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.

CANADIAN ELITE BASKETBALL LEAGUE AND CBC SPORTS REUNITE IN LANDMARK FIVE-YEAR BROADCAST PARTNERSHIP

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

HONEY BADGERS SIGN CEBL ALL-CANADIAN KEON AMBROSE-HYLTON

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

HONEY BADGERS WELCOME GOODLIFE FITNESS FOR THREE MORE YEARS OF OFFICIAL PARTNERSHIP

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

**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