Yovel Zoosman is without a doubt one of Hapoel Jerusalem’s most satisfied and happiest players after capturing the State Cup. The veteran Israeli who grew up in the Maccabi Tel Aviv system celebrated in front of the yellow-and-blue at his former stomping ground of Yad...
Ben Saraf, Kiryat Ata’s the 17-year-old star, has been invited to the prestigious NBA “Basketball Without Borders” which will be held during the All-Star Weekend in Indiana, The Sports Rabbi has learned. The 6’5 point guard has made a terrific debut in Israel’s top...
Ben Saraf is beginning to come into his own as the 17-year old has been a key part of Kiryat Ata’s terrific 3-1 start and is averaging 11 points, 4.8 assists and 3.8 rebounds in 23.5 minutes per game. This past Sunday’s matchup against Hapoel Beer Sheva saw Saraf dish...
There is no doubt that one of the most interesting and exciting new foreigners that will be playing in Israel this season is Yanick Moreira who will be playing for Israel Basketball League newcomer Hapoel Afula. The Angolan big man has many years of top level...
James Webb landed in Israel on Monday as yellow-and-blue fans descended on Ben Gurion Airport to meet and greet the club's new forward. The Sports Rabbi was on site to hear his first words in the Holy Land and what his expectations are for the upcoming campaign. "The...
Ahmad Caver landed in Israel as the new Hapoel Holon guard will look to build off of his solid season last year in which he won the Lithuanian League MVP with BC Wolves. The Sports Rabbi met up with Caver just as he stepped into the arrivals hall at Ben Gurion...
Demonte Harper arrived in Israel on Monday and Nes Ziona's new guard spoke to The Sports Rabbi about joining the club, playing in the Holy Land and his goals going forward. "It feels good and it feels cool," Harper began. "Israel is a nice place and I’ve heard nice...
Maccabi Tel Aviv takes on Real Madrid in a Euroleague best of five quarterfinal series for a right to advance to the Final Four in Belgrade beginning on Wednesday in Spain. Game two will take place on Friday night as well in Madrid while game three and if necessary...
Yam Madar is making headlines both at home in Israel as well as outside the borders of the Holy Land. With the NBA Summer League approaching, Madar who was selected by the Boston Celtics in the 2020 NBA Draft is making waves in the United States as well as around the...
As Yam Madar’s name continues to do the circuit around the Boston Celtics fansites ahead of the NBA Summer League which gets underway in August, The Sports Rabbi spoke to the Israeli’s first coach Yoram Avisror who helped mold him into the player he is today. Avisror...
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