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Former Kentucky basketball player Kerr Kriisa arrested by FBI in multimillion-dollar fraud scheme

The 25-year-old is being extradited to West Virginia, per the report, which did not provide additional details on the allegations.

Kerr Kriisa #11 of the Cincinnati Bearcats brings the ball up court during the game against the Alabama State Hornets at Fifth Third Arena on December 17, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Emanuel Sharp #21 of the Houston Cougars looks on against the Illinois Fighting Illini during the first half in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Toyota Center on March 26, 2026 in Houston, Texas

Israeli-American Emanuel Sharp signs three-year contract with NBA's Sacramento Kings

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Emanuel Sharp #21 of the Houston Cougars celebrates after the second half in the Final Four game of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament against the Duke Blue Devils at the Alamodome on April 05, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas.

Israeli-American Emanuel Sharp, son of Maccabi TA legend Derrick Sharp, gets drafted to the NBA


From 5 a.m. tipoffs to bar mitzvah trips, Israelis are reveling in Deni Avdija’s breakout season

As Deni Avdija shines with the Trail Blazers, Israeli fans are waking up early, cheering late, and embracing every moment.

 Deni Avdija of the Portland Trail Blazers reacts in the final minutes of a 127-113 win over the Atlanta Hawks on April 1, 2025.

Valencia’s Semi Ojeleye talks Game 3, EuroCup semifinal, and home-court advantage – interview

The 'Post' spoke with Semi Ojeleye about his new season with Valencia in the Spanish league.

 VALENCIA FORWARD Semi Ojeleye has been hampered with an illness during the EuroCup semifinal series vs Hapoel Tel Aviv, but he will be in the lineup for tonight’s Game 3.

Deni Avdija’s breakout season lifts Israeli hoops

As the only Israeli currently playing in the NBA, Avdija carries the weight of representing an entire nation and a global Jewish community that passionately follows his every move.

 ISRAELI FORWARD Deni Avdija has been playing at an All-Star level over the past few weeks for the Portland Trail Blazers in his first year with the club, and fifth NBA season overall.

For the first time: Decathlon shoes to hit the NBA court

Decathlon announces a partnership with Alex Sarr, the rising star of the Washington Wizards. Sarr will join the research and development teams to develop basketball shoes and apparel.

 Alex Sarr

Avdija first Israeli with NBA triple-double

In the final moments, Avdija had a chance to cap his historic night with a game-winning three-pointer, but the shot missed, sealing Portland’s defeat.

  PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS Israel forward Deni Avdija (left) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers defender Isaac Okoro during the Cavs' 133-129 overtime victory. Avdija had a triple-double with 30 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists in defeat.

Ryan Turell bringing energy and passion to Israeli hoops

Turell was selected in the first round of the 2022 NBA G League draft by the Motor City Cruise, becoming the first orthodox Jew selected in the G League draft.

AFTER A pair of seasons in the NBA G League, former Yeshiva University star Ryan Turell is playing in Israel now with Ness Ziona.

Four days of street basketball, music, and food: The ballout tournament kicks off

Celebrating the limited-edition launch of HENNESSY NBA, sponsor Hennessy and Teder offer an unforgettable experience of sports, food, and live music. Full details inside.

 TEDER X HENNESSY PRESENT: BALLOUT

The Jewish NBA players to watch as the 2024-2025 season tips off

Two of those players — Deni Avdija and Amari Bailey — have changed uniforms, while All-Star Domantas Sabonis is entering his fourth season with the Sacramento Kings.

 Oct 2, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets Amari Bailey (10) poses for a photo during Charlotte Hornets Media Day at the Spectrum Center.

NBA's Deni Avdija won't play on Yom Kippur: 'Some things are more important than basketball'

In June 2024, Avdija was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers in a multi-player deal.

 Deni Avdija, a forward for the Portland Trail Blazers.

10 Christian Zionists: Jonathan Isaac - No. 3

Meet the NBA star who inspires young people to support Israel.

 Jonathan Isaac