Hapoel Eilat Signs Kenyan-South Sudanese Forward Nuni Omot
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- Hapoel Eilat signed forward Nuni Omot until the end of the season.
- Omot is a 32-year-old Kenyan-South Sudanese player.
- He previously played for Maccabi Ramat Gan in Israel.
- Coach Oren Aharoni is optimistic about Omot's contribution.
- Omot joins from Shandong Hi-Speed Kirin in China.
Hapoel Eilat has officially signed forward Nuni Omot, a 32-year-old Kenyan-South Sudanese player standing at 2.06 meters, to a contract through the end of the season. Omot, who previously played in Israel for Maccabi Ramat Gan in April 2024, averaged 15 points and 4.5 rebounds over eight games. His basketball career includes college play at Concordia, Indian Hills, and Baylor, a stint in the G League, and playing for various teams in Europe, South America, Asia, and Africa, including Al Ahly of Egypt and Al Riyadi of Beirut. He joins Hapoel Eilat from Shandong Hi-Speed Kirin in China.
Coach Oren Aharoni expressed his pleasure with the signing, describing Omot as an experienced and versatile player with a strong desire to succeed. Aharoni hopes Omot will integrate quickly and contribute to the team's season goals.
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