Daniella Gilboa, a soldier who was released by Hamas a couple of weeks ago, was in attendance at the game and was all smiles throughout the contest.
Hapoel Jerusalem edged Bnei Herzliya 89-86 to reach the Israel State Cup final, where they'll face either Maccabi Tel Aviv or Hapoel Tel Aviv.
Hapoel Tel Aviv clinched a hard-fought 97-90 victory over Ulm, securing a direct berth in the EuroCup quarterfinals and keeping their championship hopes alive.
Molinar drilled home a game-winning 3-pointer as time wound down to snatch the win from the jaws of defeat.
From Maccabiah gold to Israeli pro, Sam Iorio is proving his worth with standout performances for Hapoel Beersheba.
Geoffrey Groselle and Nahiem Alleyne countered, but the Reds took a 49-32 advantage into halftime.
Young Jewish athletes are training in Israel through Maccabi’s new basketball program, honing their skills, competing in the IBBA B League, and connecting with their heritage.
Attendees at the game said that some members of the basketball team followed their coach's lead by not shaking the Jewish students' hands after the game.
The Etihad Arena, located in Yas Island, will host the event with capacity for 18,000 spectators.
Maccabi Tel Aviv beats Hapoel Beersheba 93-75 as five players score double digits in a dominant team effort.