University of New Hampshire Athletics
2025-26 Men's Basketball Roster
Roster

Jersey Number 23
Belal El Shakery
- Position:
- Forward
- Class:
- Junior
- Ht./Wt.:
- 6-8 / 230
- Hometown:
- Alexandria, Egypt
- High School:
- Winchendon School / Wofford
El Shakery is a 6-foot-8, 230-pound forward who originally hails from Alexandria, Egypt. Last season at Wofford, El Shakery averaged 3.3 points and 4.1 rebounds in eight games. He registered season-highs of 11 points and 12 rebounds in the season-opener versus Erskine on Nov. 4. El Shakery, a 2023-24 Southern Conference Academic Honor Roll member, averaged 15.0 points, 10.1 rebounds and 4.4 assists in his one season (2022-23) at The Winchendon School (Mass.) for a Wapiti team that went 20-5. As a member of the Egyptian National Team program, he played for his native country in the FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup.
GETTING TO KNOW BELAL:
Favorite Professional Athlete: Lionel Messi
Favorite TV Show: Peaky Blinders
Favorite Movie: The Silent Voice
Favorite Food: Koshary
Favorite Quote: "Kids who have never seen peace and kids who have never seen war have different values."
Favorite Song: Galtly Anta Mn Wayn
Favorite Musician: Kendrick Lamar
Favorite Pre-Game Meal: Chicken Alfredo
Favorite Pro-Sports Team: FC Barcelona
Favorite Phone App: Instagram
THIS OR THAT:
Cats or Dogs: Dogs
Night or Day: Night
Text or Call: Call
Sweet or Salty: Sweet
Breakfast or Dinner: Breakfast
GETTING TO KNOW BELAL:
Favorite Professional Athlete: Lionel Messi
Favorite TV Show: Peaky Blinders
Favorite Movie: The Silent Voice
Favorite Food: Koshary
Favorite Quote: "Kids who have never seen peace and kids who have never seen war have different values."
Favorite Song: Galtly Anta Mn Wayn
Favorite Musician: Kendrick Lamar
Favorite Pre-Game Meal: Chicken Alfredo
Favorite Pro-Sports Team: FC Barcelona
Favorite Phone App: Instagram
THIS OR THAT:
Cats or Dogs: Dogs
Night or Day: Night
Text or Call: Call
Sweet or Salty: Sweet
Breakfast or Dinner: Breakfast
UNH Men's Basketball vs Maine Highlights 2-27-25
Friday, February 28
UNH Men's Basketball vs UMass Lowell Highlights 2-15-25
Saturday, February 15
UNH Men's Basketball vs NJIT 2-8-2025
Saturday, February 08
UNH Men's Basketball vs Bryant Highlights 1-23-25
Friday, January 24