Assem Ahmed Marei (Arabic: عاصم مرعي) is an Egyptian professional basketball player for Changwon LG Sakers of the Korean Basketball League (KBL). He also represents the senior Egyptian national team internationally.
 Marei with Karşıyaka in 2018 | |
| No. 50 – Changwon LG Sakers | |
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| 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. He 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 II side Minnesota State Mavericks for a scholarship at the Minnesota State University.
Early life edit
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 1984 Los Angeles Olympics and averaged 2.3 points per game.
Marei started playing basketball at the age of 8 after his father encouraged both him and his brother to play the sport. Marei joined the national team at the age of 16.
Professional career edit
Zamalek SC (2010–2011) edit
Marei played for his home club Zamalek until 2011, when he left for the Minnesota State University.
Šiauliai (2015–2016) edit
In September 2015, Marei signed with BC Šiauliai of the Lithuanian LKL.[1]
Medi Bayreuth (2016–2018) edit
On June 17, 2016, Marei signed with Medi Bayreuth of the German Basketball Bundesliga (BBL).[2] He re-signed with the team on May 22, 2017.[3]
Pınar Karşıyaka (2018–2019) edit
On July 19, 2018, Marei signed with Pınar Karşıyaka of the Turkish Basketball Super League (BSL).[4] 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.[5]
Bamberg (2019–2020) edit
On July 21, 2019, Marei signed a two-year contract with German powerhouse Brose Bamberg.[6] Marei averaged 10.1 points and 6.0 rebounds per game.[7]
Metropolitans 92 (2020) edit
On September 21, 2020, Marei signed with Metropolitans 92 of LNB Pro A.[7]
Galatasaray (2020–2021) edit
On December 29, 2020, Marei signed with Galatasaray of the Turkish Basketball Super League (BSL).[8]
International career edit
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.[9]
Honours edit
Egyptian senior national team edit
- AfroBasket 2013 All-Tournament Team
- AfroBasket 2013 Rebounding leader
Egyptian junior national team edit
- 2011 U-19 World championship Steals leader
NSIC edit
2012–13 season
- Second Team All-NSIC, NSIC All-Tournament Team, NCAA All-Central Region Team, 2012 NSIC Winter All-Academic Team
2013–14 season
- First Team All-NSIC, DII Bulletin All-American Honorable Mention, NSIC All-Tournament Team
2014–15 season
- First Team All-NSIC, Daktronics Central Region First Team, NABC Central Region First Team
References edit
- ^ Marei Signs with BC Siauliai in Lithuania
- ^ "Ägyptischer Center für Bayreuth". sport1.de (in German). 17 June 2016. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
- ^ "Nächsten Leistungsträger gehalten: Center Assem Marei wühlt ein weiteres Jahr für Bayreuth unter den Körben". easycredit-bbl.de (in German). 22 May 2017. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
- ^ "Assem Marei, Pınar Karşıyaka'da" (in Turkish). Basket Dergisi. 19 July 2018. Retrieved 18 April 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. 21 September 2020. Retrieved 21 September 2020.
- ^ "Galatasaray sign Assem Marei, Amile Jefferson, Travis Trice". Sportando. 29 December 2020. Retrieved 29 December 2020.
- ^ AfroBasket 2013: Angola reclaims African title Archived February 2, 2016, at the Wayback Machine
- "Assem Marei - 2014-15 Men's Basketball". Retrieved 12 February 2016.