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Israeli Basketball Hall of Fame Inaugurated with Five Legendary Inductees
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First reported by N12 · 16 minutes ago
What happened
The Israeli Basketball Association opened its Hall of Fame on August 19, 2026, inducting five legendary players and promoting social basketball initiatives. The national team prepares for upcoming World Championship qualifiers against Georgia, Poland, and Latvia.
- 01Israeli Basketball Association inaugurated its Hall of Fame on August 19, 2026, in Ramat Gan.
- 02Five players were inducted: Miki Berkovich, Barry Leibowitz, Aviva Bales, Aluma Goren, and Tal Brody.
- 03The Friendship Fund supports social projects like the Reservists League and basketball in the Gaza envelope.
- 04Deni Avdija and other basketball leaders attended the gala event.
- 05Israel's national team will play Georgia on August 23, then Poland and Latvia in Riga for World Championship qualifiers.
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