Jerusalem basketball

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

Clark led the way with 16 points, TJ Leaf added 15, and Will Rayman and Keaton Wallace scored 14 apiece. Maurice Kemp led Galil Elyon with 27 points.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
Hapoel Jerusalem forward Yotam Hanochi (center) celebrates with teammates during the Reds’ 92-69 victory over Hapoel Holon.
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

Hapoel HaShisha, or “The Beautiful Six” Basketball Club, was established two years after the brutal murder of six hostages in Gaza.

|ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
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

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
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

Jerusalem’s latest star draws rave reviews: Kenneth J. 'Speedy' Smith

With a reputation as a team-first guard who shines in the clutch, ‘Speedy’ Smith is looking to lift Hapoel.

JULY 13, 2022ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
KENNETH ‘Speedy’ Smith is coming off a championship in Lithuania this past season, and the American point guard recently signed with Hapoel Jerusalem.

Both semifinal series going the distance

Bnei Herzliya evens things up with Maccabi Tel Aviv • Hapoel Jerusalem rebounds to beat Hapoel Holon

MAY 31, 2022ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
KC Rivers (right) and Hapoel Jerusalem were able to pull off a season-saving 75-61 road victory over Tyrus McGree (left) and Hapoel Holon in the local semifinals.

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.