basketball

Yeshiva U. basketball team forfeits crucial game, citing Shabbat

Yeshiva University's basketball team loses top ranking for postseason after it drops out of Saturday night game, citing lack of warmup time.

Egypt:

27 injured when basketball stands partly collapse

At least 27 injured as stands collapse during basketball game in Cairo.

Former basketball player Willie Sims dies at 64

Sims, who was Jewish and predominantly raised by his grandmother, had been hospitalized since August following a heart attack.

Jewish billionaire Mat Ishbia buys Phoenix NBA, WNBA teams

Sarver sells Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury. teams for $4 billion following accusations against him.

Detroit: Orthodox Jews turn out in spades to watch NBA hopeful

‘Put in Ryan!’: Orthodox NBA hopeful Ryan Turell’s fanbase turns up in Detroit.

NBA commissioner:

‘I’ve never heard an antisemitic word from Kyrie Irving’

Adam Silver says that whether Irving is antisemitic or not is irrelevant to the damage his posting of offensive film caused.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar:

Kyrie Irving being used to push antisemitic messages

Basketball legend says that whether intentional or not, Kyrie Irving is being 'unwittingly used' to promote hatred and antisemitism.

Jewish high school students to attend weekend with Bruce Pearl

Bruce Pearl and Auburn follow up ‘Birthright for College Basketball’ trip by hosting 150 Jewish high school students.

Charles Barkley slams NBA COMNR. over antisemitism controversy

Former basketball star Charles Barkley calls out NBA’s Jewish commissioner for not disciplining Kyrie Irving over antisemitism controversy.

Orthodox basketball star Ryan Turell selected in NBA draft

Former YU basketball star Ryan Turell takes step toward realizing his dream of becoming the first Orthodox Jew to play in the NBA.

Basketball star:

'21-year-old me would be surprised I’m still going'

A timeline of basketball star Sue Bird’s legendary career.

Israeli law firms hold basketball fundraiser for United Hatzalah

'A League of Their Own': Major Israeli law firms host fundraising basketball tournament for United Hatzalah.

NCAA Auburn Tigers visit Yad Vashem

Auburn Tigers visits Yad Vashem, Jerusalem's Holocaust museum, as part of 'Birthright for College Basketball' trip with coach Bruce Pearl.

Kanter Freedom hosts interfaith basketball clinic in Jerusalem

NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom, a Turkish Muslim known for his off-court activism, is in Israel to host an interfaith basketball clinic.

Watch: Exiled Turkish NBA player discusses life with Jewish kids

Enes Kanter Freedom added the last part to his last name after getting his Turkish passport revoked in opposition to the regime.

Men's basketball team to embark on 'Birthright for College' trip

Auburn University men’s basketball team to embark on a ‘Birthright for College Basketball’ Israel trip.

Watch: Basketball player saves ref's life

The semi-professional 25-year-old says he 'never stands by on the sidelines.'

This Muslim basketball star is teaching Holocaust education

NBA star Enes Kanter Freedom brings Holocaust education to Muslim school in Brooklyn.

Jewish basketball legend Sue Bird to retire after this season

Jewish four-time league champion and five-time Olympic gold medalist announces that she will retire following the 2022 season.

Stephen Curry wore a Hebrew sweatshirt at the NBA Finals

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry seen wearing hoodie with Hebrew on it following Game 4 of the finals.

Israeli basketball fans attacked during Spanish tournament

Fans of Hapoel Holon attending basketball tournament in Bilbao, Spain attacked by pro-Palestinian protestors following antisemitic chants.

Ray Allen visits Binyamin: Important part of our history here

Former NBA champion and hall of famer visits historic Shiloh where the Biblical Tabernacle stood. 'There is an amazing story here.'

This Orthodox Jewish basketball player dreams of making it big

Could Ryan Turell become the first Orthodox Jew to play in the NBA? Scouts say it’s a long shot.

YU basketball star hopes to become NBA's first Orthodox player

Yeshiva University's Ryan Turell enters NBA draft, hoping to become league's first Orthodox Jewish player.

Watch: American basketball player detained in Moscow

One of the top women's basketball players held up at a Moscow airport on allegations of transporting drugs, facing up to 10 years in jail.

Indianapolis man charged in double shooting at JCC

19-year old charged with attempted murder for allegedly shooting two men during basketball game at Indianapolis Jewish Community Center.

YU basketball eliminated after historic season

After record-breaking win-streak, Yeshiva University team eliminated from the NCAA Division III tournament.

Watch: Crazy buzzer beater

NBA player on New Orleans Pelicans Brandon Ingram makes an unexpected shot at the buzzer.

Kansas high school basketball players filmed giving Nazi salutes

Players on a Kansas high school basketball team were recently filed in a 'horrific' video giving Nazi salutes while a German song played.

In first, Israeli to play in Moroccan basketball league

Forward Mohamed Abu Arisha gears up to play for AMI Basket, an Ifrane-based team that competes in Morocco's national top-level league.

