James Dike Signs with Hapoel Eilat for 2026/27 Season
Hapoel Eilat officially announced the signing of James Dike for the 2026/27 basketball season on August 23, 2026. Dike, a 2.07-meter tall forward, previously played in Israel for Hapoel Haifa, averaging 8.6 points and 7 rebounds per game. His international career includes stints in Germany, France, Hungary, and Indonesia, where he posted averages of 13.6 points, 11.3 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks per game.
Eilat's coach, Oren Aharoni, praised Dike as a tall, experienced, and athletic player who fits the team's fast-paced style. Aharoni highlighted Dike's defensive skills and rebounding ability, expressing enthusiasm about integrating him into the Hapoel Eilat squad to achieve their goals in the upcoming season.
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