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Maccabi Tel Aviv Considers Position Shift for Roman Sorkin Amid Deep Frontcourt
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First reported by N12 · 1 hour ago
What happened
Maccabi Tel Aviv announced Shane Hunter's return, creating a deep frontcourt with four centers including Roman Sorkin. This depth may allow Sorkin to play more as a power forward, leveraging his shooting and size. Despite defensive challenges guarding smaller players, Sorkin's versatility and the team's roster flexibility could improve Maccabi's interior presence this season.
- 01Maccabi Tel Aviv recalled Shane Hunter, adding depth to their frontcourt with four centers.
- 02Roman Sorkin may see more minutes as a power forward alongside Bacot or Hunter.
- 03Sorkin shoots 34.1% from three-point range and is a smart offensive player.
- 04Defensive struggles against smaller players limit Sorkin’s role at power forward.
- 05The team’s early roster completion allows experimenting with lineups and roles.
- 06Hunter’s return aims to reduce center workload in the Israeli league.
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