Raphael Gellar

"Raphael is a freelance sports journalist who specializes in Israeli football and basketball. You can follow him on twitter @raphaelg23''

Eli Gutman

Interview: Gutman looking past friendlies to approaching Euro qualifying

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Israel up against World Cup squads

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The golden rule: Blatt's Maccabi is #1


From Xavier to Israel: The journey of former college hoops teammates Duncan and Burrell

Six years after ending their successful careers at Xavier, Duncan and Burrell unexpectedly found themselves both playing professional basketball in Israel.

CLOSE FRIENDS since they were teammates as Xavier Musketeers in the NCAA from 2005-08, Josh Duncan (left) and Stanley Burrell (right) both now ply their trade for Israel basketball clubs in the BSL, Duncan with Hapoel Jerusalem and Burrell with Bnei Herzliya.

An Israeli hoopster learns to spread his wings abroad

Dallas Mavericks rookie Gal Mekel opens up about his transition from NCAA to Israel and now back to America.

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Refaelov raring for Israeli derby with Luzon in Belgian league

After a frustrating start to the season marred by injury, Lior Refaelov is finally hitting his stride.

LIOR REFAELOV

Euro 16 Preview: Israel and Group B Challengers