BasketNews Ranks Hapoel Tel Aviv Sixth, Maccabi Tel Aviv 13th in EuroLeague Power Rankings
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
BasketNews ranked Hapoel Tel Aviv sixth and Maccabi Tel Aviv 13th in its EuroLeague power rankings for the upcoming season. Hapoel's strong debut season and key signings contributed to their higher placement.
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- Hapoel Tel Aviv ranked sixth, Maccabi Tel Aviv 13th in EuroLeague power rankings.
- BasketNews cited Hapoel's playoff qualification and key signings.
- Maccabi's summer moves, including Colson's return, were noted but insufficient for a top-ten ranking.
BasketNews has released its power rankings for the upcoming EuroLeague season, placing Hapoel Tel Aviv significantly higher than their city rivals, Maccabi Tel Aviv. Hapoel Tel Aviv earned a respectable sixth place, while Maccabi Tel Aviv landed outside the top ten at 13th.
The publication highlighted Hapoel's direct playoff qualification in their debut EuroLeague season, despite a turbulent year and playing home games away from their city. The team built upon that success over the summer, with BasketNews specifically noting the additions of Zach LeDay and Tomas Satoransky as key reinforcements.
Regarding Maccabi Tel Aviv, BasketNews acknowledged significant summer moves despite the departure of Lonnie Walker. The website pointed to the return of Bonzie Colson, the signing of Daniel Theis from ASVEL, and the acquisition of Yam Madar from rivals Hapoel Tel Aviv. However, the assembled roster reportedly did not convince the ranking panel enough to place the team in the top ten.
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