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Noam Yaacov’s Next Step After the Belgian Title Loss
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
100% centerFirst reported by Mako · Jun 13, 2026
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What happened
Noam Yaacov’s season in Belgium ended with Oostende’s 3-2 finals loss to Antwerp in overtime. He is now preparing for the June 23-24 NBA draft, where he is projected as a second-round pick, while retaining a fallback plan at Utah.
- 01Oostende lost the Belgian title series 3-2 after an overtime defeat to Antwerp.
- 02Yaacov posted career highs of 18.2 points, 5.8 assists and 4.1 rebounds.
- 03The NBA draft takes place on June 23 and 24.
- 04The Athletic projects Yaacov at No. 51 to Washington.
- 05If not drafted, he can play Summer League or join Utah.
- 06Yaacov is expected to spend next season in the United States.
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OrganizationsOostende, Antwerp, Washington Wizards, The Athletic, Cleveland Cavaliers, Utah Utes, NBA, G League
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