Personalized Guidance. Every Step of the Way.
Navigating the North American education and basketball systems requires firsthand experience, knowledge, and the right connections. At DGSM, we combine experience from being born and raised in North America, progressing through its high school, AAU, and prep basketball systems, and competing at NCAA Division I and professional levels. Together with our personal connections and professional network, this background allows us to guide student-athletes and their families toward opportunities aligned with their athletic abilities, academic goals, and long-term ambitions.
Athlete Placement
We help international student-athletes identify prep schools, colleges, and universities across Canada and the United States that align with their athletic abilities, academic goals, and future ambitions.
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Recruitment Support
From school evaluations and highlight videos to communication with coaches, we help athletes showcase their abilities and navigate the recruitment process.
Family & Transition Guidance
We guide families through academic expectations, financial considerations, school applications, and preparation for life in North America, helping student-athletes transition with confidence.
Built on Experience. Guided by Insight.
From Prep School to NCAA Division I to Professional Basketball
Born and raised in North America, DGSM founder Okay Djamgouz has experienced the basketball development pathway firsthand — from prep school to NCAA Division I basketball at Drake University, followed by a professional career in Spain and Türkiye.
Having navigated each stage, he understands the athletic demands, academic expectations, and personal challenges student-athletes encounter along the way.
This experience, combined with an in-depth understanding of North American education and basketball, shapes DGSM's personalized approach to helping athletes and families make informed decisions about their futures.
PREP SCHOOL
North America
NCAA DIVISION I
Drake University
THE JOURNEY
PROFESSIONAL BASKETBALL
Spain & Türkiye
Our North American School Network
Relationships Built Through Experience
DGSM's network is built on genuine relationships developed through our founder's own basketball journey. Having experienced the North American recruitment system firsthand, Okay Djamgouz has established personal connections with coaches across prep schools, NCAA programs, junior colleges, and Canadian universities. These relationships, combined with our understanding of academic and athletic environments, help us provide informed, personalized guidance to student-athletes and their families.
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Personal Coaching Connections
Prep Schools & NCAA Division I
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Additional Coaching Connections
NCAA Div II, Div III, JUCO & U SPORTS
Prep School Programs
Helping athletes explore prep school opportunities that support basketball development, academic growth, and preparation for the next level.
College & University Opportunities
Connecting student-athletes with opportunities at colleges and universities across North America based on their academic and athletic profiles.
Firsthand School Insights
Through campus visits, facility tours, and conversations with coaches, we gain valuable insights into different programs and the environments they offer.