The team that is starting to show signs of escaping from the bottom • The debate that has arisen between the ranks over the second place • And will the crazy European journey of Ness Ziona do it good in the league as well?
• Israel Today writers with the monthly ranking
Eilat.
They defeated both Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Jerusalem
Photo:
Oren Ben Hakon
1. Maccabi Tel Aviv (-).
As time goes on and the Yellows concentrate mainly on the league games, the large gaps in ability, depth and staff are more and more evident. Right now.
2. Hapoel Holon (-).
There was a tough debate between the ranks about 3-2 places, but in the end we decided to go with the Dads team, mainly thanks to the big victories in Europe and the fact that it proved itself week after week against quality teams outside Israel.
3. Hapoel Eilat (2+).
Coach Ariel Beit Halachmi has built a tough, diverse and high-quality team, which has already beaten the two big teams Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Jerusalem this season. If you continue with this ability and receive another contribution from the Israelis, it will certainly be able to reach the later stages.
4. Hapoel Jerusalem (-).
The Jerusalemites barely kept in fourth place despite the problems in the team and the losses piled up.
The amount of talent on the roster still gives them some credit points, but if no significant change occurs - the team may deteriorate not only in the next rankings, but also in the Premier League table.
5. Hapoel Gilboa / Galil (2-).
The slow return from the break, and especially the improvement of Eilat, lowered the Northerners two places in our ranking, but they are still strong in the top five by a promising gap from the other teams.
To return to the top 4 we would like to see a bigger contribution from its foreigners.
6. Hapoel Haifa (-).
Despite the hardships, injuries and blow of the corona that befell her, the newcomer still retains her place in the top six in the table and rankings.
In order not to be dragged down she will have to find a way to accumulate victories despite the problematic situation around.
7. Urban Ness Ziona (-).
The beautiful journey in Europe alongside good victories in the league leave the Oranges in the place leading up to the playoffs.
However, there is a sense that this squad should and can provide better basketball in larger parts of the games, both defensively and offensively.
Only that the load will not be heavy.
8. Maccabi Rishon LeZion (-).
After all the changes, Guy Goodes' team started to move - and has won three of the last four games. It still does not give it a higher place in the rankings, but at this rate we believe that next month it will already be at least one place Higher.
9. Hapoel BS (1+).
Even the last loss will not erase the good season of the southern team, which in our opinion will fight for a place in the playoffs until the last minute. Rami Hadar's team is making trouble for almost all its rivals, and the number of players developing in the shell is impressive. To be in the top eight at the end of the season she must have more stability.
10. Bnei Herzliya (1-).
The team from Sharon has lost some height recently, after being already within touching distance of the playoffs.
Sharon Drucker lacks another quality player to really fight for the ticket to the next stage and also to climb back up our rankings.
11. Hapoel Tel Aviv (-).
Although the Reds remained in the same place as in last month's strength index, the acquisitions they made, the improved ability and also the victory over Hapoel BS removed them from the two teams ranked below them and brought them a little closer to another season in the Premier League.
12. Urban Nahariya (1+).
The Northern team is still not showing good ability, and if it does not make a significant change - it will probably also be relegated to the National League.
But unlike the last one in the table, in most cases Shai Saglovitch's gang showed energy and fighting spirit, and in her situation it is also something positive to go home with.
13. Maccabi Haifa (1-).
The greens look desperate and sometimes lacking in energy.
All the changes made so far have not exactly helped, and the team looks set to relegate to a second league in the last three seasons in the Premier League.
Maybe Ido Kozikaro, who has been appointed assistant coach, will be able to bring in a new spirit?
Rankings:
Eli Sahar, Avi Segal, Ido Eshed and Yaakov Meir.
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