Tag: Basketball
Deni Avdija, the only Israeli player in the NBA, has been traded from the Washington Wizards to the Portland Trail Blazers after a successful season where he showcased career-high stats.
"Curb Your Enthusiasm" is hailed as a quintessentially Jewish show for its portrayal of Jewish sports fandom.
Ross Kagan Marks reflects on the loss of his oldest friends, Josh Wex Wexler and David Fetch Fleisher, who were like brothers to him, sharing a strong bond through basketball and life experiences.
The text discusses the roots of antisemitism, suggesting that envy plays a significant role.
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For an Israeli Chicago Bulls' fan slain on Oct. 7, a final gift from that team's star forward
DeMar DeRozan, the star forward for the Chicago Bulls, honored the memory of an Israeli basketball fan who was murdered at a rave by signing a specially-made jersey that will be sent to the fan's mother.
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‘Really different from Tel Aviv’: Meet the Israeli last-minute addition to West Virginia University’s basketball team
Ofri Naveh, an Israeli freshman forward, has joined West Virginia University's basketball team and has received an outpouring of support from fans.
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Jared Armstrong, basketball player who fought for Israeli citizenship, is now working to promote Black-Jewish relations
Basketball player Jared Armstrong, who fought for Israeli citizenship, is now focused on promoting Black-Jewish relations.
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Arizona and Kansas State men’s basketball teams are headed to Israel and the UAE for Abraham Accords-inspired trip
The men's basketball teams from Arizona and Kansas State universities are embarking on a 10-day trip to Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) organized by the nonprofit Athletes for Israel.
In a recent episode of "Menschwarmers," the focus is on Domantas Sabonis, the 26-year-old All-Star center for the Sacramento Kings, who is converting to Judaism to share his wife's faith.
Zeev Remer, a freshman Orthodox Jewish basketball player at California Lutheran University, faces challenges balancing his observant lifestyle with sports, often having to explain Jewish practices like Shabbat and dietary restrictions to his Christian teammates.
Basketball coach Bruce Pearl, who is Jewish, recently led his Auburn University men's basketball team on a unique trip to Israel.
Basketball star Sue Bird, known for her outstanding career with the Seattle Storm, recently announced her retirement after 21 years.
The annual Sarachek basketball tournament hosted by Yeshiva University (YU) is a major event for Orthodox Jewish high schools in the United States.
During a game against the Orlando Magic, Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija wrote "Am Yisrael Chai" (the nation of Israel lives) in Hebrew on his sneakers, in response to recent terrorist attacks in Israel.
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‘It’s a bad time to be great:’ An oral history of Yeshiva University’s historic 36-game win streak
The Yeshiva University Maccabees, a Jewish basketball team, have achieved a 36-game win streak, the second-longest in NCAA Division III history.
In "The City Game," author Matthew Goodman explores the remarkable story of the City College of New York Beavers basketball team's triumph in the 1950 NIT championship game against the Kentucky Wildcats.
The text reminisces about the glory days of a yeshiva high school basketball team, particularly focusing on a standout player named Benny Baron and the camaraderie among the team members.
Maccabi Tel Aviv's Under-14 basketball team traveled to New York City to participate in the Gatorade Battle of the Boroughs tournament during NBA All-Star weekend, aiming to expose the players to American basketball and attract fans to the Maccabi brand.
The article discusses the influence of John Goldman, known as the Shot Doctor, on aspiring basketball players who seek to improve their shooting skills by practicing on his driveway in Chappaqua, NY.
Omri Casspi, the first Israeli to play in the NBA, interacts with young fans at a basketball camp, while reflecting on his career and the burden of expectations.
In the 1930s, Hank Greenberg made waves in baseball as a Jewish athlete, breaking records and winning the 1935 World Series with the Detroit Tigers, showcasing Jews' ability to excel in American society.
The text discusses the figure of Jeff Van Gundy, a prominent basketball coach and broadcaster, often speculated to be Jewish due to his appearance, demeanor, and connections to the New York Knicks.
Mark Cuban, owner of the Dallas Mavericks, was a prominent figure at the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference, embodying the intersection of sports and analytics.
David Stern, the longtime commissioner of the NBA, ended his 30-year reign amidst mixed opinions on his leadership.