Omar Tarek Saiid Oraby (born 8 September 1991) is an Egyptian basketball player for Al Ahly and the Egyptian national team. Standing at 2.18 m (7 ft 2 in), he plays as center.
 Oraby with Egypt in 2017 | |
| No. 55 – Al Ahly | |
|---|---|
| Position | Center |
| League | Egyptian Basketball Super League |
| Personal information | |
| Born | 8 September 1991 Cairo, Egypt |
| Listed height | 2.18 m (7 ft 2 in) |
| Listed weight | 122 kg (269 lb) |
| Career information | |
| College | Rice (2010–2012) USC (2012–2014) |
| NBA draft | 2014: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2014–present |
| Career history | |
| 2014–2020 | Gezira |
| 2020–present | Al Ahly |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Oraby has won the 2023 BAL championship with Al Ahly, as well as two Egyptian Leagues and two Egyptian Cups. He was the Egyptian Cup Final MVP in 2023. He was among Al Ahly squad that participated in FIBA InterContinental Cup 2023 in Singapore.[1]
College career
editOraby played college basketball for Rice and later USC Trojans.[2][3]
Professional career
editOraby started playing professionally in his home country Egypt with Gezira. He also played in the 2014 NBA Summer League with the Houston Rockets.[4] When returning to Egypt, Oraby had to join military service. In September 2020, Oraby signed with Al Ahly.[5]
On 27 May 2023, Oraby won the BAL championship with Al Ahly.[6]
Personal
editOmar's brother, Mohamed, played handball for the Egyptian national team.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Al Ahly squad arrives In Singapore for the FIBA Intercontinental Cup". www.alahlyegypt.com. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
- ^ a b "Omar Oraby". Retrieved 30 September 2021.
- ^ "Omar Oraby, transfer from Rice, granted waiver to play for USC". Los Angeles Times. 8 November 2012. Retrieved 30 September 2021.
- ^ "Egypt's Oraby sets eyes on the future". FIBA. Retrieved 30 September 2021.
- ^ Hamid Addasi, Abdul (20 September 2021). "Al Ahly signs Omar Oraby ex Al Gezira". Afrobasket.com. Retrieved 30 September 2021.
- ^ "AL AHLY ARE THE 2023 BAL CHAMPIONS". The BAL. 2023-05-27. Retrieved 2023-05-28.
External links
edit- Omar Oraby at RealGM
- Omar Oraby at Afrobasket.com
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