The President of the Lebanese Basketball Federation, Akram Halabi, received from Interior Minister Judge Bassam Mawlawi, the Lebanese identity and civil registration of player Omari Spellman, in the presence of coach Jad Haj and players Amir Saud, Ali Haidar, and Wael Arakji. The naturalization process faced some challenges due to the vacancy in the presidential position, as the naturalization decree requires the signature of the President of the Republic before the Cabinet can bring the matter to the latest session for deliberation and approval.