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 TEAM UP WITH ROGERS CYBERSECURE CATALYST TO CHAMPION ONLINE SAFETY THIS OCTOBER

By Elias Eldridge • October 9, 2025
The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) have announced a new partnership with Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst (“the Catalyst”) - Toronto Metropolitan University’s national centre for training, innovation, and collaboration in cybersecurity, headquartered right here in Brampton. This partnership brings together two proud Brampton institutions united by a shared commitment to community impact, education, and empowerment. October marks Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and the Honey Badgers and the Catalyst are joining forces to champion the importance of staying safe online. Through engaging, easy-to-follow tips shared on Instagram and across all @honeybadgerscan social platforms, the campaign will spotlight practical ways for fans and community members to protect themselves in an increasingly digital world. “As someone who is constantly working in the online space, I thought the Catalyst’s mission and messaging is something that is not only very important, but also incredibly relevant to the world we live in today,” said Honey Badgers Director of Partnerships & Development Andrew Rocha. “I am excited to help them spread the word of cybersecurity through Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and I encourage all Honey Badgers fans to check out everything that the Catalyst has to offer.” "We are thrilled to partner with the Honey Badgers, another incredible Brampton organization, to spotlight the importance of staying safe online,” said Anna Colagrossi, Director of Brand & Recruitment at the Catalyst. “Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a vital time for us at Catalyst, and this partnership allows us to connect directly with our community and share the tools people need to stay secure in today’s digital world.” With the 2025 season at a close, Honey Badgers fans can look forward to what should be an exciting offseason full of surprises and exciting announcements. Stay tuned for 2026 Honey Badgers season ticket packages to be released soon. ### 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 . About Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst is Toronto Metropolitan University’s national centre for training, innovation and collaboration in cybersecurity. Since its founding in 2018, the Catalyst has grown into Canada’s most active cybersecurity hub, earning a global reputation for delivering high-impact programs and driving innovative solutions to critical technology security challenges. A not-for-profit corporation, the Catalyst collaborates with governments at all levels, public and private organizations, and academic institutions. Headquartered in Brampton, Ontario’s Innovation District, the Catalyst delivers its programs across Canada and around the world. Learn more at cybersecurecatalyst.ca . Media Contact: Elias Eldridge - Account Executive & Communications Specialist Brampton Honey Badgers eeldridge@honeybadgers.ca

SHELDON CASSIMY RESIGNS AS HONEY BADGERS HEAD COACH

By Elias Eldridge • September 30, 2025
The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Tuesday that Sheldon Cassimy has resigned as head coach after two seasons, and six total seasons with the team. Cassimy has played an integral part in the evolution and growth of the Honey Badgers organization since joining the coaching staff in 2020. During his tenure, the Honey Badgers have made a postseason appearance four times (‘20-’23), including a championship in 2022 after a 90-88 victory over the Scarborough Shooting Stars where Cassimy served as lead assistant coach. “We would like to express our deepest gratitude for everything Sheldon has contributed since joining the team in 2020,” said General Manager and Vice President of Basketball Operations Jermaine Anderson. “Sheldon has had a meaningful impact on the development of every player to wear a Honey Badger uniform during his time. His ability to connect with players and adapt to the evolving demands of both the league and our organization has been truly special. I look forward to following his continued growth in the coaching profession and wish him nothing but success in the future.” Cassimy’s professional head coaching debut came in 2022 when he unexpectedly took Head Coach Ryan Schmidt’s place versus the Guelph Nighthawks (now Calgary Surge). As interim head coach, Cassimy led the Honey Badgers to a 95-76 victory, his first career win. Since then, Cassimy was put in charge of the Brampton Honey Badgers at Basketball Champions League Americas (BCLA) in 2023 before serving as lead assistant coach again during the 2023 CEBL regular season behind Antoine Broxsie. In 2024, Cassimy was promoted to head coach where he held the role for two seasons. “I want to thank the Honey Badgers and CEBL for providing an opportunity for Canadian coaches and players to develop,” said Cassimy. “I joined the team in 2020 and these six years have been invaluable. The Honey Badgers will always hold a special place in my heart. I want to thank Jermaine [Anderson] for bringing me on and being nothing but supportive through this journey. I hope the very best for the team going forward.” Cassimy’s resignation comes as he looks to turn his focus over to his role as lead assistant coach with the McMaster University Marauders men’s basketball program. Their home opener takes place on October 24 at Burridge Gymnasium in Hamilton. With the 2025 season at a close, Honey Badgers fans can look forward to what will be an exciting offseason. Stay tuned for 2026 Honey Badgers season ticket packages to be released soon. ### 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

HONEY BADGERS PARTNER WITH MATH THRU MUSIC FOR NEW AND INNOVATIVE YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAM

By Elias Eldridge • September 19, 2025
The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Friday that they have partnered with Math Thru Music to bring forward a new program that uses basketball as a means to educate students on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) skills. The 4th Quarter Series is a program that will utilize basketball-based scenarios in order to teach students in grade 6-9 STEM skills, including reliable and valid experimentation, collecting and analyzing data, and understanding the intersection between theory and practice in math and science. Ultimately, this program will give students a better understanding of probability and theory application, having them leave the program seeing the importance of critical thinking in sports. “We’re all about experiential learning and we can’t wait for students to try the ‘10 out of STEM challenge,” said Math Thru Music Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer Joseph Khargie. “10 out of STEM is teacher friendly and will take place over the course of the 2025-26 school year.” Schools in and around Brampton will have the opportunity to participate, with 10 out of STEM winners receiving recognition during a halftime ceremony at a 2026 Honey Badgers game. “We love Math Thru Music’s innovative style of education,” said Honey Badgers President Josie Pingitore. “This partnership will give us an exciting way to use basketball to promote the importance of learning and we are thrilled to use our platform to get involved in this capacity.” Math Thru Music is an organization that uses engaging programs to stimulate learning. While they have typically put an emphasis on the application of music as a catalyst for education, through this partnership they will switch gears into sport instead. With the 2025 season at a close, Honey Badgers fans can look forward to what should be an exciting offseason full of surprises and exciting announcements. Stay tuned for 2026 Honey Badgers season ticket packages to be released soon. ### 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 . About Math Thru Music Math Thru Music excites, educates, and empowers students to gain a greater understanding of numeracy, entrepreneurship, science and social justice through the art of DJ’ing. Our engaging programs , assemblies, kits, and shows are designed to fit seamlessly into school instructional time, breathing new life into potentially boring concepts while giving educators valuable tools to strengthen STEAM lessons. With a focus on cultural responsiveness, experiential learning and inquiry, we cover essential school curriculum while promoting transferable skills and social-emotional learning. 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