Executive vice-president of Canada Basketball Rowan Barretthas honored Israel's senior men's national team with a request to play a pair of exhibition games against Canada next summer, in preparation of Israel's European Championship games and Canada's FIBA Americas Championship tournament.
Barrett, a retired professional player and ex-Israeli league baller, played for Israel's Maccabi Rishon LeZion and Ramat-Hasharon between 1994 and early 2000. Barrett also played in Spain, Argentina, Venezuela, Cyprus, Greece, Italy and France and was captain of the Canadian national team that finished seventh in the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
Barrett is also the national assistant of the Los Angeles Lakers' two-time NBA Most Valuable Player and Canada's General Manager Steve Nash.
Barrett hopes to hold games at the Air Canada Centre, home of the NBA's Toronto Raptors, and in Montreal. Barrett assured he would cover all of Israel's expenses, including flights and accommodation. Canada has a large Jewish community and several Jewish organizations that will also participate in funding Israel's trip.
In a letter sent to Israel's national coach Arik Shivek (Agency: Avi Zilberman), Barrett said: "Throughout my years in Israel I've come to appreciate the great passion and understanding that people there have towards basketball, and I look forward to developing a consistent relationship between both countries.
Israel's Shivek commented: "This is a lucrative invitation for Israel and there is no doubt it will be an extraordinary experience for everyone. However, we will only accept Canada's offer if the trip doesn't collide with our 2013 EuroBasket training and preparations.
Canada's national roster features two NBAers in recent Miami Heat champion Joel Anthonyand San Antonio Spurs' Cory Joseph.
Netanya and Maccabi Rishon tied the series - May 20, 2013
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Hapoel J-M - Netanya 70-73 (2-2)
Netanya tied the Semifinals after the road win on the road against Hapoel J-M. The guests trailed by 2 points after three quarters before their 27-22 charge, which allowed them to win the game. American guard Ramel Bradley (188-85) fired 19 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. The other American import swingman Deron Washington (201-85, college: Virginia Tech) chipped in 17 points and 9 rebounds [read more]
Netanya tied the Semifinals after the road win on the road against Hapoel J-M. The guests trailed by 2 points after three quarters before their 27-22 charge, which allowed them to win the game. American guard Ramel Bradley (188-85) fired 19 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. The other American import swingman Deron Washington (201-85, college: Virginia Tech) chipped in 17 points and 9 rebounds. Four GreenTops Netanya players scored in double figures. American Josh Duncan (203-86) produced 22 points and 9 rebounds and international Elishay Kadir (202-87, agency: Avi Zilberman) added 11 points and 10 rebounds respectively for lost side. Top scorers: Netanya: R.Bradley 19+7reb+6ast, D.Washington 17+9reb+2ast, R.Morgan 12+3reb+1ast, M.Killingsworth 11+10reb+2ast, E.Gueta 7+1reb, E.Shulman 5 Hapoel J-M: J.Duncan 22+9reb+3ast, E.Kadir 11+10reb, C.Fells 10+5reb+1ast, S.Samuels 9+4reb+1ast, M.Tapiro 6+3ast, R.Limonad 5+2reb
The hosts took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Hapoel Eilat won third quarter 19-17. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They outrebounded Hapoel Eilat 43-22 including a 22-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. Maccabi Rishon brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. Hapoel Eilat was plagued by 26 personal fouls down the stretch. Worth to mention a great performance of Jamaican-American power forward Adrian Uter (200-84, college: Hofstra) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 25 points, 14 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 blocks. American forward Julian Wright (203-87, college: Kansas) contributed with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 15 rebounds for the winners. American power forward Eli Holman (208-89, college: Detroit Mercy) replied with 12 points and 9 rebounds and the former international point guard Afik Nissim (186-81) added 13 points, 5 assists and 4 steals in the effort for Hapoel Eilat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Top scorers: Maccabi Rishon: A.Uter 25+14reb+4ast, A.Ben David 20+4reb+2ast, J.Wright 15+15reb+3ast, N.Hanochi 11+4reb+8ast, O.Solomon 4+2reb+1ast, L.Jones 3 Hapoel Eilat: L.O'Bannon 13+3reb+1ast, A.Nissim 13+3reb+5ast, E.Holman 12+9reb+1ast, J.Tillman 11+1reb, S.Hopson 9+1reb, E.Skverer 6+2reb+2ast
Hod Hasharon tied National League Finals - May 18, 2013
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Hod Hasharon - Ironi Nes-Ziona 90-77 (1-1)
Hod Hasharon tied National League Finals at 1-1. The game was mostly controlled by Hod Hasharon. Ironi Nes-Ziona managed to win fourth quarter 26-16. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They outrebounded Ironi Nes-Ziona 40-28 including a 34-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. Hod Hasharon looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists [read more]
