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Les Honey Badgers de Brampton remportent une deuxième victoire contre l'Alliance de Montréal, cette fois par 89-65

Zulfi Sheikh • June 7, 2023

Une récolte de 17 points de Koby McEwen a mené les Honey Badgers de Brampton (3-2) à une victoire de 89-65 sur l'Alliance de Montréal (2-3) dans un match de la LECB disputé mercredi matin.

 

Le sixième joueur par excellence de la saison 2022 affiche maintenant une moyenne de 14,4 points par match et se classe parmi les 20 meilleurs marqueurs de la ligue. Contre l’Alliance, il a également amassé quatre rebonds, six passes décisives et deux vols.

 

Les Honey Badgers ont obtenu une contribution de toute l'équipe puisque leurs cinq partants ont marqué 10 points ou plus et que quatre d'entre ont atteint le plateau des 14 points. Christian Vital a récolté 16 points, cinq rebonds et quatre passes, tandis que Zane Waterman a réalisé une autre bonne performance, lui qui a inscrit 14 points grâce à un taux de réussite de 83 % du plancher, tout en s’emparant de quatre rebonds.

 

Waterman a marqué au moins 10 points lors de chacun de ses trois derniers matchs et il attribue ce succès à sa préparation et à sa confiance en ce qu'il a à offrir.

 

« Il s'agit simplement d'être confiant », a déclaré Waterman après le match. « Je ne fais rien de différent depuis trois matchs. Parfois le ballon entre dans le panier, parfois non. Je dois simplement rester prêt à tirer. »

 

De son côté, Montréal a bénéficié d'une solide sortie de Nathan Cayo. Ses 19 points, sa deuxième meilleure récolte de la saison, furent les bienvenus, car le meilleur marqueur de l'équipe, Blake Francis, n'a pas connu son meilleur match. Il était clair que le garde était ennuyé par une blessure, car il a agrippé son pouce bandé à plusieurs reprises pendant le match. Il a terminé sa journée de travail avec 15 points et six passes décisives, mais il a conservé un faible taux de réussite de 17 % sur ses tirs du plancher.

 

Dans les premières minutes du match, on aurait cru assister à un concours de tirs de trois points. Les quatre premières réussites du match furent sur des lancers de longue distance, les deux équipes échangeant coup pour coup. Toutefois, les choses se sont arrêtées là, car aucune des deux équipes n'a réussi un autre triplé au cours du premier quart.

 

Le reste du quart fut chaudement disputé, chaque équipe faisant des dégâts de différentes façons. Les Honey Badgers ont obtenu la majorité de leur production par l'entremise de Christian Vital et Jeremiah Tilmon fils, qui ont inscrit 12 des 19 points de Brampton au cours de l’engagement initial.

 

De l'autre côté, l'Alliance a déployé un effort plus collectif sur le plan offensif, ses cinq partants marquant un panier, ce qui a permis de maintenir l'écart à 19-18 à l’amorce de la deuxième période.

 

Brampton a commencé le deuxième quart en force, provoquant des choses sous le panier et forçant son adversaire à commettre des fautes. Près de la moitié de ses points au cours des six premières minutes du quart ont été marqués de la ligne des lancers francs, et la disparité s'est poursuivie tout au long de la période puisque l'équipe a terminé la première demie à +8 à ce chapitre. L'excellent taux de réussite des Honey Badgers sur leurs lancers francs (12 en 16) a été au cœur d’une heureuse séquence de 13-6, ce qui leur a procuré leur plus grande avance du match jusqu'à ce moment, soit un avantage de 43-31 à la pause.

 

Vital dominait tous les marqueurs à la mi-temps avec 14 points, surpassant son total de 11 points du match précédent. Il a réussi 5 de ses 8 tirs du plancher.

 

Montréal a réussi à réduire l'écart à six points, mais ses difficultés défensives lui ont nui, car Brampton a commencé à exceller en transition. Les Honey Badgers ont semblé augmenter le rythme après chaque rebond défensif, dominant l'Alliance par 24-5 au chapitre des points en transition. Après trois quarts, ils détenaient une avance 66-57 sur Montréal.

 

L'Alliance cherchait des réponses à l'amorce du dernier quart, et c'est une défensive de zone que l’équipe espérait voir fonctionner. Lors de son premier affrontement contre Brampton, l'ajustement avait porté fruit puisqu'il avait permis à Montréal de réduire une avance significative et de connaître une séquence de 17-5. Malheureusement pour les Montréalais, cela n'a pas fonctionné cette fois-ci, car l’adversaire semblait prêt.

