Israel Basketball Team Stuns Poland With 24-0 Run to Top EuroBasket 2025 Group
The Israeli U-20 team, led by Omer Meyer, came from a double-digit deficit on the way to a 0:24 run that brought the prestigious victory and secured first place.
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In a thrilling showdown on Monday, July 14, 2025, Israel’s men’s national basketball team, led by coach Sharon Avrahami and star player Omer Mayer, clinched first place in their EuroBasket 2025 qualifying group with a decisive 91-75 win over Poland.
The victory, marked by a stunning 24-0 run, solidified Israel’s dominance and secured a matchup against Romania, the last-placed team in the parallel group, in the Round of 16. Trailing by double digits in the second quarter, with Poland leading 37-28 and later 40-30, Israel staged a remarkable comeback.
Spearheaded by Mayer, the team unleashed a 24-0 run that flipped the game, giving Israel a double-digit lead they maintained until the final buzzer. This emphatic performance capped an undefeated group stage, following their earlier triumphs over Spain (95-87) and Finland (88-69).
The win underscores Israel’s resurgence on the international stage. After overcoming a 16-point deficit against the world’s No. 2-ranked Spain and crushing Finland, the team showcased their resilience and depth against Poland.
With this momentum, Israel heads into the knockout phase as a formidable contender. Israel’s U20 team has a storied recent history, reaching the European Championship final four times between 2017 and 2023 and clinching the title twice. As they prepare to face Romania, the question looms: how far can this talented squad go in EuroBasket 2025?