EuroBasket

Three-for-three: Maccabi, Hapoel storm to European victories before returning home

“I’m very happy, and getting the team to win is most important. Our record doesn’t show it, but we will climb the ladder. We have so much talent to show,” Walker, the game's MVP, said.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
LONNIE WALKER scored a game-high 23 points to lead Maccabi Tel Aviv to a 83-65 upset victory of Zalgiris to improve its Euroleague record to 4-10.
YAIR KRAVITS (right) and Team Israel were badly outplayed by both and Germany and Croatia in their opening two matches to 2027 World Cup qualifying.

Israel struggles in World Cup qualifiers, faces 'uphill battle' after disastrous opening window

Playing the “home” game in Riga is obviously not ideal for Israel, but the squad has faced this challenge since the outbreak of the war in October 2023.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
IN HER first game with the Israel national team, Abby Meyers scored 21 points in a 98-91 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Baron, Meyers power Israel to comeback victory over Bosnia

Alyssa Baron leads Israel Women’s Basketball to a 98-91 win over Bosnia in the EuroBasket qualifiers, with Abby Meyers and Daniel Raber contributing big performances.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
Deni Avdija bleeding.

Israel's exit from EuroBasket left the good, the bad, and the ugly on sight

A win over France was no doubt the highest point for Israel, while a close loss to host Poland after having heard the Israeli national anthem Hatikvah booed loudly was one of the lowest.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

Hapoel Tel Aviv raises the roof at Drive-in Arena against Maccabi Tel Aviv

A pair of huge home victories has Hapoel Tel Aviv primed to contend for titles locally and in Europe

JANUARY 27, 2023ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
HAPOEL TEL AVIV guard J’Covan Brown (with ball) scored a game-high 32 points to lead the Reds to a narrow 96-95 victory over city rival Maccabi Tel Avi on Sunday.

The legacy of outgoing Maccabi Tel Aviv stalwart Nikola Vujcic

Nikola Vujcic, who won two EuroLeague titles with Maccabi Tel Aviv as a player, has stepped down from his role as general manager/sports director.

NOVEMBER 18, 2022ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
NIKOLA VUJCIC has been a loyal soldier for Maccabi Tel Aviv, as both a player and in various managerial roles.

Rehashing Israel’s doomed Eurobasket

Blue-and-white management and players left searching for answers after early elimination.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
ISRAEL’S TOMER GINAT reacts dejectedly after Israel’s Eurobasket loss to the Czech Republic, which sealed the blue-and-white’s fate of being sent home early.

Czech-mate for Israel at Eurobasket

After a promising start the to tournament, blue-and-white suffers third consecutive loss to seal ouster.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
ISRAEL’S DENI AVDIJA reacts during last night’s Eurobasket match against the host Czech Republic, with the blue-and-white falling 88-77 and being eliminated.

Blue-and-white can’t keep pace with Poland

Avdija struggles as Israel drops to 2-1 at Eurobasket • Key games against Serbia, Czechs on tap.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
Picture of Israel's Nimrod Levi vs Poland.

An NBA star excited for Eurobasket return

Ahead of a duel with Israel, Finland’s Lauri Markkanen reflects on time with Bulls, Cavaliers.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
LAURI MARKKANEN (top) helped Finland rally past Israel last week in World Cup qualifiying. The Cleveland Cavaliers’ forward will look to do the same when the countries meet again on Friday, this time in the Eurobasket group stage.

Basketball: Deni Avdija relishing opportunity to propel Israel

As for bringing home a medal in the Eurobasket, Avdija is certain that this version of the Israel National Team has a chance to do just that.

AUGUST 31, 2022ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
WHILE STILL only 21, Deni Avdija has the presence of a grizzled veteran on the Israel National Team, which tips off its Eurobasket campaign this weekend

Avdija, Israel prep for Eurobasket, World Cup qualifiers

The Israel National Team is no question a work in progress. Despite not having what would be considered the best prep possible, the coach isn't concerned. He also has Deni Avdija.

AUGUST 24, 2022ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
DENI AVDIJA is the anchor of the Israel national basketball team and hopes to lead the blue-and-white to international success this summer.

Maccabi Tel Aviv, Hapoel Jerusalem face pivotal tests

Yellow-and-blue hosts Zalgiris, Barca in Euroleague • Reds aim to rebound from dismal start.

OCTOBER 25, 2021ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MACCABI TEL AVIV guard Scottie Wilbekin delivers a nifty behind-the-back pass during the yellow-and-blue’s 104-80 conquest of Hapoel Jerusalem over the weekend.

Israel breezes into EuroBasket in style

With blend of youth and veterans, blue-and-white maintains perfect 4-0 qualification record

DECEMBER 3, 2020ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
WITH THE leadership and skill of savvy veterans Guy Pnini (left) and Gal Mekel (right), Israel has reeled off four straight victories in its EuroBasket 2022 qualifying campaign.