Israel’s U19 Team Exits World Championship; Faces Australia Next

Semi-Final Loss to Slovenia

The Israeli U19 national basketball team achieved great honor at the World Championship but concluded its journey on July 4, 2025, after a significant 79-55 defeat against Slovenia in the quarter-finals. The team, led by coach Sharon Abrahami, is now set to focus on the ranking matches.

Upcoming Match Against Australia

Israel will face Australia in the ranking round tomorrow at 12:30 PM Israel time. Australia, which lost to Germany 80-67 in their quarter-final match, finished the group stage in second place behind the United States, suffering a loss to them and narrowly beating Cameroon after two overtimes. In the Round of 16, Australia managed to secure a spot in the quarter-finals with a hard-fought 106-96 victory over the Dominican Republic.

Key Australian Players

Australia boasts a talented roster, highlighted by standout player Jacob Perk (19, 6’4″), who currently ranks fifth in the championship for points per game, averaging 19.6. He contributes significantly with 3 assists and 4.4 rebounds per game. Another key player is forward Roman Siolpa (19, 6’5″), who averages 18.4 points per game, ranking sixth in the tournament, alongside 8.8 rebounds.

Additionally, emerging star Dash Daniels (17, 6’4″), brother of NBA star Dyson Daniels, plays a noteworthy role in the team, even as his tournament performance has been less spectacular, averaging 9.8 points per game with shooting statistics of 27.3% from two-point range, 35% from three-point range, and 50% from the free-throw line, along with 3.6 rebounds per game.

Conclusion

As the Israeli team prepares for their next match against a formidable Australian side, fans are hopeful for a strong performance that caps off their World Championship journey with pride