Assem Marei

Assem Marei
No. 50 – Šiauliai
Position Power forward
Personal information
Born (1992-06-16) June 16, 1992
Giza, Egypt
Nationality Egyptian
Listed height 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight 250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
College Minnesota State (2011–2015)
NBA draft 2015 / Undrafted
Playing career 2015–present
Career history
2010–2011 Zamalek
2015–present Šiauliai
Career highlights and awards

Assem Ahmed Marei (Arabic: عاصم مرعي) is an Egyptian basketball player who currently plays for Lithuanian side BC Šiauliai and the Egyptian national basketball team.[1]

Marei first played for Egyptian side Zamalek SC, before being recognized by other leagues at the FIBA U-19 world Championship. Assem averaged 3rd most points per game, most steals per game, and 2nd most rebounds in the tournament right after Jonas Valančiūnas. Marei had plenty of offers in other leagues, but eventually chose to play for NCAA Division 2 side Minnesota Mavericks for a scholarship at the Minnesota State University.

Early life

Marei was born in June 16, 1992 from parents who were both former basketball players at Zamalek SC. His father, Ahmed Marei, who played pivot as well, is considered a legend for basketball fans in Egypt, he competed for the Egyptian Olympic team at the Los Angeles Games in 1984 and averaged 2.3 point per game.

Marei started playing basketball at the age of 8 after his father encouraged both him and his brother to play for the sport he thrived for before retiring for the same club he played for throughout his entire career. Marei made an impact through every age-leveled team he played for, coaches across the league recognized him as a player with great potential who had a bright future ahead of him. Marei joined the national team at the age of 16.

Professional career

Zamalek SC (2010–2011)

Marei played for his home club Zamalek until 2011, when he left for the Minnesota Mavericks. During his time at the club he was known to be the best pivot on the team and one of the best in the country, his impact with the team got the club back in competition for the league title with league leaders Al Ittihad, Gezira, Sporting, and Zamalek's Arch rivals, Al Ahly.

Šiauliai (2015–present)

In September 2015, Marei signed with BC Šiauliai of the Lithuanian LKL.[2]

International career

Marei played at the AfroBasket 2011, 2013 and 2015 with Egypt.

Marei led the AfroBasket 2013 in rebounding, averaging 11.6 per game. He was also named to the AfroBasket All-Tournament Team.[3]

Honours

Egypt

NSIC

References

  1. ↑ RealGM.com profile
  2. ↑ Marei Signs with BC Siauliai in Lithuania
  3. ↑ AfroBasket 2013: Angola reclaims African title

[1]

  1. ↑ "Assem Marei - 2014-15 Men's Basketball". Retrieved 2016-02-12.
This article is issued from Wikipedia - version of the Saturday, April 16, 2016. The text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution/Share Alike but additional terms may apply for the media files.