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Due to security

Fenerbahce moves matches against Israeli teams to Munich

Fenerbahce will host Maccabi and Hapoel Tel Aviv in Munich due to Turkish security rules, as EuroLeague approves Israeli home games from December.

Basketball team warns Mamdani over use of logo

NY Knicks send cease-and-desist letter to NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, warning against use of their logo in his promotional materials.

Basketball:

Turkish clubs protest decision to resume games in Israel

Fenerbahce and Anadolu Efes protest EuroLeague’s decision to resume Israeli home games, disputing the process and launching talks with Turkish sports bodies and EuroLeague management.

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Hatikva in Brooklyn as Nets host Hapoel Jerusalem

Barclays Center in Brooklyn turns blue and white as the Nets host Hapoel Jerusalem for a friendly preseason match.

The dream is over:

Israel falls 84-79 to Greece in EuroBasket

Israel’s national team fights throughout the game but falls 84-79 to a strong Greek team, ending its journey in the European Championship.

Israel clinches EuroBasket spot after thrilling win over Belgium

Israel’s basketball team advances to EuroBasket’s final 16 after a 92-89 win over Belgium, led by Deni Avdija and Roman Sorkin. It's Israel’s first time past the group stage in over a decade.

Trouble for Israel's rival in European basketball championship

A month and a half before the start of the European Basketball Championship, EuroBasket 2025, the French team is struggling to field a fit and competitive roster.

Jordan forfeits World Cup basketball match against Israel

Jordan's U19 national basketball team officially withdraws from its scheduled FIBA World Cup match against Israel, handing Israel an automatic technical victory.

History in the NBA:

Two Israelis drafted in the first round

For the first time, two Israeli players, Ben Saraf and Danny Wolf, drafted into the NBA, both by the Brooklyn Nets. Saraf, an Israeli league MVP, and Wolf, a standout US college player, join Deni Avdija as the only Israelis in the NBA.

Two Israelis expected to draft to NBA tonight

The NBA Draft for 2025 will take place tonight, with two Israeli players nominated to be selected.

Israeli player could make history in NBA Draft

Danny Wolf and Ben Saraf, two Israeli players, are entering the 2025 NBA Draft. Wolf, coming off a strong season at Michigan, was invited to the prestigious Green Room—making him the first Israeli to receive the honor.

Due to war:

Israeli Basketball Premier League ends season without a champion

Basketball Premier League cites wartime precedent in halting championship series; no 2024-2025 title to be awarded amid unresolved Maccabi Tel Aviv-Hapoel Jerusalem final.

Coach Bruce Pearl:

'Israeli sovereignty will bring peace and prosperity'

Coach Bruce Pearl, who was named "Coach of the Year" by the National Basketball Coaches Association in the United States, made a special visit to Samaria and met with the head of the Samaria Regional Council, Yossi Dagan.

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Syria's new leader shows off skills on the basketball court

Apparently, when he is not busy sending militants to shoot ethnic and religious minorities, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa likes to shoot hoops. A video circulating on social media shows him doing so with his FM, Asaad al-Shaibani.

Coach Pearl:

Price I may pay is nothing compared to the one the soldiers pay

Auburn Tigers basketball coach Bruce Pearl speaks to Arutz Sheva about his support for Israel and the price he pays for it.

After breakout in Germany

Israeli star Ben Saraf declares for 2025 NBA Draft

Israeli guard Ben Saraf officially declares for the 2025 NBA Draft. The 19-year-old standout, ranked No. 23 by ESPN, currently plays for Germany’s ratiopharm Ulm.

History: Hapoel Tel Aviv won the European Championship

With a second victory in the final series against the Spanish Gran Canaria, Hapoel Tel Aviv achieved a historic feat by winning the EuroCup and will play in the EuroLeague next season

FOX to premier documentary on YU basketball team post 10.7

'Rebound: A Year of Triumph and Tragedy at Yeshiva University Basketball' follows the Yeshiva University Maccabees Basketball Team in the aftermath of the October 7th Attacks

Hamas video appears on basketball league website

A few hours after the publication of the most recent sign of life by Hamas, the video appeared on the website of the Premier League for basketball.

Auburn coach:

'Calling for hostage release is about human life, not politics'

Auburn basketball coach Bruce Pearl says that his recent call for the release of American hostage Edan Alexander is not about politics: It’s not political. It’s survival.

President Herzog speaks with pro-Israel college basketball coach

President Isaac Herzog spoke with Auburn Tigers basketball coach Bruce Pearl and thanked him for his support for Israel and his work to raise awareness for the hostages.

Auburn coach calls for release of American hostage held in Gaza

Auburn University basketball coach Bruce Pearl uses postgame press conference to advocate for the release of Edan Alexander: Israel is our ancestral homeland and it’s under attack. It’s under siege. All it wants to do is live in peace with its neighbors.

EuroLeague basketball:

Turkey will again not host the Israeli team

The game between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Anadolu Efes at the end of the month will be held in Riga, Latvia, instead of Turkey, due to the Turkish government's hostility to Israel.