 

L'entraîneur-chef de Brampton, Antoine Broxsie, interrogé sur la réaction de son équipe à la défensive de zone de Montréal, a déclaré : « Lors du dernier match, ils ont adopté la zone... cela nous a en quelque sorte ralentis.

 

« Nous ne nous attendions pas à ce qu'ils fassent cela. Cette fois-ci, nous avons beaucoup pratiqué cette facette du jeu. L'un des défis que j’ai lancés à mes joueurs, c'est d'obtenir une touche dans la clé 99 % du temps. »

 

Les Honey Badgers ont pris le conseil de leur entraîneur à cœur en attaquant la défensive de zone de Montréal en poussant le rythme et en obtenant des paniers de l'intérieur. Brampton a terminé le match avec un avantage de 22 points sur les paniers en transition et de 12 points dans la clé, la majorité d'entre eux ayant été marqués au quatrième quart.

 

Les efforts soutenus de Brampton lors du quatrième engagement lui ont permis de connaître une séquence de 13-4 et d’augmenter son avance à 79-63 au moment d'entamer la période du pointage cible.

 

Au cours de cette période, Montréal n'a pu marquer que deux points, car les Honey Badgers ont rapidement pris le contrôle. Ceux-ci ont marqué 10 points d'affilée pour terminer la rencontre, un « dunk » de Vital fermant les livres à 89-65.

 

Les Honey Badgers reprendront l'action vendredi soir, à domicile, lors de la visite des Bandits de Vancouver. L'Alliance retournera à la maison et profitera de trois jours de repos avant de se préparer à affronter les Shooting Stars de Scarborough. 

 

Tous les matchs sont disponibles sur TSN+ et CEBL+ optimisé par BetVictor.

 

Ligue créée par des Canadiens pour des Canadiens, la LECB compte le pourcentage le plus élevé de joueurs canadiens de toutes les ligues professionnelles du pays, 71 % de ses joueurs actuels étant des Canadiens. Les joueurs viennent de la NBA, de la NBA G League, des meilleures ligues internationales, du programme de l'équipe nationale canadienne et des meilleurs programmes de la NCAA et de U SPORTS. La saison de la LECB, seule ligue professionnelle de première division partenaire de Canada Basketball, se déroule de mai à août. Rendez-vous sur CEBL.ca pour plus d’informations ou suivez-nous (@cebleague) sur Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook et YouTube.

