| No. 28 – Al Ahly | |
|---|---|
| Position | Center |
| League |
Egyptian Basketball Premier League BAL |
| Personal information | |
| Born | June 16, 1999 Merrick, New York, U.S. |
| Nationality | American / Egyptian |
| Listed height | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) |
| Listed weight | 250 lb (113 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Sanford H. Calhoun (Merrick, New York) |
| College |
|
| NBA draft | 2023: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2023–present |
| Career history | |
| 2023–2024 | Long Island Nets |
| 2024–present | Al Ahly |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Patrick Yousef Gardner (born 16 June 1999) is an American-Egyptian professional basketball player for Al Ahly of the Egyptian Basketball Premier League and the Basketball Africa League (BAL). He played college basketball for Nassau Community College, Saint Michael's College and Marist.
Professional career
Long Island Nets (2023–2024)
After going undrafted in the 2023 NBA draft, Gardner signed with the Brooklyn Nets, but was waived two days later. [1] On October 28, he joined the Long Island Nets. [2]
Al Ahly (2024–present)
On February 29, 2024, Gardner signed with Al Ahly of the Egyptian Premier League and the Basketball Africa League (BAL), joining the teammafter the G League season. [3] On April 19, 2024, Gardner made his BAL debut and had 4 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists in a 99–76 win over City Oilers. [4]
National team career
Gardner played at the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup for the Egypt national team. He averaged 8.8 points and 4.8 rebounds per game and had his best game in Egypt's win over Mexico when he scored 20 points and grabbed 7 rebounds. [5]
Personal life
Gardner was born in Merrick, New York to an Egyptian mother and American father. Growing up in the United States, Gardner spent his summers in Egypt. He understands Arabic. [6]
References
- ^ Adams, Luke (21 October 2023). "Nets Sign, Waive Kennedy Chandler, Patrick Gardner". HoopsRumors.com. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
- ^ "Patrick Gardner, Kennedy Chandler, two-ways top Long Island Nets training camp roster". NetsDaily.com. 28 October 2023. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
- ^ "BAL: Al-Ahly signs American trio". SportNewsAfrica.com. 29 February 2024. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
- ^ "Al Ahly vs. City Oilers". FIBA Livestats. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
- ^ "Patrick GARDNER at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023". FIBA.basketball. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
- ^ "Egypt's New Yorker Gardner dreaming of NBA future". FIBA.basketball. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
External links
- Proballers profile
-
Sports-Reference College Basketball profile
This biographical article relating to an Egyptian basketball figure is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.
- Egyptian basketball biography stubs
- 1999 births
- Living people
- American men's basketball players
- Centers (basketball)
- Egyptian men's basketball players
- Long Island Nets players
- Marist Red Foxes men's basketball players
- Saint Michael's Purple Knights men's basketball players
- Nassau Community College alumni
- Saint Michael's College alumni
- Al Ahly basketball players
| No. 28 – Al Ahly | |
|---|---|
| Position | Center |
| League |
Egyptian Basketball Premier League BAL |
| Personal information | |
| Born | June 16, 1999 Merrick, New York, U.S. |
| Nationality | American / Egyptian |
| Listed height | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) |
| Listed weight | 250 lb (113 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Sanford H. Calhoun (Merrick, New York) |
| College |
|
| NBA draft | 2023: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2023–present |
| Career history | |
| 2023–2024 | Long Island Nets |
| 2024–present | Al Ahly |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Patrick Yousef Gardner (born 16 June 1999) is an American-Egyptian professional basketball player for Al Ahly of the Egyptian Basketball Premier League and the Basketball Africa League (BAL). He played college basketball for Nassau Community College, Saint Michael's College and Marist.
Professional career
Long Island Nets (2023–2024)
After going undrafted in the 2023 NBA draft, Gardner signed with the Brooklyn Nets, but was waived two days later. [1] On October 28, he joined the Long Island Nets. [2]
Al Ahly (2024–present)
On February 29, 2024, Gardner signed with Al Ahly of the Egyptian Premier League and the Basketball Africa League (BAL), joining the teammafter the G League season. [3] On April 19, 2024, Gardner made his BAL debut and had 4 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists in a 99–76 win over City Oilers. [4]
National team career
Gardner played at the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup for the Egypt national team. He averaged 8.8 points and 4.8 rebounds per game and had his best game in Egypt's win over Mexico when he scored 20 points and grabbed 7 rebounds. [5]
Personal life
Gardner was born in Merrick, New York to an Egyptian mother and American father. Growing up in the United States, Gardner spent his summers in Egypt. He understands Arabic. [6]
References
- ^ Adams, Luke (21 October 2023). "Nets Sign, Waive Kennedy Chandler, Patrick Gardner". HoopsRumors.com. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
- ^ "Patrick Gardner, Kennedy Chandler, two-ways top Long Island Nets training camp roster". NetsDaily.com. 28 October 2023. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
- ^ "BAL: Al-Ahly signs American trio". SportNewsAfrica.com. 29 February 2024. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
- ^ "Al Ahly vs. City Oilers". FIBA Livestats. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
- ^ "Patrick GARDNER at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023". FIBA.basketball. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
- ^ "Egypt's New Yorker Gardner dreaming of NBA future". FIBA.basketball. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
External links
- Proballers profile
-
Sports-Reference College Basketball profile
This biographical article relating to an Egyptian basketball figure is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.
- Egyptian basketball biography stubs
- 1999 births
- Living people
- American men's basketball players
- Centers (basketball)
- Egyptian men's basketball players
- Long Island Nets players
- Marist Red Foxes men's basketball players
- Saint Michael's Purple Knights men's basketball players
- Nassau Community College alumni
- Saint Michael's College alumni
- Al Ahly basketball players