Omier to represent Nicaragua in event

Growing up in Bluefields, Nicaragua, Arkansas State University forward Norchad Omier envisioned one day donning his country's blue-and-white uniform while representing its national men's basketball team.

Next week, the 19-year-old's dream becomes a reality. Omier is set to make his international debut across four games at the FIBA World Cup 2023 Pre-Qualifiers in El Salvador, marking the latest achievement for the Sun Belt Conference freshman of the year this season.

"Every time I played basketball, and I worked and I practiced, I knew someday I would play [for the national team]," he said. "I just had to work hard to reach it. Now the day has come. It makes me really happy, and I'm proud to…