After comeback win:

YU advances to NCAA Division III Championship

The Yeshiva University Maccabees defeated the Farmingdale Rams 81-78, in the Skyline Conference Championship Final after trailing for most of the game.

France:

Arena briefly closed off ahead of Paris-Maccabi Tel Aviv game

Police in French capital temporarily closes off Adidas Arena ahead of basketball game between Paris and Maccabi Tel Aviv due to suspicious package.

Among some greats:

Israeli NBA star Deni Avdija a finalist for Player of the Month

Israeli NBA player Deni Avdija of the Portland Trail Blazers a finalist for Player of the Month in the Western Conference, alongside LeBron James, Nikola Jokic and Victor Wembanyama, among others. The honor went to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Spain:

Israeli flag burned outside Hapoel Tel Aviv basketball game

Anti-Israel activists protest match between Gran Canaria team and Hapoel Tel Aviv in the Canary Islands, warn of provocations by "Nazi-Zionist hooligans."

Israeli NBA star Deni Avdija won't play on Yom Kippur

Avdija announces he will miss first preseason game that falls on holiest day of the year. 'The best way for me to start the season will be by respecting the Jewish tradition along with my brothers and sisters worldwide.'

Ex-NBA player Eddie Curry 'adopts' Kfir Bibas

Eddie Curry, who played for the Knicks and won an NBA championship with the Heat campaigns for release of youngest hostage kidnapped on October 7.

Veteran NBA guard signs with Israeli team

After 12 years playing in the NBA, Patrick Beverley signs with Hapoel Tel Aviv of the Israeli Basketball Premier League.

Orthodox basketball star Ryan Turell signs with Israeli team

Yeshiva U standout Ryan Turell signs with Ironi “Hay Motors” Ness Ziona for the 2024/25 season.

New NBA record set by Sacramento Kings player

Lithuanian Domantas Sabonis, who plays for the Sacramento Kings, set a new record during his team's victory with 54 consecutive double-doubles.

Following antisemitic incident:

NY school district faces Title VI investigation

Feds investigate Yonkers, NY, school district where girls basketball players yelled antisemitic slurs at Jewish opponents.

Three basketballers test positive for drugs

Two men and one woman have been suspended pending a hearing after testing positive for cannabis and amphetamines.

30-year-old stolen trophy found in Khan Yunis

Akiva Halfon found a trophy from 1994 belonging to one Eli Yifrah in a house in Khan Yunis. He found the owner through Facebook and promised to return it upon his return from the front lines.

NY high school:

Basketball coach, player expelled for antisemitism

A coach and player for a Yonkers basketball team were dismissed from their school after shouting antisemitic comments at a Jewish opponent.

'I support Hamas you f- Jew'

High school basketball game cancelled over team's antisemitism

Girls from Jewish school escorted out of game by security guards after opposing team turns violent, shouts antisemitic slurs.

Phoenix Suns will retire Amar’e Stoudemire’s number

As part of induction into Ring of Honor, Phoenix Suns will retire Stoudemire's jersey number, 32.

Phoenix Suns to induct Amar’e Stoudemire into Ring of Honor

Stoudemire, who also played for Hapoel Jerusalem and Maccabi Tel Aviv, formally converted to Judaism with a Rabbinical court in 2020.

Ryan Turell, formerly of Yeshiva U, features in new documentary

Former Yeshiva U phenom Ryan Turell features in Amazon’s ‘Destination NBA: A G League Odyssey.’

Two top American basketball teams head to Israel and the UAE

Arizona and Kansas State men’s basketball teams are headed to Israel and the UAE for Abraham Accords-inspired trip.

LeBron James' son suffers cardiac arrest on basketball court

Bronny James, son of NBA legend Lebron James, hospitalized after collapsing during practice at USC.

Charlotte Hornets sign Jewish draft pick

Charlotte Hornets sign guard Amari Bailey, the 41st overall pick the NBA draft, to a two-way contract.

NBA's Charlotte Hornets draft Jewish guard Amari Bailey

Bailey’s Jewish heritage comes from his mother, and his agent confirmed that Bailey identifies as Jewish.

Michael Jordan selling Charlotte Hornets to Jewish millionaires

Gabe Plotkin, Jewish millionaire involved in GameStop saga, buys Charlotte Hornets from Michael Jordan.

Denver Jewish Day School makes history on the basketball court

Jewish day school takes title of Class 1A state champions - but tells of antisemitism on the court. 'You just have to be the bigger person.'

Jewish basketball star Abby Meyers selected in WNBA draft

Maccabiah Games gold medalist selected in first round of WNBA draft.

Israeli basketball fans attacked at Hapoel Jerusalem-Athens game

Game suspended as fans of Athens team burn Israeli flag, throw firecrackers at Israeli fans.

2 yrs after anti-Jewish slur:

Meyers Leonard signs for season with NBA's Milwaukee Bucks

Leonard will play rest of season with Milwaukee Bucks after 10-day tryout, had not played since anti-Jewish slur incident in 2021.

LA high school girls basketball game descends into antisemitism

Students form opposing Los Angeles area school chant 'Kanye West! while holding up pictures of swastikas and Palestinian Arab flags.

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.