January 15, 2025
The Brampton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Wednesday that Jermaine Anderson will once again lead the club as general manager and vice president of basketball operations, returning for a sixth season with the organization. Since being appointed general manager in December 2019, the Honey Badgers have accumulated a 43-43 (.500) overall record, featuring four consecutive CEBL Playoff appearances (2020-23), two CEBL Championship Weekend appearances (2020, 2022), and a CEBL Championship in 2022. “Despite experiencing some turnover over the past two years, our organization’s core values remain steadfast,” said Anderson. “We take immense pride in delivering a comprehensive and holistic player development experience. We are confident that we are well-positioned to foster a culture that empowers our players to excel both on and off the court.” During Anderson’s tenure, 10 players have elevated their careers to the NBA G League with four players signing contracts with NBA clubs, including Javonte Cooke (Oklahoma City Thunder), Lindell Wigginton (Milwaukee Bucks), Christian Vital (Toronto Raptors), and Nino Johnson (Utah Jazz). Since 2020, 75 of the 96 players who have worn the black and gold pinstripes have played professionally around the world in the fall following the season, excluding six players who returned to their respective university basketball programs. “Jermaine (Anderson) shares our organization's vision of creating a great experience for all our players which allows them to reach their full potential into the next stages of their careers,” said Josie Pingitore, vice president of the Brampton Honey Badgers. “He has built both a competitive and positive culture amongst our players, coaches, and staff, making our organization a desirable one to play for.” After joining the Honey Badgers organization more than five years ago, Anderson spent the CEBL off-season as a player development coach with the Shanghai Sharks of the Chinese Basketball Association from 2019-22. Before transitioning to a front office role, Anderson had an impressive 14-year playing career (2004-18) that totaled more than 80 international games representing Canada. He also suited up in 294 games for 15 teams in eight different countries across Europe from 2008-17. An Eastern Commerce Collegiate Institute graduate, Anderson earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing while playing at Fordham University. He averaged 10.6 points, 2.9 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 30.2 minutes in 111 games during a four-year tenure with the Rams. Following his playing career, Anderson became a player development coach for Canada Basketball, handling player relations duties that ensured players had access to training facilities and health care across the country. In 2018, Anderson founded the Fifty For Free Youth Community Initiative, a not-for-profit organization based in Toronto and Halifax focused on building character, cultivating financial literacy, and developing basketball skills with youth from underserved communities. Anderson’s announcement follows the reveal of the Honey Badgers expanded 2025 schedule in December, featuring a slate of 24 games. Brampton’s campaign opens on the road May 18 against the Montreal Alliance, followed by a visit to the nation’s capital May 21 to take on the Ottawa BlackJacks. The Honey Badgers will then return home to host the Scarborough Shooting Stars on May 25 in the club’s home opener. Ticket packages to catch all of the action at the CAA Centre are now available, including season tickets , half season pack , group experiences , and more! Visit honeybadgers.ca/tickets or contact [email protected] for more information. ### 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 75% of its rosters being Canadian and a record 12 players with NBA experience in 2024. 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. Twenty-two 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 BetVictor, TSN , TSN+ , RDS , Game+ , Next Level Sports & Entertainment and Courtside1891 . More information about the CEBL is available at CEBL.ca and @cebleague on Instagram , Twitter , TikTok , LinkedIn , Facebook & YouTube . 
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The holiday season is about spending time and celebrating with friends and loved ones while also supporting important causes and initiatives in the community. The Honey Badgers front office staff visited the Regeneration Marketplace and the Regeneration Marketplace on Tuesday afternoon to sort food donations, portion meals, stock shelves and assist guests with food selection. “As leaders in our Brampton community, it is extremely important for us to collaborate with local organizations that continue to make a positive impact in the lives of others on a daily basis,” said Josie Pingitore, vice president of the Brampton Honey Badgers. “Our organization is committed to continue to make strides in our community growth, not only during the holiday season but throughout the calendar year.” Regeneration Marketplace is a local food bank in the heart of downtown Brampton, operating to provide quality, helpful food and household items for those in need in the community. Open 365 days a year, they proudly serve 39,000+ meals annually with more than 1,100 households receiving the necessary food and goods on a weekly basis. “Right now we are just inundated with donations, and the work the Honey Badgers did to help us sort saved us so much time,” said Katie Cleland, director of development at Regeneration Outreach Community. “This will help us get the food on the shelves much quicker so that we can serve more people this week.” The Honey Badgers staff were also joined by Amisha Moorjani, owner of The Food Quotient, and Rod Power, City of Brampton Councillor of Wards 7 and 8. This is one of many initiatives that the Honey Badgers and Councillor Power have collaborated on this holiday season, including turkey drives and Christmas dinners for underprivileged youth. To learn more about how you can contribute to the Regeneration Office & Meal Program or Regeneration Marketplace, please contact [email protected] or visit www.regenbrampton.com .
