Hapoel Tel Aviv Extends Tai Odiase's Contract for Three More Years

Hapoel Tel Aviv has secured the future of American center Tai Odiase by signing him to a three-year contract extension. The 30-year-old, who joined the team last summer from Turkey's Bursaspor, will remain with the club through the 2028/29 season. Odiase expressed his gratitude and excitement about continuing with Hapoel, stating he looks forward to returning to Israel and playing in front of the passionate home crowd.

The club's professional manager, George Chinas, praised Odiase as a vital part of the squad and highlighted his commitment to the team's vision of staying hungry and fighting through tough moments. Head coach Dimitris Itoudis also commended Odiase's willingness to improve and his valuable contributions on both offense and defense, emphasizing the player's relentless competitiveness and effort.

During the previous EuroLeague season, Odiase averaged 3.5 points, 1.7 rebounds, and shot 60.3% on two-point attempts. In the Israeli Winner League, he played 19 regular-season games, averaging 12.1 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 72.1% shooting on two-pointers, earning a spot on the league's All-League First Team. This extension comes amid ongoing developments in Israeli basketball as Hapoel Tel Aviv continues to build its roster for the upcoming season.