Omar Wattad
@Owattad_
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Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Lander University
Joined September 2015
My wife and I are very excited for this wonderful opportunity! I hope to lead a program that makes everyone proud with players that strive to improve in the classroom, on the court, and in the community on a daily basis. A good process yields great results. #cLawsUp.
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Sick for those young men of @LMURailsplitter. That’s a tough way for it to end. So proud of the amazing season they had and, once the pain wears off, I know they’ll look back at this year with nothing but fond memories. Keep your heads and your Ls up!.
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2K, NCAA 14 and Homework lol. Proud of these dudes!! Heck of a run so far. Selection Sunday later tonight!!!
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Made mine, my wife, 2 sets of grandparents, some aunts/uncles, and most of all Seemo’s day! . Happy bday young Seemo & @Drobi_5! Extremely thankful for the kind hearted + dedicated players & coaches of @LanderMBB . #cLawsUp .#BdayTwins
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RIP Big John. A legend on and off the court. Although I was a minuscule blip in his life I’m grateful to have been in his presence and gather some nuggets along the way. Basketball and America are better off because of him.
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Tremendous season @LanderWBB. The resiliency, mental toughness, grit, camaraderie & selflessness displayed all year is truly something to admire. Heads should be held high! . #cLawsUp.
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People don’t realize the improvement this young man made from year 1 to year 4 in college. So damn proud of you!! The work was put in and the attitude was on point. Great and well deserved things are happening for you! Love you @EmanuelTerry08.
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Pumped to say we have signed a pair of JUCO boys that everyone is excited about. Marcus is a wide body with skill. He’s nimble with good feet, touch, hands and physicality. Pierles is a big wing with athleticism to deck it to the rim. Plus he can flat stroke the ball from 3!!.
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There isn’t a more deserving person or coach for this job. No doubt in my mind @coachschertzlmu will do amazing things for @IndStMBB Proud to call him my close friend and mentor. I’m extremely happy for him and his family! 3 more to go in Evansville first, Ls Up!.
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Very proud of our Senior graduate @Jaredsher2 !! His leadership on the court, in the community and as a father has been exemplary. Stay tuned for what’s next for him!. Oh ya & 2 more seniors graduating with their Masters this summer…. #CatzGetDegrees
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Extremely happy for you Jerm! Congrats! Crazy man, 7 years ago we were in Harrogate riding to Wal Mart with Stewie, Peter, Lois & company. Time flies and things change. Pumped for you and know you’ll do a fantastic job!. #GoSplitters.
𝙍𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙨𝙥𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙥𝙨' 18𝙩𝙝 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙘𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝 𝙣𝙖𝙢𝙚𝙙‼. @JSamarrippasLMU takes over as LMU men's basketball's new leader 🏀⚒🎩. 📰 🔗 #GoSplitters
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Give this man his flowers! All-time winningest coach in SH History! I’m so thankful I got to play for @ken_cutlip ! From running “triangle” Vs Toronto West Hill to missing a Hail Mary Vs Maryville, I’m grateful for every moment. #Legend .@ScienceHill_JCS .@SHBoysBball.
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“To know what is right and not to do it is the worst cowardice”. -Confucius
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Grateful to be a part of these dudes’ lives. It’s so much bigger than basketball! Proud of them & their accomplishments on and off the court. Excited to see where life takes them! . @sebastianaug3 @nigelcolvin12 @AguekAjang @DibbleJaylen . #cLawsUp.#CatzBeGraduating
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“An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his individualistic concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity”
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Very excited to work with @CoachDCarter23 as he joins the Lander Fam! He’s everything that Lander Hoops is about and a tremendous addition to the program. #cLawsUp.
.@LanderMBB adds some firepower to its coaching staff with Darius Carter joining the ranks! #cLawsUp.
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A gem that many others passed on and now wished they hadn’t. @757Domx keep learning and working. Your story is far from finished. The pathway to success lies in the work put in and character displayed. More to come and more for the program too. Let’s lock in tonight!
