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Megiddo College Launches Innovative Kibbutz-Based Basketball Development Program
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First reported by N12 · 32 minutes ago
What happened
Megiddo College in Kibbutz Mishmar HaEmek has launched a pioneering basketball program combining kibbutz community life with professional training and education. Supported by local leadership and national team coaches, the program aims to develop young Israeli talent and will soon partner with a top basketball club.
- 01Megiddo College combines kibbutz living with professional basketball training and education.
- 02Players live in Kibbutz Mishmar HaEmek, sharing community life and schooling.
- 03The project is led by Gil Lin, head of Megiddo Regional Council, aiming for 2026 success.
- 04National team coaches Yoav Shamir and Rimon Yabzuri lead the professional training.
- 05Megiddo has a history of producing top Israeli basketball players.
- 06A collaboration with a leading Israeli basketball club will be announced soon.
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