Tyrique Smith Signs with Hapoel Be'er Sheva/Dimona for 2026/27 Season
Hapoel Be'er Sheva/Dimona announced the signing of American forward/center Tyrique Smith on August 24, 2026, as part of their preparations for the 2026/27 basketball season. Smith, 26 years old and standing 2.03 meters tall, returns to Israel for a second stint after previously playing in the Israeli Premier League with Ironi Nes Ziona.
Born in Louisiana, Smith had a notable college basketball career at Texas State, Oklahoma State, and SMU. Last season, he started with Ironi Nes Ziona, averaging 6.9 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 1 block per game over nine games, playing about 17 minutes per contest. Mid-season, he transferred to Golden Eagle Ylli in Kosovo, where he improved his stats to 15 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks per game.
Hapoel Be'er Sheva/Dimona aims to strengthen its roster with Smith's experience and versatility as they prepare for the upcoming season in the Israeli Premier League.
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