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Maya Zilbershlag Emerges as Israel's Rising Star in Women's Basketball
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First reported by Mako · Jul 3, 2026
What happened
Maya Zilbershlag, an 18-year-old Israeli basketball prodigy, is poised to lead Israel's U20 team at the European Championship before joining Purdue University. She has excelled in youth national teams and the Israeli Premier League, earning praise for her scoring and maturity. Coach Tal Natan highlights her key role in Israel's basketball future.
- 01Maya Zilbershlag is a leading young talent in Israeli women's basketball at age 18.
- 02She was top scorer at the U18 European Championship with 18.4 points per game.
- 03Zilbershlag helped Israel's U20 team achieve a historic sixth place in Europe.
- 04She averaged 9.3 points and 5.3 rebounds for Maccabi Ashdod last season.
- 05Coach Tal Natan praises her offensive skills and mental maturity.
- 06She will soon join Purdue University to play in the Big Ten Conference.
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