Hapoel Tel Aviv Advances Talks to Sign Jewish Forward Jacob Topin for 2026/27 Season
Hapoel Tel Aviv is making progress in negotiations to sign Jewish forward Jacob Topin, who played this season in Atlanta and previously in New York and the G League. The club believes Topin, who will not count as a foreign player in Israel, is likely to join ahead of the 2026/27 season. A source from Hapoel Tel Aviv told Sport 5 that the team is confident the deal will be finalized, allowing Topin to be available during the upcoming season.
Topin has been on Hapoel Tel Aviv’s radar since December, as reported first by Sport 5, and the club has been following his career closely over the past two seasons. He is the brother of former dunk champion Offi Topin and has been fighting for his place in the U.S. basketball leagues. Despite no players expected to join Hapoel Tel Aviv during the nine days of mourning until July 29, the team sees Topin as a potential key addition to strengthen the Israeli roster of the league runner-up.
The club continues to pursue the signing as part of its efforts to bolster its squad for the upcoming Israeli Basketball Premier League season.
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