Hapoel Eilat Signs Kenyan Forward Nuni Omot for Remainder of Season
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
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- Hapoel Eilat signed Kenyan forward Nuni Omot.
- Omot's contract runs until the end of the season.
- He previously played for Maccabi Ramat Gan.
- The player has international experience across multiple continents.
- Coach Oren Aharoni praised Omot's hunger and versatility.
Israeli basketball club Hapoel Eilat has officially signed Kenyan power forward Nuni Omot, the team announced on October 26, 2026. The 32-year-old, standing at 2.06 meters, joins the Southern team on a contract running until the end of the current season. Omot brings prior experience in Israel, having played for Maccabi Ramat Gan in April 2024, where he averaged 15 points and 4.5 rebounds over eight games. His career includes stints in American college basketball at Concordia, Indian Hills, and Baylor, followed by G-League play. He has also played professionally in Europe, South America, Asia, and Africa, including with Al Ahly of Egypt and Al Riyadi of Beirut. Most recently, Omot played for Shandong Hi-Speed Kirin in China.
Hapoel Eilat coach Oren Aharoni expressed his satisfaction with the signing, stating, "I am happy that we managed to add Nuni to the team. He is an experienced and versatile player who comes with a great hunger to succeed. I hope he integrates quickly and helps us achieve all our goals this season."
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