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American Guard Kendal McCollum Signs with Israeli Team Ironi Eilat
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First reported by N12 · Jul 15, 2026
What happened
American point guard Kendal McCollum has signed with Israeli Premier League newcomer Ironi Eilat for the 2026/27 season, returning to Israel after a season in Greece. McCollum is a proven top player in the Israeli league, having earned All-Star honors with Maccabi Ramat Gan and strong European performances.
- 01Kendal McCollum signs with Ironi Eilat for the 2026/27 Israeli basketball season.
- 02McCollum previously starred for Maccabi Ramat Gan, earning All-Star Five honors in 2024/25.
- 03He averaged 15.2 points and 7 assists per game in the Israeli league that season.
- 04Most recently played for Promitheas Patras in Greece, averaging double-digit points.
- 05Ironi Eilat praised his experience, playmaking, and scoring ability.
- 06The club wishes McCollum success in his return to the Israeli league.
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