Basketball
Yaron Goldman and Israel’s Under-19 hoopsters stand tall in Switzerland - interview
“First of all, during a time like this, there’s even more pride and a sense of responsibility, especially since this is a World Championship,” Goldman said.
Jordan declines to play with Israel in U19 basketball World Cup, forfeits match
Saraf and Wolf make history as Israeli back-to-back first-round picks by Nets
NBA Draft-bound 19-year-old Israeli guard Ben Saraf shines on big stage
Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija headlines blue-and-white’s EuroBasket roster
Avdija will return to the national team for the first time since EuroBasket 2022, while former Indiana Pacers forward TJ Leaf has also been called up.
Israel U19 basketball team heads to FIBA World Championship in Europe
Israel’s U19 basketball team overcomes hurdles to compete in the FIBA World Championship this June.
Pair of Tel Aviv hoops clubs still finalizing Euroleague plans
Both Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv will take part in Europe’s top basketball competition – a milestone moment for the country’s hoops scene.
Israel basketball league admin. ends 2024/25 season without champion
Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Jerusalem were tied 1-1 in the best-of-three finals when Israel launched a preemptive strike against Iran, initiating the current war.
Israeli basketball team given 24-hour ultimatum on FIBA U19 World Cup participation
Several countries have offered to host the team for training purposes, but without security clearance and logistical approval, the squad remains sidelined.
The games must not go on: Iran attacks halt Israeli basketball finals, other sports
Celebrations quickly gave way to anxiety as sirens echoed across central Israel and the specter of war overshadowed the sports world.
Rishon Lezion earns promotion as Leumit League champion
Rishon will return to the Premier League after three years in the Leumit League, and many of the players will follow the club up to the top division, while Drucker is expected to be back as well.
Tamir Blatt delivers in crunch time for Maccabi Tel Aviv
Maccabi Tel Aviv’s Tamir Blatt scored the final nine points for his team in a 91-88 victory on their home court at Yad Eliyahu.
Maccabi Tel Aviv takes tight opener over Hapoel Jerusalem
Team effort powers yellow-and-blue’s comeback • Reds eye adjustments in best-of-3 finals
Rishon-vs-Eilat Leumit League finals heads to decisive Game 5
Maccabi Rishon Lezion defeated Hapoel Eilat 92-87 to knot up the Leumit Final series at 2-2 and send it to a winner-take-all fifth game down south by the Red Sea.
Huber aims to be driving force for Jerusalem vs Maccabi Tel Aviv
While the capital city Reds won’t be favored, they certainly will be coming into Yad Eliyahu for Game 1 with a chip on their shoulders and with something to prove.
