YOHANN SAM

POSITION:  Guard

HEIGHT:  6-4 (193 cm)

WEIGHT:  220 lbs (100 kg)

BIRTHDATE:  May 23, 2002 (Brampton, ON)

HIGH SCHOOL:  Northwood Temple Academy (Fayetteville, North Carolina)

UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE:  University of Windsor (2025)

HOW ACQUIRED:  Selected in the first round (second overall) in the 2025 CEBL Draft

YEARS PRO:  N/A

BIO

UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE CAREER 


Averaged 13.5 points, 5.4 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.1 steals, and 26.9 minutes in 62 games over a three-year collegiate career at the University of Windsor.


2024-25: Averaged 17.6 points, 6.4 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.3 steals, and 30.8 minutes in 20 games as a junior with the University of Windsor … Led the Lancers in both points and rebounds per game … Earned an All-OUA Third Team selection after posting career-highs in points and rebounds per game … Scored in double-digits in all but three games, including two nine-point performances … Picked up a career-high five steals to go with 10 points and seven rebounds January 24 vs. Algoma … Recorded third double-double of season with 24 points and 10 rebounds vs. Guelph on January 18 … Scored 31 points with six three-pointers while shooting 13-for-13 from the charity stripe January 17 vs. York … Put up a career-high 32 points with five made threes and nine rebounds vs. Toronto on November 13 … Had a 27-point, 11-rebound outing vs. Lakehead on November 8.


2023-24: Averaged 15.0 points, 5.4 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.4 steals, and 29.1 minutes in 18 games in second season with the Lancers … Scored 10+ points in the final eight games of the season … Posted lone double-double with 18 points and 11 rebounds, along with three steals in the final game of the season vs. Algoma on February 17 … Made seven or more free throws in six games, including eight made free throws with 22 points and six rebounds February 10 vs. Waterloo … Put up season-high 30 points with eight free throws and four rebounds vs. Ontario Tech on January 26 … Registered 26 points with eight free throws and six rebounds November 18 vs. York.


2022-23: Averaged 6.8 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 17.6 minutes in 24 games with the University of Windsor … Started eight games for the Lancers as a freshman and in doing so, scored his season-high 15 points in a win over McMaster on February 4 … Recorded 13 points and five rebounds in only 17 minutes of action in his second collegiate game November 4 vs. Algoma.



PERSONAL


Yohann Sam is a Brampton native … Some hidden skills of his is that he can speak french and dance … Sam  opts to not listen to music once he arrives on game days, rather he likes to feel out his environment … He was introduced to basketball by his father … Yohann is a big Rod Wave fan whose non-basketball interests lie in cooking, fashion, coaching, financial literacy, and many more.


