Utah Valley University men’s basketball head coach Todd Phillips announced on May 18 the signing of Omar Mowafak, who will join the Wolverines for the upcoming season.
Mowafak is a 6-foot-8 forward from Cairo, Egypt. He played at Layton Christian Academy in Utah and is expected to add versatility and size to Utah Valley’s frontcourt.
“Omar is a big, strong kid who doesn’t look like a freshman. He has a college-ready body,” Phillips said. “He played against some of the best teams in the country this year and looked really good. We love his ability to score inside and out. We’re excited to get him on campus.”
During his senior season at Layton Christian Academy, Mowafak averaged 10.1 points, 6.6 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 1.1 steals per game over 27 games. Over two years at Layton Christian, he recorded totals of 481 points, 279 rebounds, 82 assists, and 55 steals.
Before moving to the United States, Mowafak competed for Al Ahly Club in Egypt.
Mowafak will enter Utah Valley as a freshman for the upcoming season.
