Norchad Omier

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Norchad Omier
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Omier in 2023
No. 15–Miami Hurricanes
Position Power forward
League Atlantic Coast Conference
Personal information
Born (2001-08-28) 28 August 2001 (age 22)
Bluefields, Nicaragua
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight248 lb (112 kg)
Career information
High schoolMiami Prep (Miami, Florida)
College
Career highlights and awards

Norchad Bascom Omier Rojas (born 28 August 2001) is a Nicaraguan college basketball player for the Miami Hurricanes of the Atlantic Coast Conference. He previously played for the Arkansas State Red Wolves of the Sun Belt Conference (SBC).

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Early life and high school career

A native of Bluefields, Nicaragua, Omier grew up playing several sports, including baseball. He started playing basketball by the age of 13 after a local coach noticed his height. [1] Omier trained at La Academica de Basketball Bluefields in his hometown. He explored professional opportunities in Mexico before joining Miami Prep in Miami, Florida on a full scholarship. [2] Omier averaged 26.7 points and 20.3 rebounds per game, and recorded 40 points and 17 rebounds against IMG Academy. [3] He committed to play college basketball for Arkansas State over offers from Iona, Mercer, UMBC and Marist, and became the first Nicaraguan to sign an NCAA Division I basketball scholarship. [4] He joined the Red Wolves under Spanish-speaking head coach Mike Balado. [5]

College career

On 16 January 2021, Omier posted a freshman season-high 22 points and 17 rebounds in a 93–72 win against Louisiana–Monroe. [6] As a freshman, he averaged 12.6 points and 12.3 rebounds per game, earning First Team All-Sun Belt and Freshman of the Year honors. Omier became the fourth Division I freshman since the 1992–93 season to average at least 12 points and 12 rebounds. [7] At the conclusion of the 2021-22 regular season, Omier was named Sun Belt Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year. [8]

National team career

In April 2021, Omier made his national team debut for Nicaragua during 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup qualification. [9]

Career statistics

Legend
  GPGames played  GS Games started MPG Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage 3P%  3-point field goal percentage FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game APG  Assists per game SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game PPG Points per game Bold Career high

College

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2020–21 Arkansas State 232226.7.539.000.68812.3.81.21.412.6
2021–22 Arkansas State 292828.9.632.333.72912.21.21.61.917.9
2022–23 Miami 373628.8.574.313.73610.01.31.11.113.1

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References

  1. ↑ "Norchad Omier keeps Nicaragua's basketball dreams alive". FIBA. 1 September 2021. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
  2. ↑ Lederman, Eli (18 February 2021). "Pride of a country: Omier forges Nicaragua's hoops identity". Arkansas Democrat-Gazette . Retrieved 4 November 2021.
  3. ↑ Lorensen, Nick (26 February 2021). "From Bluefields, Nicaragua to Freshman Phenomenon: The Story of Norchad Omier". Mid-Major Madness. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
  4. ↑ Reed, Jeff (3 April 2020). "Red Wolves add commitment from from[sic] Central America". 247Sports . Retrieved 4 November 2021.
  5. ↑ Turbeville, Kevin (4 February 2021). "A-State's Omier learning game quickly". Jonesboro Sun. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
  6. ↑ "Omier carries Arkansas St. over Louisiana-Monroe 93-72". Sports Illustrated . Associated Press. 16 January 2021. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
  7. ↑ Garner, Caleb; Taylor, Mark (21 October 2021). "Omier named Sun Belt Preseason Player of the Year, Eaton and Washington also named to all-SBC team". KAIT . Retrieved 4 November 2021.
  8. ↑ "Arkansas State forward Norchad Omier named SBC Player of the Year & Defensive Player of the Year". KAIT . 28 February 2022. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
  9. ↑ Lederman, Eli (8 April 2021). "Omier to represent Nicaragua in event". Arkansas Democrat-Gazette . Retrieved 4 November 2021.
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