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LANGLEY, BC - The Vancouver Bandits professional basketball team is proud to announce the launch of the Bandits Community Foundation - the team’s dedicated charitable and philanthropic arm. This foundation is committed to empowering youth and driving positive change across British Columbia through innovative basketball and education programs. The Bandits Community Foundation will prioritize creating pathways for youth and adults to excel both on and off the court. Its initiatives include supporting local nonprofits, increasing access to basketball in underserved communities, and creating meaningful opportunities for individuals to engage in the sport—all while fostering community connections and personal growth. “We believe in the power of community and the ability of sports to inspire, unite, and create lasting change,” said Dylan Kular, Executive Director of the Bandits Community Foundation. “The launch of the Bandits Community Foundation is a commitment to giving back and empowering the next generation. Together, we are building a brighter future, one bucket at a time.” To guide this effort, the Bandits Community Foundation will be guided by an esteemed Board of Directors: Shawn Dheensaw, Basketball BC Executive Director Teresa Gabriele, Canada Basketball national team alumni Charles Hethey, O’Neil Law LLP Lawyer and Partner Dylan Kular, Vancouver Bandits Basketball Team President Peter Natrall, ISPARC Regional Coordinator Kim Smith-Gaucher, 3x3 Canada Basketball Women’s Head Coach Lucky Toor, TGL Group CPA’s LLP Co-Founder and Partner Full biographies of the Foundation’s board members can be found here . In addition to basketball-centred programs, the Foundation will support local charities, schools, and community organizations through scholarships, mentorship opportunities, and event collaborations. Its overarching vision is to ensure sport and education are accessible to all, regardless of socio-economic circumstances. The Vancouver Bandits have long championed community engagement through initiatives such as: Court Projects: Building and refurbishing outdoor basketball courts across BC Bandits School Tour: Delivering cost-free basketball workshops and practice instruction to high school teams Community Champion Initiative: Providing youth and families in need with the special experience of a Vancouver Bandits game Indigenous Basketball Collective: A partnership with the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council to foster opportunities for Indigenous players and coaches The Bandits Community Foundation invites individuals and businesses to join its mission, amplifying its impact through donations and partnerships. Every contribution helps provide vital tools, experiences, and support for youth to thrive. For more information about the Bandits Community Foundation, its programs, or ways to get involved, visit www.banditsfoundation.ca . Follow the Foundation’s journey on social media: Instagram , Facebook , and Twitter @BanditsFoundation.
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The Scarborough, Ont., native said that watching his sons find their love for basketball in recent years reignited his own affinity for the sport. “The two areas of passion in my life are basketball and business. And they interplay really well with this role,” Green said. Throughout the many business ventures, Green said his first job was as a father to Liam and Aidan and as a husband to his wife, Andrea Dayco. While his sons are triple-citizens of Canada, the U.S. and the Philippines, Green has made it a point to raise them with Canadian values — and to push them toward the national basketball culture. “I've seen the evolution of basketball in this country firsthand. When I played in high school, I think we had one, maybe two people that ever played in the NBA. The ability to play in the U.S. and go to and play (NCAA) Division One basketball didn't really exist. “Rowan was one of that first cohorts that played, and that was amazing, but it was so rare.” Now, there are nearly 200 Canadians playing in college basketball’s top division. Among those players is Liam, who recently accepted a five-year scholarship at Florida Atlantic University. Aidan plays for the renowned prep school Montverde Academy, which produced the likes of current Raptors RJ Barrett and Scottie Barnes. Liam heads to FAU with some CEBL background, having practised with Vancouver Bandits head coach Kyle Julius. Green said the CEBL has quickly become a foundational piece of the Canadian basketball landscape through its partnership with U Sports, its reach to all corners of the country and its affordability. “I think there's just an amazing group of people involved in the league that are really passionate about growing the sport, growing the business (and) providing a really, really incredible experience to customers. “You've got some of the best athletes in Canada and the world playing in the games. … The product continues to get better and better every year,” he said. Besides his impressive basketball resumé, Green has enjoyed a long, successful career in business. He took over as CEO of Indochino, the men’s formal-wear company, 10 years ago and proceeded to launch its retail business, raise over $100 million in strategic capital commitments and guide the brand through the pandemic. Prior to Indochino, Green founded Canada’s first multi-merchant marketplace (now owned by Emerge Commerce) and was an executive at DoubleClick (acquired by Google) and Shop.com. At the CEBL, Green will help introduce the league to potential partners and investors while assisting the league and team owners on business matters. CEBL commissioner Mike Morreale called the partnership with Green “an incredible win.” “Drew’s business success speaks for itself and his passion for the game mimics all involved in making the CEBL a homegrown and global success. His personal financial investment into the league demonstrates his strong belief of our bright future and recognizes the foundation that has been built during our formative years,” Morreale said. “Personally, I look forward to getting right to work with Drew on the next stage of the CEBL and the growth of our game.” Green said the CEBL is on a “great trajectory,” but projected plenty of growth potential too. “Whether that's sponsors or investors or other types of strategic partners that really align with growing the game of basketball and growing the business of basketball in Canada, I think there's lots and lots of opportunities,” he said. “When you try to do something on your own in life, it often takes you a lot longer than it should at the core of it. And so that's why partnerships have always been a core ethos of mine to build businesses.” Green also remained connected to sports through business as Indochino established partnerships throughout the four major North American sports leagues. There was one NBA draft, Green said, in which half of the first round wore Indochino — though the company cannot take credit for Gradey Dick’s infamously bedazzled red suit. “We had a deal to provide him with suits and actually suited him up,” Green recalled, “and then I saw the suit and I was like, what the, how did that happen? That was not an Indochino. So he went off the reservation and did his own thing, but good on him. It got a lot of hits.” Like Dick, CEBL players have quickly become known for their personal branding and tunnel fits. Now, with a former hooper in Green on board, the CEBL brand itself is ready to truly take off. “I just think the CEBL will play a really critical, critical role in the evolution of the game over these next couple decades,” Green said, “and inspire a whole new generation of young athletes to go after their dreams.”
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