Basketball
Hapoel Tel Aviv boosts squad with former Euroleague stars
Hapoel Tel Aviv continues to strengthen its roster with star players, aiming to conquer the country and potentially make a historic run in Europe.
Maccabi Tel Aviv reveals former European basketball star as new GM
Blue-and-white closes strong with 7th place at U19 World Cup
Israel's basketball star Maya Zilbershlag embraces challenge at U18 Euros tournament
Double draft delight: Israelis Ben Saraf, Danny Wolf unite with the Brooklyn Nets
On this night, two young Jewish athletes made the world stop and take notice – together, in black and white, at the very heart of basketball’s most diverse city.
Maccabi, Hapoel Tel Aviv retool rosters for the 2025-26 basketball season
The two basketball teams representing Tel Aviv have plenty of off-court activity.
Israel to face Slovenia in quarterfinals of U19 FIBA World Cup
Omer Mayer sparks a double-digit comeback for the blue-and-white vs Cameroon to advance.
Yaron Goldman and Israel’s Under-19 hoopsters stand tall in Switzerland - interview
“First of all, during a time like this, there’s even more pride and a sense of responsibility, especially since this is a World Championship,” Goldman said.
Jordan declines to play with Israel in U19 basketball World Cup, forfeits match
Blue-and-white athletes once again targeted by sports boycott as FIBA investigates Jordanians' decision not to play.
Saraf and Wolf make history as Israeli back-to-back first-round picks by Nets
Brooklyn’s bold rebuild sets up first Israeli teammates in NBA history, on a franchise and city rich in Jewish culture.
NBA Draft-bound 19-year-old Israeli guard Ben Saraf shines on big stage
Israeli teen sensation leads Ulm vs Bayern in German finals, strengthens case for 1st-round pick.
Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija headlines blue-and-white’s EuroBasket roster
Avdija will return to the national team for the first time since EuroBasket 2022, while former Indiana Pacers forward TJ Leaf has also been called up.
Israel U19 basketball team heads to FIBA World Championship in Europe
Israel’s U19 basketball team overcomes hurdles to compete in the FIBA World Championship this June.
Pair of Tel Aviv hoops clubs still finalizing Euroleague plans
Both Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv will take part in Europe’s top basketball competition – a milestone moment for the country’s hoops scene.
Israel basketball league admin. ends 2024/25 season without champion
Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Jerusalem were tied 1-1 in the best-of-three finals when Israel launched a preemptive strike against Iran, initiating the current war.