The Limited Times

Now you can see non-English news...

Ketch's Survival, Onuaku's Success: The Answers to the Burning Questions in Israeli Basketball | Israel Hayom

2023-06-02T07:23:06.311Z

Highlights: Israel Hayom Basketball Podcast - Episode 36: Five issues that have preoccupied us all. Oded Katsch's first attempt as coach of Maccabi Tel Aviv was a big crash. Sean Dawson's move to Hapoel Holon was a move that raised many doubts. DJ Cooper broke all assists records here in a big way. Or Cornelius was a player who struggled to stand out and moved every season from one team to another. The release of DJ Cooper from Ironi Ness Ziona.


As the Premier League enters the decisive stages, it is time to answer five issues that have preoccupied us all • And: Sean Dawson's move to Hapoel Holon, Or Cornelius' adaptation to Hapoel Jerusalem, and the release of DJ Cooper from Ironi Ness Ziona


Spoiler alert: not all questions have an answer.

Positives - Israel Hayom Basketball Podcast - Episode 36

Should Chinano Onuaku have been signed during the season?

Hapoel Tel Aviv started the season excellently. The center position was played by Chris Horton, who fit in well. The team had the option of signing last season's player Chinano Onuaku and then the debate began – an opportunity not to be missed, or the argument that if something works it shouldn't be touched.

The answer: Bottom line:

Onuaku. If he wins the championship with Hapoel Tel Aviv, it will already be something special, Photo: Danny Maron

Will Oded Katsch survive at Maccabi Tel Aviv this time?

Oded Katsch's first attempt as coach of Maccabi Tel Aviv - 15 years earlier - was a big crash. With his appointment last summer, questions arose as to whether it would work this time and whether faith in him was enough, because Ketch was a kind of signing, there was no choice after the failure to bring in Xavi Pasqual. The other question was whether Maccabi could return to believing in the Israeli coach.

Repentance:

Oded Katsch with Yiftach Ziv and John DiBartolomeo. The coach changed the direction of Maccabi Tel Aviv this season, photo: Alan Shaver

Was Sean Dawson's move to Hapoel Holon a mistake?

It was a move that raised many doubts. Sean Dawson signed for Holon and brought with him many questions. Is he the right replacement for the departed duo of Rafi Manko and Guy Panini? Will Dawson, who wants the ball in his hand quite a bit, fit into a team whose foundation has been running together for a while?

Answer:

Sean Dawson. At first it looked bad, now it's much better, Photo: Maor Elkeslassy

Is Or Cornelius suitable for Hapoel Jerusalem?

Cornelius was a player who struggled to stand out and moved every season from one team to another. Last season at Hapoel Gilboa/Galil he made progress. Despite this, it was really unclear whether he was suitable at his level to play in one of the greatest in Israeli basketball.

Answer:

Or Cornelius. Hapoel Jerusalem - like a glove, photo: Oded Karni

Should DJ Cooper have been released from Ironi Ness Ziona?

DJ Cooper broke all assists records here in a big way. There was no such morality in our league and no one could come close to his numbers. On the other hand, there were constant complaints about his behavior and treatment of his teammates, and there were quite a few confrontations, culminating in an incident with his coach Elad Hussein during the timeout in the Kiryat Ata game. The group's policy all along was to contain his behavior and not send him home.

Answer:

The hottest sports articles and updates on your Telegram

Join

DJ Cooper. Did his stay only hurt Ness Ziona?, Photo: Alan Shaver

Wrong? We'll fix it! If you find a mistake in the article, please share with us

Source: israelhayom

All sports articles on 2023-06-02

Similar news:

You may like

Trends 24h

Latest

© Communities 2019 - Privacy

The information on this site is from external sources that are not under our control.
The inclusion of any links does not necessarily imply a recommendation or endorse the views expressed within them.