Veteran Guard Yogev Ohayon Signs with Elitzur Netanya to Boost Promotion Bid

Yogev Ohayon, the 39-year-old experienced guard, has officially signed with Elitzur Netanya, a team competing in Israel's National League. The contract is for one season with an option for an additional year. This marks the eighth team in Ohayon's professional basketball career, following recent stints with Maccabi Ra'anana and Ironi Nahariya.

Ohayon joins Elitzur Netanya with the goal of helping the club return to the Israeli Premier League, from which it was relegated last season. The team is coached by Amit Saraf, who expressed confidence in Ohayon's leadership and impact. Saraf stated, "Yogev is coming to lead the team. I am sure he will make everyone around him a better player and turn the team into a cohesive unit that makes every game difficult for our opponents."

The signing was announced on July 6, 2026, and represents a strategic move by Elitzur Netanya to strengthen their roster for the upcoming campaign and pursue promotion back to the top tier of Israeli basketball.