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Vincent Amsalem Joins Nes Ziona Basketball Team as Israeli Player
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First reported by N12 · Jul 8, 2026
What happened
Vincent Amsalem, a 24-year-old guard, signed a three-year contract with Nes Ziona basketball team after gaining Israeli citizenship. He previously played two seasons in France and won a silver medal with France at the 2022 Maccabiah Games.
- 01Vincent Amsalem signed a three-year deal with Nes Ziona basketball team.
- 02Amsalem completed Israeli naturalization and will be counted as an Israeli player.
- 03He played two seasons with Limoges in France, averaging 6.9 points and 3.8 assists last season.
- 04In 2022, he won a silver medal with France at the Maccabiah Games.
- 05Amsalem expressed excitement to join Nes Ziona and contribute fully to the team.
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