Rasheim Wright


Rasheim Ali Abdul Wright is an American-Jordanian basketball player. He is 6'4" and plays the guard position. In 2007, he received Jordanian citizenship.

National team career

2007 FIBA Asia Championship

Wright debuted at the 2007 FIBA Asia Championship, a qualification tournament for the 2008 Summer Olympics. He led his team with an average of 18.1 ppg in that tournament, though Jordan was eliminated in the quarterfinals.

2009 FIBA Asia Championship

Wright played with the Jordanian national team in the 2009 FIBA Asia Championship he led his team to reach the semifinals before losing to Iran, 75–77. In the bronze medal match, he helped Jordan beat Lebanon, 80–66, to clinch a spot for the 2010 FIBA World Championship.