Hapoel Tel Aviv Builds Massive 19-Player Roster Ahead of New Season
How 5 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
By אדם מיכלשווילי
First reported by Walla · Aug 1, 2026
What happened
Hapoel Tel Aviv basketball is building a massive roster of at least 19 players, including 11 foreign players, ahead of the new season. After signing guard Eugene German, the club seeks another foreign frontcourt player while managing the futures of Israeli players and balancing playing time. The team aims to compete strongly in the EuroLeague and domestic league with a deep, talent-rich squad.
- 01Hapoel Tel Aviv’s roster will include at least 19 players, with up to 11 foreign players.
- 02Eugene German, a skilled American guard, recently signed to bolster the backcourt.
- 03The club is still seeking a foreign frontcourt player to add depth and cover injuries.
- 04Tyler Ennis remains under contract but is likely to be transferred due to limited playing time.
- 05Israeli players Yiftach Ziv and Tamir Blatt’s futures remain uncertain amid roster congestion.
- 06The large roster raises concerns about playing time, especially for Israeli players in EuroLeague matches.
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