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Israel: Guard-Led and Sharpshooting in Group D

Group D – EuroBasket 2025 Preview

Israel enters EuroBasket 2025 as a dynamic guard-driven team, backed by a strong qualifying performance and the return of NBA star Deni Avdija. Their success hinges on perimeter shooting and smart ball movement, with the hope that their frontcourt can support enough defensively and on the glass. This squad is built to push tempo and score efficiently from distance but will need to minimize turnovers to advance deep.

Best Players: Yam Madar led the qualifiers with 20 points per game, providing reliable scoring and playmaking. Tomer Ginat also impressed with 17 PPG. However, Deni Avdija is the true centerpiece after a stellar NBA season, averaging 17 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, and shooting 37% from three. His versatility will be crucial for Israel’s offensive flow.

Path: Israel topped their group in qualifying with a 5–1 record. Their lone loss came on the road against Slovenia, but they earned a hard-fought 2-point win over Portugal away. This strong record shows their ability to compete under pressure and close tight games.

Strengths: A guard-focused team that thrives on ball movement and shooting. Their frontcourt players complement the guards, providing solid screens and quick reactions to maintain offensive rhythm. Israel shot an impressive 37.7% from beyond the arc on 22 attempts per game, making them a serious threat from distance.

Weaknesses: Limited creation and athleticism in the frontcourt could be exploited by more physical opponents. The team averaged 14 turnovers per game, struggling against aggressive full-court pressure. Addressing these defensive and ball security issues will be key to progressing.

Bottom Line: If Israel’s key players, led by Avdija and Madar, maintain their shooting and decision-making, this team can advance past the group stage. Frontcourt limitations and turnover issues will challenge them, but their offensive firepower makes them dangerous in any matchup.

Power Ranking: Sharpshooters with upside

A talented backcourt and strong shooting define their ceiling, but consistency and defensive toughness will shape their tournament journey.

This article was co-written by the hosts of the European Hoops podcast, Tiago Cordeiro and André Lemos. Subscribe to the podcast and follow European Hoops on Twitter: @EthosEuroleague.