Assem Marei

Assem Ahmed Marei (Arabic: عاصم مرعي) is an Egyptian basketball player for Galatasaray of the Turkish Basketball Super League (BSL).[1]

Assem Marei
Marei with Karşıyaka in 2018
No. 50 – Galatasaray
PositionCenter
LeagueTurkish Super League
Personal information
Born (1992-06-16) June 16, 1992
Giza, Egypt
NationalityEgyptian
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
2015–2016Šiauliai
2016–2018Bayreuth
2018–2019Karşıyaka
2019–2020Brose Bamberg
2020Metropolitans 92
2020–presentGalatasaray
Career highlights and awards

Marei first played for Egyptian side Zamalek SC, before being recognized by other leagues at the FIBA U-19 world Championship. Assem averaged 3rd most points per game, most steals per game, and 2nd most rebounds in the tournament right after Jonas Valančiūnas. Marei had plenty of offers in other leagues, but eventually chose to play for NCAA Division 2 side Minnesota State University Mavericks for a scholarship at the Minnesota State University.

Early life

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, is considered a legend for basketball fans in Egypt, he competed for the Egyptian Olympic team at the Los Angeles Games in 1984 and averaged 2.3 point per game.

Marei started playing basketball at the age of 8 after his father encouraged both him and his brother to play for the sport he thrived for before retiring for the same club he played for throughout his entire career. Marei made an impact through every age-leveled team he played for, coaches across the league recognized him as a player with great potential who had a bright future ahead of him. Marei joined the national team at the age of 16.

Professional career

Zamalek SC (2010–2011)

Marei played for his home club Zamalek until 2011, when he left for the Minnesota State University Mankato Mavericks. During his time at the club he was known to be the best pivot on the team and one of the best in the country, his impact with the team got the club back in competition for the league title with league leaders Al Ittihad, Gezira, Sporting, and Zamalek's archrivals, Al Ahly.

Šiauliai (2015–2016)

In September 2015, Marei signed with BC Šiauliai of the Lithuanian LKL.[2]

Medi Bayreuth (2016–2018)

On June 17, 2016, Marei signed with Medi Bayreuth which play in BBL

Pınar Karşıyaka (2018–2019)

On July 19, 2018, Marei has signed with Pınar Karşıyaka of the Turkish Basketball Super League (BSL).[3]

Bamberg (2019–2020)

On July 21, 2019, Marei signed a two-year contract with Brose Bamberg.[4] Marei averaged 10.1 points and 6.0 rebounds per game.[5]

Metropolitans 92 (2020–present)

On September 21, 2020, he has signed with Metropolitans 92 of LNB Pro A.[5]

Galatasaray (2020–present)

On December 29, 2020, he has signed with Galatasaray of the Turkish Basketball Super League (BSL).[6]

International career

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.[7]

Honours
Egypt

NSIC

  • All-NSIC Second Team, NSIC All-Tournament Team, NCAA All-Central Region Team, 2012 NSIC Winter All-Academic Team: 2012-13 season
  • First Team All-NSIC, DII Bulletin All-American Honorable Mention, NSIC All-Tournament Team: 2013-14 season
  • All-NSIC First Team, Daktronics Central Region First Team honors, NABC Central Region First Team honors

References
  1. RealGM.com profile
  2. Marei Signs with BC Siauliai in Lithuania
  3. "Assem Marei, Pınar Karşıyaka'da" (in Turkish). Basket Dergisi. July 19, 2018. Retrieved April 18, 2019.
  4. "Brose Bamberg adds Egyptian power with Assem Marei". Eurohoops. 21 July 2019. Retrieved 10 August 2019.
  5. "Boulougne Metropolitans 92 sign Assem Marei". Sportando. September 21, 2020. Retrieved September 21, 2020.
  6. "Galatasaray sign Assem Marei, Amile Jefferson, Travis Trice". Sportando. December 29, 2020. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
  7. AfroBasket 2013: Angola reclaims African title Archived February 2, 2016, at the Wayback Machine
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