Hapoel Eilat Signs Jewish Center Brandon Lieb for One Season
Hapoel Eilat has announced the signing of Jewish center Brandon Lieb to a one-year contract. The 24-year-old, standing 2.16 meters tall, joins the newly promoted Israeli Premier League team directly from the U.S. college basketball system. Coach Oren Aharoni expressed enthusiasm about the addition, highlighting Lieb's youth, potential, and strong motivation to develop. He emphasized that the signing aligns with the club's long-term vision and infrastructure building for the future.
Lieb spent the past five years playing college basketball, starting with the Illinois Fighting Illini before transferring to the Illinois State Redbirds. In the most recent season, he averaged 3.1 points and 4.1 rebounds in 12.7 minutes per game. His arrival is expected to bolster Eilat's roster as they prepare for the upcoming season in the Israeli Basketball Premier League.
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