Noa Konfino Appointed First Female Manager in Israeli Basketball Premier League at Maccabi Ashdod

Maccabi Ashdod has appointed 27-year-old Noa Konfino as the manager of its senior basketball team ahead of the 2026/27 season. Konfino will be the only woman holding such a position in the Israeli Basketball Premier League this season. She joins the Ashdod club after serving as the statistics department manager at Segev Sport, a company providing statistical and graphic services to the league and Sport Channel.

Konfino expressed excitement about joining Maccabi Rotshtain Ashdod, highlighting her lifelong passion for basketball, which she developed watching games with her late father. She praised the club's impressive progress from the national league to the premier league and pledged to contribute to the team's success in the upcoming season. The announcement was made on July 19, 2026, as part of the club's preparations following its second consecutive promotion.

This appointment marks a significant milestone in Israeli basketball, as Konfino becomes a pioneering female figure in a top managerial role within the league.