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Oct 2023
44m 8s

Sam and Aboudi Catch Up with the Lebanes...

Aboudi Al-Qattan
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Wael Arakji is the Captain of the Lebanese basketball team and, still only 29, has already accomplished so much both on and off the court. His resume includes multiple World Cup appearances and local Lebanese championships, but his desire to build a successful life in business makes Wael so special. In this episode, Wael details his journey from a young hoop ... Show More
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