Eurocup

Israel struggles in World Cup qualifiers, faces 'uphill battle' after disastrous opening window

Playing the “home” game in Riga is obviously not ideal for Israel, but the squad has faced this challenge since the outbreak of the war in October 2023.

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YAIR KRAVITS (right) and Team Israel were badly outplayed by both and Germany and Croatia in their opening two matches to 2027 World Cup qualifying.
WITH EUROLEAGUE basketball set to return to Israel, Hapoel Tel Aviv and Maccabi Tel Aviv gear up for home action once again.

Euroleague returns to Israel after vote, home games resume

Euroleague basketball is returning to Israel in December, with games set to resume at Menora Mivtachim Arena and Jerusalem’s Pais Arena.

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The World Cup qualifying soccer match between Italy and Israel in Udine, Italy, on October 14, 2025.

‘We’ll reach a major tournament’: Coach confident despite Israel's exit from World Cup qualifiers

“The harshest criticism we’ll hear is the criticism we direct at ourselves. We have a goal, and we know and will know how to reach it. I’m very proud of the players," said the team's coach.

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ISRAEL UNDER-21 players celebrate with forward Ran Binyamin (center) after he scored what turned out to be the game-winning goal in first-half stoppage time of the blue-and-white’s 3-1 upset victory over the Netherlands in Euro 2027 qualifying.

Israel rallies to shock Netherlands three to one, reviving Euro 2027 campaign

Guy Luzon’s side showed remarkable character in Budapest, climbing temporarily into second place in Group G and injecting new life into its campaign.

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Beersheba bounced from Europa League • Mac TA preps for Pafos

The Southern Reds will now drop down to the second round of the Conference League, where they will face AEK Athens.

JULY 20, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
LUCAS VENTURA (in red) and Hapoel Beersheba put up a strong fight, but fell to Bulgarian side Levski Sofia in penalties after a 1-1 two-legged tie in Europa League first-round qualifying.

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.

JUNE 23, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
BEN SARAF drives to the basket while playing for Ulm against Bayern Munich in the German Bundesliga finals, which the 19-year-old Israeli hopes to win tonight ahead of the NBA Draft.

Herzog hosts Hapoel Tel Aviv after EuroCup triumph

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

MAY 1, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
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.

Hapoel Tel Aviv makes Israeli hoops history

On Friday night in the Canary Islands, Hapoel completed a 2–0 sweep over Gran Canaria to win the EuroCup, sealing a dramatic and emotional return to European basketball’s elite.

APRIL 14, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
HAPOEL TEL AVIV players celebrate their EuroCup title-clinching victory over host Gran Canaria on Friday night, a result that ensures the Reds' qualification to the Euroleague for next season.

Two Israeli nationals beaten by security guards, arrested in Spain - report

Friends of the two arrested have sought help and are trying to get them Israeli lawyers, claiming that so far they have not been able to find a local lawyer to handle the case.

APRIL 12, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Hapoel Tel Aviv players celebrate with the trophy after defeating Gran Canaria in the EuroCup final in the Gran Canaria Arena, Spain, April 12, 2025

'For me we beat Hamas': Hapoel Tel Aviv owner says following teams first European title win

The win marks the first time in 21 years that an Israeli team has won the EuroCup, the European Basketball League's second-tier tournament.

APRIL 12, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
: HAPOEL TEL AVIV players celebrate their Game 1 victory over Gran Canaria in the EuroCup finals, with a potentially title-clinching Game 2 set for Friday night.

From the road to the top for Hapoel Tel Aviv

Itoudis, Reds tip off EuroCup final vs Gran Canaria in Bulgaria with Euroleague qualification on the line.

APRIL 7, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
HAPOEL TEL AVIV coach Dimitrios Itoudis embarked with his team to Bulgaria for Game 1 of the EuroCup best-of-3 final vs Gran Canaria.

Hapoel Tel Aviv tunes up for EuroCup

Blakeney and Motley shine in Hapoel Tel Aviv’s 95-91 victory over Bnei Herzliya, setting the stage for EuroCup semis.

MARCH 24, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
HAPOEL TEL AVIV big man Johnathan Motley grabs a rebound during his 22-point-six-board MVP performance in the Reds’ 95-91 win over Bnei Herzliya.

Grit, strategy, team chemistry: How Itoudis’s tough love is transforming Hapoel Tel Aviv

Itoudis still has plenty of work to do to get this team into a position to win the EuroCup as well as the Israeli league.

JANUARY 3, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
DIMITRIOS ITOUDIS is making a quick impact with Hapoel Tel Aviv after taking over the head coaching reins from Stefanos Dedas just over a month ago.

Yovel Zoosman ready to lead on and off the court in season marked by resilience - interview

The 26-year-old has played with Maccabi Tel Aviv and Alba Berlin before returning home to sign with the Reds and continue his career in the capital city.

NOVEMBER 21, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
Yovel Zoosman is one of a number of players expected to make an impact for Israel this weekend in a pair of EuroBasket qualifiers against Ukraine.

Euro 2024 Final: Jerusalem 'brings it home' even if England didn't

Soccer fans in Jerusalem gathered eagerly for the Euro 2024 final at Mike’s Place, cheering on England and Spain amidst an electric atmosphere filled with passion and camaraderie.

JULY 16, 2024ByRIKKI ZAGELBAUM
Viewers of Euro 2024 Finals outside of Mike's Place in Jerusalem.