Israeli Basketball Hall of Fame Inaugurated with Five New Inductees
The Israeli Basketball Association inaugurated its new Hall of Fame during the annual gala event held on August 19, 2026, in Ramat Gan. Five legendary players were inducted: Miki Berkovich, Barry Leibowitz, Aviva Bales, Aluma Goren, and Tal Brody. The event also highlighted the Association's Friendship Fund, which supports social and community projects such as the Reservists League, teams composed of post-traumatic soldiers, and initiatives combating violence while promoting basketball in the Gaza envelope region.
Prominent figures including Israeli national team player Deni Avdija attended the celebration. The Israeli national basketball team is preparing for upcoming matches, starting with a friendly against Georgia on August 23 as part of their World Cup qualifiers. They will also face Poland on August 27 and Latvia on August 30, with both games scheduled in Riga.
The Hall of Fame induction and the ongoing social projects underscore the Israeli Basketball Association's commitment to honoring its history and fostering community engagement through sport.
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