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.

CEBL DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR JAMEER NELSON JR. SIGNS WITH HONEY BADGERS

By Elias Eldridge • March 13, 2026
The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Friday that they have signed the 2025 CEBL Defensive Player of the Year and All-CEBL Second Team member Jameer Nelson Jr. ahead of the 2026 season. After a standout CEBL-season debut with the Calgary Surge in 2025, Nelson Jr. will be bringing his talents to the CAA Centre in 2026. Through 23 games last season, he averaged 20.1 points, 4.7 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and a CEBL-leading 2.8 steals in 31.5 minutes. His best game of the season came against the Vancouver Bandits in the CEBL Western Conference Semi-Finals where he scored a career-high 39 points in a two-point victory to send the Surge to Championship Weekend. "When building a roster to compete at the highest level, you envision signing players like Jameer Nelson Jr.," said Honey Badgers CEO Al Whitley. "Jameer is an elite and dynamic two-way player that can dominate both ends of the floor. This is a special moment for me personally, as I have known Jameer's dad, Jameer Nelson, for many years in the NBA, having worked with him in 2017 as a member of the Dallas Mavericks. We are excited and grateful Jameer trusts what we are building in Brampton." Aside from the CEBL, Nelson Jr. has spent two seasons in the NBA G League. He is currently starting for the Stockton Kings (Sacramento Kings affiliate), putting up 18.9 points per game and while scoring 20 or more points in nine out of 16 games. In 2024-25, he played 44 games with the Austin Spurs (San Antonio Spurs affiliate) and helped them reach the G League Semi-Finals after spending the NBA Summer League with the organization. “The Honey Badgers are building something special here, and I wanted to be a part of that.” said Nelson Jr. “Having the opportunity to play in the CEBL last year and get to the finals gave me a taste into what it means to win at this level, and I feel we have the opportunity to finish the job and bring a championship to Brampton this year. To the fans, let’s pack the CAA Centre this summer and build something special together.” Nelson Jr. had a very successful collegiate career. In his final season, he helped lead the Texas Christian Horned Frogs to their 11th NCAA Tournament appearance in program history. In 2023 with the University of Delaware, Nelson Jr. earned a spot on the All-Coastal Athletic Conference (CAA) First Team and CAA All-Defense Team after leading the conference in points per game (20.5), steals per game (2.4), free throws made (159), and much more. He scored in double-figures in every contest through the season, and in his junior year in 2021-22, he had a school-record eight steals versus the University of Charleston. “I had the privilege of coaching Jameer last season, and there’s not another player or person I’d want to begin building a championship team with,” said Honey Badgers Assistant General Manager John Ross. “Jameer is a talented offensive player as well as the reigning Defensive Player of the Year. He is going to bring an elite level of toughness and energy to the city of Brampton!” Nelson Jr. is the son of NBA All-Star Jameer Nelson, who spent 14 seasons with the Orlando Magic, Dallas Mavericks, Boston Celtics, Denver Nuggets, New Orleans Pelicans, and Detroit Pistons. Nelson Jr. has taken the family reins and carved out a career for himself that has seen an abundance of winning and achievements. Winning has followed him throughout his career, from a state championship at Haverford Prep in Pennsylvania, to an appearance in March Madness with Texas Christian University, a journey to the G League Semi-Finals with the Austin Spurs, and a CEBL Finals appearance with Calgary in 2025. "We’re thrilled to bring Jameer Nelson Jr. to Brampton,” said Honey Badgers Head Coach Alex Cerda. “He’s a proven leader and playmaker who understands how to run a team, compete defensively, and make winning plays. Jameer comes from a great basketball background and carries himself with a professionalism that elevates the group around him. I’m excited to work with him and see the leadership and toughness he’ll bring to our team this season.” Nelson Jr.’s signing comes as the fourth for the Honey Badgers this off-season. He joins Keon Ambrose-Hylton, Danilo Djuricic, and Prince Oduro as the team’s initial signings ahead of the 2026 season. 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

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

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