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.