Omaha Biliew Explained

Omaha Biliew
Team:Wake Forest Demon Deacons
Position:Power forward
League:Atlantic Coast Conference
Height Ft:6
Height In:8
Weight Lb:225
Birth Date:1 September 2004
Birth Place:Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
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Omaha Koke Biliew (born September 1, 2004) is an American college basketball player for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons of the Atlantic Coast Conference. He formerly played for the Iowa State Cyclones. He was a consensus five-star recruit and one of the top players in the 2023 class.

Early life and high school career

Biliew grew up in West Des Moines, Iowa and initially attended Dowling Catholic High School.[1] He averaged 6.2 points and 3.6 rebounds per game as a freshman at Dowling Catholic before transferring to Waukee High School in Waukee, Iowa before the start of his sophomore year after initially stating his intention to transfer to Hillcrest Prep Academy in Phoenix, Arizona.[2] Biliew averaged 10.9 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 3.1 blocks per game as a sophomore.[3] He transferred to Link Year Prep in Branson, Missouri after his first year at Waukee.[4] Biliew spent his junior year at Link Year, but transferred back to Waukee after the end of the school year.[5] Biliew was selected to play in the 2023 McDonald's All-American Boys Game during his senior year.[6]

Recruiting

Biliew was a consensus five-star recruit and one of the top players in the 2023 class, according to major recruiting services.[7] [8] On July 26, 2022, he committed to playing college basketball for Iowa State over offers from Kansas and Oregon.[9] Biliew also considered playing professionally in the NBA G League.[10] He is the highest-rated recruit to commit to Iowa State in the program's history.[3]

College career

After his freshman season at Iowa State, Biliew transferred to Wake Forest.[11]

National team career

Biliew was named to the United States under-19 basketball team to play in the 2023 FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup.[12]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Obert . Richard . May 2, 2020 . Top freshman hoops prospect Omaha Biliew transfer to Hillcrest Prep . May 14, 2023 . The Arizona Republic.
  2. Web site: Bain . Matthew . November 20, 2020 . Why 5-star phenom Omaha Biliew transferred to Waukee . May 14, 2023 . The Des Moines Register.
  3. Web site: Omaha Biliew commits to Iowa State basketball, becomes program's highest-rated recruit ever. Alyssa. Hertel. The Des Moines Register. July 26, 2022. May 14, 2023.
  4. Web site: Southard . Dargan . August 2, 2021 . Five-star Iowa basketball prospect Omaha Biliew now staying in Midwest . March 28, 2023 . The Des Moines Register.
  5. Web site: High school basketball: Five-star prospect Omaha Biliew transfers back to Waukee for senior season. Jordan. Divens. CBS Sports. Jun 27, 2022. March 28, 2023.
  6. Web site: Hertel . Alyssa . January 24, 2023 . Waukee basketball's Omaha Biliew, an Iowa State signee, named McDonald's All-American . March 22, 2023 . The Des Moines Register.
  7. Web site: Dawson . Dudley E. . March 31, 2022 . UA hopes Biliew becomes an Omahawg . May 14, 2023 . Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.
  8. Web site: Bain . Matthew . May 19, 2022 . Iowa State basketball makes top 4 for 5-star recruit Omaha Biliew . May 14, 2023 . The Des Moines Register.
  9. Web site: Top-10 recruit Omaha Biliew commits to Iowa State men's basketball program, plans to 'cement my legacy' with Cyclones. Jeff. Borzello. Paul. Biancardi. Paul Biancardi. ESPN.com. July 26, 2022. March 22, 2023.
  10. Web site: Top ten prospect Omaha Biliew breaks down his final four. Brandon. Jenkins. 247Sports. May 23, 2022. May 14, 2023.
  11. Web site: Ex-ballyhooed recruit Omaha Biliew transfers to Wake Forest. Tyler Morning Telegraph. Field Level Media. April 24, 2024. August 13, 2024.
  12. Web site: June 16, 2023 . Iowa State basketball signee, Waukee's Omaha Biliew makes elite Team USA squad for FIBA World Cup . subscription . June 26, 2023 . The Des Moines Register.

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