Kyle Alexander is starting for Hapoel, which went 1-1 to start the three-game series of the final series of the Israeli league championship. Alexander averaged eight points and six rebounds over the first two games. Alexander last played for the Senior Men’s National Team at the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup.

Meanwhile, the 3x3 Women’s National Team continued their FIBA 3x3 Women’s Series in Clermont-Ferrand, France, where Canada placed second, going 4-1 on the week. Cassandra Brown averaged 5.6 points per game, including a team-high nine points and six rebounds in a quarter-final win against Puerto Rico.