Israel U16 Basketball Team Dominates Georgia 97-75 in European Championship Opener
The Israel under-16 basketball team began their European Championship campaign with a commanding 97-75 victory over Georgia on Friday. The Israeli squad maintained control throughout most of the game, leading in every quarter except the final one, where they eased off. Coach Guy Kaplan's team particularly excelled in the third quarter, ending the half with a 21-point lead.
Yanai Lachmanovitch led the scoring for Israel with 17 points, shooting 5 of 7 from the field, including four three-pointers. Notable contributions also came from Nitzan Klein, who scored 15 points, and Eili Saroya, who added 14 points. This strong start sets a positive tone for Israel's campaign in the prestigious tournament.
The victory marks an encouraging beginning for the Israeli youth team as they compete against Europe's best under-16 teams, aiming to advance further in the championship.
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