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So proud of the young fella @lamar_2devin !!. You put the WORK in and are reaping the rewards! First G League Start. Keep grinding, already know u will. #HardWork .#Pro
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An ambassador of the program! Couldn’t be happening to a better person. Keep working and treating people the right way Sherf!.
6’6 Guard and Lander MBB graduate Jared Sherfield, AKA Sherf, is heading to the United Kingdom to play in the BBL for the Bristol Flyers!! The second year pro is ready to eat!. #LanderPros
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Congrats to the legend @CoachKPederson. Thank you for your tutelage, grace, kindness and friendship! No doubt you’ll kill it! While you’ll 100% be missed here at Lander I can’t think of a better coach to take Coastal Carolina WBB to the greatest of heights! I’m a rooster fan now!.
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Happy with what is being built and pumped to see what round 2 brings. @BenMandelbaum28 is most definitely a stud in this business with wonderful character and competitive spirit. Bumping him up was a simple decision! . #cLawsAllTheWayUp.
Going ⬆.@LanderMBB has promoted coach Mandelbaum to the lead assistant position! #cLawsUp .
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@LanderMBB @Ty1urner @Ty1urner is an EXPLOSIVE guard with an immense amount of potential. I just wish I had his bounce for a day!! He’s a hardworking, hard-nosed player, and that’s something everyone should be excited about here at Lander. I know I am. @LanderAthletics @LanderMBB .#cLawsUp.
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1st Prospect to commit. Remember how turned up I was? lol. Extremely happy for you. Proud of the work you’ve put in and impressed with the the attitude you’ve displayed! More to come for you and the program both. Let’s lock in tonight! Congrats my dude @Jaredsher2
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Grateful for the time we spent together here at Lander @CoachDCarter23 & everything you brought to the program on a daily basis. Your fingerprints are all over our success. Happy for you, rooting for you and always here for you!. #WeStillSomeCatz.
Super excited and thankful for the opportunity to work with an absolute legend in @CoachKPederson and his staff‼️Can’t wait to bring some championships back to paradise #ChantsUp.
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Appreciate the kind words! We have a great group of guys that are bought in, coachable, selfless and competitive!.
No Surprise how well they shoot the 3! They Made the Drive to Waycross Georgia a few days ago to Recruit one of the Best Shooters in Georgia! Coach @Owattad_ & Staff has changed @Lander_MBB around the last few years.
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Yessir!! Stayed the course and remained efficient in his work and numbers. Proud of your maturation off the court more than anything; as wise as the old owl lol. Always here for you big dog!.
6-9 center Dajuan Moorer (Lander '22) is now represented by James Blackburn (GIG Sports).
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As we embark on this new year please don’t ever forget that every hip hop or R&B song can be a country song but not all country songs can be a hip hop or R&B song.
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@ken_cutlip Thank you for the kind words Coach! And thank you for the support over the years. Means a lot. Always a Hilltopper and always a HUGE fan of yours. Extremely grateful to have played for you.
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Well deserved. More proud of his maturation process as a leader than anything. Keep it up @BerrienDeon, stay humble and grind. Great things will come your way.
Big congrats to @landerMBB's Deon Berrien, who was named to the preseason all-@PeachBelt team! #cLawsUp
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Couldn’t be happier for you Benjino! Thanks for helping me lay the foundation here at Lander. Couldn’t have started this thing without you, absolute stud! But now, of course, if you see me on the road you turn the other way damn it!. #cLawsUp.
Head Coach Landon Bussie officially announced Benjamin Mandelbaum (@BenMandelbaum28) as a new assistant coach w/ the @Alcorn_St_MBB staff. #WeAre #Alcorn #FearTheBrave
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Good stuff guys. I’m just happy to be @BerrienDeon new “partner in crime” lol. Much love to all 3 of you! Let’s take care of business tonight. @Jaredsher2 @9Jermaine .#cLawsUp.
Head @LanderMBB coach @Owattad_, junior guard @Jaredsher2, senior wing @BerrienDeon, and junior guard @9Jermaine talk about the 2020-21 season #cLawsUp.
