Maccabi Tel Aviv Ranked 11th in EuroLeague Power Rankings by Podcast Hosts

As the EuroLeague season approaches with its opening in eight days, featuring 20 teams vying for the championship, a podcast discussion has placed Maccabi Tel Aviv at the 11th spot in their power rankings. The "Triple Threat Show," hosted by Crvena Zvezda star Chima Moneke, debated the team's prospects.

Analyst Dionysis Arvanitakis described Maccabi as a difficult team to judge, capable of finishing higher or lower than expected. He specifically highlighted player Keeton Wallace, expressing a strong desire to watch him play. Arvanitakis questioned if Wallace is ready for a top EuroLeague team competing for a title, suggesting that a team like Maccabi, aiming for the playoffs, might be a better fit for his development.

Moneke agreed that Maccabi could be a suitable environment for Wallace, recalling playing against him in the G League and believing Wallace could achieve something special this season. He praised Maccabi's team building and identity under coach Oded Katash, noting that Katash was given more control and recruited players he desired, indicating a clear vision and trust from the club.

Concluding the segment on Maccabi, George Amerikanos voiced his hope for player Bonzie Colson's success this season, wishing to see him replicate his performance from his earlier seasons with the team. He recalled a heartwarming video of Colson interacting with fans at the airport.