Queens University student is one of a kind: his journey from Jordan to Division I college hoops

Saif Zatari of Queens University of Charlotte talks about his journey to the U.S. and what it's like being the only Jordanian-born player competing in NCAA Division I men's basketball.

By: Beau Bianchi

Outlets: Queens University News Service

Published: November 9, 2026

Words: 779

Last Updated: 7 hours, 33 minutes ago

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It’s 8:45 p.m. as I walk in the weight room at Queens University of Charlotte and Saif Zatari is in the middle of bench pressing. We agreed to meet here since it was the only time he could fit an interview in. Finally he racks the weight, exhales the exertion away and greets me with “What’s up, Beau?”

Zatari, a sophomore, is a Division I athlete and a friend. He inspires me to work out …

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