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.

SEAN EAST II AWARDED ALL-CEBL FIRST TEAM SELECTION

By Elias Eldridge • August 20, 2026
The Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced today that Honey Badgers star guard Sean East II has earned a spot on the 2026 All-CEBL First Team, his second straight year doing so. In his 16 regular season games played for the organization this season, the team went 9-7 while East II recorded 22.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, 6.8 assists, and 2.0 steals in 35.0 minutes per game. On July 25, Sean recorded a Honey Badgers franchise record 38 points in a crucial victory over the Winnipeg Sea Bears. This was also his personal CEBL career-high. East II becomes the fifth Honey Badgers player to be named to the All-CEBL First Team, and the first since 2022. He closed the regular season scoring 365 points, the sixth most in the CEBL for the 2026 campaign and the second most scored by a Honey Badgers player in any single-season in franchise history. He finished the season ranked top-10 in a number of other categories as well, including fourth in total assists (108), fifth in total steals (32), tied for third in target score winners (4), 8th in free throws made (65), and second in free throw percentage (min. 50 attempts; .915). With the Honey Badgers eighth season in the books, fans should keep an eye out for season ticket availability and the schedule release over the coming months for the 2027 CEBL season. For any inquiries, please contact info@honeybadgers.ca . ### 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 Coordinator Brampton Honey Badgers eeldridge@honeybadgers.ca

BRAMPTON HONEY BADGERS OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM LEONARD ASPER

By Elias Eldridge • August 16, 2026
The Brampton Honey Badgers congratulate the Winnipeg Sea Bears on their victory over our team to win the CEBL National Championship. We also acknowledge the incredible support of the Winnipeg fans for their team. We want to thank the Brampton players & staff for their incredible accomplishment of winning the Eastern Conference after finishing last in the prior year. At the same time, we thank our fans in Brampton for their growing support throughout the season and their understanding regarding the events causing the cancellation of the first CEBL Finals home game in Brampton's history. Both teams had remarkable success in spite of challenges facing them and are to be congratulated for reaching the final. Thank you to the CEBL for another remarkable season. Leonard Asper Owner

BRAMPTON HONEY BADGERS OFFICIAL STATEMENT

By Elias Eldridge • August 13, 2026
On behalf of our entire Honey Badgers Organization, we sincerely apologize for the extreme disappointment and frustration caused by our inability to play last night's game. As an organization, we were fully prepared and incredibly excited to host the first-ever CEBL Finals game in Brampton at the CAA Centre. We were ready to create a historic night for our team, our fans, and our community. Player and referee safety must always come first. Due to circumstances beyond our control, we determined the playing surface was unsafe for competition. While we fully respect and endorse that decision's importance, we share your disappointment. We understand how much you have invested in this team—not only financially, but through your time, energy, loyalty, and passion for the Brampton Honey Badgers. We know how much the opportunity to experience a CEBL Finals game right here in Brampton meant to you. It meant the same to us. Make no mistake, however—we are motivated, focused, and ready to compete. We will travel to Winnipeg to play in a one-game CEBL Final on Saturday, consistent with the single-game championship format that has been used in previous CEBL Finals. We are incredibly proud of our team and remain determined to finish what we started. Thank you for your understanding and continued support of the Honey Badgers, especially during a difficult and disappointing circumstance. Your support means more to our organization than we can put into words. 1 more........ Sincerely, Al Whitley CEO Brampton Honey Badgers

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