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Jeff Dowtin Jr. Joins Napoli for EuroCup After Leaving Maccabi Tel Aviv
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First reported by Mako · Jul 19, 2026
What happened
Jeff Dowtin Jr. has signed with Italian club Napoli for the upcoming EuroCup season after leaving Maccabi Tel Aviv. He chose Napoli over AEK Athens and will continue his European career in Italy. Last season, he averaged 8.1 points and 2.4 assists per game in the EuroLeague.
- 01Jeff Dowtin Jr. signs with Napoli for the EuroCup season starting 2026-27.
- 02He left Maccabi Tel Aviv before last season ended and sought a new European team.
- 03Dowtin was in talks with AEK Athens but ultimately chose the Italian club.
- 04Napoli is a young club, founded only ten years ago.
- 05Last season, Dowtin averaged 8.1 points and 2.4 assists per game in EuroLeague play.
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MakoCenter · HebrewJul 19, 2026
Jeff Dowtin Jr. Joins Napoli for EuroCup After Leaving Maccabi Tel Aviv
N12Center · HebrewJul 19, 2026
Jeff Dowtin Jr. Joins Napoli for EuroCup After Leaving Maccabi Tel Aviv
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