Throughout his coaching career, Obradovic has won numerous titles, including two French championships, the French Cup, the German championship, four German Cups and a Russian Cup.
Next up are six games against teams from the corresponding group that includes Poland, the Netherlands, Latvia and Austria.
The roads will be closed beginning at 5:00 p.m., and will remain closed until around 11:00 p.m. when the event is set to end.
Madar led Israel with 31 points, Carrington added 21, and Ginat chipped in with 16. Dennis Schroder paced Germany with 21 points, while Christian Sengfelder scored 16 and Kay Bruhnke added 15.
One of Israeli basketball’s top young female talents leads Israel into the U20 Women’s European Championship before beginning her college career at Purdue.
Both President Herzog and Prime Minister Netanyahu addressed the crowd during the ceremony, bidding the Jews who had come from around the world a warm “welcome home.”
Beitar Jerusalem players expressed confidence that the club can challenge for the championship under new coach Almog Cohen.
The Israel National Basketball Team has already advanced to the next stage of qualifying, which will take place at the end of August.
Top Israeli and international athletes will compete at Givat Ram as the Jerusalem Grand Slam 2026 offers key ranking points ahead of the European Championships.
“I owed a lot to my team after the last game and a half,” Sorkin said. “I was too focused on myself, and that’s part of the old me. I can’t be like that anymore. People here count on me
Israel is the only non-European country trying to reach the tournament through UEFA, while most of its neighbors seek places through the Asian Football Confederation.
