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How Hapoel Jerusalem Landed Sasha Obradovic
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80% centerFirst reported by Walla · Jun 15, 2026
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What happened
Hapoel Jerusalem hired Sasha Obradovic after a months-long search for a top European coach. The club met him in Athens, offered 750,000 euros and a major budget, and wants him to build around Jared Harper.
- 01Jerusalem signed Sasha Obradovic after repeated failed attempts to hire a European coach.
- 02Adelson, Mekel, Arieli and Shamir met candidates at the Athens Final Four.
- 03Obradovic’s move became realistic after Crvena zvezda’s Adriatic League semifinal exit.
- 04Jerusalem offered 750,000 euros and a large budget around Jared Harper.
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OrganizationsHapoel Jerusalem, EuroLeague, Monaco, Maccabi Tel Aviv, EuroCup, Crvena zvezda, Partizan Belgrade, Alba Berlin
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