Hod Hasharon tied National League Finals at 1-1. The game was mostly controlled by Hod Hasharon. Ironi Nes-Ziona managed to win fourth quarter 26-16. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They outrebounded Ironi Nes-Ziona 40-28 including a 34-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. Hod Hasharon looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The best player for the winners was swingman Eran Asante Asare (194-88, agency: Gross Zeev ISA) who had a double-double by scoring 18 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists. Nigerian power forward Chukwudinma Odiakosa (203-85, college: Illinois St., agency: N.E.T.) chipped in 19 points and 6 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Hod Hasharon's coach Roy Hagai used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Tal Karpels (195-90) produced 17 points and 5 rebounds and naturalized Welsh forward Tal Michael Dunne (197-87) added 15 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for the guests. Four Ironi Nes-Ziona players scored in double figures. Top scorers: Hod Hasharon: C.Odiakosa 19+6reb+1ast, E.Asante Asare 18+11reb+6ast, B.Walker 15+5reb+5ast, O.Hover 9+5reb, G.Dotan 9+3reb+9ast, I.Stolero 8+2reb+2ast Ironi Nes-Ziona: T.Karpels 17+5reb+3ast, T.Michael Dunne 15+5reb+5ast, R.Zehavian 13+4reb+1ast, G.Amitay 11+4reb+2ast, E.Engel 9+2reb+2ast, B.Benn 4+5reb+1ast
Maccabi T-A and Maccabi Haifa sweep the Quarter-Finals - May 16, 2013
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Maccabi T-A - Hapoel T-A 76-74 (3-0)
Hapoel Tel-Aviv was ahead by 6 points at the halftime before a 38-30 second half run of Maccabi T-A. It was a good game for international Lior Eliyahu (206-85, agency: Z.A.G. - Law Offices) who led his team to a victory with 9 points, 17 rebounds and 4 assists. American point guard Ricky Hickman (189-85, college: NC-Greensboro) contributed with 20 points (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!) for the winners [read more]
Hapoel Tel-Aviv was ahead by 6 points at the halftime before a 38-30 second half run of Maccabi T-A. It was a good game for international Lior Eliyahu (206-85, agency: Z.A.G. - Law Offices) who led his team to a victory with 9 points, 17 rebounds and 4 assists. American point guard Ricky Hickman (189-85, college: NC-Greensboro) contributed with 20 points (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!) for the winners. Maccabi T-A's coach David Blatt allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. American forward Brian Randle (203-85) answered with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 13 rebounds and the other American import point guard Demontez Stitt (186-89, college: Clemson) added 18 points and 4 assists (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!) in the effort for Hapoel Tel-Aviv. Top scorers: Maccabi T-A: R.Hickman 20+2reb+2ast, S.James 17+4reb+2ast, D.Smith 14+3reb+3ast, L.Eliyahu 9+17reb+4ast, D.Logan 8+3reb+1ast, D.Planinic 4 Hapoel T-A: B.Randle 19+13reb+2ast, D.Stitt 18+2reb+4ast, A.Goods 11+1reb+2ast, C.Kelly 7+4reb+3ast, J.Skjoldebrand 7+3reb+1ast, M.Naor 6+3reb+1ast
The game without a history. GreenTops Netanya led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They shot the lights out from three nailing 12 long-distance shots on high 57.1 percentage. GreenTops Netanya players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. It was a quality performance for American power forward Marco Killingsworth (203-82, college: Indiana, agency: Avi Zilberman) who led the winners and scored 22 points and 9 rebounds (perfect from the field making all nine shots !!!). His fellow American import swingman Deron Washington (201-85, college: Virginia Tech) accounted for 25 points and 4 steals for the winning side. American Josh Duncan (203-86) came up with 15 points and 8 rebounds and international Elishay Kadir (202-87, agency: Avi Zilberman) added 17 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Hapoel Jerusalem in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Top scorers: Netanya: D.Washington 25+2reb+3ast, M.Killingsworth 22+9reb+2ast, Y.Orland 16+4reb, E.Gueta 9+2reb+1ast, R.Bradley 8+5reb+8ast, E.Shulman 8+1reb+6ast Hapoel J-M: E.Kadir 17+5reb+1ast, J.Duncan 15+8reb+3ast, R.Limonad 12+4reb+1ast, C.Fells 9+7reb+1ast, S.Samuels 6+2reb+2ast, M.Tapiro 4+1reb+4ast
The hosts took control from the first minutes by winning the initial quarter 21-18. But Galil Gilboa won second period 22-20. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Maccabi Haifa looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. 24 personal fouls committed by Galil Gilboa helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was American-Greek swingman Pat Calathes (208-85, college: St.Joseph's) who had a double-double by scoring 32 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists. American-Mexican point guard Paul Stoll (180-85) chipped in 20 points and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Mitchell Watt (208-89, college: Buffalo) who recorded 17 points and 5 rebounds and the other American import guard Jamar Smith (191-87, college: S.Indiana, agency: KMG Sports Management) added 16 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Four Galil Gilboa players scored in double figures. Top scorers: Maccabi Haifa: P.Calathes 32+12reb+5ast, P.Stoll 20+1reb+4ast, G.Mekel 10+3reb+10ast, J.Thomas 9+10reb, D.Smith 9+2reb+6ast, C.Colman 7+2reb+1ast Galil Gilboa: M.Watt 17+5reb+3ast, J.Smith 16+5reb+1ast, D.Yavzuri 13+2reb+4ast, Y.Green 12+4reb+4ast, K.Hayes 10+4reb+2ast, R.Sanders 9+5reb+3ast
It was a great evening for American forward Jerome Tillman (198-87, college: Ohio, agency: KMG Sports Management) who led his team to a victory scoring 8 points and 13 rebounds. His fellow American import power forward Eli Holman (208-89, college: Detroit Mercy) helped adding 13 points and 6 rebounds. Four Hapoel Eilat players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Jamaican-American power forward Adrian Uter (200-84, college: Hofstra) with 24 points and 9 rebounds and American forward Julian Wright (203-87, college: Kansas) scored 16 points and 8 rebounds. Maccabi Rishon's coach rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: Hapoel Eilat: E.Skverer 14+2reb+2ast, A.Nissim 14+2reb+3ast, E.Holman 13+6reb+1ast, L.O'Bannon 12+7reb+1ast, J.Tillman 8+13reb+2ast, S.Hopson 6+4reb+2ast Maccabi Rishon: A.Uter 24+9reb+2ast, J.Wright 16+8reb+2ast, N.Hanochi 8+5reb+7ast, A.Ben David 7+3reb+2ast, L.Jones 6+2ast, O.Solomon 4+2reb+1ast
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