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Israel's national basketball team shows great promise despite EuroBasket elimination

Israel’s national basketball team impressed against Greece despite EuroBasket elimination, showcasing strong teamwork, resilience and promising performances from stars like Deni Avdija, Yam Madar and Tomer Ginat

Oren Rosenstein | 09.08.25

Israel crashes out of EuroBasket after 84-79 loss to Greece in Giannis masterclass

Blue-and-White fall in round of 16 after pushing Greece but extending 32-year winless streak in matchup; Deni Avdija led Israel with 22 points, while Giannis Antetokounmpo dominated with 37 and 10 rebounds to send Greece to a quarterfinal clash with Lithuania

Efrat Amoraban, Latvia | 09.08.25

Dončić leads Slovenia past Israel, as Blue-and-White settle for fourth in EuroBasket Group 4

Lakers superstar leads Slovenia to 106-96 win over Israel, dominating with 37 points, 11 rebounds and 9 assists; despite Deni Avdija’s career-high 34 points, Israel struggles on defense and finishes fourth in Group 4, setting up a tough Round of 16 matchup

Efrat Amoraban | 09.04.25

After a decade, Israel advances to EuroBasket round of 16

Deni Avdija, Roman Sorkin, and Tomer Ginat led the way as Israel built an early double-digit lead, survived a Belgian comeback, and won 92-89; For the first time since 2015, Israel is in the next stage — and could even top its group

Efrat Amoraban | 09.02.25

Israel splits EuroBasket openers

NBA player Deni Avdija made great plays, with strong defense and crucial points that maintained a 10-point advantage throughout most of the game

Devo Klein, ILTV | 09.01.25

Israel stuns France in 'sweet revenge' EuroBasket win amid ban on hostage flags

Israel defeats France 82-69, overcoming an early deficit for one of its greatest wins; before the game, tensions flared as fans were barred from bringing flags honoring hostages held in Gaza

Efrat Amoraban | 08.31.25

Hapoel Jerusalem to make history facing Israeli players Danny Wolf, Ben Saraf in game against NBA team

Israeli basketball team set to make history with a landmark game against the NBA’s Brooklyn Nets including two Israeli players, despite a grueling schedule that tests the team’s endurance and planning

Stav Ifargan | 07.31.25

$Domantas Sabonis (Photo: Terrance Williams\AP)$

Jews defy stereotypes with strong presence in international sports

From Matt Turner’s World Cup goalkeeping to Amit Elor’s Olympic wrestling gold, these athletes showcase talent across soccer, tennis, baseball, basketball and more, in worldwide inspiration

Yair Kattan | 07.18.25

Hapoel Tel Aviv signs Serbian basketball star to biggest contract in Israeli sports history

The Reds sign two-time EuroLeague MVP Vasilije Micić for €18 million over three seasons, making him one of Europe’s highest-paid players as he returns to the EuroLeague after a stint in NBA

Stav Ifergan | 07.16.25

Kippah and crossovers: US-born Haredi basketball player reflects on debut season in Israel

Ryan Turell—only ultra-Orthodox Jew in pro hoops—says he’s proud to wear his kippah on the court and off; he’s embracing his identity, standing up to antisemitism and dreaming of joining Israel’s national team

Yaniv Pohoryles | 07.09.25

שחקני נבחרת ירדן עד גיל 19 מול הרפובליקה הדומיניקנית, אתמול

Politics derail Jordan’s U19 World Cup return as team forfeits match against Israel

Citing player welfare and political pressure, Jordan's forfeit hands Israel a 20–0 technical win and sparks praise across Arab social media as a moral stance on the Palestinian issue

Lior Ben Ari | 06.30.25

Politics over sports: Jordan boycotts U19 World Cup game against Israel

Israel's neighbor forfeits U-19 FIBA World Cup match citing political pressure and opposition to 'sports normalization' with 'the Zionist entity'; Israeli team to win technical victory

Efrat Amoraban | 06.29.25

Protest, politics overshadow Israel-Jordan clash in FIBA World Cup

Israeli under-19 basketball team’s historic World Cup debut disrupted by pro-Palestinian protest, as Jordan faces mounting pressure to boycott their upcoming match

Lior Ben Ari, Ynet | 06.28.25

Israeli stars shock NBA Draft with back-to-back picks

The big news for Israeli basketball fans? Two Jewish-Israeli players were also drafted in the NBA Draft

Devo Klein, ILTV | 06.28.25

In historic first, two Israelis drafted in first round by same NBA team

The Brooklyn Nets select German club Ulm’s rising star Ben Saraf and Michigan’s standout center Danny Wolf at picks 26 and 27—marking the first time two Israeli players are taken in the first round; soon, they’ll join Deni Avdija in the NBA

Efrat Amoraban | 06.26.25

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