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Hapoel Eilat Signs Jewish Center Brandon Lieb for One Season

How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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First reported by N12 · Aug 13, 2026

What happened

Hapoel Eilat signed 24-year-old Jewish center Brandon Lieb from U.S. college basketball for one season to strengthen their team. Coach Oren Aharoni praised Lieb's potential and motivation, seeing him as a key part of the club's long-term plans. Lieb previously played five years in U.S. colleges, most recently averaging 3.1 points and 4.1 rebounds per game.

  • 01Hapoel Eilat signed Jewish center Brandon Lieb for one season.
  • 02Lieb is 24 years old and 2.16 meters tall, joining the newly promoted team.
  • 03Coach Oren Aharoni emphasized Lieb's potential and motivation to develop.
  • 04Lieb played five years in U.S. college basketball before moving to Israel.
  • 05In his last college season, Lieb averaged 3.1 points and 4.1 rebounds per game.

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People
OrganizationsHapoel Eilat, Illinois Fighting Illini, Illinois State University Redbirds
PlacesIsrael, United States

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N12Center · HebrewAug 13, 2026
Hapoel Eilat Signs Jewish Center Brandon Lieb for One Season
MakoCenter · HebrewAug 13, 2026
Hapoel Eilat Signs Jewish Center Brandon Lieb for One Season

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