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Miki Berkovich Reveals Dementia Diagnosis in New Documentary at Age 70

Miki Berkovich, Israel's legendary basketball player, has been diagnosed with dementia, as revealed in a recent documentary. His condition has worsened over the past two years, an…

Israeli Basketball Legend Miki Berkovich Revealed to Suffer from Severe Dementia

Miki Berkovich, Israel's basketball legend, suffers from severe dementia, revealed in a new documentary. His family shared the condition after keeping it private for over two year…

Israel's U16 Cadet Team Wins Dramatic 58-53 Victory Over Italy at European Championship

Israel's U16 women's basketball team defeated Italy 58-53 to finish 13th in Division A at the European Championship but will be relegated to Division B next year. Michal Abudraham…

Israel Basketball Coach Ariel Beit Halachmi Praises Team Chemistry Between Tamir Blatt and Yam Madar

Israel's basketball coach Ariel Beit Halachmi praised the strong partnership between Tamir Blatt and Yam Madar ahead of critical World Cup qualifying games in August. Despite chal…

Israel's U16 Girls Basketball Team Dominates Italy 68-37 in European Championship Opener

Israel's U16 girls basketball team opened the European Championship with a decisive 68-37 win over Italy, highlighted by a dominant second quarter and strong performances from key…

Maccabi Tel Aviv Retains Shane Hunter Amid Dual Naturalized Player Dilemma

Maccabi Tel Aviv confirmed Shane Hunter will remain on the team, creating a registration challenge as both Hunter and Will Rayman are classified as new naturalized players. Israel…

Dallas Mavericks Scout Highlights Israeli Basketball Talents David Mosis and Aviv Aronov

Dallas Mavericks scout Rafael Barleo praised Israeli players David Mosis and Aviv Aronov for their standout performances at the European youth basketball championship, highlightin…

Israel's U18 Girls Basketball Team Wins Division B European Championship, Secures Promotion to Top Tier

Israel's U18 girls basketball team won the Division B European Championship undefeated, beating Romania 85-66 in the final and securing promotion to Division A. Maya Zilbershlag w…

Israeli NBA Star Deni Avdija Ranks Among Top 80 International Players Ever

Israeli NBA player Deni Avdija has been ranked 75th among the top 80 international NBA players ever by Hoopshype, following his standout 2025-26 season with Portland. The ranking…

Israel's Under-16 Basketball Team Beats Greece 89-84 in European Championship

Israel's under-16 basketball team defeated Greece 89-84 in Romania's European Championship, overcoming a double-digit deficit to lead their group 2-0.

Slovenia's Stefan Jukicimovic Emerges as Luka Doncic's Basketball Successor

Stefan Jukicimovic, a rising Slovenian basketball star, led his country to the Under-18 European Championship and is seen as the next Luka Doncic, projected as a top NBA draft pic…

Maccabi Tel Aviv Signs Daniel Theis and Armando Bacot Amid Interest from Top Israeli Teams

David Moses Excluded from U20 European Championship All-Tournament Team Despite Leading Stats

David Moses led the U20 European Championship in rebounds and efficiency but was surprisingly left out of the all-tournament team as Israel finished seventh.

Israel's U18 Basketball Team Beats Turkey to Finish Seventh at European Championship

Israel's U18 basketball team finished seventh at the European Championship by beating Turkey 85-79 after a comeback in the final quarter. Key players David Mossis and Omri Orland…

David DeJulius Signs with Besiktas Amid Legal Dispute with Murcia Basketball Club

David DeJulius signed with Besiktas for the EuroLeague after a strong season with Murcia, but Murcia disputes the transfer citing an active contract extension. The conflict may le…

Israeli Youth Stars David Moses and Aviv Aronov Excel at European Basketball Championship

Despite a quarterfinal loss to Slovenia, Israel's youth basketball team still has a chance to qualify for the World Championship. Standout players David Moses and Aviv Aronov lead…

