Idan Zalmanson

Idan Zalmanson (Hebrew: עידן זלמנסון‎; born April 18, 1995) is an Israeli basketball player for Hapoel Jerusalem of the Israeli Premier League. He was named the Israeli League Most Improved Player in 2017.

Idan Zalmanson
Zalmanson with Rishon LeZion, 2015
No. 20 – Hapoel Jerusalem
PositionPower forward / Center
LeagueIsraeli Premier League
FIBA Champions League
Personal information
Born (1995-04-18) April 18, 1995
Be'er Ya'akov, Israel
NationalityIsraeli
Listed height6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
Playing career2011–present
Career history
2011–2013Maccabi Tel Aviv
2013–2015Bnei Herzliya
2015–2018Maccabi Rishon LeZion
2018–2019Hapoel Eilat
2019–presentHapoel Jerusalem
Career highlights and awards

Early life

Zalmonson was born in Be'er Ya'akov. At the age of 3 his family moved to Rishon LeZion. He played for Maccabi Rishon LeZion and Maccabi Tel Aviv youth teams.[1][2]

Professional career

Early years (2011–2015)

In 2011, Zalmanson started his professional career with Maccabi Tel Aviv. He was part of the roster that won the 2012 Israeli League championship, the 2012 Adriatic League championship and the Israeli State Cup both in 2012 and 2013.[1]

On August 6, 2013, Zalmanson signed a four-year deal with Bnei Herzliya.[3]

Maccabi Rishon LeZion (2015–2018)

On July 20, 2015, Zalmanson parted ways with Bnei Herzliya to join Maccabi Rishon LeZion, signing a three-year deal.[4] In his first season with Rishon LeZion, he helped them to win the 2016 Israeli League championship as a backup center for Darryl Monroe.

On May 12, 2017, Zalmanson recorded a career-high 24 points, shooting 9-of-11 from the field, along with 7 rebounds and 2 steals in a 79–91 loss to Hapoel Holon.[5] Zalmanson finished his second season with Rishon LeZion averaging 7.8 points and 4 rebounds per game. On June 6, 2017, Zalmanson was named co-Israeli League Most Improved Player, alongside Rafi Menco.[6]

Hapoel Eilat (2018–2019)

On July 13, 2018, Zalmanson signed with Hapoel Eilat for the 2018–19 season.[7] In 38 games played for Eilat, he averaged 8.5 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game. Zalmanson helped Eilat reach the 2019 Israeli League Final Four, where they eventually lost to Maccabi Tel Aviv.

Hapoel Jerusalem (2019–present)

On July 14, 2019, Zalmanson signed a two-year deal with Hapoel Jerusalem.[8]

Israel national team

Zalmanson played for the Israeli national team at the 2017 Eurobasket tournament.

Zalmanson was also a member of the Israeli Under-16 [9], Under-18 [10] and Under-20 [11] national teams.

References
  1. "עידן זלמנסון - ספסל". safsal.co.il (in Hebrew). Retrieved July 14, 2019.
  2. "עידן חדש - ראיון בכורה". safsal.co.il (in Hebrew). April 10, 2011. Retrieved July 14, 2019.
  3. "בני הרצליה: עידן זלמנסון חתם לארבע עונות". ynet.co.il (in Hebrew). August 6, 2013. Retrieved July 14, 2019.
  4. "Maccabi Rishon LeZion signs Idan Zalmanson to a three-year contract". Sportando.com. July 20, 2015. Retrieved July 14, 2019.
  5. "Winner League, Game 32: UNET Holon Vs M. Rishon - Box Score". basket.co.il. May 12, 2017. Retrieved July 14, 2019.
  6. "השחקן המשתפר: עידן זלמנסון ורפי מנקו". basket.co.il (in Hebrew). June 6, 2017.
  7. "ממשיך עם בן שימול: זלמנסון יורד לאילת". basket.co.il (in Hebrew). July 13, 2018. Retrieved July 14, 2019.
  8. "עידן זלמנסון מצטרף". hapoel.co.il (in Hebrew). July 14, 2019. Retrieved July 14, 2019.
  9. "Zalmanson at the 2011 FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship". fibaeurope.com. Retrieved July 14, 2019.
  10. "Zalmanson at the 2013 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship". fibaeurope.com. Retrieved July 14, 2019.
  11. "Zalmanson at the 2014 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship". fibaeurope.com. Retrieved July 14, 2019.
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