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2006 Winner Cup
Winner Cup 2006 is the 1st edition of the Israeli basketball pre-season tournament - Winner Cup. It was played on 15 October-19 October in Jerusalem at the Malha Arena, during the jewish holiday of Sukkot. Ironi Ashkelon has won the cup after beating Maccabi Rishon LeZion (basketball), Maccabi Rishon LeZion 79-73 in the final. Withdrawals The teams that finished at the top eight places on Ligat HaAl (basketball) 2005–06, Basketball Super League 2005–06 were supposed to compete in the tournament. Maccabi Tel Aviv B.C., Maccabi Tel Aviv that finished 1st in the 2005-06 season has withdrawn from the tournament due to schedule problems. Hapoel Tel Aviv B.C., Hapoel Tel Aviv that finished on the 8th place was relegated to the 2nd division due to financial problems and was not eligible to compete in the tournament. The both teams were replaced by the 9th and 10th ranked teams - Bnei HaSharon and Ironi Ramat Gan, respectively. Tournament Bracket The teams were matched by their last ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jerusalem
Jerusalem (; he, יְרוּשָׁלַיִם ; ar, القُدس ) (combining the Biblical and common usage Arabic names); grc, Ἱερουσαλήμ/Ἰεροσόλυμα, Hierousalḗm/Hierosóluma; hy, Երուսաղեմ, Erusałēm. is a city in Western Asia. Situated on a plateau in the Judaean Mountains between the Mediterranean Sea, Mediterranean and the Dead Sea, it is one of the List of oldest continuously inhabited cities, oldest cities in the world and is considered to be a holy city for the three major Abrahamic religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Both Israelis and Palestinians claim Jerusalem as their Capital city, capital, as Israel maintains its primary governmental institutions there and the State of Palestine ultimately foresees it as its seat of power. Because of this dispute, Status of Jerusalem, neither claim is widely recognized internationally. Throughout History of Jerusalem, its long history, Jerusalem has been destroyed at least twice, Sie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ironi Nahariya
Ironi Nahariya Basketball Club ( he, מועדון הכדורסל עירוני נהריה; ) known for sponsorship reasons as Ironi Rain Nahariya () is a professional basketball club based in city of Nahariya in northern Israel. The team plays in the Liga Leumit (the second tier of Israeli basketball) and internationally in the Balkan International Basketball League. The team currently plays in the Ein Sara Sport Hall, which is home to 2,500 spectators. History 1970s-1990s Ironi Nahariya was founded originally as Hapoel Nahariya in 1970. The club originally supported orange and blue as its main colors. From 1970–1992, the club played in the lower leagues of Israeli Basketball. The 1991–92 National League season saw Hapoel Nahariya achieve promotion to the Premier League for the first time in club history. Their stay was short-lived as the club was relegated at the end of the 1993–94 season. The club would end up getting relegated again to the third tier at the end of the 199 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Timmy Bowers
Timmy, or sometimes Timmie, is a masculine name, a short form of Timothy or Tim. This variation is popular as a nickname and is commonly used when someone is young, but is often used in adulthood. It is a version of the Greek name ( Timόtheos) meaning "one who honours God", from τιμή "honour" and θεός "god"., . ''Tim'' (and its variations) is a common name in several countries. People * Timmy Allen (born 2000), an American basketball player * Timmy Chang (born 1981), American college football coach and former quarterback * Timmy Chipeco (born 1975), Filipino politician * Timmy Dooley (born 1969), Irish politician * Timmy Duggan (born 1982), American retired road racing cyclist * Timmy Fitzpatrick, 1940s hurling goalkeeper * Timmy Hammersley (born 1987), Irish hurler * Timmy Hansen (born 1992), Swedish rallycross driver * Timmy Hill (born 1993), American stock car racing driver * Timmy Horne (born 1997), American football player * Timmy Jernigan (born 1992), America ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ousmane Cisse
