Osama Mohd Fathi Daghles, commonly known by the nickname Sam Daghles (born September 18, 1979), is a Jordanian professional

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origin. He currently works as an assistant coach for the Rio Grande Valley Vipers of the

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, where he played for James Madison High School. In 2006, he was selected 4th in the 8th round by the

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Early career

Daghles started playing basketball at age 14 during visits to local playgrounds. He made the James Madison High School varsity in his first year. Daghles met an automobile accident in his early college years. This was before he got involved with a travelling team called High Five America. He won an

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award at San Diego Mesa College for his two years in junior college. Daghles would then receive a scholarship to attend

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in his junior year. As a junior in the 2001–2002 season, he averaged 10.1 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 4.5 assists while starting 24 of 26 games.

Pro career

Daghles started his professional career in 2003 by joining the Fastlink Sports Club team in the Jordanian Basketball League. He would lead Fastlink in securing the 2007 league championship. In addition, Daghles is a two-time MVP of the Jordanian Basketball League for the 2003–04 and 2005–06 seasons. He also was voted best playmaker in the 2006 FIBA Asia Champions Cup for leading his Fastlink team to first place. In 2006, he was selected 4th in the 8th round by the

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since 2003. Daghles signed with the

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(PBA) as their Asian import during the 2015 PBA Governors' Cup.

References

External links

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at Asia-Basket.com

at 2012 FIBA World Olympic Qualifying Tournament.
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