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Israel’s basketball revolution: Four rising stars poised for NBA breakthrough

New generation of Israeli basketball talent is making waves internationally, with standouts Ben Saraf in Germany and Danny Wolf and Emanuel Sharp in the NCAA

Raanan Weiss, Asaf Tashsky | 03.10.25

Israeli NBA draft prospect Ben Saraf aims high: 'Want to play with LeBron or against him'

More mature, stronger and calmer: At 18, Ben Saraf is thriving while playing in Germany and climbing NBA Draft boards – but he’s staying grounded now; He opens up about moments of loneliness, intense training, his meeting with Deni Avdija, and the dream of making it to the NBA

Efrat Amoraban | 02.20.25

Olivia Wilde's new boyfriend is Jewish and played professional basketball in Israel

Two years after her breakup with Harry Styles, it appears that Olivia Wilde is embracing a new partner - actor Dane Diliegro, a Jewish man with Israeli and Italian citizenship, who previously played professional basketball in Israel.

Inbal Hananel | 01.27.25

Spanish far left moves to bar Israeli champions from entering Spain

With Maccabi Tel Aviv set to meet Real Madrid in Euroleague, Podemos appeals to Interior Ministry to prevent players, coaches and Israeli fans from entering country; 'We don't want its fans to promote genocide'

Ynet | 01.13.25

2 more Israelis could be playing in the NBA next season

ESPN predicts Ben Saraf and Danny Wolf will be selected in the first round of the NBA draft; 'Saraf has had success in a playmaking role and showcased his fearlessness as a scorer and passer, Wolf is one of college basketball's best pick-and-roll players'

Ynet Sports | 01.09.25

US Jewish college basketball standout Danny Wolf is leading U of Michigan's offense

'He's an NBA player': The Jewish center is a leading candidate to be selected in the first round of the NBA draft; He's delivering extraordinary performances on the court as the Wolverines keep the NCAA championships in their sights

Ynet Sports | 01.05.25

Paris Basketball fans' association to boycott Maccabi Tel Aviv game

About two weeks before the Maccabi Tel Aviv team arrives Paris, the KOP PARISII announce they would remain silent during the game in protest amid the conflict in Israel

Ynet | 01.03.25

Will he made it to the NBA in time to play with his dad? LeBron James' younger son commits to U of Arizona

Bryce James, 17, will play for the University of Arizona Wildcats, which has produced several NBA players; Experts say he is not a great talent and will have to work hard to become a professional player

Ynet Sports | 01.02.25

Israeli flag burned outside stadium in Spain ahead of Hapoel Tel Aviv basketball game

A day before the Israeli team's game against Gran Canaria in the Eurocup, group sets fire to Israeli flag outside the venue and calls for boycott of the game; Local media calls it 'a protest against genocide of Palestinians'

Ynet sports | 01.01.25

Despite violence fears, Israeli basketball team will play in front of crowd in France

Israel's Diaspora Ministry warned of planned demonstrations before the Hapoel Holon basketball team's Champions League game in Nanterre, but a French court overturned the mayor's order that the game be played without fans in attendance

Stav Ifergan | 12.18.24

Volleyball star and Basketball pro find love in Israel

Vasya Poyilov and Alex Cohen, professional athletes from different sports and continents, met on a dating app; Now raising three children together, they balance demanding careers, family life, and plans to build a future in the United States after their sporting journeys

Raanan Weiss | 12.17.24

Euroleague Final Four to be held this season in Abu Dhabi

Teams voted by a majority of 11 (including Maccabi Tel Aviv) to 2 (Real Madrid and Olympiakos) to hold the highlight event in the United Arab Emirates

Ynet Sports | 12.03.24

שחקן פורטלנד טרייל בלייזרס דני אבדיה מול שחקן דאלאס מאבריקס קוונטין גריימס

Portland is wild about Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija

The Israeli forward scores another season record of 21 points in loss to Dallas, garnering praise from media and basketball fans

Ynet Sports | 12.02.24

Ben Saraf in top 3 of international players rankings ahead of NBA draft

The 19-year-old Israeli basketball standout continues to draw widespread acclaim as he approaches the most crucial summer of his career

Ynetnews | 11.26.24

Israeli Dwyane Wade sculptor defends NBA’s most controversial statue

Omri Amrany created the new statue outside Miami’s arena, with many fans claiming it bears little resemblance to the superstar; artist tells Ynet Wade visited his studio 4 times, refining every detail

Ayala Or-El, Los Angeles | 11.01.24