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Israel’s Three Basketball Giants Reveal Three Very Different Strategies
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First reported by N12 · Jun 20, 2026
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A Sport 5 opinion piece says Hapoel Jerusalem, Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv each chose a different basketball strategy this season. It contrasts Jerusalem’s lack of focus, Maccabi’s domestic-first approach and Hapoel Tel Aviv’s Europe-first project under Dimitris Itoudis. The article argues that the coaches reflect those decisions, but the clubs’ priorities are the real story.
- 01Jerusalem is criticized for lacking a clear priority and possibly turning to Europe.
- 02Maccabi Tel Aviv chose the Israeli league first, accepting a weaker EuroLeague roster.
- 03Oded Katash fit Maccabi’s model because he manages its compromises effectively.
- 04Hapoel Tel Aviv backed Dimitris Itoudis to chase European success.
- 05The article says Hapoel’s next dilemma is Europe’s top tier or domestic dominance.
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