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Omar El-Sheikh (born April 10, 1999) is an Egyptian professional basketball player who most recently played for BC Boncourt of the Swiss Basketball League (SBL). He previously played college basketball in the United States at Fairfield University and Arkansas State University. He has also represented Egypt in international competition, including the 2017 FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup.
Early life and high school career
[edit]El-Sheikh was born in Egypt and developed a passion for basketball at a young age. He played for the junior team of Al Ahly, one of Egypt’s most prominent sports clubs. In 2016, he moved to the United States to attend high school at the Knox School in New York, where he played for Knox Prep. During his time there, El-Sheikh significantly improved his game and gained recognition from college scouts.[1]
College career
[edit]Fairfield University
[edit]El-Sheikh began his collegiate career at Fairfield University, playing two seasons for the Fairfield Stags. During his freshman year (2017–18), he appeared in 30 games, averaging 1.8 points and 2.1 rebounds per game.[2]
Arkansas State University
[edit]He transferred to Arkansas State University, where he played from 2021 to 2023. In the 2022–23 season, he played in all 32 games, starting 30 of them, and averaged 11.5 points and 9.6 rebounds per game. He led the team in rebounding and was ranked second in the Sun Belt Conference in rebounds per game.[3]
Professional career
[edit]After going undrafted in the 2023 NBA Draft, El-Sheikh signed with BC Boncourt of the Swiss Basketball League. In his debut professional season, he averaged 11.3 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 1.1 assists over 27 games. He was named Swiss League 1 Player of the Week in November 2023.[4]
International career
[edit]El-Sheikh represented Egypt at the 2017 FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup held in Cairo. He appeared in multiple games and contributed on both ends of the floor, gaining valuable experience against top global competition.[5]
Personal life
[edit]In interviews, El-Sheikh has credited his family and early coaches for his development. He has expressed interest in using his platform to inspire young athletes in Egypt.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ "Knox Prep helps Omar El-Sheikh discover the world". 8 January 2017.
- ^ "Colleen Young - Women's Swimming & Diving".
- ^ "Omar El-Sheikh - 2022-23 - Men's Basketball".
- ^ "Basketball News, Scores, Stats, Analysis, Standings".
- ^ "FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup | FIBA Basketball Events".
- ^ "Off the Court with Omar El-Sheikh". 18 September 2017.