Rasheim Wright facts for kids
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| Born | July 21, 1981 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
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| Nationality | American / Jordanian | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| High school | Martin Luther King (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) |
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| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| NBA Draft | 2005 / Undrafted | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pro career | 2005–2020 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2005 | KK Bosna | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2005 | Tulsa 66ers | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2005–2006 | Tijuana Dragons | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2006 | Rome Gladiators | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2006–2007 | Al Mouttahed Tripoli | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2007–2008 | Zain Club | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2008 | Zamalek SC | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2008–2009 | TTNet Beykoz | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2009 | Zain Club | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2010 | Mahram | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2010 | Philippine Patriots | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2011–2012 | Anibal Zahle | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2012 | Melli Haffari Ahvaz | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2012–2013 | Al-Karkh SC | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2013 | Al-Gharafa | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2013 | İstanbul BŞB | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2013 | Al Hala | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2014 | Al-Nasr | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2014 | Zakho SC | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2014 | Al-Fateh | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2014–2015 | Al Ittihad Amman | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2015–2016 | Ittihad Tanger | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2017–2018 | CS Antonine | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2018 | Guaiqueríes de Margarita | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2020 | Aragats | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rasheim Ali Abdul Wright was born on July 21, 1981. He is a basketball player from both America and Jordan. He is 6 feet 4 inches tall. Rasheim plays as a guard on the court. In 2007, he also became a citizen of Jordan.
Rasheim Wright's National Team Career
Playing in the 2007 FIBA Asia Championship
Rasheim Wright first played in the 2007 FIBA Asia Championship. This big tournament helped teams qualify for the 2008 Summer Olympics. Rasheim was the top scorer for his team. He scored 18.1 points per game. Even with his great playing, Jordan's team was eliminated. They lost in the quarterfinals.
Winning Medals at the FIBA Asia Championship
Rasheim Wright played for the Jordanian national team again. This was at the 2009 FIBA Asia Championship. He helped his team reach the semifinals. They played a close game against Iran. Jordan lost by just two points, 75–77.
In the match for the bronze medal, Rasheim helped Jordan win. They beat Lebanon 80–66. This win earned Jordan a bronze medal. It also secured their spot in the 2010 FIBA World Championship.
