Rafi Menco Left Out of Hapoel Emek Squad Amidst Team Disagreements
Rafi Menco will once again not be included in the Hapoel Emek basketball team's roster for their upcoming game against Maccabi Rishon LeZion. The club stated that the Israeli national team forward is currently not part of their professional plans. However, there are internal disagreements within the coaching staff, with some members believing Menco should be given playing time.
The game, scheduled for Tuesday at 18:30 and to be broadcast live on 5PLUS, will take place in Kiryat Ata. Both Hapoel Emek and Maccabi Rishon LeZion are looking to bounce back from recent disappointments in the Winner Cup. Hapoel Emek is coming off a dramatic 99-98 overtime loss to Kiryat Ata, despite holding an 18-point lead at one point. Maccabi Rishon LeZion lost to Hapoel Be'er Sheva/Dimona, 84-75.
For Maccabi Rishon LeZion, Idan Zalmanson is set to make his debut with the team. Or Cornelius will miss the game due to a back injury.
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