OMAR ORABY RUMORS & GOSSIP
Adding depth: USC coach excited about Oraby
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The importance of having a post presence in basketball can’t be understated. Yeah, sure, teams have won in the past, and will continue to win, with sharp-shooting guards or slashing forwards, but having a big man who you can dump the ball down to, who can create second chance opportunities, and who can defend the rim is a game-changer – something that...
USC's Oraby cleared by NCAA to play
Southern California center Omar Oraby had his hardship waiver petition approved by the NCAA and will be eligible to play in the Trojans' season opener on Friday night.
The school says it was notified by the NCAA on Thursday that Oraby is eligible immediately. The 7-foot-2 center from Egypt transferred to USC in September after playing two seasons at Rice. He averaged 6.0 points...
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November 09, 2012
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Oraby granted waiver to play for USC
Omar Oraby, a 7-foot-2 center who transferred from Rice to USC in September, has been granted a hardship waiver by the NCAA, meaning he'll be eligible to play for the Trojans immediately.
Oraby, who received the news on his 21st birthday Thursday, is expected to start for USC when its men's basketball team opens its season Friday night at home against Coppin State.
The...
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November 08, 2012
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Center Oraby transfers from Rice to USC
Omar Oraby, a 7-foot-2 center who played at Rice, will transfer to USC, a source in the program confirmed Wednesday.
Oraby, a junior from Egypt, is scheduled to begin taking classes on Sept. 17, and the Trojans plan to file a hardship waiver with the NCAA that could make him eligible to play this season.
If that waiver is not granted, Oraby will sit out this season and play in...
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September 13, 2012
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Defensive pressure leads Rice over Cougars
HOUSTON Who knows where this ride will end for the Rice Owls, this nausea-inducing pendulum of good and bad that leaves their supporters wondering what's next. Sometimes relishing the now is the best option.
What unfolded on Wednesday night, a 79-71 victory over the Houston Cougars at Hofheinz Pavilion, was enough to make even the most jaded fan again feel that the youthful...
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February 09, 2012
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Rice 78, Houston Baptist 66
Omar Oraby scored 11 points and pulled down 12 rebounds to help Rice take a 78-66 victory over Houston Baptist on Wednesday night.
The Owls (5-2) led most of the way, gaining steam after the break and taking their largest lead of 16 points with about 7 minutes left.
Rice's Tamir Jackson tied the game-high with 20 points. Ahmad Ibrahim added 19 points and Connor Frizzelle 12...
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November 30, 2011
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Rice 81, Md.-Eastern Shore 49
Reserve Omar Oraby scored 17 points, all in the second half, and Rice rolled past Maryland-Eastern Shore 81-49 on Sunday.
Oraby, who played just eight minutes for the Owls (3-0), was 5 for 7 from the field and 7 for 8 from the free-throw line. Rice led 38-23 at halftime and made 53 percent of its shots in the game.
Arsalan Kazemi had 11 points and eight rebounds, and Connor Frizzelle...
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November 20, 2011
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Rice rolls past Maryland-Eastern Shore 81-49
HOUSTON (AP) -- Reserve Omar Oraby scored 17 points, all in the second half, and Rice rolled past Maryland-Eastern Shore 81-49 on Sunday.
Oraby, who played just eight minutes for the Owls (3-0), was 5 for 7 from the field and 7 for 8 from the free-throw line. Rice led 38-23 at halftime and made 53 percent of its shots in the game.
Arsalan Kazemi had 11 points and eight rebounds...
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November 20, 2011
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