Zach Hankins Joins Turkish Top League Newcomer Bandirma After Leaving Maccabi Tel Aviv

Zach Hankins, the 29-year-old American basketball center, has signed with Bandirma, a team newly promoted to the Turkish Basketball Super League for the 2026-27 season. Hankins was officially released by Maccabi Tel Aviv on Monday, marking the end of his tenure there.

In the previous season with Maccabi, Hankins averaged 7.0 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.7 assists over 19.5 minutes per game during the regular season. His playoff performance improved slightly, with averages of 7.6 points and 3.1 rebounds per game. Prior to joining Maccabi, he started the season with Granada in Spain's top league, where he posted 7.6 points and 6.6 rebounds per game. Hankins was brought to Maccabi to strengthen the frontcourt under coach Oded Katash.

Bandirma's announcement of Hankins' signing confirms their intent to compete strongly in the Turkish top division following their recent promotion. This move represents the next step in Hankins' professional career after his departure from the Israeli league.