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Justin Tillman Returns to Israeli Basketball League with Maccabi Rishon LeZion
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- Justin Tillman signed with Maccabi Rishon LeZion.
- Tillman is an American center returning to Israel.
- He previously played successfully in the Israeli league.
- Tillman will replace Dutch player Nathan Cotta.
- Rishon LeZion finished tenth in the Winner Cup.
American center Justin Tillman has officially signed with Maccabi Rishon LeZion, marking his return to Israel's top basketball league. Tillman, 30, who stands at 2.03 meters, previously played in Israel for several teams, averaging over 19 points per game and becoming a fan favorite. Last season, he played for Sabah in Azerbaijan, where he averaged 15.3 points and 6 rebounds.
Tillman is expected to replace Dutch player Nathan Cotta, who joined Rishon LeZion this season from Orléans in the French second division but has not impressed. Maccabi Rishon LeZion recently finished tenth in the Winner Cup after an 80-59 loss to Hapoel HaEmek.
