EuroBasket

Three-for-three: Maccabi, Hapoel storm to European victories before returning home

“I’m very happy, and getting the team to win is most important. Our record doesn’t show it, but we will climb the ladder. We have so much talent to show,” Walker, the game's MVP, said.

DECEMBER 8, 2025|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

LONNIE WALKER scored a game-high 23 points to lead Maccabi Tel Aviv to a 83-65 upset victory of Zalgiris to improve its Euroleague record to 4-10.

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.

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.

DECEMBER 5, 2025|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

IN HER first game with the Israel national team, Abby Meyers scored 21 points in a 98-91 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Baron, Meyers power Israel to comeback victory over Bosnia

Alyssa Baron leads Israel Women’s Basketball to a 98-91 win over Bosnia in the EuroBasket qualifiers, with Abby Meyers and Daniel Raber contributing big performances.

NOVEMBER 14, 2025|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

Israel's exit from EuroBasket left the good, the bad, and the ugly on sight

A win over France was no doubt the highest point for Israel, while a close loss to host Poland after having heard the Israeli national anthem Hatikvah booed loudly was one of the lowest.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

Israel finishes sixth at U20 EuroBasket after loss to Greece

Michaeli led Israel with 22 points and 10 rebounds, Mayer added 19, and Shachar Doron scored 16.

JULY 20, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF

DESPITE A sparkling start to the tournament, Israel finished the Under-20 EuroBasket on a bit of a sour note with a 92-92 defeat to Greece.

Israel crushes Romania by 51 to reach U20 EuroBasket quarterfinals

Avrahami’s squad sets national records for scoring and margin of victory in commanding triumph; Italy or Iceland up next

JULY 16, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF

ARIEL SELA (with ball) and Israel won their fourth straight game at the Under-20 EuroBasket by beating Romania 119-68 in the last-16 on Wednesday in Crete.

Rising star Alon Michaeli anchors Israel in surging Under-20 EuroBasket quest

While many eyes will be on Purdue’s Mayer, who starred at the recent Under-19 World Championship, Michaeli will play a critical and perhaps under-the-radar role.

JULY 14, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

Alon Michaeli Israel Under-20 basketball interview by Joshua Halickman on Page 8 – 2 Pictures – One of Israel's Alon Michaeli playing defense

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.

MAY 1, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

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

'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.

Shorthanded blue-and-white beats Portugal; Slovenia on tap

Israel's young squad overcomes Portugal 84-78 in a crucial EuroBasket qualifier, boosting Group A record amid national challenges and eyeing a favorable Championship draw.

FEBRUARY 23, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

ISRAEL GUARD Ben Saraf (left) scored 11 points in the blue-and-white 84-78 victory over Portugal in EuroBasket qualifying.

Johnathan Stove tells 'Post' about journey from Galil Elyon to Hamburg ahead of Jerusalem clash

Just before tipoff, The Jerusalem Post spoke with the 28-year-old shooting guard about his latest challenge, his time with Hapoel Galil Elyon, and much more.

DECEMBER 16, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

JOHNATHAN STOVE – who has fond memories of his time in Israel at Hapoel Galil Elyon in 2021/22 – will face Hapoel Jerusalem tonight in the Eurocup with Hamburg.

Israel secures EuroBasket spot: A tale of talent, depth, and determination

Not only did they win both games, but these victories in this FIBA qualifying window mean that the blue-and-white won’t have to worry about their final two qualifiers in February.

NOVEMBER 28, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

ISRAEL PLAYERS celebrating on the court after their second straight victory over Ukraine in Riga clinched the blue-and-white a coveted spot in EuroBasket 2025.

Blue-and-white secures spot in EuroBasket

Madar and Saraf led a strong second half for Israel, achieving a thrilling comeback to beat Ukraine once more.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

ISRAEL FORWARD Tomer Ginat celebrates after the blue-and-white clinched its spot in EuroBasket 2025 with an 88-75 victory over Ukraine in Riga, Latvia.

Randolph and Hoard make waves with offseason move to Maccabi Tel Aviv

Maccabi Tel Aviv shakes up its roster with Levi Randolph and Jaylen Hoard as the 2024/25 season approaches, aiming to stay strong amid ongoing conflict.

AUGUST 29, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN