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Israel crushes Romania by 51 to reach U20 EuroBasket quarterfinals

Avrahami’s squad sets national records for scoring and margin of victory in commanding triumph; Italy or Iceland up next

|ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
ARIEL SELA (with ball) and Israel won their fourth straight game at the Under-20 EuroBasket by beating Romania 119-68 in the last-16 on Wednesday in Crete.
Alon Michaeli Israel Under-20 basketball interview by Joshua Halickman on Page 8 – 2 Pictures – One of Israel's Alon Michaeli playing defense

Rising star Alon Michaeli anchors Israel in surging Under-20 EuroBasket quest

While many eyes will be on Purdue’s Mayer, who starred at the recent Under-19 World Championship, Michaeli will play a critical and perhaps under-the-radar role.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
ISRAEL STAR Deni Avdija (left) speaks with National Team coach Ariel Beit Halachmi during a recent practice ahead of this summer’s EuroBasket tournament.

No easy road: Avdija, Israel gear up for tricky EuroBasket challenge in Poland

On paper, Israel should be able to get through the group. However, each team that it will face poses its own challenges.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
: HAPOEL TEL AVIV players celebrate their Game 1 victory over Gran Canaria in the EuroCup finals, with a potentially title-clinching Game 2 set for Friday night.

'For me we beat Hamas': Hapoel Tel Aviv owner says following teams first European title win

The win marks the first time in 21 years that an Israeli team has won the EuroCup, the European Basketball League's second-tier tournament.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Shorthanded blue-and-white beats Portugal; Slovenia on tap

Israel's young squad overcomes Portugal 84-78 in a crucial EuroBasket qualifier, boosting Group A record amid national challenges and eyeing a favorable Championship draw.

FEBRUARY 23, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
ISRAEL GUARD Ben Saraf (left) scored 11 points in the blue-and-white 84-78 victory over Portugal in EuroBasket qualifying.

Johnathan Stove tells 'Post' about journey from Galil Elyon to Hamburg ahead of Jerusalem clash

Just before tipoff, The Jerusalem Post spoke with the 28-year-old shooting guard about his latest challenge, his time with Hapoel Galil Elyon, and much more.

DECEMBER 16, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
JOHNATHAN STOVE – who has fond memories of his time in Israel at Hapoel Galil Elyon in 2021/22 – will face Hapoel Jerusalem tonight in the Eurocup with Hamburg.

Israel secures EuroBasket spot: A tale of talent, depth, and determination

Not only did they win both games, but these victories in this FIBA qualifying window mean that the blue-and-white won’t have to worry about their final two qualifiers in February.

NOVEMBER 28, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
ISRAEL PLAYERS celebrating on the court after their second straight victory over Ukraine in Riga clinched the blue-and-white a coveted spot in EuroBasket 2025.

Blue-and-white secures spot in EuroBasket

Madar and Saraf led a strong second half for Israel, achieving a thrilling comeback to beat Ukraine once more.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
ISRAEL FORWARD Tomer Ginat celebrates after the blue-and-white clinched its spot in EuroBasket 2025 with an 88-75 victory over Ukraine in Riga, Latvia.

Randolph and Hoard make waves with offseason move to Maccabi Tel Aviv

Maccabi Tel Aviv shakes up its roster with Levi Randolph and Jaylen Hoard as the 2024/25 season approaches, aiming to stay strong amid ongoing conflict.

AUGUST 29, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
Jaylen Hoard is primed to become a fan favorite with Maccabi Tel Aviv and star for the yellow-and-blue locally and in Europe.

Patrick Beverley signs with Hapoel Tel Aviv

Reds continue to make statement about title and Euroleague intentions by bringing in NBA veteran.

JULY 17, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
PATRICK BEVERLEY split the 2023/24 season with the Philadelphia 76ers and Milwaukee Bucks, averaging 6.2 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.9 assists in 73 games.

Motivated Hapoel TA makes significant moves

After falling just short of title, Reds bring in mix of foreign veterans and Israeli prospects to bolster core.

JULY 3, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
ISRAEL U20 captain Noam Yaacov will look to help Hapoel Tel Aviv get over the hump and win the local championship while making waves in European play.

Mac Tel Aviv continues continental surge with double-week sweep

The yellow-and-blue came out strong in a first quarter that saw the visitors go up 22-21 thanks to Lorenzo Brown, Bonzie Colson and Wade Baldwin.

MARCH 24, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
ODED KATASH has Maccabi Tel Aviv humming in the Euroleague, with the yellow-and-blue sporting an 18-13 record and eyeing the postseason.

Israel national basketball team trailing behind without a naturalized player - opinion

One would hope that all of these problems can be corrected when Israel plays a desperate 0-2 Ukraine in November, but other concerns will need to be addressed before that window as well.

FEBRUARY 29, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
HAPOEL JERUSALEM’S Khadeen Carrington would look great in blue-and-white, but efforts to get Israeli citizenship for the 28-year-old Trinidadian-American guard have been fruitless

Israel opens Euro qualifying with a win, then a loss

“Slovenia played very well and deserved the win,” Israel head coach Ariel Beit Halachmi said.

FEBRUARY 27, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
YAM MADAR (left) was a difference maker for Israel in both of its Eurobasket qualifiers over the weekend, scoring 16 points in the victory over Portugal and 19 points in the setback to Slovenia.

Israel preps for pair of Eurobasket qualifiers

Led by Beit Halachmi and Ginat, Israel's National Team visits Portugal and Slovenia in the first games since the war.

FEBRUARY 22, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
HAPOEL TEL AVIV forward Tomer Ginat will captain Team Israel in its upcoming Eurobasket qualifiers, tipping off tonight at Portugal and Sunday in Slovenia.