EuroLeague Power Rankings Predict Struggles for Israeli Teams
As the 2026-27 EuroLeague season approaches, a new power ranking from Eurohoops offers a less than optimistic outlook for Israeli teams Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv. The rankings place Panathinaikos at the top, followed by reigning champions Olympiacos and Real Madrid.
Hapoel Tel Aviv is projected to finish seventh, positioning them for the play-in tournament. The ranking notes their deep roster and expectation to reach the playoffs again, despite off-court issues last season. Their performance may be influenced by playing games in Bulgaria. Other teams expected in the play-in include Crvena Zvezda, Anadolu Efes, and Valencia.
Maccabi Tel Aviv, however, is predicted to miss the playoffs entirely, according to the ranking. The article suggests that while Maccabi will fight for a top-ten spot, their inability to play in Tel Aviv is a significant factor in this prediction. The ranking implies that playing in Tel Aviv would likely ensure their playoff contention.
Teams facing the Israeli clubs in the opening round, ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne (Maccabi's opponent) and Bayern Munich (Hapoel's opponent), are ranked 15th and 16th respectively. Virtus Bologna is placed 20th in the rankings.
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