Israel Women's Basketball Squad Named for EuroBasket Qualifiers
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
The Israeli women's national basketball team announced its 17-player roster for the second stage of EuroBasket qualifiers. Coach Shira Elion selected players including newcomers Romi Levy and Magi Ice, alongside returning player Yarden Garzon. The team will compete against Poland, Turkey, and Montenegro, with the top two advancing to the finals. Israel aims to qualify for the European Championship after a perfect record in the first stage.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israel's women's basketball team named a 17-player roster for EuroBasket qualifiers.
- Newcomers Romi Levy and Magi Ice received their first senior national team call-ups.
- Yarden Garzon returns to the national team after playing in the 2023 EuroBasket.
- The team will play Poland, Turkey, and Montenegro in Latvia.
- Israel aims to qualify for the European Championship finals next summer.
The Israeli women's national basketball team is preparing for the second stage of the EuroBasket qualifiers, with coach Shira Elion announcing a 17-player roster. Thirteen of these players will participate in the upcoming games. Israel achieved a perfect record in the first qualifying stage.
The team will face Poland on November 11, Turkey on November 14, and Montenegro on November 17. The first two games will be hosted in Latvia. The top two teams from the group will qualify for the European Championship finals next summer.
Several players are making notable appearances on the roster. Romi Levy receives her first senior national team call-up after a successful college career and joining Crvena Zvezda, with whom she reached the EuroLeague. Magi Ice, a player for Bnei Yehuda, also earns her debut call-up. Yarden Garzon, who returned from college and plays in the EuroLeague for Spanish club Zaragoza, is back with the national team for the first time since the 2023 European Championship. Avi Meyers, the MVP of the Athena Winner League, who rejoined Maccabi Ashdod this summer, will continue with the team as a naturalized player.
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