OREM—Utah Valley University men's basketball head coach Todd Phillips has announced the signing of Omar Mowafak, who will join the Wolverines for the upcoming season.

Mowafak, a 6-foot-8 forward from Cairo, Egypt, comes to Utah Valley after playing at Layton Christian Academy in Utah. He brings versatility and size to the Wolverine frontcourt with the ability to play multiple positions.

"Omar is a big, strong kid who doesn't look like a freshman. He has a college-ready body," said Phillips. "He played against some of the best teams in the country this year and looked really good. We love his ability to score inside and out. We're excited to get him on campus."

Mowafak played the past two seasons at Layton Christian Academy, where he averaged 10.1 points, 6.6 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 1.1 steals per game during the 2025-26 season. He totaled 273 points, 162 rebounds, 56 assists, and 30 steals over 27 games as a senior.

Over his two-year prep career at Layton Christian, Mowafak recorded 481 points, 279 rebounds, 82 assists, and 55 steals.

Prior to moving to the United States, Mowafak competed for Al Ahly Club in Egypt, one of the country's premier basketball organizations.

Mowafak will enter Utah Valley as a freshman for the 2026-27 season.