Jerusalem basketball

Tel Aviv teams keep winning while Jerusalem, Beersheba clubs triumph

Maccabi Tel Aviv cruised past Ironi Ness Ziona 111-80, Hapoel Tel Aviv got by Hapoel Holon 89-83, Hapoel Jerusalem downed Maccabi Ramat Gan 97-87, and Hapoel Beersheba crushed Maccabi Ra’anana.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
AFTER A lengthy injury absence, Lonnie Walker found his form right away in his return for Maccabi Tel Aviv, scoring 18 points in the yellow-and-blue 111-80 league win over Ironi Ness Ziona.
Maccabi Tel Aviv players celebrating.

Maccabi Tel Aviv rallies, downs Jerusalem in State Cup semis

With a 94-85 win, Maccabi Tel Aviv advanced to the State Cup final, which will take place on Thursday night. The yellow-and-blue will meet the winner of the Bnei Herzliya and Hapoel HaEmek clash.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
HAPOEL TEL AVIV'S Antonio Blakeney blocks a shot during the Reds' 112-108 overtime victory over Hapoel Beersheba in Israeli league action at Yad Eliyahu.

Hapoel Tel Aviv beats Beersheba in OT, while Jerusalem, Mac TA both take wins home

Hapoel Tel Aviv slipped by Hapoel Beersheba 112-108 in overtime to notch the tight win at Yad Eliyahu and improve its Israeli league record to 14-1 and remain in first place.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
BAR TIMOR (center) and the Israel national team got off to a terrible start to World Cup qualifying, dropping its record to 0-2 with a 85-71 to Croatia.

Israel falls to 0-2 with costly Croatia basketball defeat

Beit Halachmi admits the Israeli national basketball team ‘hardly practiced’ in a frustrating start to World Cup qualifying.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

Hapoel’s Segev returns to the Holy Land to make a big impact for his team

With a decade of professional experience in Israel and abroad, Jerusalem’s center Segev is stepping up and looking to collect as many championships and trophies as possible.

JANUARY 11, 2022ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
BIG MAN Itay Segev (right) has been instrumental in Hapoel Jerusalem overcoming its early-season struggles in the FIBA Champions League.

Hapoel Jerusalem coach raises concerns after third loss

The latest Champions League defeat raises questions about Oren Amiel’s ability to lead the Reds.

OCTOBER 28, 2021ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
In his first season as the head coach of Hapoel Jerusalem after coaching in Europe for six years, Oren Amiel has yet to find his groove and could soon find his seat heating up.

Halperin still sharp-shooting as Jerusalem GM

Former Hapoel Jerusalem basketball star Yotam Halperin is acclimating to his new role with the Reds and reflects on a busy summer of significant signings

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
Hapoel Jerusalem GM Yotam Halperin is acclimating to life as a basketball executive

Israeli clubs face crucial continental clashes

Maccabi Tel Aviv has a pair of Euroleague contests, while Jerusalem needs help in Champions League.

JANUARY 25, 2021ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
OMRI CASSPI (7) and Maccabi Tel Aviv are aiming to push their Euroleague record above .500 with a pair of games this week, starting tonight at Fenerbahce.

Maccabi Tel Aviv gets the better of arch-rival Jerusalem

Wilbekin, Stoudemire double-doubles pace yellow-and-blue • Rishon routs Holon • Eilat sinks Ashdod

JUNE 30, 2020ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
JEREMY PARGO (left) made a stellar Hapoel Jerusalem debut against former team Maccabi Tel Aviv, but Scottie Wilbekin (right) stole the show. June 29, 2020

Hapoel Jerusalem lets the good times roll

With State Cup title in the bag, cohesive Reds set sights on more hardware this season.

FEBRUARY 18, 2019ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
HAPOEL JERUSALEM celebrates on the court with the trophy following its victory over Maccabi Rishon Lezion in last week’s State Cup final in the capital

Hapoel Jerusalem captures State Cup title

Second-half surge propels Katash’s Reds past Maccabi Rishon Lezion by 15 points in final.

FEBRUARY 15, 2019ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
HAPOEL JERUSALEM guard Tamir Blatt drives to the basket against Maccabi Rishon Lezion during Jerusalem’s 82-67 victory in last night’s State Cup final in the capital

Mutually beneficial reunion beween Hapoel Jerusalem, Amar’e Stoudemire

“Shalom Jerusalem, I’m coming back!"

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
AMAR’E Stoudemire, the 33-year-old six-time NBA All-Star, is with Hapoel Jerusalem.

Praise pours in for Israeli hoops triumph

Unprecedented championship for blue-and-white at FIBA Under-20 Euros garners country-wide jubilation

JULY 23, 2018ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
ISRAELI PLAYERS celebrate withtrophyfollowing victory over Croatia in final2018 FIBA Under-20 European Championship in Chemnitz, Germany, 2018

Jerusalem back on track with win over slumping Holon

“The key for us was our play on the defensive end,” said pleased Jerusalem coach Oded Katash.

APRIL 16, 2018ByALLON SINAI
Hapoel Jerusalem center Richard Howell