Ousmane Cisse (born October 20, 1982) is a Malian retired professional basketball player. Standing at 6' 9" he played both power forward and center positions. In 2005-06 he was the top rebounder in the Israel Basketball Premier League, as well as the Israeli Basketball Premier League Defensive Player of the Year. High school He moved to the United States from Mali in 1998, and studied at Montgomery Catholic High School in Montgomery, Alabama, U.S., where he and his teammates won the 2A State Championship. In his first appearance as a Catholic Knight, he broke the Alabama High School Athletic Association's record for blocked shots in the first half against Horseshoe Bend. In his sophomore season in high school he posted averages of 20 points, 15 rebounds and 9 blocks per game. He later attended St. Jude Catholic High School in Montgomery, where he transferred to in 1999, and he sat out the 1999–2000 basketball season. In his last year of high school basketball he averaged 29 poin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jason Williams (basketball Born 1983)
Jason Williams (born November 17, 1983) is an American professional basketball player. A 1.98 m (6'6") forward, Williams last played for Chorale Roanne Basket of the LNB Pro B and has been a free agent since 2019. He formerly appeared at the Euroleague with the European powerhouse Maccabi Tel Aviv. College career Williams played college basketball at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP). He helped the Miners to three straight postseason appearances and 72 wins during his three-year career at UTEP. He finished his career with 1,225 points, 614 rebounds and 300 assists. He was named to the Second Team All-Conference USA, the 2005 All- WAC Defense Team and the 2004 WAC All-Tournament Team. On March 14, 2006, in the second-to-last game of his college career, Williams recorded the first triple-double in UTEP school history (also his first). He had 17 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists in an NIT Tournament victory over Lipscomb. Professional career He joined the Israeli League ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moran Rot
Moran Roth ( he, מורן רוט) (born November 10, 1982) is an Israeli professional basketball player who last played with Bnei Herzliya of the Israeli Super League. He plays at the point guard position. He won the Israeli Super League championship with Hapoel Holon, in the 2007–08 season. In 2012, he was the Israeli Premier League Assists Leader. Professional career After finishing his youth age career at the youth systems of Maccabi Tel Aviv, Roth signed with Hapoel Be'eri of the Israeli third-tier level Liga Artzit. After one year at the third-tier level, Roth played three seasons in the Israeli second-tier level Liga Leumit - one with his hometown team Maccabi Ashdod, and two with Elitzur Ramla. His performance at the Israeli second league earned him his first Israeli top-tier level Israeli Premier League contract, with A.S. Ramat Hasharon. At the end of his first season with the club, he won the Israeli Super League's Discovery of the Year award, after averagin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Omri Casspi
Omri Moshe Casspi ( he, עומרי משה כספי, born June 22, 1988) is an Israeli former professional basketball player. He mainly played at the small forward position, but could play also at the power forward position. Casspi was drafted 23rd overall in the 2009 NBA draft by the Sacramento Kings, making him the first Israeli to be selected in the first round of an NBA draft. With his Kings debut in 2009, Casspi became the first Israeli to play in an NBA game. As a rookie, Casspi was chosen to participate in the NBA All-Star Weekend Rookie Challenge. The Cleveland Cavaliers traded for him in June 2011, and he signed with the Houston Rockets in July 2013. In July 2014, Casspi was traded to the New Orleans Pelicans as part of a three-team trade, but was later waived. He then returned to Sacramento prior to the 2014–15 season. In February 2017, he was traded to the Pelicans alongside DeMarcus Cousins, and signed with the Warriors during the offseason. Waived after an April inju ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marcus Hatten
Marcus Isaiah Hatten (born December 13, 1980) is a retired American professional basketball player. Standing at 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m), he played as point guard and had an extensive professional career in several European and South-American countries. He was the 2006 top scorer in the Israel Basketball Premier League Early career Hatten attended Mergenthaler Vocational Technical Senior High School. From there he went to Tallahassee Community College where he averaged about 20 points per game between his freshman and sophomore seasons. After this, he transferred to Big East power, St. John's University in New York City to be a communications major. He was the second Tallahassee Community College star to go to St. John's, as Bootsy Thornton (also of Baltimore) took the same route to St. John's. Under coach Mike Jarvis, he was an NIT champion and MVP, two time All–Big East first team selection and averaged 21.2 points per game. Though his MVP and St. John' NIT title were lat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jurica Golemac
