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

Hapoel Tel Aviv basketball club officially announced on Monday the extension of forward Ish Wainwright's contract for two additional years, securing his stay until the end of the 2027/28 season. This move comes amid the club's efforts to retain key players following the departure of star player Yam Madar to a rival team. Owner Ofer Yanai emphasized the club's commitment to maintaining its core roster as it prepares for upcoming challenges both domestically and in European competitions.

Wainwright joined Hapoel Tel Aviv in the summer of 2024 and quickly became a vital part of the team. He played a significant role in the club's historic EuroCup victory and their impressive debut season in the EuroLeague, helping the team reach the playoffs of Europe's premier basketball competition. During the past EuroLeague season, Wainwright appeared in 42 games, averaging 4.2 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game, with a 55.3% shooting accuracy from two-point range.

In the local Israeli Winner League, he participated in 15 regular-season games and eight playoff games, improving his stats to 8.1 points and 3.1 rebounds per game, shooting 61.4% on two-pointers and 40.6% from beyond the arc. The contract extension signals Hapoel Tel Aviv's clear intention to keep their leading players as they aim to build on recent successes and compete strongly in both national and European arenas.