Jake Cohen

“We come out and let our game speak for itself” – Maccabi upends Jerusalem 89-78

March 11, 2019 // 0 Comments

Maccabi Tel Aviv used a dominating first half to upend Hapoel Jerusalem 89-78 in the Israeli Classico at the Pais Arena in the capital city. Scottie Wilbekin was the star of the show with 18 points going 5/7 from beyond the arc, Johnny O’Bryant added 13 points, Tarik Black chipped in with 12 [Read More]

“We just want to win” – Maccabi defeats Darussafaka 77-58

March 1, 2019 // 0 Comments

“We just want to win” – Maccabi Tel Aviv took out Darussafaka 77-58 to move their record to 11-13 in Euroleague play. The Yellow & Blue raced out to an early lead and never looked back as Tarik Black with 17 points and 8 rebounds and Alex Tyus with 12 points, 9 rebounds and 3 blocked [Read More]

Playing like a team: Maccabi downs PAO 84-75

January 25, 2019 // 0 Comments

Maccabi Tel Aviv defeated Panathinaikos 84-75 to win their 4th game in a row and improve their overall record to 9-11 with ten games remaining in the Euroleague’s regular season. The Yellow & Blue had the upper hand throughout the evening as Angelo Caloiaro had a tremendous performance with [Read More]

Rick Pitino – Greatness in Action

January 24, 2019 // 0 Comments

It’s not every day that a coach of the magnitude of Rick Pitino walks through the doors of Yad Eliyahu as he did last night when his team Panathinaikos visited Maccabi Tel Aviv in Euroleague action. Pitino commands the attention and respect of all those in his presence be it in a press [Read More]

Israel Basketball faces Georgia, Israel Football Euro 2020 Draw

December 2, 2018 // 0 Comments

1) Israel faces Georgia in Tbilisi today, Monday at 17:00 Israel time as the Blue & White continue their FIBA World Cup qualifying campaign. The two side’s played each other in September in Tel Aviv as Georgia defeated Oded Katash’s team 85-80 but will be without both Tornike Shengalia and [Read More]

Israel Sports Roundup for Monday July 2, 2018

July 2, 2018 // 0 Comments

Israel qualified for the second round of FIBA World Cup Qualifying after defeating Great Britain 67-59. The win moves the Blue & White to 3-3 and to second place in Group H behind 6-0 Greece and will tip off against Germany, Serbia and Georgia beginning in September for a ticket to the World [Read More]

Howell, Cohen, Mekel & More – Israel readies for Greece & Great Britain

June 23, 2018 // 0 Comments

3-Pointers 1) Rich Howell is going to be the main man for Israel in the middle now that Alex Tyus has been disinvited to the Blue & White’s Training Camp. The Maccabi Tel Aviv big man as Final Four MVP was slated to return to the Holy Land on Monday from the United States where he is [Read More]

Shot of life – Maccabi defeats Holon 86-82

April 26, 2018 // 0 Comments

Maccabi Tel Aviv defeated Hapoel Holon 86-82 in a close contest at the Holon Arena as Neven Spahija’s Team finally picked up a win after three previous tries against the State Cup Holders. Jake Cohen starred for the the Yellow & Blue and picked up MVP honors with 19 points and 6 rebounds in [Read More]

EXCLUSIVE – Ray McCallum Unicaja Malaga: “I think we’ll be just fine” The PG looks ahead to tonight’s game vs Maccabi

February 22, 2018 // 0 Comments

Maccabi Tel Aviv faces Unicaja Malaga in Euroleague Gameday 23 action in Spain on Thursday night at 21:45 Israel Time. The Yellow & Blue will look to avenge a 89-78 loss at Yad Eliyahu that saw the visitors shoot 48% from beyond the arc going 12/25 while Nemanja Nedovic scored 20 points, Jeff [Read More]

Israel State Cup Basketball Preview

February 12, 2018 // 0 Comments

Prior to tonight’s Israel State Cup Semifinals between Maccabi Tel Aviv/Maccabi Ashdod and Hapoel Jerusalem/Hapoel Holon let’s see what some of the players had to say! Maccabi Tel Aviv Center Alex Tyus What’s the difference between preparing for a Euroleague game and this type of game [Read More]

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