Jurica Golemac (born May 29, 1977) is a Croatian-born Slovenian professional basketball coach and former player. He currently serves as the head coach for Cedevita Olimpija of the Slovenian League, ABA League and the EuroCup. He is 2.09 m (6 ft 10¼ in) tall and weighs 102 kg (225 lbs). He can played at both the forward and center positions. Professional career In his professional career Golemac had played with the following clubs: Zrinjevac, Union Olimpija, Geoplin Slovan, Efes Pilsen, Cibona, Ural Great, Hapoel Jerusalem, Paris-Levallois, Panellinios, Virtus Roma, Panathinaikos, Zadar, Colossus Rhodes, Alba Berlin, Sidigas Avellino and Krka. He retired from playing professional basketball in January 2013 after knee injury. Internationally, Golemac played for the senior Slovenian men's national team at the 2003, 2005 and at the 2009 EuroBasket tournaments. Coaching career Golemac started his coaching career as an assistant coach to Slaven Rimac at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mario Austin
Mario Trevon Austin (born February 26, 1982) is an American former professional basketball player. College career Austin played 3 seasons at Mississippi State under head coach Rick Stansbury. He is well known for hitting a clutch 3-point shot in the first 3-point attempt of his career at Mississippi State in a 2002 win over Kentucky. Austin was named second team All-SEC that season (2001–02). Austin returned to the Bulldogs in 2002–03 and was named first team All-SEC. Austin declared for the 2003 NBA Draft at the season, choosing not to return to Mississippi State for his senior year. Professional career After being drafted 36th overall in the 2003 NBA draft by the Chicago Bulls, Austin left to play overseas, starting his professional career with CSKA Moscow, but was released after an injury before playing an official game. Afterwards he signed with the Jackson Rage of the WBA where he spent the remainder of the season. In 2004, he signed with Italian team Lauretana Biel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Allen (basketball)
John Allen (born November 1, 1982) is an American professional basketball player. College career Allen hails from Coatesville, Pennsylvania, and played college basketball at Seton Hall University from 2001–2005. Allen is currently 15th all time in Seton Hall scoring (1,466), while averaging 12.3 points per game. Allen is also 4th all time in minutes played (3,821) and 6th all time in career starts (111) at Seton Hall University. Awards *2000 & 2001 All-State Pennsylvania *2001 Parade Magazine 2nd Team All-American *2001 McDonald's All-American Honorable Mention *2001 USA Today 3rd Team All USA *2001 SLAM Magazine All-American Honorable Mention *2001 EA Sports Roundball Classic (leading scorer) *2002 All Big East Rookie Team *2003 Metropolitan 2nd Team *2005 USBL Rookie of the Year Achievements *Coatesville (PA) High School's All Time Leading Scorer (2,372)surpassing Detroit Pistons great Richard Hamilton (basketball). *Averaged 26 points per game as senior, leading Coatesvill ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raviv Limonad
Raviv Limonad ( he, רביב לימונד; born 26 August 1984) is an Israeli professional basketball player who last played for Ironi Nes Ziona of the Israeli Premier League. He is a 191 cm (6' 3") tall combo guard. High school career Limonad started playing basketball at Elitzur Natanya and high-school "Ort Yad Leybovich", with whom he won the Israeli high school championship in 2001. Professional career In 2003, Limonad started his professional career with Ironi Ramat Gan of the Israeli Super League. In the midst of the 2003–04 season, he moved to the Israeli club Hapoel Jerusalem, winning with them the 2003–04 ULEB Cup (now called EuroCup) championship, after a win over Real Madrid. In 2009, he won the Israeli Super League championship with Maccabi Tel Aviv. On July 11, 2019, Limonad signed with Ironi Nes Ziona for the 2019–20 season. Israeli national team In 2004, Limonad shined at the 2004 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship, together with the likes of Yotam Halp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
