Hapoel Tel Aviv Parts Ways With Igor Kolshov After Brief Return
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Hapoel Tel Aviv has officially parted ways with basketball player Igor Kolshov after a brief return this season, marking his second stint with the club. Kolshov joined from Iceland's Keflavik and previously played for several Israeli teams and in the VTB League.
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- Hapoel Tel Aviv announced Igor Kolshov's departure after two appearances this season.
- Kolshov had two stints with Hapoel Tel Aviv, totaling 16 games played.
- He joined this season from Icelandic club Keflavik, where he averaged 18.4 points per game.
- Kolshov previously played for Hapoel Jerusalem and Rubezh Saratov in the VTB League.
- His first Hapoel Tel Aviv tenure was in 2021-22, averaging 4.1 points per game.
- He also played for Hapoel Holon, Maccabi Rishon LeZion, Ironi Nahariya, and Hapoel Be'er Sheva/Dimona.
Hapoel Tel Aviv officially announced on August 9, 2026, that Igor Kolshov is leaving the team after rejoining during the current season. Kolshov had two separate stints with Hapoel Tel Aviv, totaling 16 appearances, 14 in his first tenure and only two in this latest return. He arrived this season from Icelandic club Keflavik, where he averaged 18.4 points and 7.1 rebounds per game. Prior to that, Kolshov played for Hapoel Jerusalem and Rubezh Saratov in the VTB United League. His initial period with Hapoel Tel Aviv was during the 2021-22 season, averaging 4.1 points in 14.4 minutes per game. Over his career, Kolshov also played for Hapoel Holon, Maccabi Rishon LeZion, Ironi Nahariya, and Hapoel Be'er Sheva/Dimona.
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