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Assem Marei

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Assem Marei
Marei with Karşıyaka in 2018
No. 50 – Changwon LG Sakers
PositionCenter
LeagueKorean Basketball League
Personal information
Born (1992-06-16) June 16, 1992 (age 32)
Giza, Egypt
Listed height6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
CollegeMinnesota State (2011–2015)
NBA draft2015: undrafted
Playing career2015–present
Career history
2010–2011Zamalek SC
2015–2016Šiauliai
2016–2018Bayreuth
2018–2019Karşıyaka
2019–2020Brose Bamberg
2020Metropolitans 92
2020–2021Galatasaray
2021–presentChangwon LG Sakers
Career highlights and awards

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 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

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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

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Zamalek SC (2010–2011)

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Marei played for his home club Zamalek until 2011, when he left for the Minnesota State University.

Šiauliai (2015–2016)

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In September 2015, Marei signed with BC Šiauliai of the Lithuanian LKL.[1]

Medi Bayreuth (2016–2018)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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On September 21, 2020, Marei signed with Metropolitans 92 of LNB Pro A.[7]

Galatasaray (2020–2021)

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On December 29, 2020, Marei signed with Galatasaray of the Turkish Basketball Super League (BSL).[8]

International career

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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

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Egyptian senior national team

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Egyptian junior national team

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NSIC

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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

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  1. ^ Marei Signs with BC Siauliai in Lithuania
  2. ^ "Ägyptischer Center für Bayreuth". sport1.de (in German). 17 June 2016. Retrieved 25 August 2023.
  3. ^ "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.
  4. ^ "Assem Marei, Pınar Karşıyaka'da" (in Turkish). Basket Dergisi. 19 July 2018. Retrieved 18 April 2019.
  5. ^ "BSL'de MVP Assem Marei". www.basketbolig.com (in Turkish). Retrieved 9 May 2022.
  6. ^ "Brose Bamberg adds Egyptian power with Assem Marei". Eurohoops. 21 July 2019. Retrieved 10 August 2019.
  7. ^ a b "Boulougne Metropolitans 92 sign Assem Marei". Sportando. 21 September 2020. Retrieved 21 September 2020.
  8. ^ "Galatasaray sign Assem Marei, Amile Jefferson, Travis Trice". Sportando. 29 December 2020. Retrieved 29 December 2020.
  9. ^ AfroBasket 2013: Angola reclaims African title Archived February 2, 2016, at the Wayback Machine
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