Hapoel Tel Aviv Extends Forward Ish Wainwright's Contract Through 2028

Hapoel Tel Aviv officially announced on July 6, 2026, that forward Ish Wainwright has signed a two-year contract extension, keeping him with the club through the end of the 2027/28 season. Wainwright, a 31-year-old American-Ugandan player, joined Hapoel in the summer of 2024 and has been a key contributor to the team's recent successes, including winning the EuroCup, competing in their historic first EuroLeague season, and helping the team reach the EuroLeague playoffs, which secured another season in Europe's top basketball competition.

In the 2025/26 EuroLeague season, Wainwright played 42 games, averaging 4.2 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game, with shooting percentages of 55.3% on two-pointers and 29.7% on three-pointers. In the Israeli Basketball Premier League, he appeared in 15 regular-season games and 8 playoff games, averaging 8.1 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 0.9 assists, shooting 61.4% on two-pointers and 40.6% on three-pointers.

Wainwright expressed his excitement about continuing with Hapoel, calling it a blessing to wear the red jersey and fight for the team. Club sporting director George Chinas praised Wainwright's dedication and understanding of the club's significance to its fans, calling him a true warrior. Head coach Dimitris Itoudis highlighted Wainwright's versatility, commitment, and willingness to sacrifice for the team, calling him a player every coach desires and expressing pride in his contract renewal.