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Maccabi Tel Aviv Coach Addresses Pierre Henry's Arrival Amidst Controversy
Maccabi Tel Aviv coach Oded Katash confirmed that guard Pierre Henry will arrive for a tryout, despite a lengthy suspension for doping violations that prevents him from playing official games until January 2027. Henry is expected to join practices this Friday, November 13.
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- 01Guard Pierre Henry will join Maccabi Tel Aviv for practices despite a 48-month doping ban ending January 2027.
- 02Coach Oded Katash stated the decision to bring Henry for a tryout was planned long before the current season.
- 03Henry is expected to arrive in Israel this week and start training with the team on Friday, November 13.
- 04Maccabi Tel Aviv has a 2-8 record in the EuroLeague and faces Hapoel Tel Aviv in the Winner Cup final tomorrow.
- 05Henry's suspension began in January 2023 for violating FIBA doping regulations.
The team has had a poor start to the season and will face Hapoel Tel Aviv in the Winner Cup final tomorrow.
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