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Maccabi Ashdod Hosts Open Practice Ahead of New Basketball Season

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First reported by N12 · 19 minutes ago

What happened

Maccabi Ashdod held an open practice with 150 fans attending to support the newly promoted basketball team. The club finalized its roster with new foreign and Israeli players and is preparing for its first Winner Cup game against Hapoel Jerusalem. The team and fans celebrated together, with player Isaiah Hill expressing optimism about the season and the city of Ashdod.

  • 01Maccabi Ashdod held an open practice with 150 fans supporting the team.
  • 02The club completed its roster with new foreign and Israeli players.
  • 03Isaiah Hill praised the team’s mix of experience and youth and the city of Ashdod.
  • 04The first game is set for the Winner Cup against Hapoel Jerusalem in under two weeks.
  • 05About 300 season tickets have been sold, with a discount campaign upcoming.
  • 06Ticket price for the Winner Cup game is set at 50 shekels.

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N12Center · Hebrew19 minutes ago
Maccabi Ashdod Hosts Open Practice Ahead of New Basketball Season
MakoCenter · Hebrew19 minutes ago
Maccabi Ashdod Holds Open Practice Ahead of New Basketball Season

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