Israel's U16 Cadets Rally to Beat Greece 89-84 in European Championship
Israel's under-16 national basketball team secured a significant 89-84 victory over Greece on August 8, 2026, in the European Championship held in Romania. After a commanding win against Georgia in their opening game, Israel improved to 2-0 in the early group stage, currently leading Group C. The match featured a notable comeback, as Israel overcame a double-digit deficit in the second quarter by outscoring Greece 49-33 in the second half. Maor Sela led the Israeli team with 20 points and 10 rebounds. Other key contributors included Yanai Lachmanovitch with 16 points, Rotem Ben David with 15 points, 7 assists, and 6 rebounds, and Ido Ziv with 12 points. Greece's team featured Athanasios Spanoulis, son of basketball legend Vassilis Spanoulis, who scored 10 points and grabbed four rebounds. Israel's victory highlights their strong performance in the tournament and positions them as group leaders moving forward.
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