Jerusalem basketball

Israel falls to 0-2 with costly Croatia basketball defeat

Beit Halachmi admits the Israeli national basketball team ‘hardly practiced’ in a frustrating start to World Cup qualifying.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
BAR TIMOR (center) and the Israel national team got off to a terrible start to World Cup qualifying, dropping its record to 0-2 with a 85-71 to Croatia.
AFTER FINISHING June's finals tied at 1-1 when the Iran war broke out, Hapoel Jerusalem and Maccabi Tel Aviv will duel in the season-opening Super Cup on Sunday.

Maccabi Tel Aviv, Hapoel Jerusalem face off in historic Super Cup

The Israel Basketball League will hold a Super Cup clash between beloved Israeli teams Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Jerusalem.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
YAD ELIYAHU sits empty as the Israel basketball league finals remain on hold amid escalating tensions with Iran. The decisive Game 3 between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Jerusalem has been indefinitely postponed due to security concerns

The games must not go on: Iran attacks halt Israeli basketball finals, other sports

Celebrations quickly gave way to anxiety as sirens echoed across central Israel and the specter of war overshadowed the sports world.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
JOHNATHAN STOVE – who has fond memories of his time in Israel at Hapoel Galil Elyon in 2021/22 – will face Hapoel Jerusalem tonight in the Eurocup with Hamburg.

Johnathan Stove tells 'Post' about journey from Galil Elyon to Hamburg ahead of Jerusalem clash

Just before tipoff, The Jerusalem Post spoke with the 28-year-old shooting guard about his latest challenge, his time with Hapoel Galil Elyon, and much more.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

Israelis are in the top 10 supporters of the NBA worldwide

Israel's large fanbase for the NBA can be thanks, in part, to the growing population of American and Canadian immigrants, or Olim.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A basketball passing through a hoop.

Yovel Zoosman brings his talents to Hapoel Jerusalem

Busy beginning for Hapoel owner Adelson • Dzikic, Speedy Smith return, Chris Johnson is back

JULY 10, 2023ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
HAPOEL JERUSALEM new signees Gaby Chachashvili (left) and Yovel Zoosman (right) pose at their introductory press conference yesterday in the Israeli capital.

Hapoel Jerusalem needs to wake up against Herzliya

No one for Jerusalem played well and stepped up in this game and that has to be concerning for the entire club from player 1 to 12 as well as management and the coaching staff.

MAY 23, 2023ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
YAIR KRAVETZ (left) and Bnei Herzliya have given Khadeen Carrington (right) and Hapoel Jerusalem all they can handle through the first two games of their best-of-five Winner League quarterfinal series, which is tied 1-1 heading into Wednesday's contest in the capital.

Hapoel Jerusalem seals Final Four berth

Reds notch 40-point victory in decisive Champions League quarterfinal game vs AEK Athens

APRIL 20, 2023ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
LEVI RANDOLPH (2) and Hapoel Jerusalem players celebrate at the end of their dominant 91-51 victory over AEK Athens to advance to the Champions League semifinals

Hapoel Tel Aviv pumped for EuroCup quarterfinals

Veteran leaders key for Reds to continue impressive run in last-8 clash against Joventut Badalona.

APRIL 18, 2023ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
HAPOEL TEL AVIV captain Bar Timor will be at the forefront of the Reds’ attack tonight in their winner-take-all EuroCup quarterfinal at Spanish side Joventut Badalona.

Israel’s national hoops ‘process’ in full swing

Captain Tomer Ginat relishes opportunity to lead next wave of hungry blue-and-white stars

FEBRUARY 23, 2023ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
TOMER GINAT is definitely a fan favorite. But the Hapoel Tel Aviv forward brings much more to the table, and hopes to lead the Reds to success at home and in continental play after returning to Israel from an extended stint in France.

Hapoel Jerusalem’s teamwork shines through

Reds embody their coach's hard-nosed, all-for-one approach to topple Maccabi Tel Aviv in State Cup final conquest.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
HAPOEL JERUSALEM players celebrate on the court following their 67-61 victory over Maccabi Tel Aviv in the State Cup final last Thursday.

Hapoel Jerusalem and Maccabi Tel Aviv reach Basketball State Cup final

Reds prevailed over Hapoel Haifa in the semis • Yellow-and-blue proved too much for Ness Ziona

FEBRUARY 15, 2023ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
ITAY SEGEV (left picture, 6) and Hapoel Jerusalem overcame Hapoel Haifa 77-73 in their State Cup semifinal.

Yellow-and-blue back atop Winner League

Leader Maccabi Haifa rained out vs Hadera • Beitar crushes K8 • Hap Jerusalem’s slump continues

FEBRUARY 7, 2023ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MACCABI TEL AVIV guard Wade Baldwin rises for a dunk during the yellow-and-blue’s 81-68 victory over Hapoel Beersheba this week in Israel Winner League action

Kyrie Irving traded to Dallas Mavericks after antisemitism controversy

The Dallas Mavericks' Jewish owner Mark Cuban spoke out on Irving's antisemitism scandal last year.

FEBRUARY 6, 2023ByGABE FRIEDMAN/JTA
Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) at Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York, Oct 29, 2022