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The Brampton Honey Badgers are a Canadian professional basketball team based in Brampton, Ontario, that competes in the Canadian Elite Basketball League. They play their games at the CAA Centre. The team was founded in 2018 as the Hamilton Honey Badgers and played at the FirstOntario Centre in Hamilton, Ontario from their inaugural season in 2019 until 2022.
History
On May 2, 2018, the Canadian Elite Basketball League announced Hamilton, Ontario, as one of the original six teams for its inaugural season beginning May 2019. On June 12, 2018, at a press conference the CEBL announced the logo and name of its Hamilton franchise as the Hamilton Honey Badgers, a nickname inspired by the world's most fearless animal. The team also announced the hiring of former Toronto Raptors' executive John Lashway as team president. On December 19, 2019, the organization appointed Jermaine Anderson as the new general manager of the team.
The Honey Badgers won their first game, at home over Edmonton, 103–86 on May 12, 2019.
The Honey Badgers made the playoffs and defeated the Niagara River Lions but lost in the CEBL Finals to the Saskatchewan Rattlers.
The Honey Badgers won their first title on August 14, 2022, against the Scarborough Shooting Stars, 90–88, clinching a berth, at the 2022–23 BCL Americas.
On November 28, 2022, the league announced due to renovations to the FirstOntario Centre, the Honey Badgers had relocated to Brampton permanently.
The team's name is inspired by the honey badger, a fearless and tenacious animal known for its ability to take on much larger opponents. This spirit is reflected in the Honey Badgers' approach to the game, as they never back down from a challenge and always fight until the final buzzer.
The Honey Badgers have a talented roster of players, including several former NCAA and NBA players. The team is led by head coach David Magley, a former NBA player and coach who brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the team.
The Honey Badgers play their home games at the CAA Centre in Brampton, which has a seating capacity of 5,000. The team has a strong and passionate fan base, who come out in force to support the team at every game.
Overall, the Brampton Honey Badgers are a dynamic and exciting basketball team that embodies the spirit of their namesake animal. With a talented roster and a dedicated fan base, the Honey Badgers are poised to make a big impact in the CEBL and beyond.