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@LanderMBB @ImLikeMike0 @ImLikeMike0 enters the Peach Belt as arguably the most athletic player, but he’s a hooper 1st. He can score, assist, and defend + he’s promised to hit the boards too 😉. He’s itching for this opportunity & I’m pumped to have him at Lander!. @LanderMBB @LanderAthletics #cLawsUp.
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Happy for you @lamar_2devin!! Proud of you, and I’m always here for you. You know this 🙏🏻💯. Don’t ever change who you are. Maintain that work ethic, class and humility; success will continue to come your way!!.
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Congrats to @Deshundre1 for fulfilling a lifelong dream. Ruck epitomizes the word selflessness. Through his character and work ethic he is sure to have a successful life! Extremely happy for this young man!! . #CatsGetDegrees.#cLawsUp.
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Top 3 game I’ve ever been a part of. The resilience displayed by the guys that night was unlike any other!.
The 2022-23 spotlight series moves on as we look at the triple overtime performance @Landermbb put in on the road at GSW to win 115-105! #cLawsUp .
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@LanderMBB @sebastianaug3 @sebastianaug3 is a skilled guard with great feel and understanding of the game. With 90+ made 3s last year he is clearly a high level shooter! Very excited to have him on board. #clawsUp @LanderAthletics.
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@LanderMBB @zave35 @zave35 can really shoot the ball with deep range! He has a knack to put the ball in the basket. A hard worker with a ton of potential and his best ball ahead of him. Excited to have him here as a Bearcat. @LanderMBB @LanderAthletics #ClawsUp.
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@ken_cutlip Thank you Coach. Blessed to have played for you and be a Hilltopper! Love you man.
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@LanderMBB @9Jermaine @9Jermaine is a lightning quick guard that facilitates the rock and scores it in bunches. His lateral foot speed and ball hawking abilities are game changers as well. Extremely fortunate to have him on board!. @LanderAthletics @LanderMBB #cLawsUp.
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Ecstatic with the addition of @CoachMB704! He embodies the characteristics that any successful program must have. His class, work ethic and hunger are apparent. And he can probably still give all our guys a smooth bucket too…😳. Pumped to work with you man.
Another new addition for @LanderMBB! Please give a big Lander welcome to coach Brown! #cLawsUp .
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A graduate and a pro. His maturation from April 2020 to May 2022 has been nothing short of impressive. He grew up and is now living abroad handling life on his own. Extremely proud of you @Q4_Moorer !!!.
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@LMURailsplitter @BasketballTimes @LMUMBB @coachschertzlmu @SilverWaveMedia Salute! The GOAT. Need I say more.
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Extremely proud of the resiliency & mental fortitude this group displayed to finish the year! Honored to have coached the 3 Seniors & grateful for the legacies they left behind! Looking forward to the off-season development of the group we have returning!.
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@CoachSchertzISU @LanderMBB Appreciate the kind words mi familia! It’s 100% a testament to the outstanding assistants and players in this program. Enjoyed last night, now locked in for the Semis.
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@Mejor_Intelecto Keep your head up bro. This too shall pass. Come out stronger than ever. You’re going to be just fine 🙏🏻❤️.
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@smcollegehoops @LanderMBB Thanks for the kind words! It’s a testament to the players and assistants here, of which both are phenomenal!. Keep doing what you’re doing for Small College hoops, I’m a big fan!.
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@LanderMBB @Jaredsher2 @Jaredsher2 is a versatile, big guard that can touch the game in many ways. He can score, assist, defend, and board it. The kid can flat hoop! I’ve known him for quite some time now and couldn’t be more excited to have him as a Bearcat! . @LanderMBB @LanderAthletics #cLawsUp.
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Let’s go bro!!!.
Grateful for the opportunity to join @QueensAthletics and contribute to the continued growth and success! . #RoyalsRise.
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@ForbesETSUhoops Appreciate the love! Means a lot coming from the king of JC. Keep dominating coach.
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@coachschertzlmu Appreciate the kind words guys. @QUCoachGrant, we are both extremely fortunate to learn from 2 wonderful coaches. The knowledge gained at LMU & Queens will surely help steer us in the right direction if we are fortunate enough to be granted an opportunity.
