PHILADELPHIA – The University of Pennsylvania's head coach of men's squash, Gilly Lane, has announced his incoming class for the 2026-27 season. Three young men—Wasey Maqsood, Ahmed Nader, and Michael Nasr—will join the program this fall.
"I am extremely excited to welcome Ahmed, Michael, and Wasey to the Penn family. This is an extremely talented group that will make an immediate impact on our program," said Lane. "All three players have represented their countries at the highest level, and we are excited to see them wear the Red and Blue for the next four years!"
Meet the newest members of the Penn men's squash program!
WASEY MAQSOOD
6-0
Milton, Ontario, Canada | St. Francis Xavier Catholic Secondary
International: Three-time Professional Squash Association (PSA) title winner … Three-time Canadian National champion … Multiple-time Ontario Men's Provincial champion … World #180 ranking and #1 in Canada at U19 level (PSA) … Canadian Senior Team member (2025-present) … Represented Ontario at 2023 Canada Winter Games … Competed at the World Junior Championships in 2023 and reached the Round of 32 in 2024 … Recipient of Principles Silver Award … Chess club co-founder.
Personal: Son of Sabiha and Ahmed Maqsood … Has a younger brother, Wali … Enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Why Penn? "I chose Penn because it is a top school where I will genuinely evolve into a better version of myself academically as well as athletically. Penn will allow me to build a confident foundation and excel in multiple aspects of life."
AHMED NADER
6-0
Alexandria, Egypt | Berkshire School
International: Represented Sporting Club Squash Team at the U11, U13 and U15 levels … Represented the Egypt National Squash Team at the U17 and U19 levels … Placed third at the U19 U.S. Junior Squash Open … 2025 U19 Black Ball Squash Open Championship winner … 2025 William S. Broadbent Junior Gold Squash Tournament U19 champion … Finished third at the 2025 World Junior Squash Championship Qualifiers … British Junior Open U17 fourth-place finisher (2024) … Winner of both the German and French U13 Junior Opens … Ranked as high as No. 6 in Egypt at the BU17 level … Ranked as high as No. 9 by the European Squash Federation at both the BU13 and BU15 levels … Reached a career-high Professional Squash Association (PSA) World Ranking of No. 311.
High School: Varsity letter winner at Berkshire School under coaches Chris Perkins and Nick Matthew … 2026 U.S. High School Team Squash Championships Boys' Division III champion … 2026 Class B New England Championship runner-up … Recipient of the 2026 Sammis Squash Trophy … Ranked as the No. 1 high school individual squash player for the 2025–2026 season … Placed third at the 2025 U.S. Junior Squash Open (U19) … 2025 Black Ball Squash Open Championship U19 winner … 2025 William S. Broadbent Junior Gold Squash Tournament U19 champion.
Personal: Son of Randa Mohamed and Nader Kamal … Has an older brother, Omar … Enrolled in the college of Arts and Sciences.
Why Penn? "I chose Penn because it gives me the opportunity to compete at the highest level in squash while receiving an outstanding education. I was impressed by the Penn Squash program, the team culture, and Coach Gilly Lane's vision for the program. I felt that Penn was the right place for me to continue developing as a player, challenge myself academically, and be part of a team that strives for excellence."
MICHAEL NASR
5-7
Cairo, Egypt | Cairo English School
International: Competed with Egypt in several international tournaments since 2017 … US Junior Squash Open winner (BU17) … Won five national tournaments in Egypt at the BU17 level … Two-time Dutch Junior Open champion … Two-time European Junior Open champion … Ranked fifth in Egypt at the BU19 level.
Personal: Son of Irene Ellia and Peter Nasr … Enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Why Penn? "Penn was the perfect fit for me because it provides the opportunity to pursue a world-class education while competing at the highest level of collegiate squash. I was drawn to the team's competitive culture, the outstanding coaching staff, and the strong sense of community within the program."
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