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Members of Yeshiva University's men's basketball team. Credit: FOX Nation.
Yeshiva University men’s basketball team nets a big win in ‘Rebound’
The FOX Nation documentary sheds light on the challenges the team faced following the Hamas-led terror attacks in Israel on Oct. 7, 2023.
Aaron Troodler
May 2, 2025
Hapoel Tel Aviv players celebrate with the trophy  
after defeating Gran Canaria in the EuroCup final in the Gran Canaria Arena, Spain, April 12, 2025. Photo by Flash90.
Hapoel Tel Aviv clinches first EuroCup title
With the win, the team secured promotion to next season's EuroLeague.
Joshua Marks
April 14, 2025
Coach Bruce Pearl with players from Auburn University and the Israel U-20 squad before their game in Israel, August 2022. Photo by Steven Leonard/Auburn Athletics.
Auburn basketball coach named chair of US Israel Education Association
Bruce Pearl has used his national platform to call for the release of the hostages in Gaza and speak out against the surge of Jew-hatred after Oct. 7.
Mike Wagenheim
April 10, 2025
Auburn University men’s basketball coach Bruce Pearl (left) and new Florida coach Todd Golden. Photo by Karina Ramirez.
Florida Gators’ Jewish coach snaps up NCAA basketball crown
Todd Golden inspired his team to a 65-63 comeback victory against the University of Houston Cougars in the final.
JNS Staff
April 8, 2025
Coach Bruce Pearl with players from Auburn University and the Israel U-20 squad before their game in Israel, August 2022. Photo by Steven Leonard/Auburn Athletics.
Herzog thanks coach Pearl for supporting hostages in Gaza
U.S.-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander's father, Adi, is due to attend Auburn University's upcoming game as a guest of Athletes for Israel.
March 28, 2025
Auburn Tigers coach Bruce Pearl reacts during the second half against the Alabama State Hornets in the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, March 20, 2025. Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images.
Auburn Tigers coach calls to ‘bring the hostages home’
"I believe it was God's plan to give us this success, success beyond what we deserve, to give us this platform," said Bruce Pearl.
JNS Staff
March 25, 2025
Deni Avdija #8 of the Portland Trail Blazers reacts during the second quarter of a game against the Denver Nuggets at the Moda Center on March 21, 2025 in Portland, Oregon. Photo by Rio Giancarlo/Getty Images.
Deni Avdija’s career night powers Blazers past Nuggets
The Israeli star scored a season-high 36 points to fuel Portland's fourth straight win, keeping playoff hopes alive.
JNS Staff
March 23, 2025
Deni Avdija of the Portland Trail Blazers dribbles the ball against Miles Bridges of the Charlotte Hornets during the first half at Moda Center in Portland, Ore., on Feb. 22, 2025. Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images.
Avdija scores triple-double, first for Israeli in NBA
The standout performance was not enough to secure victory against the Cleveland Cavaliers, which beat the Portland Trail Blazers 133-129.
JNS Staff
March 3, 2025
Deni Avdija #8 of the Portland Trail Blazers goes to the basket in front of Richaun Holmes #22 of the Washington Wizards during the first half at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC, on Feb. 26, 2025. Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images.
Israeli NBA star Avdija injured in brief Washington return
The Portland player was greeted by the local community during Jewish Heritage Night.
Joshua Marks
Feb. 27, 2025