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Israeli Cadet Basketball Team Defeats Belgium to Secure Top Division Spot

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Israeli Cadet Basketball Team Defeats Belgium to Secure Top Division Spot
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First reported by Mako · 9 minutes ago

What happened

The Israeli cadet basketball team defeated Belgium 85-68 on August 15, 2026, securing their place in Division A for the next season. Maor Sela led with a triple-double, and Israel maintained a strong lead throughout the game.

  • 01Israeli cadet basketball team beat Belgium 85-68 on August 15, 2026.
  • 02Israel dominated early, leading 24-8 in the first quarter and 46-23 at halftime.
  • 03Maor Sela achieved a triple-double with 27 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists.
  • 04Ido Ziv scored 20 points, including four three-pointers.
  • 05Israel secured 13th place in the Sport 5 Championship and retained Division A status.

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MakoCenter · Hebrew9 minutes ago
Israeli Cadet Basketball Team Defeats Belgium to Secure Top Division Spot
N12Center · Hebrew9 minutes ago
Israeli Cadet Basketball Team Defeats Belgium to Secure Top Division Status

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