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Hapoel Eilat Returns to Israeli Basketball Premier League
Hapoel Ironi Eilat is returning to Israel's top basketball league, the Winner League, after a two-year absence. The team begins its 2026/27 season on Thursday evening with an away game against Maccabi Rishon LeZion.
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What happened
- 01Hapoel Ironi Eilat returns to the Winner League basketball season on Thursday after a two-year hiatus.
- 02The team will play its opening game against Maccabi Rishon LeZion at the Beit Maccabi Hall.
- 03Coach Oren Aharoni, a former Eilat player, leads the team's efforts to rebuild its standing.
- 04Key players include guards Bryant Crawford and Jabonte Hawkins, and center James Dickey.
- 05Eilat faces challenges including budget disparities and adapting to the Premier League's intensity.
- 06The club's primary goal is to establish a stable and competitive team for the season.
The club aims to re-establish its position in Israeli basketball by building a stable and competitive team. Coach Oren Aharoni leads a roster that includes both foreign and Israeli players, facing challenges like budget differences and adapting to the league's pace.
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