Nicaragua is a country of nearly 6.5 million people, yet only one of them has ever played D-1 men’s college basketball. That player’s name is Norchad Omier, and he will more than likely be named the Sun Belt’s Freshman of the Year next week.
A one-time baseball player, who knew “nothing about basketball” just a few years ago, is now the only freshman in the country averaging a double-double. His story is what makes it so interesting, though.
After a baseball game in the fields of Bluefields, Nicaragua, the local basketball coach spotted Norchad and asked if he wanted to play on the select team. He took up his offer but knew very little about the game.
Harrell leads Texas State past Arkansas State 57-52
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Despite surrendering the lead late, a fade-away jumper by Christian Willis with 12 seconds remaining was what Arkansas State men’s basketball needed to oust Little Rock 67-65 and take a series sweep back to Jonesboro.
The Red Wolves (10-9, 7-5 SBC) claimed their fourth straight victory and second in as many days over the Trojans (10-11, 6-8), their fifth in the last six contests. A-State led by as much 17 in the second half, but held on despite its rival’s run to tie things up with 43 seconds to go.
Fittingly, Willis was the first player to score and the last to score and notched 12 points in the victory. Marquis Eaton tallied a game-high 23 points with five assists to lead the pack. Keyon Wesley added eight points while Avery Felts contributed eight off the bench.