Basketball Player Amari Bailey Reverses Course, Signs with Hapoel Be'er Sheva
In a surprising turn of events, American basketball player Amari Bailey, who was reportedly in advanced negotiations with Hapoel Jerusalem, has reached an agreement to play for Hapoel Be'er Sheva/Dimona instead. Bailey, 22, was considered by Hapoel Jerusalem as a potential replacement for injured guard Jared Harper.
However, Hapoel Be'er Sheva concurrently engaged with Bailey's representatives and successfully finalized terms for the upcoming season. Bailey, who has Jewish heritage, may eventually be classified as an Israeli player in the Israeli Basketball Premier League pending documentation review, though he will initially play as a foreign import.
Bailey was selected 41st overall in the 2023 NBA draft by the Charlotte Hornets after one college season at UCLA. He played only 10 NBA games in the 2023-2024 season, averaging 2.3 points, 0.9 rebounds, and 0.7 assists. He had more success in the NBA G League, averaging 19.0 points for the Hornets' affiliate and later 10.3 points for the Minnesota Timberwolves' affiliate in the current season.
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