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Sean Dawson Signs With Maccabi Ashdod Ahead of New Basketball Season
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First reported by N12 · Jul 2, 2026
What happened
Sean Dawson, a 32-year-old swingman, has signed with Maccabi Ashdod as the team prepares for its first season back in the Israeli Premier Basketball League. Dawson has played for several Israeli teams and recently competed in Italy. He expressed excitement about contributing to Ashdod's success in the top league.
- 01Sean Dawson, 32, officially joins Maccabi Ashdod after their promotion to the Premier League.
- 02Dawson played limited games last season for Bnei Herzliya and Nes Ziona.
- 03Previously, he competed in Italy's second division and had a strong 2022/23 season with Hapoel Holon.
- 04This is Dawson's fifth Israeli Premier League team, including Maccabi Rishon Lezion and Ironi Nes Ziona.
- 05Dawson aims to help Ashdod become a competitive and successful top-tier team.
- 06Maccabi Ashdod is actively strengthening its roster ahead of the new season.
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