Nes Ziona Basketball Club Kicks Off Ambitious Season
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Ironi Nes Ziona begins its ambitious 2026/27 basketball season Monday against Maccabi Ashdod, aiming for the upper playoffs with a roster of former NBA and European league players. Coach Paul Corsaro emphasized self-competition and focus, while player Josh Christopher highlighted the importance of a strong start and defensive unity. The team operates with a budget of approximately 40 million shekels.
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- Ironi Nes Ziona opens its 2026/27 basketball season Monday against Maccabi Ashdod.
- The team aims to reach the upper playoff bracket this season.
- Nes Ziona's roster includes former NBA, EuroLeague, and EuroCup players.
- The club has a budget of approximately 40 million shekels.
- Coach Paul Corsaro stressed competing against themselves to be their best.
- Player Josh Christopher emphasized starting and finishing strong.
Ironi Nes Ziona is set to officially launch its 2026/27 basketball season on Monday evening, facing Maccabi Ashdod in the opening league match. After a training camp in Poland and reaching the semi-finals of the Winner Cup, the team, led by coach Paul Corsaro, embarks on what is described as the club's most ambitious season yet. The team is considered particularly intriguing this year due to significant professional changes and additions over the summer.
With a budget of approximately 40 million shekels, Nes Ziona boasts a roster featuring former NBA, EuroLeague, and EuroCup players. Their primary objective for the season is to reach the upper playoff bracket.
Coach Corsaro expressed his team's excitement for the official start of their journey, emphasizing a commitment to self-improvement in every game. "Every day, every game, we compete against ourselves to be the best we can be, and to play at the level we have set for our club," he stated. He also acknowledged the challenge of playing away against Ashdod, a good team, and stressed the need for focus and execution.
Player Josh Christopher added that the team is ready for the season opener. "Our approach to the game is to start strong and finish strong, a good start to the season will give us energy for the continuation," he said. Christopher highlighted playing together on defense and executing their game plan as key to success.
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