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Herzliya Leads the Race for Rafi Menco as He Nears Exit from Hapoel HaEmek

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Herzliya Leads the Race for Rafi Menco as He Nears Exit from Hapoel HaEmek
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First reported by Mako · Jun 25, 2026

What happened

Rafi Menco is expected to leave Hapoel HaEmek and start the 2026/2027 season elsewhere. Bnei Herzliya is leading the chase, with Hapoel Holon and Ness Ziona also interested.

  • 01Bnei Herzliya is strongest in the race for Rafi Menco.
  • 02Menco is expected to leave Hapoel HaEmek before 2026/2027.
  • 03Hapoel Holon and Ness Ziona are also interested.
  • 04He averaged 7.4 points and 3.3 rebounds last regular season.
  • 05His best season was 2019/2020 with Eilat, at 13.4 points and 5.3 rebounds.

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MakoCenter · HebrewJun 25, 2026
Herzliya Leads the Race for Rafi Menco as He Nears Exit from Hapoel HaEmek
N12Center · HebrewJun 25, 2026
Bnei Herzliya targeting Rafi Menco as he nears exit from Hapoel HaEmek

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