampton to join our Honey Badgers family!” said Honey Badgers CEO Al Whitley. “Blake is someone we are very confident can help elevate our front office to new levels. His expertise, professionalism, character, and authenticity make Blake the perfect candidate to help cultivate the Brampton Honey Badgers into champions on and off the court.” Stepping into a brand new role with the Honey Badgers, Blake will look to take after his own professional mission, to drive innovation and collaboration here in Brampton and deliver memorable and impactful engagements and experiences for all individuals at Honey Badgers games, connecting with us out in the community, or interacting with the team at any level. “After spending eight and a half years living in Ottawa and developing my career at OSEG, this decision was not one I made lightly,” said Duffy. “I truly believe in this organization and the direction they are moving in. Under the direction of Al [Whitley], Len [Asper], and Saud [Juman], I could not be more excited and grateful to be a part of this new era of Honey Badgers basketball.” Blake graduated from Carleton University in 2017 holding a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. Outside of the office, he has a huge passion for music and sports, and he enjoys spending time with his family and friends. Season tickets for the 2026 Honey Badgers season are on sale now at honeybadgers.ca . Keep an eye out for the Honey Badgers staff and mascot Hammer around the Brampton and Peel community throughout the offseason for potential prizes and giveaways! ### 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

JOHN ROSS JOINS BRAMPTON HONEY BADGERS AS ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER

By Elias Eldridge • December 9, 2025
The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) are excited to announce John Ross as assistant general manager. John has spent the better part of the past two decades working in basketball, highlighted by over 14 years with the Portland Trail Blazers and more recently as an assistant coach with the Western Conference Champion Calgary Surge in 2025. With Portland, John worked as a video coordinator with both the coaching and scouting staff. He played a pivotal role in the organization's 2009-2011 stretch of playoff appearances, and also their rebuild starting with the draft acquisitions of Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum. This backcourt duo was the catalyst for eight consecutive playoff appearances between 2014-2021, including a Western Conference Finals appearance in 2019. “Basketball is one of my deepest passions, and I am very grateful to be able to continue my career in this game with the Honey Badgers,” said Ross. “I could not be more excited to work alongside Al [Whitley] and Jermaine [Anderson] to help put together a team that will not only excel on the court, but also in the Peel and Brampton community.” Since moving on from the Trail Blazers in 2022, John has expanded his work experience to both coaching, and teaching. As an assistant coach with the Calgary Surge in 2025, he helped lift the Surge to their second finals appearance in franchise history, after posting a 17-7 record on the season. In terms of teaching, John founded an organization called GET IN THE GAME 101, an educational resource designed to assist young adults in answering the question “What do I do to get a job in the NBA?”. Here, John provides his insights into what it takes to move your career into the biggest stage that basketball has to offer. You can follow his substack here to read more. Beyond basketball, John is a humanitarian, serving at-risk children for over a decade in Zimbabwe and making multiple visits to Ukraine to support refugee relief. “John’s high-level experience, combined with his understanding of what it means to help others, fits with what we are looking for in our organization,” said Honey Badgers CEO Al Whitley. “We are excited to have John assist in leading our basketball operations staff going forward and are confident that he is going to help us in promoting selflessness and winning.” Season tickets for the 2026 Honey Badgers season are on sale now at honeybadgers.ca . Keep an eye out for the Honey Badgers staff and Hammer around the Brampton and Peel community throughout the offseason for potential prizes and giveaways! ### 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
2025 Guaynabo (Puerto Rico) 12 335 98 24-49 10-24 20-25 4 30 34 25 29 5 15 18
2024-25 Guangzhou (China) 37 1117 610 202-377 35-115 101-123 54 147 201 148 73 10 74 97
2023-24 Salgotarjani (Hungary) 13 434 326 107-174 11-50 79-102 31 86 117 49 47 4 51 52
Totals 62 1886 1034 333-600 56-189 200-250 89 263 352 222 149 19 140 167

Averages

Year Team G MIN PTS 2FGP 3FGP FT RO RD RT AS PF BS ST TO
2025 Guaynabo (Puerto Rico) 12 27.9 8.2 0.490 0.417 0.800 0.3 2.5 2.8 2.1 2.4 0.4 1.3 1.5
2024-25 Guangzhou (China) 37 30.2 16.5 0.536 0.304 0.821 1.5 4.0 5.4 4.0 2.0 0.3 2.0 2.6
2023-24 Salgotarjani (Hungary) 13 33.4 25.1 0.615 0.220 0.775 2.4 6.6 9.0 3.8 3.6 0.3 3.9 4.0
Totals 62 30.4 16.7 0.555 0.296 0.800 1.4 4.2 5.7 3.6 2.4 0.3 2.3 2.7

COLLEGIATE STATISTICS

Totals

Year Team G MIN PTS 2FGP 3FGP FT RO RD RT AS PF BS ST TO
2022-23 PVAMU 30 839 462 133-287 31-88 103-128 37 108 145 63 71 3 37 84
2021-22 PVAMU 26 619 261 60-148 19-57 84-107 31 71 102 49 68 7 34 65
2020-21 SMU 11 138 39 9-19 5-18 6-6 6 9 15 15 20 1 10 15
2019-20 SMU 3 17 2 1-1 0-2 0-0 0 1 1 1 3 0 1 1
2018-19 SMU 24 171 19 1-6 3-20 8-10 6 11 17 9 28 1 8 9
2017-18 SMU 33 478 66 6-34 12-39 18-24 25 38 63 31 57 3 21 33
Totals 127 2262 849 210-495 70-224 219-275 105 238 343 168 247 15 111 207

Averages

Year Team G MIN PTS 2FGP 3FGP FT RO RD RT AS PF BS ST TO
2022-23 PVAMU 30 28.0 15.4 0.463 0.352 0.805 1.2 3.6 4.8 2.1 2.4 0.1 1.2 2.8
2021-22 PVAMU 26 23.8 10.0 0.405 0.333 0.785 1.2 2.7 3.9 1.9 2.6 0.3 1.3 2.5
2020-21 SMU 11 12.5 3.5 0.474 0.278 1.000 0.5 0.8 1.4 1.4 1.8 0.1 0.9 1.4
2019-20 SMU 3 5.7 0.7 1.000 0.000 0.000 0.0 0.3 0.3 0.3 1.0 0.0 0.3 0.3
2018-19 SMU 24 7.1 0.8 0.167 0.150 0.800 0.3 0.5 0.7 0.4 1.2 0.0 0.3 0.4
2017-18 SMU 33 14.5 2.0 0.176 0.308 0.750 0.8 1.2 1.9 0.9 1.7 0.1 0.6 1.0
Totals 127 17.8 6.7 0.424 0.313 0.796 0.8 1.9 2.7 1.3 1.9 0.1 0.9 1.6