EuroBasket

Israel loses to Luka, Slovenia at EuroBasket

Luka Doncic scored 37 points as Slovenia beat Israel 106-96 at EuroBasket 2025, despite Deni Avdija’s career-high 34 in a thrilling Group D clash.

DENI AVDIJA drives against Slovenia’s Luka Doncic during Israel’s 106-96 EuroBasket loss.
EITAN BURG celebrates Team Israel’s advancing to the EuroBasket round-of-16 as the NCAA-bound guard makes his mark on the international stage.

From Herzliya to Tennessee via EuroBasket: Israel's guard Eitan Burg’s big step - interview

Israel players celebrate on the court following Tuesday’s 92-89 victory over Belgium, a result that secured the blue-and-white’s spot in the EuroBasket last-16.

Israel beats Belgium, advances to the round of 16 in EuroBasket for first time in a decade

 ISRAEL PLAYERS celebrate with their fans after beating Iceland 83-71 on Thursday in Katowice, Poland, to open group play at EuroBasket 2025.

Israel beats Iceland 83-71 to open 2025 EuroBasket campaign


Itay Segev: 'Representing Israel during time like these is greatest honor' - interview

This past July, Itay Segev also crossed that point, and now he’s no longer a kid. Still, EuroBasket 2025 is his first appearance with the Israel National Team, and the excitement is high.

ISRAEL CENTER is excited to be playing for the blue-and-white at EuroBasket 2025.

Israel National Team balances remembrance and readiness ahead of EuroBasket tip-off

Ahead of their EuroBasket debut, Israel’s national basketball team visited Auschwitz and Birkenau, reflecting on history and finding unity as they prepare to face Iceland.

 ISRAEL PLAYERS Guy Palatin (left) and Deni Avdija visit concentration camps in Poland ahead of Thursday’s EuroBasket opener vs Iceland.

Questions remain for Israel before EuroBasket

"We have to take everything in proportion, and it’s still very early in terms of preparing for the EuroBasket," said head coach Ariel Beit Halachmi.

WHILE ARIEL Beit Halachmi's Israel roster at the upcoming EuroBasket will feature guard Yam Madar, there are a number of other players – notably Tamir Blatt (not pictured) –  who will be missing for the blue-and-white.

Following conquest of France, blue-and-white women fall to Italy

With defenses tight in the final minutes, scoring slowed. Israel couldn’t score late, and misses by Raviv and Oren left the door open Italy

DESPITE ANOTHER outstanding performance from Gal Raviv (left), who finished with a game-high 25 points, the Israel U20 women lost 77-69 to Italy in the quarterfinals of the EuroBasket in Portugal.

NBA's Deni Avdija in house as Israel opens EuroBasket training camp

Blue-and-white’s NBA star leads the way as national team gathers in Tel Aviv to begin EuroBasket journey.

DENI AVDIJA will certainly be the focus in Israel’s EuroBasket roster, but the blue-and-white have a well-rounded and deep team poised to make noise in the tournament, which tips off in late August.

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.

 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

 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.

 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.

 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.

 : 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.

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