Player Departures and New Signings in Israeli Basketball

The Israeli Winner League teams are actively preparing for the upcoming season following the conclusion of the current campaign. Notable changes are already taking shape, particularly with Maccabi Ironi Ramat Gan, which has announced the departures of two key players: Yehiel Melamed and Kendall McCullum.

Departures from Maccabi Ironi Ramat Gan

Maccabi Ironi Ramat Gan expressed gratitude towards Yehiel Melamed for his contributions over the past two years. The club stated, “Thank you to Yehiel Melamed for two wonderful years in the team’s colors, during which he played a key role in our return to the forefront of Israeli basketball. Beyond his contribution on the court, Yehiel was a significant figure in the locker room and in connecting with the fans.”

Melamed, a 24-year-old forward standing at 1.99 meters, averaged 4.6 points, 3 rebounds, and 1 assist per game this past season. His future appears to be promising, as both Galil Elyon and Ironi Kiryat Ata are reportedly interested in acquiring him.

In addition to Melamed, guard Kendall McCullum will not continue in Israel as he has finalized terms to join Promitheas Patras in Greece. McCullum was start of the league’s standout players last season, recording averages of 15.2 points, 3.8 rebounds, 7 assists, 2.3 steals, and an efficiency rating of 21.

Current Roster Status for Maccabi Ironi Ramat Gan

As the team prepares for the new season, the following players are currently signed: Drew Crawford, Noam Dovrat, Yonatan Atiyas, Dori Sahar, Benya Saror, and Jordan Cohen, both of whom are recovering from injuries. The club has also added Israeli-American player Gabe Visinitzer to its roster.

New Prospects for Galil Elyon

While Maccabi Ironi Ramat Gan navigates its roster changes, Galil Elyon is gearing up to make its first signing for the upcoming season. Forward Noam Avivi is nearing an agreement to join the team. Avivi, who played for Hapoel Afula over the last two years, averaged 6.1 points and 3.9 rebounds per game this past season.

Additionally, it has been reported that Raz Adam is also leaning toward joining Galil Elyon. Updates about both Adam and Avivi’s potential signings have been shared previously on our platform.

With teams making strategic moves early in the off-season, fans can anticipate an exciting year ahead in Israeli basketball