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Maccabi Ashdod's Foreign Players Arrive, Aim to Prove Team's Strength in Israeli Basketball Premier League
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First reported by N12 · 1 hour ago
What happened
Maccabi Ashdod's foreign players Robert Turner and Marquis McDuffy arrived in Israel ahead of the new basketball season, aiming to prove the team’s strength in the Israeli Premier League. The team will hold its first full practice soon and an open session for fans before their opening game against Hapoel Jerusalem.
- 01Maccabi Ashdod returned to Israel's top basketball league after promotion last season.
- 02Foreign players Robert Turner and Marquis McDuffy arrived in Israel on August 25, 2026.
- 03First full team practice is scheduled two weeks before the opening game against Hapoel Jerusalem.
- 04An open practice for fans and season ticket holders will be held on Thursday at 7:00 PM.
- 05Turner and McDuffy emphasized the league's competitiveness and the importance of fan support.
- 06McDuffy is learning about Ashdod and looks forward to the local fan atmosphere.
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