Guard Rivaldo Suarez Signs with Hapoel Holon After Strong Season in Poland

Hapoel Holon is advancing its preparations for the 2026/27 basketball season by signing American guard Rivaldo Suarez. The 26-year-old, standing 2.01 meters tall, finalized his contract with the Israeli team on July 7, 2026. Suarez has spent the past two years playing professionally in Europe after a three-year college career in the United States. He played two seasons at the University of Oregon before having his best NCAA season at the University of Oklahoma, averaging 10.5 points and 4.8 rebounds per game.

In the 2024/25 season, Suarez moved to Europe to play for Telekom Bonn in Germany. Most recently, he played for Dziki Warszawa in Poland, where he impressed with averages of 11.1 points per game, shooting 36.8% from three-point range, along with 4.1 rebounds and 1.4 assists. His team reached the semifinals of the Polish league, with Suarez contributing 9.9 points and 5.6 rebounds over nine playoff games. His signing is expected to strengthen Hapoel Holon's roster for the upcoming season.