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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

Ben Saraf's exciting and fateful week - Israeli player could be headed to the NBA

Ben Saraf, a 19-year-old Israeli basketball prodigy, just led team Ratiopharm Ulm to the German finals and is now eyeing the NBA Draft; With a pro mindset, sharp skills and elite focus, he’s drawing serious attention from scouts worldwide

Efrat Amorban | 06.25.25

Kobe Bryant debut Lakers jersey sells for $7 million

Jersey photo-matched to seven games of his 1996-97 rookie season including, October 16 pre-season debut and November 3 regular season debut in 1996, as well as his NBA media day

Reuters | 04.25.25

Hapoel Tel Aviv fans claim abuse by Spanish police following basketball game

Two Hapoel Tel Aviv fans describe alleged police brutality in Las Palmas after celebrating their team’s EuroCup win on local team; Claiming antisemitic abuse, wrongful arrest, and harsh detention conditions, one of them said: 'I feared that, because of the antisemitism there, I’d end up coming home in a coffin'

Nadav Zenziper | 04.18.25

Danny Wolf declares for NBA draft in bid to be 4th Israeli player

American-Israeli basketball star Danny Wolf declares for the NBA Draft following a breakthrough season at Michigan, aiming to be fourth such player in the major league

Ynet | 04.17.25

Deni Avdija talks about his ending NBA season: 'The future is super bright'

After completing his best NBA season with averages of 16.9 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 3.9 assists, Israeli basketball star Deni Avdija praises his team’s potential, expresses excitement about Chauncey Billups’ extension, and shares his goals for growth as a 'two-way player' in press conference

ynet sports | 04.14.25

Kicks and cons: Sneaker fraud trends to watch out for this season

With the NCAA finals wrapped and NBA playoffs underway, new sneaker drops are rolling out—and so are the fraudsters hawking knockoffs and stolen goods

Julia Hallett | 04.12.25

Deni Avdija’s breakout March: Blazers forward dominates NBA stats

Israeli NBA sensation delivers jaw-dropping March performances outperforming NBA superstars and earning coach Chauncey Billups’ full trust

Ynet | 03.31.25

Israel’s basketball revolution: Four rising stars poised for NBA breakthrough

New generation of Israeli basketball talent is making waves internationally, with standouts Ben Saraf in Germany and Danny Wolf and Emanuel Sharp in the NCAA

Raanan Weiss, Asaf Tashsky | 03.10.25

Israeli NBA draft prospect Ben Saraf aims high: 'Want to play with LeBron or against him'

More mature, stronger and calmer: At 18, Ben Saraf is thriving while playing in Germany and climbing NBA Draft boards – but he’s staying grounded now; He opens up about moments of loneliness, intense training, his meeting with Deni Avdija, and the dream of making it to the NBA

Efrat Amoraban | 02.20.25

Olivia Wilde's new boyfriend is Jewish and played professional basketball in Israel

Two years after her breakup with Harry Styles, it appears that Olivia Wilde is embracing a new partner - actor Dane Diliegro, a Jewish man with Israeli and Italian citizenship, who previously played professional basketball in Israel.

Inbal Hananel | 01.27.25

Spanish far left moves to bar Israeli champions from entering Spain

With Maccabi Tel Aviv set to meet Real Madrid in Euroleague, Podemos appeals to Interior Ministry to prevent players, coaches and Israeli fans from entering country; 'We don't want its fans to promote genocide'

Ynet | 01.13.25

2 more Israelis could be playing in the NBA next season

ESPN predicts Ben Saraf and Danny Wolf will be selected in the first round of the NBA draft; 'Saraf has had success in a playmaking role and showcased his fearlessness as a scorer and passer, Wolf is one of college basketball's best pick-and-roll players'

Ynet Sports | 01.09.25

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