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Norchad Bascom Omier Rojas (born 28 August 2001) is a Nicaraguan professional basketball player who last played for the Los Angeles Clippers of the National Basketball Association (NBA), on a two-way contract with the San Diego Clippers of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Arkansas State Red Wolves, Miami Hurricanes and Baylor Bears.
A native of Bluefields, Nicaragua, Omier grew up playing several sports, including baseball. He started playing basketball by the age of 13 after a local coach noticed his height. 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. Omier averaged 26.7 points and 20.3 rebounds per game, and recorded 40 points and 17 rebounds against IMG Academy. 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. He joined the Red Wolves under Spanish-speaking head coach Mike Balado.
On 16 January 2021, Omier posted a freshman season-high 22 points…
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