Eurobasket.com All-Israeli League Awards 2015 - Jun 28, 2015
Eurobasket.com All-Israeli League 1st Team 2015
Eliyahu
Ofoegbu
Pargo
Smith
Dawson
Finals MVP: Bracey Wright (191-G-84) of Hapoel J-M Player of the Year: Lior Eliyahu (205-F-85) of Hapoel J-M Co-Guard of the Year: Jeremy Pargo (188-PG-86) of Maccabi T-A Co-Guard of the Year: Shawn Dawson (196-G/F-93) of Maccabi Rishon Co-Forward of the Year: Donta Smith (201-SF-83) of Hapoel J-M Co-Forward of the Yera: Elishay Kadir (202-PF-87) of Hapoel Eilat Center of the Year: Robert Rothbart (217-C-86) of Ironi Nahariya Co-Domestic Player of the Year: Lior Eliyahu (205-F-85) of Hapoel J-M Co-Domestic Player of the Year: Robert Rothbart (217-C-86) of Ironi Nahariya Import Player of the Year: Ike Ofoegbu (205-PF-84) of Arecibo Sixth Man of the Year: Tony Gaffney (204-PF-84) of Hapoel J-M Most Improved Player: Shawn Dawson (196-G/F-93) of Maccabi Rishon Defensive Player of the Year: Bar Timor (190-G-92) of Hapoel J-M Coach of the Year: Danny Franco of Hapoel J-M
All-Imports Team
G/F: Devin Smith (196-G/F-83) of Maccabi T-A
PG: Jeremy Pargo (188-PG-86) of Maccabi T-A
SG: Khalif Wyatt (193-SG-91) of Hapoel Eilat
SF: Donta Smith (201-SF-83) of Hapoel J-M
PF: Ike Ofoegbu (205-PF-84) of Arecibo
Hapoel Jerusalem are Winner League champions - Jun 25, 2015
Hapoel Jerusalem clinched the Winner League title. They overcame Hapoel Eilat in the second leg of the championship series and celebrated the first ever Winner League trophy. Bracey Wright was named the Finals MVP. The guests trailed by 8 points at the halftime before their 52-24 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. Hapoel Jerusalem looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. American-Venezuelan Donta Smith (201-83, college: SE Illinois JC) had a double-double by scoring 20 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and American guard Bracey Wright (191-84, college: Indiana) chipped in 20 points during the contest. Four Hapoel Jerusalem players scored in double figures. Jamaican-American power forward Adrian Uter (200-84, college: Hofstra) responded with a double-double by scoring 17 points and 11 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and international Elishay Kadir (202-87, agency: Avi Zilberman) scored 9 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Hapoel Eilat: A.Uter 17+11reb+2ast, K.Wyatt 12+2reb+1ast, A.Simhon 12+6reb, E.Kadir 9+8reb+2ast, B.Asbury 8+3reb+1ast, A.Nissim 5+2reb+4ast Hapoel J-M: B.Wright 20+3reb+3ast, D.Smith 20+10reb+6ast, T.Gaffney 11+7reb+4ast, L.Eliyahu 10+6reb+6ast, Y.Halperin 8+4reb+2ast, D.Thompson 6+5reb
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Maccabi Tel-Aviv fire past Hapoel Jerusalem for Cup title - Feb 22, 2015
Maccabi Tel-Aviv - Hapoel Jerusalem 94:76
Maccabi Tel-Aviv triumphed in the Israeli Cup. They prevailed against Hapoel Jerusalem in the Final in front of 11000 fans tonight. Devin Smith (196-G/F-83, college: Virginia) was pivotal with 27 points and 7 rebounds for Maccabi. The teams stayed nip and tuck throughout the opening quarter. Maccabi snatched a 22:21 lead ten minutes into the Final. They extended the margin in the second period. Maccabi dropped 24 points to gain a 46:42 halftime advantage. The Tel-Aviv team cleared off in the third term. Maccabi exploded with 27 points to pile up an 18-point lead at the final intermission. Hapoel Jerusalem and Maccabi traded baskets throughout the fourth term as the latter cruised to the win. Brian Randle (203-F-85) tossed in 14 points and grabbed 9 rebounds, while Jeremy Pargo (188-PG-86, college: Gonzaga) delivered 13 points for Maccabi. Bracey Wright (191-G-84, college: Indiana) answered with 22 points for Hapoel Jerusalem. Donta Smith (201-SF-83, college: SE Illinois JC) had 12 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists in the loss.
Team Israel edge Team World in All-Star Game - Mar 3, 2015
Team Israel - Team World 122:121 (OT)
Team Israel earned a narrow victory in the 2015 Winner League All-Star Game. They held off Team World in overtime. Robert Rothbart (217-C-86, agency: Octagon Europe) scored 26 points and grabbed 8 rebounds to lead the winners. He was named the MVP. The teams were knotted at 30 after the opening quarter. Import Team pulled ahead in the second frame. They accumulated a 73:61 halftime advantage. But Team Israel turned things around in the third period. They went on a strong rally to gain a 95:92 lead at the third break. Team World erased the deficit in the fourth frame and forced overtime. Team Israel however outgunned their opponents 4:3 in the extra period to ice the win. Elishay Kadir (202-PF-87, agency: Avi Zilberman) had 17 points, while Halperin and Lior Eliyahu (205-F-85) added 14 points each for the winners. Josh Selby (188-PG-91, college: Kansas) responded with 23 points and 11 assists for Team World. Tony Crocker (200-SF-87, college: Oklahoma) had 20 points in the defeat. Mark Lyons (185-G-89, college: Arizona) celebrated victory in a traditional Slam Dunk Contest. Zack Rosen (185-PG-89, college: Pennsylvania) defended his last year's Three-Point Shootout Contest title.
Israeli League All-Star Game 2015 Rosters - Mar 11, 2015
