Hapoel Tel Aviv Near Top in Early EuroLeague Power Rankings, Maccabi Tel Aviv Trails
The new EuroLeague season will begin in about six weeks, with many teams close to finalizing their rosters. The official EuroLeague website released its first early power rankings for the upcoming season. Hapoel Tel Aviv, having retained its key players and added several intriguing signings, is ranked fifth. The site noted that last season Hapoel invested heavily to build a winning team in its EuroLeague debut, and this approach is expected to bring them close to the playoffs again.
Maccabi Tel Aviv, also nearing roster completion, was ranked much lower at 14th. The analysis pointed out that Maccabi still needs to officially sign a center and lacks a true leading scorer to replace Scottie Wilbekin. The question was raised whether coach Ioannis Sfairopoulos can secure the talent needed to compete for a top-10 finish.
The full rankings place Panathinaikos first, followed by Olympiacos, Fenerbahce, and Real Madrid. Other notable teams include Anadolu Efes in seventh and Barcelona in 11th. The rankings reflect expectations based on current rosters and recent signings as teams prepare for the new season.
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