{"id":90362,"date":"2023-07-06T20:04:14","date_gmt":"2023-07-06T20:04:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/?p=90362"},"modified":"2023-07-06T20:05:01","modified_gmt":"2023-07-06T20:05:01","slug":"im-very-excited-and-super-thankful-for-the-opportunity-yales-danny-wolf-readies-for-israel-run-at-u20-european-championships","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/en\/im-very-excited-and-super-thankful-for-the-opportunity-yales-danny-wolf-readies-for-israel-run-at-u20-european-championships\/","title":{"rendered":"I\u2019m very excited &#038; super thankful for the opportunity: Yale&#8217;s Danny Wolf readies for Israel run at U20 European Championships"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s been a busy and successful summer thus far for Israel\u2019s youth national teams as the soccer squads stunned their opposition with incredible tournament results. Now it\u2019s basketball\u2019s turn to take center court as the Under-20 team begins competing in the European Championships on Saturday night when they step onto the floor in Heraklion to tip off against Turkey.<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.podomatic.com\/embed\/html5\/episode\/10566901?style=normal&#038;width=504&#038;height=208\" width=\"504\" height=\"208\" frameborder=\"0\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allow=\"encrypted-media\"><\/iframe><br \/>\nWhile this version of the young blue-and-white doesn\u2019t feature the likes of Deni Avdija and Yam Madar who were instrumental in the team\u2019s success in years past, there are no doubt some budding stars and compelling stories for head coach Elad Hasin\u2019s squad. <\/p>\n<p>One of those players happens to be a surprise addition to this year\u2019s team in Danny Wolf. The Yale University big man arrived in Israel just last month after having been courted by coaches and staff of the Israel Basketball Association over the course of a couple of years due to his Jewish background which would allow Wolf the opportunity to play as a naturalized citizen.<br \/>\n<div id=\"attachment_90441\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-90441\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_1145-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" class=\"size-full wp-image-90441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_1145-2.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_1145-2-610x407.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-90441\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Danny Wolf &#8211; Photo Credit: Yehuda Halickman<\/p><\/div><br \/>\nWith the 7\u201d0 Wolf bolstering the frontline, Israel has found not only a player with unique size and skillset but also one who is a true bonafide \u201cmensch\u201d. Just ahead of the opening jump, The Sports Rabbi sat down with Wolf to talk about his development as a player, the NBA dream, featuring for an Ivy League school and of course what it means to play for Israel at this juncture of his young career.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m very excited and super thankful for the opportunity that I was presented with,\u201d Wolf began as he sat in the stands of the Zisman Arena in Ramat Gan. \u201cI was reached out to by these coaches over the previous years and wasn\u2019t able to make it happen earlier, but finally this summer it all worked out and I couldn\u2019t be happier to be here and hopefully we will some great things in Greece.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>As a Jew, there is no question that putting on the blue-and-white jersey is emotional for the Glencoe, Illinois native, \u201cI honestly don\u2019t think I can put words into the feelings. Growing up in a Jewish household having Jewish beliefs and faith, I\u2019ve never really been able to experience something like I have this past month. Just being able to represent Israel in a way that I haven\u2019t been able to do in the past is something that I shouldn\u2019t take for granted.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHaving my Bar Mitzvah in Israel as well as my brothers was great. When I grew up, I always held on my shoulders that I knew I had a very strong belief in Judaism and I used that to my advantage in life. Judaism was a huge part of how I was raised and how I carry myself today.\u201d<br \/>\n<div id=\"attachment_90443\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-90443\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_1151.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-90443\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_1151.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_1151-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_1151-610x610.jpg 610w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_1151-440x440.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-90443\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Noam Yaacov and Danny Wolf &#8211; Photo Credit: Yehuda Halickman<\/p><\/div><br \/>\nDespite having visited Israel many times in the past, coming on this type of adventure is one that could bring up many types of concerns but with the help of the players, Wolf integrated into the squad with ease.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI was worried at first because I really didn\u2019t know what I was getting myself into especially with the language barrier as I can\u2019t really speak Hebrew. But guys like Noam Yaacov and Ariel Isaak have been two of the big guys who have really helped me to just get acclimated to everything that has been going on this past month. Everyone has been great and they have helped when the coach is speaking in Hebrew and they are translating for me or they have walked me through plays that they have been going through for years which are new to me. As for my Hebrew, I\u2019m learning a little here and there and when I have more time I definitely want to become more fluent in Hebrew which is a goal of mine. But I need more time on my hands to really do that.