Altshuler Saham Galil Gilboa (Winner League) added to their roster 28-year old American forward Shawn Taggart (207-104kg-85, college: Memphis). He was tested at Santa Cruz Warriors (D-League) in the U.S., but was not approved after all. Taggart also spent the start of the season at Springfield Armor in D-League earlier that year. In 13 games he recorded 8.1ppg and 4.8rpg this season. The last season he played at TED Istanbul (TB2L) in Turkish league. In 21 games he averaged impressive 16.3ppg and 7.9rpg. The previous (10-11) season Taggart played at Shanxi Zhongyu (CBA) in Chinese league. In 8 games he averaged remarkable 27.5ppg, 11.5rpg, 1.1spg and 1.4bpg. He was tried-out by UCAM Murcia (ACB) in Spanish league earlier that season. In 9 games he averaged 6.8ppg, 3.8rpg and 1.2apg. Taggart was tried-out by Dnipro (Superleague) in Ukraine earlier that season. Last year (three years after he left the college) Taggart was drafted by Springfield Armor (D-League) in fifth round (78th overall). The former University of Memphis standoutis in his fourth season in pro basketball. The list of the past achievements is quite long as Taggart's college team won C-USA Tournament for two years in a row (2008 and 2009). He has played also professionally in Spain (Caceres Basket), Israel (Ironi Nahariya) and China (Henan Jiyuan).
The Israeli point guard, Yotam Halperin (193-SG-84), was one of the main reason that FC Bayern Muenchen won their first game in the German semifinal series vs. Brose Baskets Bamberg 98-85 and "stole" the home court advantage. Halperin played 30 minutes and finished with 15 points (4-6 FG, 1-2 3PT, 4-4 FT), 3 assists & 4 rebounds. Halperin scored 11 points in the first half and was on the court in the 4th quarter when Bayern made their run to secure their victory [read more]
The Israeli point guard, Yotam Halperin (193-SG-84), was one of the main reason that FC Bayern Muenchen won their first game in the German semifinal series vs. Brose Baskets Bamberg 98-85 and "stole" the home court advantage. Halperin played 30 minutes and finished with 15 points (4-6 FG, 1-2 3PT, 4-4 FT), 3 assists & 4 rebounds. Halperin scored 11 points in the first half and was on the court in the 4th quarter when Bayern made their run to secure their victory. The 2nd game in the series will be in Munich on May 26th.
Maccabi Tel Aviv wants to join the Power Forward of Hapoel Jerusalem, Josh Duncan.
The team wants to replace Nick Caner Medley and Josh Duncan is a good option for Tel Avivians.
Duncan scored 11.7 points this season and took 6.2 rebounds per game.
Duncan arrived from Maccabi Ashdod last summer to Hapoel Jerusalem and signed a two year contract.
Maccabi said: "We have not talked with Josh Duncan."
Should add that Pat Calathes may join the Team.
But the team wants more to sign Duncan [read more]
Maccabi Tel Aviv wants to join the Power Forward of Hapoel Jerusalem, Josh Duncan. The team wants to replace Nick Caner Medley and Josh Duncan is a good option for Tel Avivians. Duncan scored 11.7 points this season and took 6.2 rebounds per game. Duncan arrived from Maccabi Ashdod last summer to Hapoel Jerusalem and signed a two year contract. Maccabi said: "We have not talked with Josh Duncan." Should add that Pat Calathes may join the Team. But the team wants more to sign Duncan. Duncan (2:03, 27) can play in position 4 and 5 because he is a great player and tall. Season, Duncan scored 57.1% three and 84% FT.can also considered to be a quiet and modest player, as Maccabi like.
A source close said to Eurobasket that Pat Calathes that, Greek forward of Maccabi Haifa will
Join to Maccabi Tel Aviv and sign at the end of the season for 3 seasons. Calathes, who arrived last summer
To Maccabi Haifa from Panathinaikos, scored 16 points this season and took 9.2 rebounds per game.
Maccabi Tel Aviv liked his ability series against Galil Gilboa (including 32 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists in Game 3) [read more]
A source close said to Eurobasket that Pat Calathes that, Greek forward of Maccabi Haifa will Join to Maccabi Tel Aviv and sign at the end of the season for 3 seasons. Calathes, who arrived last summer To Maccabi Haifa from Panathinaikos, scored 16 points this season and took 9.2 rebounds per game. Maccabi Tel Aviv liked his ability series against Galil Gilboa (including 32 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists in Game 3).
About Alex Tyus, Maccabi In talking with him and he will sign to Maccabi Electra at the end of the season. The player scored 8.5 points and took 5.1 rebounds per game this season. The player joined last summer to Cantu from Maccabi Ashdod and does a very good season. Even Paul Davis in talks with Maccabi Electra Tel Aviv. The player who playing this season with Khimki Moscow. Maccabi wants a new Center to play with Shawn James, and Paul Davis is a good option because Khimki is in financial straits, so they will release it this summer. Davis scored 11.9 points this season and took 4.8 rebounds per game.
about coaching staff, Derek Sharp and Guy Goodes will stay with Maccabi Tel Aviv along with David Blatt. Sharp said his close friends. The team's management gave David Blatt OK to start talking with players that Maccabi wants to sign.
Maccabi T-A: took 1st place (8-2) in Group B of the Regular Season, took 3rd
place (8-6) in Group F of the Top16, lost to Real Madrid 0-3 in the
quarterfinals !!!
Galil Gilboa: took 1st place (6-2) in Group A of the First Stage, took 2nd
place (10-4) in Group C of the Second Stage, beat Levski (BUL) 87-79 in the
Final !!!
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