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Israeli Basketball Prospect Gal Raviv Reflects on Success and Challenges in Sport

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First reported by Ynet · Jul 13, 2026

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Gal Raviv, a 19-year-old Israeli basketball player, led her national under-20 team to a silver medal at the European Championship, topping scoring and assists charts. Despite her achievements, she was not named MVP, citing sports politics. Raviv moved to the US at 15 to pursue basketball and now plays for the University of Miami, aiming for a WNBA career.

01Gal Raviv led Israel's U20 team to silver at the European Championship with record-breaking stats.
02She was top scorer and assist leader but missed out on MVP due to perceived politics.
03Raviv began basketball young, influenced by her parents, and trained in Israel and the US.
04She currently plays for the University of Miami after transferring from Connecticut.
05Her goal is to play professionally in the WNBA.
06Raviv emphasizes hard work and personal growth over comparisons to others.

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