Iraqi team Ghaz Al-Shamal added to its roster Makye Richard, 6.2" American guard out of Xavier University of Louisiana where on his last season he collected 16.3ppg, 5.4rpg and 2.8apg in 30 games. With his team he won the GCAC Tournament Winner in 2020 and 2021, receiving a personal NAIA All-America Honorable Mention on both seasons.