Omar Oraby Explained

Omar Oraby
Number:55
Position:Center
League:Egyptian Basketball Super League
Team:Al Ahly
Birth Date:1991 9, df=y
Birth Place:Cairo, Egypt
Nationality:Egyptian
Height M:2.18
Weight Kg:122
College:Rice (2010–2012)
USC (2012–2014)
Draft Year:2014
Career Start:2014
Years1:2014–2020
Team1:Gezira
Years2:2020–present
Team2:Al Ahly
Highlights:

Omar Tarek Saiid Oraby (born 8 September 1991) is an Egyptian basketball player for Al Ahly and the Egyptian national team. Standing at, he plays as center.

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

Oraby played college basketball for Rice and later USC Trojans.[2] [3]

Professional career

Oraby 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

Omar's brother, Mohamed, played handball for the Egyptian national team.[2]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Al Ahly squad arrives In Singapore for the FIBA Intercontinental Cup . 2024-07-31 . www.alahlyegypt.com . en.
  2. Web site: Omar Oraby . 30 September 2021.
  3. Web site: Omar Oraby, transfer from Rice, granted waiver to play for USC . Los Angeles Times . 30 September 2021 . 8 November 2012.
  4. Web site: Egypt's Oraby sets eyes on the future . FIBA . 30 September 2021.
  5. News: Hamid Addasi . Abdul . Al Ahly signs Omar Oraby ex Al Gezira . 30 September 2021 . Afrobasket.com . 20 September 2021.
  6. Web site: 2023-05-27 . AL AHLY ARE THE 2023 BAL CHAMPIONS . 2023-05-28 . The BAL . en.