Maccabi Tel Aviv Ranked Last in EuroLeague Power Rankings

Following the first double week of the 2026/27 EuroLeague season, the "Basketball Sphere" website has released its updated power rankings, placing Maccabi Tel Aviv in the last position. The team, which started the season with a 0-3 record for the first time in its history, is ranked 20th. In contrast, Hapoel Tel Aviv has climbed to fourth place.

"Maccabi is the team that has fallen the most this week," the website stated, noting their losses by 16 and 23 points to Besiktas and Panathinaikos respectively. Despite significant roster changes and upgrades in the frontcourt over the summer, their poor start is difficult to explain, and they are urged to win their upcoming game against Milan. Panathinaikos, who defeated Maccabi by 30 points, is ranked first, followed by Fenerbahce and Olympiacos. Dubai is fifth, and Real Madrid, another team yet to win, is seventh.

Hapoel Tel Aviv, after close victories against Crvena Zvezda and Real Madrid, was praised for its significant rise. The article highlighted Elijah Bryant as a key reason for their success, noting his consecutive weekly MVP awards. The win against Real Madrid showcased Hapoel's dual nature, having led by 20 points at halftime before nearly losing the lead, ultimately secured by Bryant and Vasilije Micić. Their next challenge will be an away game against Valencia, who remain undefeated this season.