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Maccabi Tel Aviv Reclaims Jewish Forward Shane Hunter After Polish Championship Win
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First reported by Mako · Jul 13, 2026
What happened
Shane Hunter, on loan from Maccabi Tel Aviv, helped Legia Warsaw win the Polish basketball championship and is now returning to compete for a spot on Maccabi's roster for the 2026/27 season.
- 01Shane Hunter returns to Maccabi Tel Aviv after a championship-winning loan in Poland.
- 02Hunter averaged 9 points, 5 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game during the 2025/26 season.
- 03He signed a three-year deal with Maccabi Tel Aviv last summer before being loaned out.
- 04Hunter played a key role in Legia Warsaw's Polish league and FIBA Champions League campaigns.
- 05Legia Warsaw publicly thanked Hunter for his contributions to their title win.
- 06Hunter will compete for a place on Maccabi Tel Aviv's roster for the 2026/27 season.
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