Ahmed Samater  Ahmed Samater (; born 13 January 1980 in Khobar, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia) is a professional Saudi Arabian basketball player. He currently plays for the Al-Hilal Sports Club of the D1 Saudi Arabia. Samater is arguably Saudi Arabia's most prominent basketball player. Ahmed Samater grew up in Khobar, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. Throughout his career he played professional basketball in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. Altogether, he played professional basketball for the following teams: