‘A mystical moment’: How Yannay’s vision helped land star Vasilije Micic in Tel Aviv

Head Coach Dimitrios Itoudis’s team has made quite the splash ahead of what will be its debut season in the continent’s top competition.

HAPOEL TEL AVIV owner Ofer Yannay continues to reshape the club with bold moves and a visionary approach to building a Euroleague contender.

HAPOEL TEL AVIV owner Ofer Yannay continues to reshape the club with bold moves and a visionary approach to building a Euroleague contender.

(photo credit: Dov Halickman)

ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

JULY 24, 2025 21:08

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