Patrick Gardner
American-Egyptian basketball player (born 1999)
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Patrick Yousef Gardner (born 16 June 1999) is an American-Egyptian professional basketball player for the Fukushima Firebonds of the Japanese B.League. He played college basketball for Nassau Community College, Saint Michael's College and Marist.
| No. 15 – Fukushima Firebonds | |
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| Position | Center |
| League | B.League |
| Personal information | |
| Born | June 16, 1999 Merrick, New York, U.S. |
| Nationality | American / Egyptian |
| Listed height | 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) |
| Listed weight | 250 lb (113 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Sanford H. Calhoun (Merrick, New York) |
| College |
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| NBA draft | 2023: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2023–present |
| Career history | |
| 2023–2024 | Long Island Nets |
| 2024 | Al Ahly |
| 2024 | Petro de Luanda |
| 2024 | Long Island Nets |
| 2024–2025 | Osceola Magic |
| 2025 | Petro de Luanda |
| 2025–present | Fukushima Firebonds |
| Career highlights | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Professional career
Long Island Nets (2023–2024)
After going undrafted in the 2023 NBA draft, Gardner signed with the Brooklyn Nets, but was waived two days later.[1] On October 28, he joined the Long Island Nets.[2]
Al Ahly (2024)
On February 29, 2024, Gardner signed with Al Ahly of the Egyptian Premier League and the Basketball Africa League (BAL), joining the teammafter the G League season.[3] On April 19, 2024, Gardner made his BAL debut and had 4 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists in a 99–76 win over City Oilers.[4]
Petro de Luanda (2024)
In August 2024, Gardner joined the defending BAL champions Petro de Luanda of Angola.[5]
Return to Long Island (2024)
On September 20, 2024, Gardner signed with the Brooklyn Nets,[6] but was waived two days later.[7] On October 27, he joined the Long Island Nets.[8]
Osceola Magic (2024–2025)
On December 26, 2024, Gardner was traded to the Osceola Magic in exchange for Trevon Scott.[9]
Fukushima Firebonds (2025–present)
On 27 May 2025, Gardner signed with the Fukushima Firebonds of the Japanese B.League.[10]
Return to Petro de Luanda (2025)
In May 2025, Gardner returned to Petro de Luanda as the team began its campaign in the 2025 BAL season. He led Petro to their second straight BAL final, where they lost to Al Ahli Tripoli. Gardner was selected for the All-BAL Team after the season's end.[11]
Personal life
Gardner was born in Merrick, New York to an Egyptian mother and American father. Growing up in the United States, Gardner spent his summers in Egypt.[12]
National team career
Gardner played at the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup for the Egypt national team. He averaged 8.8 points and 4.8 rebounds per game and had his best game in Egypt's win over Mexico when he scored 20 points and grabbed 7 rebounds.[13]