Israel's U18 Girls Basketball Team Opens Euro B Championship with Win Over Switzerland

Israel's U18 Girls Basketball Team Opens Euro B Championship with Win Over Switzerland

Israel's U18 girls basketball team defeated Switzerland 71-66 in their opening game of the European Championship Division B, led by Maayan Gorin's 19 points. Israel overcame an ea…

Israeli Basketball Star Maayan Gorin Rejects Canada to Lead National Youth Team Back to Top Tier

Seventeen-year-old Israeli basketball talent Maayan Gorin has declined an offer to join Canada's U19 team, choosing instead to lead Israel's youth team in the European Division B…

Israeli Youth Basketball Team Eyes World Championship Despite Euro U18 Quarterfinal Loss

Israel's under-18 basketball team lost to Slovenia in the Euro U18 quarterfinals but remains on track to qualify for the U19 World Cup by winning upcoming classification games.

Former Hapoel Holon Player Darin Green Jr. Suspended After Positive Cannabis Test

Darin Green Jr., formerly of Hapoel Holon, tested positive for cannabis during the last season and has been suspended from all sports activities. The positive test was confirmed b…

Slovenian Teen Star Joksimovic Emerges as Key Threat for Israel in U20 European Championship

Slovenian basketball prodigy Stefan Joksimovic, a top NBA draft prospect, is leading his team against Israel in the U20 European Championship quarterfinals. At 17, he boasts impre…

Israeli Duo Leads U18 Basketball Team Toward Historic European Championship Bid

Israel's U18 basketball team, led by David Mossis and Aviv Aronov, is aiming for a historic European Championship win after a perfect group stage. They face Denmark in the round o…

Aviv Aronov Shines in European Youth Basketball Championship, Eyes College Career in US

Israeli basketball player Aviv Aronov has excelled at the European Youth Championship, averaging 26.7 points per game, and will play college basketball at Eastern Michigan Univers…

Israel's U18 Basketball Team Secures Third Straight Win at European Championship

Israel's U18 basketball team won their third consecutive game at the European Youth Championship in Italy, beating Austria 84-80 to finish the preliminary round undefeated. Key pl…

David Moses Emerges as Israel’s Next Big Basketball Talent with European Youth Success

David Moses, a 17-year-old Israeli basketball player, is making waves with dominant performances in the European youth championship, averaging 25.5 points and 13.5 rebounds. After…

Pro-Palestinian Protesters Greet Israeli Youth Team at European Championship in Italy

The Israeli under-19 basketball team started its European Championship in Italy with a game against Greece, facing pro-Palestinian protests upon arrival. The team seeks to qualify…

David Mossis Emerges as Israel’s Most Promising Young Basketball Talent

Oman U18 Women’s Basketball Team Suffers Historic Defeats at Asian Championship

The Oman U18 women's basketball team finished last at the Asian Division B Championship, losing all four games by an average of 101.5 points, marking one of FIBA's most unbalanced…

Spanish Club Murcia Sues Former Maccabi Tel Aviv Player David DeJulius Over Contract Dispute

Spanish basketball club Murcia is suing former Maccabi Tel Aviv player David DeJulius for breaching a contract extension agreed in March 2026. Murcia claims DeJulius later refused…

Hapoel Holon Signs Guard Clodel Harris Jr. for Upcoming Season

Hapoel Holon signed 23-year-old guard Clodel Harris Jr. from Greece's Promitheas Patras, expecting him to be a key versatile player next season.

