Maccabi Rishon Le’Zion

“We want to remain healthy and get into the swing of things quickly as we ready for the stretch run” Rishon Le’Zion Coach Guy Goodes looks ahead to the Israel Basketball League’s return. Plus Chairman Itzhak Peri and Captain Oz Blayzer

June 1, 2020 // 0 Comments

Maccabi Rishon Le’Zion held a virtual Zoom press conference to kick off the resumption of the 2019/20 Israel Basketball Winner League with Chairman Itzhak Peri, Head Coach Guy Goodes and Captain Oz Blayzer. Rishon was the first of the league’s 12 teams that will be conducting Zoom press [Read More]

The Long Interview: “My dream is to play in the Euroleague” Adam Ariel opens up on basketball, his career, challenges and more!

May 27, 2020 // 0 Comments

With the Israeli basketball League getting back to action, Adam Ariel, Maccabi Rishon Le’Zion’s long distance sharpshooter is certainly excited to get back on the court with his teammates. Ariel is considered one the veteran Sabras at only 25 years of age and has played for a number of clubs [Read More]

Legendary Hoopster Gene Banks talks Israel, Michael Jordan & More with The Sports Rabbi! Episode 87

May 7, 2020 // 0 Comments

Gene Banks is part of a very select group of players who both featured in Israel and played with Michael Jordan on the Chicago Bulls. The Sports Rabbi had the privilege to speak with Banks who looked back at his career from growing up in Philadelphia, rejuvenating Duke University, his time with the [Read More]

“Be a part of history, that’s the goal” John Holland leads Jerusalem to the State Cup Final – Getting hot early and often helps the Reds go a long way! 3-Pointers & Analysis about the Reds win over Rishon!

February 11, 2020 // 0 Comments

1) Jerusalem came out flying, like a house on fire and no one, and I mean no one was going to beat them on this night. The Reds started the game aggressive on both sides of the floor and there was no question who wanted to win more. Oded Katash’s squad blitzed Rishon Le’Zion from the get go, [Read More]

Hapoel Jerusalem dunks Maccabi Rishon Le’Zion 90-78 to book their spot in the Israel State Cup Final

February 10, 2020 // 0 Comments

Hapoel Jerusalem dunked Maccabi Rishon Le’Zion 90-78 to advance to the Israel State Cup Final on Thursday night where they will tip off against Nahariya. The Reds got off to a quick start and never let up as James Feldeine and John Holland scored early and often to send Oded Katash’s to their [Read More]

“I want to have my own movie” Su Braimoh & Hapoel Jerusalem look ahead to the Israel State Basketball Cup Semifinals!

February 9, 2020 // 0 Comments

The Israel State Basketball Cup semifinals get underway later today (Monday) with a twin I’ll set to take place beginning with Nahariya & Nes Ziona at 18:30. That game will be followed by Hapoel Jerusalem & Maccabi Rishon Le’Zion at 21:00 in a game that will surely be a barnburner of [Read More]

Rishon ends EuroCup campaign on high note, beat Ulm 96-92 in overtime thriller! James Kelly stars, Killian Hayes impresses for NBA brass

December 19, 2019 // 0 Comments

Maccabi Rishon Le’Zion defeated Ratiopharm Ulm 96-92 in overtime to close out the club’s first EuroCup campaign with a hard earned victory. The hosts went up early but a big third quarter by the German squad led by NBA prospect Killian Hayes gave the visitors the advantage. But late fourth [Read More]

Francesc Solana – Rishon Le’Zion take note of Andorra’s Architect in action

December 11, 2019 // 0 Comments

Maccabi Rishon Le’Zion visits Morabanc Andorra in EuroCup action on Wednesday night with the tip off slated for 21:00 Israel time. Andorra sits in 3rd place with a 5-3 record while Rishon is 1-7 having already been eliminated from Top 16 play in their first season in the EuroCup competition. The [Read More]

“I’m challenging the past” – Coach Sasa Djordjevic talks Bologna, Israel & More! Rishon Le’Zion falls 85-79 in EuroCup Action

November 13, 2019 // 0 Comments

Maccabi Rishon Le’Zion just came up short against Bologna, falling 85-79 at Beit Maccabi. After a tight first half, Guy Goodes’s squad blew the game open with a 14-0 run to go up 69-52 in the third quarter. However, that’s when superstar Milos Teodosic got going as Sasa Djordjevic’s team [Read More]

Hannah leads Andorra over Maccabi Rishon Le’Zion in EuroCup action; Holon falls in Belgium in Champions League play

October 22, 2019 // 0 Comments

Maccabi Rishon Le’Zion were outclassed by Andorra 86-67 in Round 4 action as Guy Goodes’s squad’s record fell to 1-3 in continental play. The Spanish side dominated play throughout the 40 minute contest and were never really threatened as Ibon Navarro’s team picked up their first road win. [Read More]

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