Basketball

Huber aims to be driving force for Jerusalem vs Maccabi Tel Aviv

While the capital city Reds won’t be favored, they certainly will be coming into Yad Eliyahu for Game 1 with a chip on their shoulders and with something to prove.

 ROI HUBER (right) shined in Hapoel Jerusalem’s semifinal conquest of Hapoel Tel Aviv and will be counted on in the finals.
 Yoav Raver Hapoel played for Kfar Saba youth basketball team before his death in the Gaza Strip on Friday, June 6, 2025.

Israel’s sports world pays tribute to fallen soldiers Yoav Raver and Chen Gross

Hapoel Jerusalem's Jared Harper shoots the game-winning – and semifinal series-clinching – three-pointer in the Reds’ 86-83 come-from-behind victory over host Hapoel Tel Aviv late Tuesday night.

Jerusalem ousts Hapoel Tel Aviv in thriller

 HAPOEL JERUSALEM and Hapoel Tel Aviv are both confident after splitting the first two games of their best-of-3 series.

Hapoel Jerusalem defeats Hapoel Tel Aviv in semifinal game


Maccabi Tel Aviv takes semifinal lead over Holon, hires new GM

“I think overall I really liked the way we played,” Oded Katash said. “We didn’t start as we wanted to, but that was to be expected after a two-week break.

 MACCABI TEL AVIV'S Levi Randolph shoots for two points during the yellow-and-blue's 90-81 victory in Game 1 of their best-of-three semifinal series.

Hapoel TA notches tight triumph over Jerusalem in opener

Marcus Foster, Timor, and Blakeney closed the gap in the final frame to tie the game up at 82-82 with just under two minutes remaining in regulation time.

 ANTONIO BLAKENEY and Hapoel Tel Aviv came out on the right side of a back-and-forth Game 1 against Hapoel Jerusalem, taking an 88-85 victory.

Holon pulls out tough quarterfinal series over Herzliya

Kaplan’s team was able to come away with the pivotal victory with a gutsy performance by MVP Iftach Ziv.

  HAPOEL HOLON’S Iftach Ziv celebrates after the Purples’ tight 83-81 Game 5 victory over Bnei Herzliya to earn a semifinal date with Maccabi Tel Aviv.

Herzliya tops Holon on late 3, forces decisive Game 5

Hapoel Jerusalem and Hapoel Tel Aviv, who already advanced, will face off in the other best-of-three semifinal series.

 JOHN MEEKS hits the game-winning three-pointer for Bnei Herzliya in its 96-93 Game 4 victory over Hapoel Holon.

More than numbers: Jake Cohen reflects on Maccabi Tel Aviv legacy after 500 games

“The first thing that I think about when it comes to these things is how grateful I am,” Jake Cohen said.

 MACCABI TEL AVIV veterans Jake Cohen (left) and John DiBartolomeo (right) pose during the ceremony this week honoring both of their 500th game with the club.

Herzliya extends series as three playoff matchups end in sweeps

Bnei Herzliya fended off elimination with a home win over Holon to force Game 4, while Maccabi Tel Aviv, Hapoel Tel Aviv and Hapoel Jerusalem advanced to the semifinals with 3-0 series sweeps.

 HAPOEL TEL AVIV teammates Johnathan Motley (left) and Bar Timor celebrate during the Reds’ 86-72 series-clinching victory over Hapoel Gilboa/Galil.

‘Excitement in the air!’ Team sports live draw held for Maccabiah

The draw included football, basketball, 3x3 basketball, and futsal, in addition to other group ball sports such as ice hockey, rugby, and baseball.

In preparation for the Maccabiah, which will open on July 8, a live draw for team sports was held for ball sports with more than one group. Maccabiah CEO Roy Hessing stated: ‘We are working around the clock to ensure a top-notch sports experience.’

Ashdod edges Rishon for Israel women’s hoops title

Maccabi Ashdod defeated Hapoel Rishon Lezion 76-60 in the fifth and decisive game of the series.

Maccabi Ashdod players and coaches celebrate after clinching the championship over Hapoel Rishon Lezion.

Herzog hosts Hapoel Tel Aviv after EuroCup triumph

President Herzog began the proceedings as he welcomed the club home.

HAPOEL TEL AVIV players and management celebrate with President Isaac Herzog and his wife, Michal, after winning the EuroCup to earn promotion to the Euroleague.

No easy road: Avdija, Israel gear up for tricky EuroBasket challenge in Poland

On paper, Israel should be able to get through the group. However, each team that it will face poses its own challenges.

 ISRAEL STAR Deni Avdija (left) speaks with National Team coach Ariel Beit Halachmi during a recent practice ahead of this summer’s EuroBasket tournament.

Israel’s Ben Saraf sets sights on NBA Draft

At just 19, Saraf has shown immense promise during his standout season with Ulm in the German Bundesliga, drawing attention from several NBA teams.

 ISRAELI GUARD Ben Saraf is projected to be picked in the first round of June's NBA Draft