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>While the time in Israel with the Under-20 team is not exactly a Birthright style of trip, Wolf has still been able to enjoy the time he has away from the basketball court, \u201cI have been to Tel Aviv quite a lot as my family has come to visit. But to be able to visit all of Israel has to offer has allowed me to learn so much this past month, including things that I didn\u2019t know about or even existed. Israel is such a cool place, it\u2019s so beautiful, the weather is awesome and I\u2019ve loved every part of it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Basketball has always been a part of Wolf\u2019s life with many in his family who have played the game while also acting as role models, \u201cI grew up in a household that had basketball in its roots. My dad grew up playing and as the youngest of four, both my older brothers play. From the first moment I picked up a basketball it was all that I wanted to do and I never really played any other sport growing up, it was just basketball. Being the youngest and the competitive nature really drove me to do what I wanted to do in basketball.\u201d<br \/>\n<div id=\"attachment_90445\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-90445\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_1146.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1023\" class=\"size-full wp-image-90445\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_1146.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_1146-610x488.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-90445\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Danny Wolf &#8211; Photo Credit: Yehuda Halickman<\/p><\/div><br \/>\n\u201cMy dad and my brothers are my biggest role models. Picking up little things from them and learning from them day in and day out not just in basketball but in life. Their work ethic, their drive and passion about it, I have been able to use that towards my basketball passion. I never really emulated anyone else but I always looked up to players and watched a ton of film of some of the European greats because of my style of play and to pick up things here and there to become better.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>A McDonald&#8217;s All America Game nominee, Wolf helped Northfield Mount Hermon High School reach the finals in both the NEPSAC Triple-A championship and the national prep championship as his team was ranked No. 11 in the country as a senior. Following his time in high school, Wolf had numerous options for college but decided to take both his on court and off court talents to Yale University where he just completed his freshman year where is on an economics path.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI enjoyed every part of it through the ups and downs. My coach and I always joked how I had a super tough time transitioning at the start but after a month and got my head on my shoulders I felt much better. We had a really good team and I loved my teammates and my coaches in what was a successful season. If we would have won the Ivy League it would have made it that much better. But being able to learn from the two bigs and learning something new every day in practice hopefully will turn this coming season into something good with many guys returning. Hopefully I can do my part for the team to be as successful as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Being 7\u201d0 has its advantages as a basketball player but there are also plenty of places where Wolf can also improve and hone his skills whether he is playing as a power forward or as a cente.<br \/>\n<div id=\"attachment_90437\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-90437\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_1142.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" class=\"size-full wp-image-90437\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_1142.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_1142-610x407.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-90437\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Danny Wolf &#8211; Photo Credit: Yehuda Halickman<\/p><\/div><br \/>\n\u201cMy height given that I am 7\u201d0 is an advantage and that I am a versatile player that I can create for others. That is my biggest strong suit, passing and being able to make my teammates better. My shooting is pretty good and I can shoot it pretty well for my size. I definitely need to get much stronger and more athletic. If I can make that leap this year I can become a much better player. On the defensive end to become quicker laterally and in pick and roll situations as well as switching. But I think that my versatility is the best part of my game, create for others along with getting my own shots.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis past month my coaches emphasized the use of me inside and out and I have always really refrained from trying to become a post player. I don\u2019t know why that is, but that is another weakness my post game which has been improving. I enjoy the perimeter more and it\u2019s what a grew up playing and what I know. I think that if I can incorporate a post game I can be a much better player.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>While Wolf joined the Israel National team program this year, it was actually last year when he was first approached to come on board, \u201cI was reached out to by the coaches last summer about playing on the U18 team, but unfortunately that didn\u2019t work out as it was very last minute. Earlier this year one of my best friends put me in contact with some of the coaches and other guys in Israel. We then started a relationship and it got stagnant and I didn\u2019t think it was going to happen. But then in late April I decided that this is what I wanted to do and I thought it would be an awesome experience. We got all the paperwork done and I made Aliyah a month ago and now I\u2019m here.\u201d  <\/p>\n<p>People in Wolf\u2019s circle thought that this was a tremendous opportunity and very supportive of his decision to head to Israel for a summer of European hoops, \u201cEveryone thought it was an awesome experience and one that I shouldn\u2019t pass up on. Putting basketball aside, living in Israel, not the Birthright or Onward experience with many Americans but with many Israelis has allowed me to learn so much about the culture. From a basketball stand point you are playing against some of the top European players and it\u2019s a totally different game than the United States. I have been able to learn so much and I will be able to bring all that knowledge into my college season next year. I never rally watched a ton of European basketball but the best player in the NBA is from Europe. Seeing their play styles and how unique it is from many American play styles is more suiting to my style being a versatile big and being able to pass the ball. European basketball is so much different.