Tal Dunne
 Dunne with Maccabi Ashdod, 2010 | |
| No. 6 – Ironi Nes Ziona | |
|---|---|
| Position | Small forward / Power forward |
| League |
Israeli Premier League FIBA Europe Cup |
| Personal information | |
| Born |
25 February 1987 Aberystwyth, Wales |
| Nationality | Israeli / Welsh |
| Listed height | 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Gymnasia Realit (Rishon LeZion) |
| NBA draft | 2009 / Undrafted |
| Playing career | 2005–present |
| Career history | |
| 2005–2008 | Maccabi Rishon LeZion |
| 2006–2007 | →Maccabi Ashdod |
| 2008–2009 | Ironi Nes Ziona |
| 2009–2010 | Ironi Ashkelon |
| 2010 | Maccabi Ashdod |
| 2010–2011 | Hapoel Afula |
| 2011–present | Ironi Nes Ziona |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Tal Michael Dunne (Hebrew: טל דן; born 25 February 1987) is an Israeli professional basketball player for Ironi Nes Ziona of the Israeli Premier League.
Early Life
Dunne was born in Aberystwyth, Wales, to a Jewish family. Dunne lived his first 3 years in Wales before growing up in Rishon LeZion, Israel. He played for Maccabi Rishon LeZion youth team and the Gymnasia Realit high school team.[1][2]
Professional career
Early years (2005–2011)
In 2005, Dunne started his professional career with Maccabi Rishon LeZion.[1] On October 23, 2005, he made his professional debut in a match against Maccabi Haifa.[3]
In 2006, Dunne was loaned to Maccabi Ashdod of the Liga Leumit.[1] In 17 games played for Ashdod, Dunne averaged 16.1 points and 3.6 rebounds per game.
On February 14, 2010, Dunne returned to Maccabi Ashdod for a second stint, signing for the rest of the season.[4]
On August 31, 2010, Dunne signed with Hapoel Afula for the 2010–11 season.[5]
Ironi Nes Ziona (2011–present)
On October 20, 2011, Dunne returned to Ironi Nes Ziona for a second stint.[6] In his second season with Nes Ziona, Dunne helped them to promote to the Israeli Basketball Premier League for the first time in their history. He was named Finals MVP.[7] In 23 games played during the 2012–13 season, Dunne averaged 18.2 points, 6.3 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game.
On July 4, 2013, Dunne signed a two-year contract extension with Nes Ziona.[8]
On November 24, 2014, Dunne recorded a career-high 29 points, shooting 12-of-19 from the field, along with six rebounds and six assists in a 87–83 win over Ironi Nahariya.[9]
On June 22, 2016, Dunne signed a three-year contract extension with Nes Ziona.[10] That season, Dunne helped Nes Ziona to promote to the Premier League after they swept Hapoel Be'er Sheva 3–0 in the best-of-five series.[11]
In his seventh season with Nes Ziona, Dunne helped them to reach the 2018 Israeli League Playoffs, where they eventually lost to Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Israel national team
Dunne was a member of the Israeli U-18 and U-20 national teams.
References
- 1 2 3 "מנהלת ליגת העל בכדורסל - טל דן". basket.co.il (in Hebrew). Retrieved August 2, 2018.
- ↑ "טל דאנק: מעקב עונתי על טל דן מעירוני נס ציונה". walla.co.il (in Hebrew). November 12, 2013. Retrieved August 2, 2018.
- ↑ "Winner League, Game 1: Ramat Hasharon Vs M. Rishon Letsion". basket.co.il. October 23, 2005. Retrieved August 2, 2018.
- ↑ "רביב פיטשון חתם ברמלה, טל דן באשדוד". one.co.il (in Hebrew). February 14, 2010. Retrieved August 2, 2018.
- ↑ "טל דן בעפולה יחד עם זר ראשון". safsal.co.il (in Hebrew). February 14, 2010. Retrieved August 2, 2018.
- ↑ "הפרח בלב המושבה". safsal.co.il (in Hebrew). October 20, 2011. Retrieved August 2, 2018.
- ↑ "לראשונה בהיסטוריה: עירוני נס ציונה בליגת העל". one.co.il (in Hebrew). May 24, 2013. Retrieved August 2, 2018.
- ↑ "נס ציונה החתימה לשנתיים נוספות את טל דן". Sport5.co.il (in Hebrew). July 4, 2013. Retrieved August 2, 2018.
- ↑ "Winner League, Game 8: Nes Ziona Vs Nahariya". basket.co.il. November 24, 2014. Retrieved August 2, 2018.
- ↑ "Ironi Nes-Ziona signs Tal Dunne to a three-year contract extension". Sportando.basketball. June 22, 2016. Retrieved August 2, 2018.
- ↑ "עירוני נס ציונה גברה 68:72 על הפועל באר שבע ועלתה לליגת העל". walla.co.il (in Hebrew). May 12, 2017. Retrieved August 2, 2018.