Neno Ginzburg Appointed Head Coach of Israeli National Basketball Team
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Neno Ginzburg has been officially appointed as the new head coach of the Israeli national basketball team for two years. He replaces Ariel Beit-Halahmy after the current World Cup qualifiers conclude in February. Ginzburg, who previously coached the Czech Republic to Olympic qualification, will begin his tenure in July 2027, with his first task being the Olympic pre-qualifiers in August. The Basketball Association chairman praised Ginzburg's extensive experience.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Neno Ginzburg appointed head coach of Israeli national basketball team for two years.
- Ginzburg replaces Ariel Beit-Halahmy after current World Cup qualifiers end.
- Ginzburg previously coached Czech Republic, leading them to 2021 Olympics.
- His first assignment will be Olympic pre-qualifiers in August.
- Ginzburg called the national team coaching role the "pinnacle of my aspirations."
Neno (Ronen) Ginzburg, 63, has officially been appointed as the new head coach of the Israeli national basketball team, signing a two-year contract. He will take over from Ariel Beit-Halahmy, whose tenure concludes after the current World Cup qualifiers in February. Ginzburg expressed his excitement and pride, calling the position the "pinnacle of my aspirations" since beginning his coaching career. He previously coached the Czech Republic national team for a decade from 2013 to 2023, leading them to a seventh-place finish in EuroBasket 2015, a sixth-place finish in the 2019 World Cup quarterfinals, and qualification for the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. Ginzburg also coached in club basketball, achieving success with Czech club Nymburk, winning multiple championships and reaching the EuroCup final, and later with Prometey of Ukraine. His first assignment with the Israeli team will be in August for the Olympic pre-qualifiers.
Amos Frishmann, Chairman of the Basketball Association, welcomed Ginzburg, highlighting his extensive experience at all levels, including his international success with the Czech Republic. Frishmann thanked the professional committee for their unanimous support and reiterated gratitude to Beit-Halahmy for his service. Ginzburg, who previously coached youth national teams and clubs in Israel, also served as an assistant coach for Poland and worked with Muli Katzurin in the Czech Republic.
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