Israel
Drew Crawford joins Maccabi Rishon
Drew Crawford (196 cm, Northwestern’14) is making his way back to the Israeli Winner League after inking a deal with Maccabi Rishon Le-Zion (Israel-Winner League). The 26-year-old Crawford got his first run with a European club in 2015-16 with Bnei Hertzeliyya (Israel-Winner League). In 2016-17 Drew took his game to Germany, suiting up for MHP…
Read MoreAlando Tucker moves to Hapoel Eilat
Alando Tucker (198 cm, Wisconsin’07) has agreed to terms on a deal to play for Hapoel Eilat (Israel-Winner League) this 2017-18. This will be his second season playing for a team in Israel’s premier league. In 2016-17 Alando lent his talents to Hapoel Tel-Aviv (Israel-Winner League). Tucker appeared in a total of 26 games for…
Read MoreDeAndre Kane heads to Maccabi Fox Tel-Aviv
DeAndre Kane (193 cm, Iowa State ’14) is the newest member of Maccabi Fox Tel-Aviv (Israel-Winner League). The addition of Kane should bring another back court player who knows how to put the ball in the hole. The majority of his 2016/2017 campaign came with BC Nizhny Novgorod (Russia-VTB) where he played 31.9 mpg. His major…
Read MoreLuke Martinez is now with Maccabi Hunter Haifa
Luke Martinez (193 cm, Wyoming ’13) will now be a part of the backcourt for Maccabi Hunter Haifa (Israel-Winner League). Martinez’ career has only taken place in either North or South America. Most recently with Soles de Mexicali (Mexico-LNBP) last season for 25 games. The Mexican-American guard underwent a solid season in the Mexican league…
Read MoreTarence Kinsey re-ups with Hapoel Jerusalem
Tarence Kinsey (202 cm, Universtiy of South Carolina’06) will remain on the roster of Hapoel Jerusalem (Israel-Winner League) for the 2017-18 season. The veteran joined the team at the beginning of 2016-17. He played 18 games for them in the EuroCup and was able to register averages of 10.4 ppg and 2.6 rpg. At 33…
Read MoreMichael Roll lands with Maccabi Fox Tel-Aviv
Michael Roll (197 cm, UCLA ’10) is the newest member of the backcourt for Maccabi Fox Tel-Aviv (Israel-Winner League). Roll has yet to show off his game in Israel as this will be his first appearance. The last three years were spent in Turkey for Roll with three different teams. Most recently, the shooting guard played…
Read MoreAlex Tyus back to Tel Aviv
After a dismal 2016-2017, Maccabi Tel Aviv is regrouping and announced the signing of Alex Tyus (203 cm, Florida’11) for the 2018 campaign. The Israeli giant failed to win the league and slipped out of the EuroLeague during the Regular Season. American Alex Tyus is being brought into the club to after spending last season…
Read MoreHapoel Jerusalem wins Israeli Winner League
Hapoel Jerusalem is the new champions of Basketball in Israel. The team defeated Maccabi Haifa 83-76 to win the grand final. This victory marks just the second time in the history of Hapoel Jerusalem that the club has won the league, following the trophy success in 2015. Jerusalem has taken the league title in two…
Read MoreDavid Blatt is the new coach of Maccabi Tel-Aviv
David Blatt will be re-joining Maccabi Tel-Aviv (Israel-Winner League). Blatt was the head coach for the Israeli squad from 2010-2014. Tel-Aviv was very successful in the time Blatt was there. They went to the Israeli Premier League Championship in every season, winning in 2011, 2012 and 2014. Blatt also led the team to an Israeli Cup championship…
Read MoreAlessandro Gentile leaves Hapoel Jerusalem
Alessandro Gentile (200 cm) has parted ways with Hapoel Jerusalem (Israel-Winner League) after signing with them in April 2017. He logged eight games for them before his departure 4.3 ppg and 2.0 apg. Gentile was briefly on loan to Panathinaikos Athens (Greece-A1). During his brief stay, Allessandro dropped averages of 5.8 ppg and 2.5 rpg…
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