Yeshiva U basketball team ends historic 50-game winning streak

With Thursday night loss, Yeshiva U team ends winning streak that lasted for an astonishing 50 games.

'Is this really YU?' Basketball team keeps winning

Yeshiva University's basketball team is 14-0 this year with a 50 game winning streak.

Dramatic comeback for Jerusalem basketball team in Turkey

After a lackluster start to the season, Hapoel Jerusalem bested a Turkish team by twenty points to stay in the running.

Yeshiva U’s basketball team No. 1 in poll of NCAA’s Division III

Poll of top teams in Division III men’s college basketball placed the Macs first — well ahead of competitors, with 13 first-place votes.

Watch: When Bennett played ball with Bennett

PM Bennett visits Hapoel Jerusalem practice, where he makes pass to player Anthony Bennett. 'We gotta do this more often.'

Israeli basketball player debuts with Boston Celtics

Israeli point guard Yam Madar scores 8 points in his first game in a Boston Celtics in NBA Summer League.

Jewish basketball star Sue Bird wins 5th Olympic gold medal

In their 5th Olympic appearance, Sue Bird and teammate Diana Taurasi win their 5th gold medal, the only basketball players ever to do so.

Watch: Basketball robot wows at halftime of Olympic game

The Japanese invention wowed the crowd of reporters on hand for the contest, making 2/2 very impressive, long-range shots.

Omri Caspi to retire from basketball

"I reached peaks that I never dreamed of, and now's the time for something new."

Maale Adumim basketball team advances to national league

Maccabi Maale Adumim becomes first team from Judea and Samaria to play in either of the first two divisions of Israel Basketball.

Ex-Israeli basketball star to coach Duke team

Jon Scheyer to replace legendary Mike Krzyzewski as Duke basketball coach.

Maccabi Tel Aviv wins State Cup

Maccabi Tel Aviv defeats Maccabi Rishon Lezion by a score of 86-69 to clinch the State Cup.

Watch: NBA star 'can't focus on basketball because of Gaza'

Brooklyn star Kyrie Irving, who recently announced conversion to Islam, said he was more worried about 'babies killed' than basketball.

Nets star says more focused on Israel-Gaza than NBA playoffs

NBA star Kyrie Irving says violence 'too much,' calls on fans to join anti-war movement.

Ironi Ness Ziona crowned FIBA Europe Cup champions

Ironi Ness Ziona basketball team defeats Stal Ostrow from Poland, winning its first ever championship, in Israel or abroad.

Israeli basketball phenom suffers season ending injury

Israel's Deni Avdija wheeled off following a bad ankle injury during a game against the Golden State Warriors.

Orthodox basketball player has eyes on NBA

Last year Ryan Turell began turning heads with his impressive play, then the pandemic hit and the season was cancelled.

Kobi Aflalo to sing at NBA event

Israeli singer will sing American anthem ahead of game between Washington Wizards and LA Clippers.

YU men’s basketball is on a 35-game winning streak

The streak is the third longest in Division III men’s basketball history and longest among all current NCAA Division I, II and III teams.

Watch: Israeli NBA player Deni Avdija's outstanding performance

Israeli sensation & Wizards rooky Deni Avdija scores 13 points, grabs 4 rebounds in victory over Miami Heat.

American-Israeli basketball player considering Tel Aviv

Born in America and currently playing in Italy, TJ Cline has divulged that he is considering moving to play for Maccabi Tel Aviv

What You Need To Know

Denji Advija Proving A Good Find For Fantasy Owners

It’s an uncommon sight in the NBA to see players who have Israel listed as their home country -

Israeli Teen Deni Avdija set to make history after NBA draft

Israeli-Serbian basketball player Deni Avdija selected by Washington Wizards in 9th spot in NBA draft.

Israeli basketball player Deni Avdija drafted to the NBA

Avdija, 19, selected 9th overall by the Washington Wizards in the NBA draft.

NBA material? Obama shoots hoops like pro

'That's what I do,' exclaims bemused former US president, after succeeding in placing ball in hoop.

Amar’e Stoudemire completes his conversion to Judaism

Former NBA star and Israeli citizen posts that he has completed the process of converting to Judaism.

YU b-ball made history - before coronavirus canceled its season

Not long after the Maccabees had advanced to Sweet 16 of NCAA D3 tournament, the rest of the tournament was canceled.

Y.U. wins second-round NCAA D3 tournament win

Maccabees notch a 102-83 victory Saturday night over Penn State Harrisburg for Y.U.’s 29th straight win. The team is 29-1 this season.

Yeshiva University team wins first NCAA tournament game ever

Yeshiva university basketball team wins record victory in match against Engineers.

Yeshiva University team wins bid to NCAA tournament

Yeshiva U men’s basketball team wins conference title to qualify for NCAA Division III tournament.