Bittersweet basketball qualification finish for Israel
Blue-and-white falls to Serbia, dashing hopes of World Cup berth, but future of Israeli hoops is bright.
With a strong mix of veterans such as Guy Pnini (left) and young talent, like Deni Avdija (right), Israel had an up-and-down qualification campaign, which ultimately saw the-blue-and-white miss out on a spot in the 2019 FIBA World Cup.(photo credit: ADI AVISHAI)ByJOSH HALICKMAN