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Come on, best time of BOTH our lives, can’t remember butting heads w/ you ONCE! Lol. You had a GREAT career, a real one for sure and I’m here to help in any way that I can!.
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@coachschertzlmu Appreciate the kind words boss. Wouldn’t be here without you! It’s a process. One day at a time, like you taught me.
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Couldn’t be more proud of the young fella! The maturation he’s had from year 1 to year 2 in the classroom and on the court has been special. Keep grinding and controlling the controllables @Tmoe_issabucket !!.
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@BenMandelbaum28 @LanderMBB The pleasure is all mine! Very much looking forward to working with you. Go Bearcats!.#cLawsUp.
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Click the link below to check out and learn about Urban Promise LA chapter. I’m a firm believer in giving back and helping others during our finite amount of time on earth. My favorite couple are doing just that! Proud of you Dte & Meg!! Inspirational 🙌.
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Every R&B song can be Country. But not every Country song can be R&B. #YouHeardItHereFirst @ScutaTaylor @Easyyy_Outcheaa.
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@coachjshulman @GoMocsMBB Thank you for the kind words coach. I truly appreciate you being there for me as a player, although that was easy for you since I was always perfect of course 🤨🤷🏻♂️. And I’m extremely grateful I have you in my corner now during my coaching career. Much love to you and your family.
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@Goodguy2124 🙏🏻🙏🏻 I feel the same, grateful to have you on staff working with me. Let’s get it!.
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Yessir!! Won’t reiterate what I already said in the article just to appease the folks of twitter, but I’m very excited too. Let’s get to work!.
Excited to join what @Owattad_ is building here at Lander. A big thank you to him for this incredible opportunity and ready for the season to get here!.
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@CoachSchertzISU @JSamarrippasLMU L’s all the way up, no doubt. Always grateful for you and wouldn’t be here without you! . The grind continues!.
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@CoachShand @broadway34ever @CoachCrarey @CoachOMance @RayStoneJr1 A minority but not Black. It goes without saying I’m 100% pro BLM! Most definitely needs to be more minority & specifically Black Head Coaches in our business. Thanks for the recognition as a young Head Coach nonetheless. 🙏🏻🙏🏻.
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@CoachLenATL @LanderMBB Appreciate the love fam! Tons of talent in the state and some amazing coaches, like yourself, advocating for these young men!.
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@jayreid7 @LMUMBB @CoachSchertzISU @JSamarrippasLMU Off to some solid starts! Gotta keep winning each day!!.
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😳😳😳😳. Chill E.
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@Keegs32 Great post. 3 issues from warm up games: Tatum is a bad role guy, the 5 in 5 out was bad for rhythm (but smart for line up feel and all getting PT), and Embid struggling & in horrendous shape. Tatum can sit. No more 5 in 5 out. Embid is the worrisome one, he may be needed later.
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@CoachStewACHS @LanderMBB You’re too kind 🙏🏻🙏🏻. I very much enjoyed the conversation as well Coach!.
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@CoachSchertzISU @LanderMBB @Coach_HBurton The Branches of the Josh Schertz tree continue to grow! And if we don’t win 32 more in a row it’s all Harry’s fault damn it.
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@GAcoaches @PeachBelt @LanderMBB You guys do an amazing job. I know the staff is very much looking forward to a fantastically ran event & some good ball!.
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@CoachStephG @Lander_MBB Thanks Coach. Let’s keep this thing rolling on both WBB & MBB! Appreciate your support and friendship very much!!.
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@bonafide_bb_pod @LanderMBB Thanks! Love what you’re doing btw. Keep up the good work! Much love.
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@CoachDCarter23 @CoachMB704 Appreciate it! The foundation was set prior and you damn sure had a significant role in that!!! . Gotta keep going day by day. #WeSomeCatz.
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@Goodguy2124 @CoachLenATL Miss you bro!! Appreciate the word and very much appreciate what you did for @LanderMbb. We some CATZ.
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