Hapoel jerusalem

Sasa Obradovic takes the reins in Hapoel Jerusalem’s quest for glory as new head coach

Throughout his coaching career, Obradovic has won numerous titles, including two French championships, the French Cup, the German championship, four German Cups and a Russian Cup.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
Hapoel Jerusalem's new coach Sasa Obradovic eing introduced with the Hapoel Jerusalem owners, July 10, 2026.
HAPOEL TEL AVIV guard Vasilije Micic (right) shoots the game-winning three-pointer in the Reds’ 88-84 semifinal Game 2 victory over host Hapoel Jerusalem

Israeli basketball controversy continues as Hapoel Tel Aviv barely beat Jerusalem in Game 2

"I love this country to death. I grew up in the United States. I choose to be here. I’m a Zionist. I love this country. I love our people, but not everyone feels the same way," said Adelson.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
HAPOEL TEL AVIV guard Vasilije Micic sparked a series comeback against Maccabi Rishon Lezion and now will lead the Reds in the semifinals vs Hapoel Jerusalem.

Fans evacuated as Israeli basketball playoff game halted over security concerns

Hapoel Tel Aviv and Hapoel Jerusalem’s semifinal opener was halted after three quarters, as fans were evacuated following updated Home Front Command restrictions.

|ByOR SHKEDI
HAPOEL TEL AVIV guard Vasilije Micic sparked a series comeback against Maccabi Rishon Lezion and now will lead the Reds in the semifinals vs Hapoel Jerusalem.

Hapoel Tel Aviv, Jerusalem tip off semifinal series

After falling at home in Game 1, the Reds needed to dig deep, both mentally and physically, to take Game 2 on the road and then Game 3 back at Yad Eliyahu.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

Speedy Smith brings his hoops swagger to Hapoel Jerusalem

Smith arrived in June of 2020 just in time for the restart of the season that was paused in March of that year due to the outbreak of COVID-19.

OCTOBER 27, 2022ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
SPEEDY SMITH is no stranger to Israeli basketball and specifically chose Hapoel Jerusalem in part due to its Serbian coach Aleksandar Dzikic, who was previously an assistant in the NBA.

Dzikic taking no prisoners in Jerusalem

Hapoel’s Serbian head coach has a unique style, clearly shown as he is implementing culture change in the capital.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
Aleksandar Dzikic is a demanding coach, but the Hapoel Jerusalem players are seemingly buying into his system, if the preseason results are any indication.

Maccabi Haifa suffers setback vs Hapoel Jerusalem

Greens surrender first place with surprising defeat in the capital • Maccabi Tel Aviv routs Beitar.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
HAPOEL JERUSALEM (in red) earned perhaps its biggest victory since being promoted last year, beating reigning Israeli champion Maccabi Haifa 3-0 at Teddy Stadium

Maccabi Haifa goes from Ness Ziona to PSG

Messi & Co. visit Greens in Champions League • Hapoel beats Beitar for Jerusalem bragging rights.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
HAPOEL JERUSALEM (in red) was the better squad all around on Monday night against Beitar Jerusalem, winning the Israel Premier League derby 1-0 at Teddy Stadium

Basketball returns to Israel's capital: Check out local Hapoel Jerusalem

The Hapoel Jerusalem basketball team has sparked excitement in the streets of Israel's capital with events made for locals to follow their exploits and meet the team.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
UP AGAINST Maccabi Tel Aviv.

Herzog presents president's awards to soccer clubs

First Lady Michal Herzog announced the launch of a new project to encourage social leadership through sports.

AUGUST 16, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
President Isaac Herzog views the GOAL exhibition on sports in Lod

Israeli basketball: A tale of two coaches for two cities

Oded Katash returns to Maccabi Tel Aviv while Hapoel Jerusalem tabs colorful Aleksandar Dzikic

JUNE 26, 2022ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
ODED KATASH (left) and Aleksandar Dzikic (right) have very different coaching styles and they will be on the sidelines of the two most prestigious teams in Israeli basketball, in Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Jerusalem, respectively

Jerusalem brings in dynamic coach Dzikic

After tumultuous season that brought subpar results, Reds turn to Serbian stalwart to lead resurgence

JUNE 20, 2022ByJOSH HALICKMAN
ALEKSANDAR DZIKIC has well-deserved reputation as a master tactician who gets the most from his players. The Serb hopes to do the same at Hapoel Jerusalem.

Both semifinal series going the distance

Bnei Herzliya evens things up with Maccabi Tel Aviv • Hapoel Jerusalem rebounds to beat Hapoel Holon

MAY 31, 2022ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
KC Rivers (right) and Hapoel Jerusalem were able to pull off a season-saving 75-61 road victory over Tyrus McGree (left) and Hapoel Holon in the local semifinals.

Hapoel Holon's Ragland has Jerusalem on the ropes

Joe Ragland checked in with 40 points in Hapoel Holon’s 93-78 semifinal Game 1 win over Hapoel Jerusalem, giving his club the chance to punch its ticket to the final on Monday.

MAY 29, 2022ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
HAPOEL HOLON guard Joe Ragland scored a game-high 40 points in his team's 93-78 road victory over Hapoel Jerusalem in Game 1 of their Israel Winner League best-of-three semifinal series.