Norchad Omier

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Norchad Omier
No. 15 – Arkansas State Red Wolves
PositionSmall forward / Power forward
LeagueSun Belt Conference
Personal information
Born (2001-08-28) 28 August 2001 (age 20)
Bluefields, Nicaragua
NationalityNicaraguan
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight232 lb (105 kg)
Career information
High schoolMiami Prep (Miami, Florida)
CollegeArkansas State (2020–present)
Career highlights and awards

Norchad Omier (born 28 August 2001) is a Nicaraguan college basketball player for the Arkansas State Red Wolves of the Sun Belt Conference (SBC).

Early life and high school career[]

A native of Bluefields, Nicaragua, Omier grew up playing several sports, including baseball. He started practicing 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, who was mentored by Miami Prep founder Art Alvarez.[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
  GP Games 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[]

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2020–21 Arkansas State 23 22 26.7 .539 .000 .688 12.3 .8 1.2 1.4 12.6

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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