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Israeli basketball controversy continues as Hapoel Tel Aviv barely beat Jerusalem in Game 2

"I love this country to death. I grew up in the United States. I choose to be here. I’m a Zionist. I love this country. I love our people, but not everyone feels the same way," said Adelson.

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HAPOEL TEL AVIV guard Vasilije Micic (right) shoots the game-winning three-pointer in the Reds’ 88-84 semifinal Game 2 victory over host Hapoel Jerusalem
HAPOEL TEL AVIV guard Vasilije Micic sparked a series comeback against Maccabi Rishon Lezion and now will lead the Reds in the semifinals vs Hapoel Jerusalem.

Fans evacuated as Israeli basketball playoff game halted over security concerns

Hapoel Tel Aviv and Hapoel Jerusalem’s semifinal opener was halted after three quarters, as fans were evacuated following updated Home Front Command restrictions.

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HAPOEL TEL AVIV guard Vasilije Micic sparked a series comeback against Maccabi Rishon Lezion and now will lead the Reds in the semifinals vs Hapoel Jerusalem.

Hapoel Tel Aviv, Jerusalem tip off semifinal series

After falling at home in Game 1, the Reds needed to dig deep, both mentally and physically, to take Game 2 on the road and then Game 3 back at Yad Eliyahu.

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ROMAN SORKIN (9) was quiet early vs Hapoel Jerusalem, but made a big impact for Maccabi Tel Aviv late in the fourth quarter and overtime of its 112-105 road victory.

Maccabi Tel Aviv pulls away from Hapoel Jerusalem for overtime win

Along with the win came some concerning news: Lonnie Walker dislocated his finger in overtime and will be out for 2-3 weeks.

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Hapoel Jerusalem’s teamwork shines through

Reds embody their coach's hard-nosed, all-for-one approach to topple Maccabi Tel Aviv in State Cup final conquest.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
HAPOEL JERUSALEM players celebrate on the court following their 67-61 victory over Maccabi Tel Aviv in the State Cup final last Thursday.

Fond State Cup memories from former Hapoel Jerusalem player James Feldeine - interview

Ahead of the final clash between Hapoel Jerusalem and Maccabi Tel Aviv, a former Reds star reflects.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
JAMES FELDEINE enjoyed many highlights in his stint with Hapoel Jerusalem, including a pair of State Cups wearing his favorite black jerseys, as in this 2020 picture.

Hapoel Jerusalem and Maccabi Tel Aviv reach Basketball State Cup final

Reds prevailed over Hapoel Haifa in the semis • Yellow-and-blue proved too much for Ness Ziona

FEBRUARY 15, 2023ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
ITAY SEGEV (left picture, 6) and Hapoel Jerusalem overcame Hapoel Haifa 77-73 in their State Cup semifinal.

Familiar and fresh faces in State Cup Final Four

Jerusalem ousts Hapoel TA, to face Hapoel Haifa in Final Four • Mac TA, Ness Ziona set to duel

JANUARY 18, 2023ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MACCABI TEL AVIV guard Lorenzo Brown goes to the basket for two of his 17 points in the yellow-and-blue’s 105-89 State Cup quarterfinal win over Bnei Herzliya.

An 11-year-old Israeli soccer player with a bright future

Costs threatened to keep a promising young soccer player off the field. Degel Menashe stepped in and paid for the travel expenses.

DECEMBER 31, 2022ByISAAC THANGJOM
Soccer practice never stops: Dan Haokip in his bedroom.

Hapoel Tel Aviv outduels Jerusalem in capital

Maccabi Tel-Aviv tops Galil Elyon • Lubin has Beersheba on a roll • Holon back to winning ways.

DECEMBER 28, 2022ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
HAPOEL TEL AVIV’s Chinanu Onuaku (left) and Hapoel Jerusalem’s Zach Hankins battle under the basket during Tel Aviv’s 80-77 tight road victory on Monday

Dzikic displaying Midas touch in Jerusalem of gold - comment

The Reds, who began their campaign with an 0-2 start in Israeli league play, rattled off six straight wins to not only move their record to 6-2, but have punched their ticket to the Cup quarterfinals

DECEMBER 8, 2022ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
ALEKSANDAR DZIKIC has his Hapoel Jerusalem players on the same page and each taking turns to shine when needed.

Surging Hapoel Jerusalem tames Maccabi Tel Aviv

The victory extended Jerusalem’s league winning streak to five in a row and six overall as the yellow-and-blue dropped its first domestic game of the season.

NOVEMBER 30, 2022ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
HAPOEL JERUSALEM guard Speedy Smith (right) had a 14-point-10-assist double-double against Jake Cohen and Maccabi Tel Aviv to lead the Reds to a 80-75 victory over the yellow-and-blue

Hapoel still finding right role for Dovrat

As Jerusalem’s season hits stride, Dzikic still playing with position to best utilize Israeli guard

NOVEMBER 1, 2022ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
Noam Dovrat showcased his skills this past summer with Israel at the Under-20 Euros. The young guard is finding his rhythm with Hapoel Jerusalem.

Speedy Smith brings his hoops swagger to Hapoel Jerusalem

Smith arrived in June of 2020 just in time for the restart of the season that was paused in March of that year due to the outbreak of COVID-19.

OCTOBER 27, 2022ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
SPEEDY SMITH is no stranger to Israeli basketball and specifically chose Hapoel Jerusalem in part due to its Serbian coach Aleksandar Dzikic, who was previously an assistant in the NBA.