Assem Marei
Assem Ahmed Marei (Arabic: عاصم مرعي) is an Egyptian basketball player for Changwon LG Sakers of the Korean Basketball League.[1]
Marei with Karşıyaka in 2018 | |
| No. 50 – Changwon LG Sakers | |
|---|---|
| Position | Center |
| League | Korean Basketball League |
| Personal information | |
| Born | 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 SC |
| 2015–2016 | Šiauliai |
| 2016–2018 | Bayreuth |
| 2018–2019 | Karşıyaka |
| 2019–2020 | Brose Bamberg |
| 2020 | Metropolitans 92 |
| 2020–2021 | Galatasaray |
| 2021–2022 | Changwon LG Sakers |
| 2022 | Zamalek SC |
| 2022-present | Changwon LG Sakers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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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 played for NCAA Division 2 side Minnesota State University Mavericks for a scholarship at the Minnesota State University.
Early life
Marei was born on June 16, 1992 from parents who were both former basketball players at Zamalek SC. His father, Ahmed Marei, who played pivot as well, 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. 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 State University Mankato Mavericks.
Šiauliai (2015–2016)
In September 2015, Marei signed with BC Šiauliai of the Lithuanian LKL.[2]
Medi Bayreuth (2016–2018)
On June 17, 2016, Marei signed with Medi Bayreuth which play in BBL
Pınar Karşıyaka (2018–2019)
On July 19, 2018, Marei signed with Pınar Karşıyaka of the Turkish Basketball Super League (BSL).[3] He was named the Most Valuable Player of the 2018–19 season after averaging 17.4 points and 9.6 rebounds in the regular season.[4]
Bamberg (2019–2020)
On July 21, 2019, Marei signed a two-year contract with Brose Bamberg.[5] Marei averaged 10.1 points and 6.0 rebounds per game.[6]
Metropolitans 92 (2020)
On September 21, 2020, he signed with Metropolitans 92 of LNB Pro A.[6]
Galatasaray (2020–2021)
On December 29, 2020, he signed with Galatasaray of the Turkish Basketball Super League (BSL).[7]
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.[8]
Honours
- AfroBasket All-Tournament Team
- 2013
- Rebound Leader in 2013 Afrobasket
- Steal leader in 2011 U-19 World championship
- All-NSIC Second Team, NSIC All-Tournament Team, NCAA All-Central Region Team, 2012 NSIC Winter All-Academic Team: 2012-13 season
- First Team All-NSIC, DII Bulletin All-American Honorable Mention, NSIC All-Tournament Team: 2013-14 season
- All-NSIC First Team, Daktronics Central Region First Team honors, NABC Central Region First Team honors
References
- ^ RealGM.com profile
- ^ Marei Signs with BC Siauliai in Lithuania
- ^ "Assem Marei, Pınar Karşıyaka'da" (in Turkish). Basket Dergisi. July 19, 2018. Retrieved April 18, 2019.
- ^ "BSL'de MVP Assem Marei". www.basketbolig.com (in Turkish). Retrieved 9 May 2022.
- ^ "Brose Bamberg adds Egyptian power with Assem Marei". Eurohoops. 21 July 2019. Retrieved 10 August 2019.
- ^ a b "Boulougne Metropolitans 92 sign Assem Marei". Sportando. September 21, 2020. Retrieved September 21, 2020.
- ^ "Galatasaray sign Assem Marei, Amile Jefferson, Travis Trice". Sportando. December 29, 2020. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
- ^ AfroBasket 2013: Angola reclaims African title February 2, 2016, at the Wayback Machine
- "Assem Marei - 2014-15 Men's Basketball". Retrieved 2016-02-12.