Oded Kattash
Basketball player and coach, Maccabi Tel Aviv
Played professional basketball in Israel, primarily as a point guard. Won multiple championships with Maccabi Tel Aviv during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Transitioned into coaching after retirement, taking on roles with various teams, including the Israeli national team and club teams in Europe. Achieved success in coaching by leading teams to national titles and European competitions.
Played for Maccabi Tel Aviv
Coached the Israeli national basketball team
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October 10th, 1813 212 years ago
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