Naseim Badrush
| No. 5 – Al Ahli Tripoli | |
|---|---|
| Position | Guard |
| League | Libyan Division I Basketball League |
| Personal information | |
| Born | October 13, 1998 |
| Listed height | 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in) |
| Career history | |
| 2018–present | Al Ahli Tripoli |
| 2021 | Shaa'b Ibb |
| 2023 | Dijlah University |
| Career highlights | |
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Naseim Ismail Salem Badrush (Arabic: نسيم بدروش; born October 13, 1998) is a Libyan professional basketball guard who plays for Al Ahli Tripoli in the Libyan Division 1 and has featured in the Basketball Africa League. He is also a key member of the Libya national team. Standing at approximately 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in or 6 ft 3 in), Badrush brings skill and playmaking to his squad.[1]
Professional career
Badrush began his career with Al Ahli Tripoli, competing in the Libyan Division 1. He won the championship in 2021 and 2022, as well as the Libyan Cup in 2018 and 2021.[2] He also played for a short stint with Shaa'b Ibb in Yemen for the 2021 Arab Club Basketball Championship.[3] He did the same in 2023, with Iraqi club Dijlah University for the 2023 Arab Club Basketball Championship.[4]
Badrush was named the Libyan Division 1 MVP during the 2022–23 season.[2]
participating in the Basketball Africa League (BAL). During the 2024–25 BAL season, he averaged approximately 9.9 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game over ten matches.[1][5] On June 14, 2025, he won the BAL championship with Al Ahli.[6]
National team career
Badrush has been an active contributor to the Libya national team, particularly during the AfroBasket 2025 qualifiers. In the final round of Group B in February 2025, he averaged 14.2 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 8.4 assists over five games.[7][8] In the concluding game of the qualifiers, Badrush led Libya with 17 points to help secure a 69–66 victory over Uganda and qualified the team for AfroBasket 2025.[9]
Personal
Badrush is also a dentist.[10]
References
- ^ a b "Naseim Badrush, Basketball Player, News, Stats". Eurobasket LLC. August 17, 2025. Retrieved August 17, 2025.
- ^ a b Abduljalil, Yusuf (October 23, 2023). "Badruosh is back at Ahly Tripoli". www.afrobasket.com. Retrieved August 17, 2025.
- ^ "Naseem Badroosh (ex Ahly Tripoli) joins Shaa'b Ibb For Arabic Championship". www.asia-basket.com. Retrieved August 17, 2025.
- ^ "Naseem Badroosh joins Dijlah For Arabic Champioshib ...!". www.asia-basket.com. Retrieved August 17, 2025.
- ^ "Naseim Ismail Salem Badrush Player Profile – Al Ahli Tripoli". RealGM. August 17, 2025. Retrieved August 17, 2025.
- ^ "Al Ahli Tripoli are the 2025 BAL Champions". The BAL. June 14, 2025. Retrieved June 14, 2025.
- ^ "Naseim Ismail Salem Badrush – Libya – FIBA AfroBasket 2025 Qualifiers". FIBA.basketball. August 17, 2025. Retrieved August 17, 2025.
- ^ "Badrush and Libya look to home advantage…". FIBA.basketball. August 17, 2025. Retrieved August 17, 2025.
- ^ "Libya holds off Uganda … Badrush led with 17 points". AfricaBasket. February 25, 2025. Retrieved August 17, 2025.
- ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved August 17, 2025.