By Aris Barkas/ barkas@eurohoops.net
Naturalized guard Jordan Loyd, with 27 points and big plays down the stretch, was the star of Polandās 66-64 win over Israel.
On the other side, Israelās naturalized guardĀ Khadeen Carrington added 10 points, which were not enough for the win, and Hapoel Jerusalemās outspoken owner Ofer Yannay didnāt let this slip.
According to Yannay, Jordan Loyd, Baskoniaās Markus Howard, and Fenerbahceās Devon Hall were also offered to the Israeli federation, but the choice with Carrington.
Not only Jordan Loyd.
Also Markus Howard & Devon Hall were offered to the federation and were rejected.
Fans will look on Arielās decisions or Daniās fatigue but Iām looking on owner perspective ā The federation
They said no to 3 top EL players that didnāt play in Israelā¦ pic.twitter.com/f6kMkNPFa9
ā Ofer (@OferYannay) August 31, 2025
Yannay asks āwhy,ā implying that this move was made in favor of Hapoel Jerusalem, giving Israeli status to Carrington and him being able to compete without restrictions in the local league.
Hapoel Jerusalemās owner Matan Adelson, whose family also owns the Dallas Mavericks, rarely uses social media but did defend his player on X, leaving an innuendo.
āThe Israeli National Team is fortunate to have Khadeen wearing the jersey. He is a phenomenal basketball player, a true professional, and the ultimate teammate. Above all, he is a person of integrity, strong values, and high character, unlike othersā¦ā
The Israeli National Team is fortunate to have Khadeen wearing the jersey. He is a phenomenal basketball player, a true professional, and the ultimate teammate. Above all, he is a person of integrity, strong values, and high character, unlike othersā¦
ā Matan Adelson (@MatanAdelson) August 31, 2025
Photo credit: FIBA