By Elias Eldridge April 28, 2026
The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Tuesday that they have signed 6’7” swingman, and current France Pro A leading scorer Landers Nolley II. Nolley II has boasted an incredible professional career through his first three years post-college, including coming off an MVP-caliber season in one of Europe’s top leagues, France’s Betclic Élite while playing with SLUC Nancy. Key players that have spent time in Betclic Élite include Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio Spurs), Rudy Gobert (Minnesota Timberwolves), Joakim Noah (former NBA MVP candidate), and many more. Through 27 games, Nolley II has posted 20.3 points (league-best), 4.1 rebounds, 4.6 assists, 1.3 steals, and 31.7 minutes. He has been chosen twice as Player of the Week, and was selected to the Betclic Élite All-Star Game. He has scored in double-figures in 26 out of 27 games this season. “Landers is a highly efficient three-level scorer,” said Honey Badgers General Manager and Vice President of Basketball Operations Jermaine Anderson. “He brings high-level international experience, and his style of play will definitely complement our roster. We’re looking forward to welcoming Landers to the Honey Badgers family.” After going undrafted in 2023 out of the University of Cincinnati, Nolley II played with the New Orleans Pelicans at NBA Summer League and earned an Exhibit 10 contract with the team. This led to him playing 41 games with their G League affiliate, Birmingham Squadron where he recorded 15.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 3.5 assists as a starter. Nolley II has also spent time in Lebanon, Taiwan, Greece, and Venezuela. In Taiwan, he led the league in scoring at 29.1 points per game, including dropping a career-high 44 points on two occasions with the Hsinchu Lioneers. In Greece with Aris Midea, he helped get his team to a Greek Supercup Semifinals while scoring 14.1 points per game. “Landers Nolley brings a level of versatility and a high-level feel for the game,” said Honey Badgers Head Coach Alex Cerda. He has the ability to stretch the floor, create plays for others, and impact winning in a variety of ways. His experience and approach fit exactly with the standard and identity we’re building in Brampton, and we’re excited to add him to our group.” Nolley II had a very high-level and consistent collegiate career. He averaged 10+ points in all four seasons, including 15.5 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 2.4 assists as a freshman with Virginia Tech University in a conference including the likes of Duke, UNC, Louisville, Virginia, etc. After two seasons at the University of Memphis, he finished out his collegiate career with the University of Cincinnati with selections to the All-AAC First Team and All-AAC Tournament Team. He led the conference in three-point percentage (.417; ranked 12th in entire NCAA), and finished third in total points (606) and field goals made (213). He learned to play basketball from his father who played at LSU. Growing up, he won three state championships in high school and as he headed into university, he was selected as the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Player of the Year and USA Today Georgia Player of the Year. 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 seat. ### 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
By Elias Eldridge April 23, 2026
The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Thursday that they have signed the NCAA’s seventh all-time leader in three pointers made, Cameron Tyson. The 6’3” guard has spent the past two seasons playing for the Rip City Remix (Portland Trail Blazers G League affiliate), and the Portland Trail Blazers at NBA Summer League. Throughout his professional career thus far, he has posted 8.6 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.2 assists, and 2.2 three-pointers made in 19.3 minutes. “Tyson’s ability to shoot the ball will be a welcome asset to our team,” said Honey Badgers General Manager and Vice President of Basketball Operations Jermaine Anderson. “He will add valuable spacing and is willing to do whatever it takes to help us get off to a strong start this season.” Tyson had a highly coveted collegiate career, spending his final three seasons with Seattle University, as well as a season with the University of Houston, and University of Idaho. After five seasons, he became the seventh all-time leader in three pointers made in NCAA history (460), ahead of JJ Redick, Stephen Curry, and more prominent basketball icons. He ended his three-year stretch with the Seattle Redhawks as their all-time leader in three points made as well (319). He made the All-Western Athletics Conference (WAC) First Team all three years he was with Seattle, won the College Basketball Invitational (CBI) MVP in 2024, and made the NCAA Tournament’s Final Four with Houston in 2021. “Cam Tyson is a high-level shot maker with great instincts and a real feel for spacing the floor,” said Honey Badgers Head Coach Alex Cerda. “His versatility on the perimeter and ability to play off others fits exactly with how we want to play. He adds another dimension to our offense and brings a skill set that will translate right away.” Tyson is native to Bothell, Washington which is where he played throughout high school. After he spent his first collegiate season at the University of Idaho where he averaged 13.5 points per game and shot a conference-best 42.9 percent from beyond the arc. He finished his college career putting up 14.8 points per game and shooting 38.3 percent from three point range over 145 games played. 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 seat. ### 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
By Elias Eldridge April 21, 2026
The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Tuesday that Brampton-born and NBA G League-experienced forward Matthew Moncrieffe will join the team for the 2026 season. Moncrieffe is coming off his first professional season with the Motor City Cruise (Detroit Pistons G League affiliate) where he posted four double-digit scoring performances and two double-doubles, including 16 points and 15 rebounds (both season-highs) January 7 vs. the Capital City Go-Go. “We’re looking forward to providing Matthew with the opportunity to develop his game and compete on home soil in front of his friends and family,” said Honey Badgers General Manager and Vice President of Basketball Operations Jermaine Anderson. “His physicality, hard-nosed approach, and versatility make him a perfect fit for our team. We’re excited to welcome him back home.” Moncrieffe saw a lot of success in his senior season at Seattle University where he recorded 15.2 points, 9.6 rebounds, 1.1 assists, and 1.0 steals through 29 games. En route to the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Tournament Semi-Finals, Moncrieffe earned a spot on the All-WAC First Team while leading the conference in field goal percentage (.555), total rebounds (277), and player efficiency rating (22.7). “Matthew Moncrieffe brings great energy, versatility, and a team-first mindset that impacts winning,” said Honey Badgers Head Coach Alex Cerda. “He plays with a high motor, embraces the details, and does whatever is needed on both ends of the floor. We’re excited about the presence he adds to our group and the way he’ll elevate the guys around him every day.” The 6’8” forward spent his freshman season with the Oklahoma State Cowboys, starting alongside former first overall pick and current Detroit Piston Cade Cunningham. He put up some impressive performances including nine points, nine rebounds, and two blocks in the first round of the NCAA Tournament versus Liberty, and 22 points and 12 rebounds January 25 vs. Iowa State. He represented Canada on two occasions in the U19 World Cup and U17 World Championships, and he went to school at Orangeville Prep where he won the Nike Hoops Summit Player of the Year in 2019. 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

COLLEGIATE STATISTICS

Totals

Year Team G MIN PTS 2FGP 3FGP FT RO RD RT AS PF BS ST TO
2024-25 Windsor 20 615 352 69-174 43-125 85-109 27 100 127 33 48 1 26 45
2023-24 Windsor 18 523 270 60-158 25-79 80-103 33 64 97 34 49 1 26 41
2022-23 Windsor 24 422 163 45-97 17-64 22-28 29 58 87 20 46 0 14 29
Totals 62 1560 785 171-413 85-259 177-229 89 222 311 87 143 2 66 115

Averages

Year Team G MIN PTS 2FGP 3FGP FT RO RD RT AS PF BS ST TO
2024-25 Windsor 20 30.8 17.6 0.397 0.344 0.780 1.4 5.0 6.4 1.7 2.4 0.1 1.3 2.3
2023-24 Windsor 18 29.1 15.0 0.380 0.316 0.777 1.8 3.6 5.4 1.9 2.7 0.1 1.4 2.3
2022-23 Windsor 24 17.6 6.8 0.464 0.266 0.786 1.2 2.4 3.6 0.8 1.9 0.0 0.6 1.2
Totals 62 26.9 13.5 0.414 0.328 0.773 1.5 3.8 5.4 1.5 2.5 0.0 1.1 2.0