Rony Seikaly Eyes 10-Year-Old Lebanese Basketball Star: “I’d Love to Meet Her!”

A viral video is putting the spotlight on a rising basketball prodigy from Lebanon: ten-year-old Serena Mezher! The clip, showing her effortlessly going head-to-head with video content creator Charbel Massaad, has racked up over 115K views on Instagram, grabbing the attention of Lebanese-American basketball legend Rony Seikaly himself.

In the video, Massaad documents Serena’s impressive talent at just ten years old, claiming that she could make it to the WNBA. You can watch it here:

The former NBA star Rony Seikaly, known for paving the way for Lebanese talent on the global stage, couldn’t help but chime in on the post:

A basketball player since the age of two, Serena has a natural command of the game, with sharp dribbling skills, a strong shot, and a competitive spirit beyond her years.

With the right training and opportunities, she could be the next big name in Lebanese basketball! Sorry, Wael Arakji—time to step aside for this rising star.

Want to stay updated on Serena’s journey? Make sure to drop her a follow on Instagram!

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