Israeli Cadet Basketball Team Defeats Belgium to Secure Top Division Status
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 team started strong with an 8-24 lead in the first quarter and maintained a significant advantage throughout the game, leading 23-46 at halftime and holding on to win comfortably.
Maor Sela led the team with an impressive triple-double, scoring 27 points, grabbing 10 rebounds, and providing 10 assists. Ido Ziv contributed 20 points, including four three-pointers, while Nitzan Klein added 13 points and six rebounds. Other notable performances included Rotem Ben David with 9 points and 5 rebounds, Omer Tzvi with 6 points, and Itai Kedem with 4 points and 8 rebounds. Yanai Lachmanovich and Ilai Saroya each scored 2 points.
This victory places the Israeli cadet team 13th in the Sport 5 Championship standings and confirms their continued participation in the top tier of the competition for the upcoming season.
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