Jamaica National Team Point Guard Andrew Thlwell Joins Hapoel Holon for 2026/27 Season
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Hapoel Holon signed Andrew Thlwell, the Jamaican national team point guard, to strengthen their backcourt for the 2026/27 season. Thlwell, 24, joins after a successful season in France and a strong college career in the U.S., bringing athleticism and versatility to the Israeli club.
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- Hapoel Holon signs 24-year-old Jamaican-American point guard Andrew Thlwell.
- Thlwell averaged 10.9 points last season with Pau-Orthez in France's second division.
- He played five years in U.S. college basketball before turning professional in Europe.
- Thlwell is Jamaica's leading point guard, averaging 15 points in FIBA World Cup qualifiers.
- Coach Predrag Krunić praised his two-way play and motivation to excel in Israel.
- The signing completes Holon's versatile and interchangeable backcourt lineup.
Hapoel Holon has officially signed Andrew (Drew) Thlwell, a 1.91-meter tall American-Jamaican point guard, to complete their backcourt lineup ahead of the 2026/27 basketball season. The 24-year-old arrives in Israel after playing last season with Pau-Orthez in France, where he averaged 10.9 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game, helping the team secure promotion to France's top league. This was Thlwell's first professional season in Europe following five years in U.S. college basketball, including four years at Morehead State Eagles and a final year at Iowa, where he averaged 9.5 points, 3 assists, and 2.2 rebounds per game.
Thlwell is the leading point guard for the Jamaican national team, posting averages of 15 points, 4.8 assists, and 3.8 rebounds over six games during the FIBA World Cup qualifiers, playing 34.5 minutes per game. Hapoel Holon's head coach, Predrag Krunić, praised Thlwell's athleticism, defensive and offensive intensity, shooting range, team orientation, and motivation to prove himself in the Israeli league. Club professional manager Daniel Ravitz highlighted Thlwell's toughness, two-way play, and energy, noting that his signing completes a versatile backcourt unit capable of playing interchangeably.
Thlwell's addition follows Hapoel Holon's ongoing preparations for the upcoming season, aiming to strengthen their roster with promising talent experienced both internationally and in competitive leagues.
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