Hapoel Tel Aviv Signs Veteran Tomas Satoransky to Strengthen Playmaking Role

Hapoel Tel Aviv signed veteran Czech guard Tomas Satoransky to strengthen their playmaking despite his declining performance. Coach Dimitris Itoudis values his experience and lead…

Portland Trail Blazers Block NBA Star Deni Avdija From Israel National Team Due to Injury Insurance Issues

Deni Avdija missed Israel's recent World Cup qualifying games because the Portland Trail Blazers refused to release him due to insurance risks related to his existing back injury…

Israeli Basketball Prospect Gal Raviv Reflects on Success and Challenges in Sport

Gal Raviv, a 19-year-old Israeli basketball player, led her national under-20 team to a silver medal at the European Championship, topping scoring and assists charts. Despite her…

Maccabi Tel Aviv Reclaims Jewish Forward Shane Hunter After Polish Championship Win

Shane Hunter, on loan from Maccabi Tel Aviv, helped Legia Warsaw win the Polish basketball championship and is now returning to compete for a spot on Maccabi's roster for the 2026…

Israel's U20 Women's Basketball Team Wins Silver at European Championship, Making Historic Achievement

Israel's U20 women's basketball team earned a silver medal at the European Championship after losing to France in the final, achieving the best result in Israeli women's basketbal…

Israel Under-20 Women’s Basketball Team Reaches European Championship Final for First Time

The Israel Under-20 women’s basketball team defeated Belgium 78-69 on Saturday to reach the European Championship final for the first time. They will play the winner of France vs…

Gal Raviv Dominates U20 European Championship, Leading Israel to Historic Semifinal

Gal Raviv leads Israel's U20 women's basketball team to the European Championship semifinals with record-breaking performances, averaging 31 points per game and excelling in multi…

Amith Gershon Signs Two-Year Deal with Bnei Herzliya Basketball Club

Amith Gershon signed a two-year contract with Bnei Herzliya basketball club after leaving Netanya. He aims to contribute to the team's success and compete in the FIBA Champions Le…

Israel's Women's U20 Basketball Team Advances to European Championship Quarterfinals

Israel's women's under-20 basketball team defeated Hungary 96-79 to reach the European Championship quarterfinals for the second year in a row, securing their place in the top tie…

Hapoel Jerusalem Faces New EuroCup Format and Tough Group in 2026/27 Season

Hapoel Jerusalem was drawn into a competitive EuroCup group for 2026/27 and must adapt to a new best-of-three playoff format. Concurrently, Israeli teams Hapoel Holon and Bnei Her…

Israel Faces Tough Road to Qualify for 2027 Basketball World Cup in Qatar

Israel’s basketball team, coached by Ariel Beit Halachmi, advances to the next World Cup qualifier stage with a 2-4 record, facing Poland, Latvia, and the Netherlands in Group K…

Israel's Basketball World Cup Qualification Chances Plummet After Heavy Loss to Croatia

Israel's basketball team lost heavily to Croatia, dropping their World Cup qualifying record to two wins and four losses, severely diminishing their chances of advancing. Despite…

Israel's Basketball Coach Calls for Player Accountability After Heavy Loss to Croatia

Israel's basketball team lost 103-75 to Croatia, complicating their World Cup qualification hopes. Coach Ariel Beit Halachmi urged players to take responsibility and stressed the…

Noam Yaakov Cleared to Play for Israel Against Croatia in World Cup Qualifier

Noam Yaakov has been cleared to play for Israel in their basketball World Cup qualifier against Croatia after resolving an insurance issue that previously prevented his participat…

Israel Basketball Team Falls to Germany, Jeopardizing World Cup Qualification

Israel's basketball team lost 92-86 to Germany in a World Cup qualifier in Riga, dropping to third place in their group and complicating their chances of advancing. Yam Madar scor…

Israeli Basketball Player Noam Yaakov Faces Insurance Issue Ahead of National Team Game

Israeli basketball player Noam Yaakov was barred from playing due to a last-minute insurance coverage issue discovered by FIBA, but he remains committed to the national team as of…

Israel Basketball Team Faces Croatia Without Captain Tomer Ginat After Injury

Israel's basketball team lost to Germany in World Cup qualifiers and faces a tough match against Croatia without injured captain Tomer Ginat. Insurance disputes sidelined Noam Yaa…