World Cup Qualifiers
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Deni Avdija: "I am not willing to have my commitment to the Israel national team and the country questioned"
Following criticism regarding his absence from the national team's games in the current window, the NBA player responded on his Instagram page: "Portland was not willing to take a risk with my health, and in the situation that arose, I simply did not have the option to go out and play."
After a dismal campaign, the Israel national team admits: "We needed everyone with us"
The Blue and Whites closed the August window with an 85:70 loss to Latvia and a 2:6 record in the World Cup qualifiers. After a campaign missing key players, Beit-Halachmi admitted: "In this way, it is difficult to implement a style of play," Sorkin added: "We cannot look like this."
The Israeli national team's Mundobasket dream fades: "We have two options: to be upset or to learn"
After a 106:86 loss to Poland, the Israeli national team has lost its realistic chances of qualifying for the World Cup. Players and staff are now focusing on learning from the experience for future campaigns.
1st quarter, 02:54: Israel - Poland 16:11
FIBA World Cup Qualifiers: Ariel Beit-Halahmy's team opens the second stage, where any result other than a win could significantly distance them from a ticket to the World Cup.
Heading to Poland: Israel national team to face Georgia in a warm-up match
The Blue and Whites will hold a final test tomorrow (Sunday, 18:30) before the pair of World Cup qualifying matches. Netanel Artzi: "Georgia will give us a mirror of what we are going to face."