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Maccabi Ashdod Prepares for 2026/27 Season with New Budget and Roster Moves
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First reported by Mako · Jul 19, 2026
What happened
Maccabi Ashdod is preparing for its return to Israel's top basketball league in 2026/27 with a growing budget, key player signings, and new management appointments. The club aims to strengthen both its roster and organizational structure while planning a new arena in Ashdod.
- 01Maccabi Ashdod returns to Israel's top basketball league after two years away.
- 02The club's budget is 8.5 million shekels, aiming to reach 10 million with new investors.
- 03Key players like MVP Robert Turner and others have re-signed for the upcoming season.
- 04The team seeks two foreign players and additional Israeli talent amid security concerns.
- 05Noa Confino was appointed team manager, the only woman in such a role in the league.
- 06Plans include marketing efforts and building a new 5,000-seat arena in Ashdod.
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