Jerusalem basketball

Uruguay basketball team invited to play in Israel next summer

A delegation, including former player Esteban Batista, visited the IBA. Chairman Amos Frishman invited the South American team for a warm-up game ahead of the World Cup.

Amos Frishman with representatives of the Uruguayan Basketball Federation.
Hapoel Jerusalem forward Yotam Hanochi (center) celebrates with teammates during the Reds’ 92-69 victory over Hapoel Holon.

Maccabi Tel Aviv drops 120 on Galil Elyon as Hapoel Jerusalem, Hapoel Tel Aviv claim basketball win

A screenshot of hapoel HaShisha's social media home page.

New Jerusalem basketball club ‘Hapoel HaShisha’ turns sport into a platform for community and hope

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.

Tel Aviv teams keep winning while Jerusalem, Beersheba clubs triumph


Jerusalem avenges Cup loss to Nahariya

Hapoel victorious in league opener • Hap Tel Aviv overcomes Holon • Herzliya dispatches Ness Ziona

Hapoel Jerusalem’s Greek forward Stratos Perperoglou (right) scores two of his six points during his BSL debut last night, beating Ironi Nahariya’s Yiftach Ziv to the basket in the 76-68 win at Ein Sara.

Maccabi TA, Rishon Lezion advance to Winner Cup semis

Maccabi Tel Aviv will face Maccabi Rishon Lezion in the semifinals in Holon on Tuesday.

Maccabi Tel Aviv center Itay Segev dunks two of his nine points during last night’s 81-80 win over Hapoel Tel Aviv in the quarterfinals of the preseason Winner Cup in Holon.

Hapoel Jerusalem sets sights on Eurocup

With most teams, including Jerusalem, still in the midst of building their rosters for next season, it is difficult to assess Hapoel’s chances in the competition.

Yogev Ohayon

Hapoel completes comeback over Nahariya

Dyson & Co. power Jerusalem into BSL Final Four a week after bleak outlook facing 0-2 series deficit.

Hapoel Jerusalem guard Jerome Dyson (left) scored a game-high 16 points in last night’s 71-60 win over Derwin Kitchen (2) and Ironi Nahariya in the decisive Game 5 of their BSL quarterfinals series.

How do you say slam dunk in Hebrew?

Former NBA all-star Amar’e Stoudemire, who now plays in Jerusalem, reveals he is learning Hebrew.

Hapoel Jerusalem center Amar’e Stoudemire dunks

Basketball: Jerusalem beats Herzliya for 3rd straight win

Hapoel back into the top four; Eilat strengthens hold on first with comeback victory over Hap TA.

Hapoel Jerusalem’s Richard Howell

Basketball: Jerusalem in crisis mode after yet another humbling defeat

Hapoel Jerusalem coach Simone Pianigiani

Basketball star Amar’e Stoudemire boosts new generation of innovators in Israel

Amar'e Stoudemire opens up about his ventures and hopes for future entrepreneurs.

Forbes Editor Randall Lane with Amar'e Stoudemire.

Hapoel Jerusalem star Stoudemire in hot water for homophobic comment

"I'm going to shower across the street, make sure my change of clothes are around the corner."

Amar’e Stoudemire speaks to journalists after a training session, October 7

Jerusalem moves ahead in Eurocup quarters

Hapoel draws first blood with impressive 20-point victory over Gran Canaria in Game 1.

Hapoel Jerusalem guard Jerome Dyson (center) scored a game-high 20 points in last night’s 87-67 win over Gran Canaria and Kyle Kuric (24) in Game 1 of the Eurocup quarterfinals