M.Ashdod - E.Ramla 54-62

Elitzur Ramla clinched WBL title. They snapped two-game losing skid in the Finals and upset Maccabi Ashdod on the road in the decider. The guests took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But M.Ashdod won third quarter 17-15. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. American forward Shakira Austin (196-1999, college: Ole Miss, agency: LBM Management) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 19 points, 13 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals. The former international forward Alysha Clark (178-1987, college: MTSU) contributed with a double-double by scoring 10 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Four E.Ramla players scored in double figures. American point guard Natisha Hiedeman (173-1997, college: Marquette) answered with 20 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals and Australian center Elizabeth Cambage (205-1991) added 8 points and 22 rebounds in the effort for M.Ashdod.
Top scorers:
M.Ashdod: N.Hiedeman 20+6reb+6ast, S.Walker-Kimbrough 17, E.Cambage 8+22reb, A.Cohen 4+2reb+1ast, T.Sahar 3+3reb, Y.Yizchaki 2+2reb+2ast
E.Ramla: S.Austin 19+13reb+4ast, A.Baron 14+8reb+1ast, E.Dikaioulaku 14+4reb+4ast, A.Clark 10+12reb+4ast, Y.Danan 5+1reb, K.Noor 0+2reb

Finals MVP: Shakira Austin (196-F-1999) of E.Ramla
Player of the Year: Shakira Austin (196-F-1999) of E.Ramla
Guard of the Year: Shatori Walker-Kimbrough (180-G-1996) of M.Ashdod
Forward of the Year: Alisia Jenkins (186-F-1994) of Ramat Hasharon
Center of the Year: Shakira Austin (196-F-1999) of E.Ramla
Defensive Player of the Year: Brittany Brown (173-PG-1995) of M.Ramat Gan
Domestic Player of the Year: Eden Zipel (184-G/F-2002) of H.Rishon LZ
Import Player of the Year: Shakira Austin (196-F-1999) of E.Ramla
Coach of the Year: Shira Haelion of E.Ramla

Eurobasket.com All-Israeli League First Team 2023

Charles

Walker-Kimbrough

Clark

Alleyne

Austin

First Team
Kaila Charles (185-F-1998) of H.Rishon LZ
Shatori Walker-Kimbrough (180-G-1996) of M.Ashdod
Alysha Clark (178-F-1987) of E.Ramla
Jillian Alleyne (190-C-1994) of M.Ramat Gan
Shakira Austin (196-F-1999) of E.Ramla

Eurobasket.com All-Israeli League Second Team 2023

Dikaioulaku

Zipel

Baron

Jenkins

Brown

Second Team
Elina Dikaioulaku (173-PG-1989) of E.Ramla
Eden Zipel (184-G/F-2002) of H.Rishon LZ
Alyssa Baron (178-G/F-1992) of E.Ramla
Alisia Jenkins (186-F-1994) of Ramat Hasharon
Kalani Brown (201-C-1997) of M.Ashdod

Eurobasket.com All-Israeli League Third Team 2023

Hiedeman

Brown

Wurtz

Bulgak

Adams

Third Team
Natisha Hiedeman (173-PG-1997) of M.Ashdod
Brittany Brown (173-PG-1995) of M.Ramat Gan
Taylor Wurtz (183-G-1990) of Bourges
Adut Bulgak (193-C/F-1992) of Toulouse
Danielle Adams (185-C-1989) of Adelitas

Eurobasket.com All-Israeli League Honorable Mention 2023

Cambage

Edelman

Cohen

Jones

Hooper

Simms

Honorable Mention
Elizabeth Cambage (205-C-1991) of M.Ashdod
Drew Edelman (193-C/F-1995) of M.Ashdod
Alexandra Cohen (196-F/C-1993) of M.Ashdod
Jasmine Jones (5'10''-F) of LMU
Jordan Hooper (188-F-1992) of H.Rishon LZ
Jennie Simms (183-G-1994) of E.Holon
Courtney Hurt (185-F-1990) of E.Holon
Tslil Vaturi (177-F/G-1998) of M.Ramat Gan
Dor Saar (165-PG-1999) of Ramat Hasharon
Amy Okonkwo (188-F-1996) of M.Haifa

Eurobasket.com Israeli League All-Domestic Players Team 2023

Zipel

Rotberg

Baron

Raber

Edelman

All-Domestic Players Team
Eden Zipel (184-G/F-2002) of H.Rishon LZ
Eden Rotberg (170-G-1998) of E.Ramla
Alyssa Baron (178-G/F-1992) of E.Ramla
Danielle Raber (183-F-1996) of E.Holon
Drew Edelman (193-C/F-1995) of M.Ashdod

Eurobasket.com Israeli League All-Imports Team 2023

Charles

Walker-Kimbrough

Jenkins

Alleyne

Austin

All-Imports Team
Kaila Charles (185-F-1998) of H.Rishon LZ
Shatori Walker-Kimbrough (180-G-1996) of M.Ashdod
Alisia Jenkins (186-F-1994) of Ramat Hasharon
Jillian Alleyne (190-C-1994) of M.Ramat Gan
Shakira Austin (196-F-1999) of E.Ramla

Maccabi Ashdod - Maccabi Haifa 84-78 OT

Maccabi Ashdod have won Cup title in Rishon LeZion as they needed overtime to beat Maccabi Haifa 84-78. Ashdod started with a narrow 20-19 run, however allowed the opponents to get a 4-point lead at the halftime. Maccabi Ashdod tied it all at the end of the third period, whilst both teams nailed 18 points each in the fourth quarter. In overtime, Maccabi Ashdod produced a final 12-6 run to seal the win.
Kalani Brown (201-C-1997, college: Baylor, agency: LBM Management) top-scored for the winners with 25 points and Shatori Walker-Kimbrough (180-G-1996, college: Maryland) netted 24.