Nano Ginzburg appointed head coach of Israeli national basketball team

The Israel Basketball Association announced the appointment of Nano Ginzburg as head coach of the Israeli national basketball team, replacing Ariel Beit-Halahmi. Ginzburg signed a two-year contract starting in July 2027, with his first task being the Olympic pre-qualifiers in August 2027.

The Israel Basketball Association announced the appointment of Nano Ginzburg as the coach of the Israeli national basketball team, replacing Ariel Beit Halahmi. Ginzburg, 63, signed a two-year contract and will assume the role in July 2027. The Israeli coach previously led the Czech national team to significant achievements, including seventh place at the 2015 European Championship, sixth place at the 2019 World Championship, and a historic qualification for the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. Ginzburg said that coaching the national team is "the pinnacle of my aspirations" since the beginning of his career. Association chairman Amos Frishman welcomed the appointment and noted that the professional committee supported it unanimously. Ginzburg is expected to begin his first mission in August 2027, as part of the pre-qualification for the Olympic Games.