A towering, physically imposing center with a massive 7-foot-4 wingspan, elite rebounding instincts, and a soft touch around the rim. Born in Egypt and raised in Sydney, Australia, he blends exceptional mobility and shot-blocking presence with a strong basketball IQ. After showcasing his dominance in the NCAA, he has carved out a robust international career spanning Australia's NBL, Europe, and Asia, proving to be an efficient modern rim protector and interior anchor.

PROFESSIONAL Career

2025-26 Season (Current)

Began a highly productive global campaign split between continents. He started his winter season in the Australian NBL with South East Melbourne, appearing in 9 contests. In December 2025, he made a high-profile move to Asia, signing with the Sichuan Blue Whales of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA). Holding down the interior for the Blue Whales, he became an immediate statistical force, highlighting his dynamic double-double capability with a massive 10-point, 12-rebound, and 3-steal performance against the Shanxi Loongs on February 3, 2026.

2024-25 Season

Displayed his positional versatility across two starkly different competitive tiers. He initially wrapped up a heavy-minute operational run in the Australian NBL with the Tasmania JackJumpers, anchoring the rotation over 24 appearances with averages of 4.5 points and 2.6 rebounds per contest. Following his domestic run, he tested his talents in Europe, signing a short-term deal in Greece's competitive Basket League with Peristeri.

2023-24 Season

Returned to his home base in Australia's NBL, suiting up for a strong campaign with South East Melbourne. He was an efficient piece in the frontline rotation across 17 appearances, averaging 5.4 points and 4.9 rebounds in 15.6 minutes per game.

2022-23 Season

Signed a contract with the Brisbane Bullets in the NBL, acting as a highly efficient defensive disruptor and rim runner. Over 26 games, he averaged 4.4 points and 4.0 rebounds per game while displaying an elite nose for tracking down missed shots.

2021-22 Season

Launched his professional career overseas in Europe, signing a lucrative contract with ERA Nymburk in the Czech Republic's top flight. He proved to be durable and productive, logging a heavy 46 appearances and contributing steady interior metrics with 6.3 points and 4.7 rebounds per contest.

COLLEGIATE Career

2020-21 Season

Transferred to California Baptist University as a graduate student, engineering a dominant breakout campaign. Starting all 23 games for the Lancers, he averaged a massive double-double with 13.5 points, 10.3 rebounds, and 1.7 blocks per contest while shooting a scorching 61.7% from the field and 70.0% from the line. He racked up 10 double-doubles, earning multiple honours such as WAC All-Defenseive team, WAC All-Newcomer Team, WAC All-Conference Second Team, NABC All-District (6) Second Team, and 1x WAC Player of the Week.

2019-20 Season

Appeared in just two games for the Florida Gators while attempting to work his way back from a string of tough physical setbacks. He ultimately graduated in the summer of 2020 with a bachelor's degree in International Studies.

2018-19 Season

Forced to take a redshirt year with the Florida Gators while undergoing and recovering from off-season knee surgery.

2017-18 Season

Fought through ongoing knee swelling and soreness all year to give the Gators 29 games of floor time. Improving his averages to 2.2 points and 2.4 rebounds on 63.4% from the field in 8.9 minutes.

2016-17 Season

Arrived at the University of Florida as a highly-touted freshman. Despite seeing sporadic minutes across 15 appearances, he stepped up on the biggest stage, logging 1.5 points and 1.5 on 64.7% from the field rebounds in 5.3 minutes played.

Notable ACHIEVEMENTS

• Selected to the All-WAC Second Team, WAC All-Defensive Team, and WAC All-Newcomer Team (2021).
• Earned NABC All-District (6) Second Team honors following his stellar run at California Baptist (2021).
• Led Victory Rock Prep to the prestigious Grind Session National Championship title during his high school senior season (2016).

Did you know? Gorjok's elite basketball path was sparked by his close childhood friend and former NBA player, Deng Adel, who originally convinced him to move from Sydney to Florida in 2014 to pursue high school basketball at Victory Rock Prep!