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 with Karşıyaka in 2018
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| No. 50 – Changwon LG Sakers | |
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| Position | Center |
| League | Korean Basketball League |
| Personal information | |
| Born | (1992-06-16) June 16, 1992 (age 32) Giza, Egypt |
| Nationality | Egyptian |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 250 lb (113 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Minnesota State (2011–2015) |
| NBA draft | 2015: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2015–present |
| Career history | |
| 2010–2011 | Zamalek SC |
| 2015–2016 | Šiauliai |
| 2016–2018 | Bayreuth |
| 2018–2019 | Karşıyaka |
| 2019–2020 | Brose Bamberg |
| 2020 | Metropolitans 92 |
| 2020–2021 | Galatasaray |
| 2021–2022 | Changwon LG Sakers |
| 2022 | Zamalek SC |
| 2022–present | Changwon LG Sakers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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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.
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.
Marei played for his home club Zamalek until 2011, when he left for the Minnesota State University.
In September 2015, Marei signed with BC Šiauliai of the Lithuanian LKL.[1]
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]
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]
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]
On September 21, 2020, Marei signed with Metropolitans 92ofLNB Pro A.[7]
On December 29, 2020, Marei signed with Galatasaray of the Turkish Basketball Super League (BSL).[8]
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]
2012–13 season
2013–14 season
2014–15 season