Born in Taiyuan, Shanxi, he lived in San Diego, California, where he played for James Madison High School.

[citation needed] Daghles met an automobile accident in his early college years.

[citation needed] Daghles would then receive a scholarship to attend Midwestern State University in his junior year.

[citation needed] Daghles started his professional career in 2003 by joining the Fastlink Sports Club team in the Jordanian Basketball League.

He also was voted best playmaker in the 2006 FIBA Asia Champions Cup for leading his Fastlink team to first place.