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Jerusalem targets Fenerbahce center Gilson Bango

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100% centerFirst reported by Mako · Jun 15, 2026
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What happened

Hapoel Jerusalem is building toward 2026/27 after hiring Sasha Obradovic, and Fenerbahce center Gilson Bango is a reported target. The 27-year-old Angolan missed all of 2025/26 after tearing his ACL at AfroBasket, and Fenerbahce paid 600,000 euros for him in 2024.

  • 01Hapoel Jerusalem hired Sasha Obradovic on a three-year deal.
  • 02Gilson Bango is being considered for Jerusalem’s 2026/27 roster.
  • 03Fenerbahce paid a 600,000 euro buyout for Bango in 2024.
  • 04Bango missed the entire 2025/26 season after an ACL tear.
  • 05He won EuroLeague with Fenerbahce and was an Angola league MVP twice.

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MakoCenter · HebrewJun 15, 2026
Jerusalem targets Fenerbahce center Gilson Bango
N12Center · HebrewJun 15, 2026
Hapoel Jerusalem Eyes Fenerbahce Center Gilson Bango

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