\u201d<br \/>\n<div id=\"attachment_90439\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-90439\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_1143.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-90439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_1143.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_1143-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_1143-610x610.jpg 610w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_1143-440x440.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-90439\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Danny Wolf &#8211; Photo Credit: Yehuda Halickman<\/p><\/div><br \/>\nWolf has been able to learn plenty from head coach Elad Hasin who is also the bench boss for Nes Ziona in the Israeli league and who is also one that has had many years of coaching experience, \u201cIt\u2019s a totally different coaching and playing style that I am used to. They are really emphasizing given my size and skillset that if I am able to take smaller players into the post and bigger players onto the wing, it will open up not only my game but create opportunities for the team. They are being very hard on me which is what I need at this point in my career. Concepts that I am learning which are new and foreign to me are being instilled in me in a way that I am not used to which I think has been awesome and very side eyed opportunity.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Finding the team chemistry has been key for this year\u2019s version of the Under-20 squad and Wolf has seen first-hand as to how they have been improving day by day especially after a lengthy trip abroad for a number of exhibition games. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cI was pleased by our 11 day preparation trip because aside from basketball our team bonded which is really important. I think that the camaraderie and chemistry are very important. We played 6 games in what felt like 8 days. The first game we were not good, but the next day we beat the same team that we had lost to by a large margin. I think that what we learned in Slovenia is that we can be really good but we need to play together. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen we got to Spain we played arguably the two favorites in Spain and France. We put up a tough fight and we lost both games by less than double digits. We were leading late in the game and that shows that if we really stick together and play to our strengths and together I think that we can make some noise. We have a really good group of guys that are close knit and we can be really good, we just have to play to our strengths.\u201d<br \/>\n<div id=\"attachment_70513\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-70513\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/7A72C9FC-2A7C-4C13-A245-5A6DCD6EECF9.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" class=\"size-full wp-image-70513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/7A72C9FC-2A7C-4C13-A245-5A6DCD6EECF9.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/7A72C9FC-2A7C-4C13-A245-5A6DCD6EECF9-610x407.jpeg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-70513\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jake Cohen &#8211; Photo Credit: Dov Halickman<\/p><\/div><br \/>\nMaccabi Tel Aviv forward Jake Cohen starred years ago for the Israel U20 National team while attending Davidson University and Wolf would be more than happy to follow in his footsteps, \u201cOf course I have heard as the coaches here talk about Jake a lot. I actually had a chance to got to go to one of the Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv games last month which was cool. My first goal is to become a pro in the States and hopefully have a chance to play in the NBA but the opportunity to play in Israel at the professional level is something that seems extremely cool to me. Just playing here and to be able to live in Israel if it presented itself would be incredible.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>On the topic of the NBA, Wolf knows that Israeli forward Deni Avdija has made a huge impact by playing in the world\u2019s best league and that is also a dream for the big man as well, I\u2019ve heard a ton about Deni, the sole Israeli player in the NBA right now. I hear that he is such a big deal here in Israel and a role model to the kids. Hopefully one day I will have the opportunity and ability to do the same. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think that if I can continue working hard and become more athletic and more consistent with my all around game I think that there is a chance, but it comes with hard work. If I really put myself in the right position and I really take in what my coaches are saying and I really put a lot of effort into it I think that there is definitely and hopefully a possibility of playing in the NBA.\u201d<br \/>\n<div id=\"attachment_90447\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-90447\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_1163.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" class=\"size-full wp-image-90447\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_1163.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/sportsrabbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/IMG_1163-610x407.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-90447\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Israel Under-20 Team &#8211; Photo Credit: Yehuda Halickman<\/p><\/div><br \/>\nAs for the tournament that is about to get underway, Wolf shared what his personal goals are and that of that of the team, \u201cI want to improve my game and improve on my weaknesses and just help our team be as successful as possible and hopefully win a gold medal. Also to be able to learn a bunch of stuff that I can bring back to Yale and hopefully in the future in Israel if I come back and play next summer or in the future. Being able to learn as much as I can and take it in. I want to help the team as much as I can.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s been a busy and successful summer thus far for Israel\u2019s youth national teams as the soccer squads stunned their opposition with incredible tournament results. 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