Alex Tyus Returns to Israel, Signs with Hapoel Haifa for 2026/27 Season

Veteran center Alex Tyus, aged 38 and standing 2.03 meters tall, has signed with Hapoel Haifa for the 2026/27 basketball season, marking his fourth stint in Israeli basketball across six different periods. Tyus previously played for Ashdod, Hapoel Jerusalem, and Maccabi Tel Aviv, where he notably won the EuroLeague title in 2014. Throughout his career, he has competed in top European leagues and EuroLeague competitions. In the most recent season, he played for Pisa Bulls in the Turkish league, helping the team achieve promotion to the top division while averaging 9.7 points and 8.8 rebounds in 26 minutes per game.

Hapoel Haifa owner Adir Sabag expressed commitment to building a quality team that will compete for promotion, praising Tyus as an excellent player from high European levels who will help the club meet its goals. Head coach Sharon Drucker welcomed Tyus to the "red family," noting his proven track record in Israel and his maintained physical strength observed during his time in Turkey. Tyus's return is seen as a significant boost for Hapoel Haifa's ambitions in the National League.