BRAMPTON — The Brampton Honey Badgers added a major boost to their coaching and player development ranks Wednesday, announcing that Canada’s Senior Men’s National Team Head Coach Nathaniel Mitchell has joined the club as a Coach and Player Development Consultant for the 2025 Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) season.
Mitchell, a Toronto native, will work alongside the Honey Badgers’ coaching staff throughout the season, with a focus on mentoring both players and coaches, while helping to further develop the domestic basketball landscape.
“We are extremely privileged to have Coach Nathaniel Mitchell as a Coach & Player Development Consultant for the upcoming season,” said Honey Badgers General Manager and Vice President of Basketball Operations Jermaine Anderson. “Coach Mitchell and Coach Cassimy are best friends, and they have worked together in the past. His expertise and genuine interest in helping to build coaches and players in our country will be welcomed without a doubt.”
Mitchell brings a wealth of experience to Brampton, fresh off leading Canada to a 4-2 record during the 2025 FIBA Men’s AmeriCup Qualifiers. Canada finished atop their group and will compete at the continental tournament in Nicaragua this August.
Internationally, Mitchell most recently served as Head Coach for the Guangzhou Loong Lions in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) during the 2024-25 season. His coaching résumé includes stops as an Assistant Coach in the NBA with the Milwaukee Bucks (2023-2024), Toronto Raptors (2021-2023), and Charlotte Hornets (2018-2021).
“After all the coaching I’ve done in Canada, I am excited to step foot into this incredible league and organization for the first time,” said Mitchell. “The CEBL is a place for development and coming in as a Coach and Player Development Consultant, I look forward to educating the next generation on everything I’ve learned through my career and ensuring they are set up for success.”
Mitchell has been a key part of Canada’s Senior Men’s National Team coaching staff since 2016, including their recent appearance at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
His addition comes as the Honey Badgers prepare for the 2025 season with a 12-player roster already announced, featuring 10 Canadians and imports Quinndary Weatherspoon and Amari Kelly.
Brampton will open the season on the road May 18 against the Montreal Alliance, followed by a May 21 matchup with the Ottawa BlackJacks. The Honey Badgers return home to the CAA Centre on May 25 to host the Scarborough Shooting Stars.
Tickets for the 2025 season are now available at honeybadgers.ca/tickets or by contacting tickets@honeybadgers.ca.
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