Israeli Cadet Basketball Team Defeats Belgium to Secure Top Division Spot
The Israeli cadet basketball team secured a decisive 85-68 victory over Belgium on August 15, 2026, ensuring their place in Division A for the next season. The game featured a strong start for Israel, who dominated the first quarter 24-8 and maintained a substantial lead throughout. At halftime, Israel led 46-23, having reached a peak lead of 41-17 earlier in the first half.
Maor Sela delivered an outstanding performance with a triple-double, scoring 27 points, grabbing 10 rebounds, and providing 10 assists. Ido Ziv contributed 20 points, including four three-pointers out of nine attempts. Nitzan Klein added 13 points and six rebounds, while Rotem Ben David scored nine points with five rebounds. Other contributors included Omer Tzvi with six points, Itai Kedem with four points and eight rebounds, and Yanai Lachmanovich and Ilai Saroya with two points each.
This victory places the Israeli cadet team 13th in the Sport 5 Championship standings and confirms their continued participation in the top tier for the upcoming season.
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