Israel's under-18 girls national basketball team advanced to the semifinals of the European Championship Division B on Friday, according to N12 sports reporter Ben Goldfriend. A win in the next game would secure the team's promotion back to Division A, the top European tier.
Israel's under-18 girls national basketball team secured a berth in the semifinals of the FIBA European Championship Division B on Friday, moving within one win of a return to the top European tier. The team, competing in Division B after a previous relegation, now faces a semifinal contest where a victory would clinch automatic promotion to Division A.
The development builds on the team's strong performance in the tournament. The squad previously posted dominant wins, including an 84-25 rout of Norway in the group stage, as reported by The Zioneer. The U18 girls' campaign is part of a broader upward trend in Israeli women's basketball. In July, the U20 women's 'Atuda' team reached the European Championship final for the first time in program history, ultimately falling to France.
The semifinal opponent and match time have not yet been announced. A win would not only secure promotion but also mark a significant achievement for the development program, which serves as a pipeline for the senior women's national team.
2 developments
- DevelopingIsrael U18 girls basketball trounces Norway 84-25, improves to 2-0 in European Championship Division B
- DevelopingIsrael U18 basketball beats Denmark 100-86, advances to European Championship quarterfinals
- DevelopingIsrael U20 women's basketball reaches EuroBasket final for first time, beats Belgium 78-69
- DevelopingIsrael U18 boys basketball beats Turkey 85-79, finishes seventh at European Championship
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