Tal Dunne

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.

Tal Dunne
Dunne with Maccabi Ashdod, 2010
No. 6 – Ironi Nes Ziona
PositionSmall forward / Power forward
LeagueIsraeli Premier League
FIBA Europe Cup
Personal information
Born (1987-02-25) 25 February 1987
Aberystwyth, Wales
NationalityIsraeli / Welsh
Listed height1.98 m (6 ft 6 in)
Career information
High schoolGymnasia Realit (Rishon LeZion)
NBA draft2009 / Undrafted
Playing career2005–present
Career history
2005–2008Maccabi Rishon LeZion
2006–2007→Maccabi Ashdod
2008–2009Ironi Nes Ziona
2009–2010Ironi Ashkelon
2010Maccabi Ashdod
2010–2011Hapoel Afula
2011–presentIroni Nes Ziona
Career highlights and awards

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 an 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.

On December 15, 2018, Dunne recorded a season-high 20 points, shooting 9-of-14 from the field, along with eight rebounds, six assists and two steals, leading Nes Ziona to an 88–78 win over Hapoel Holon. He was subsequently named Israeli League Round 10 MVP.[12] On January 1, 2019, Dunne was named Israeli League Player of the Month after averaging 14.3 points, 8.7 rebounds and 6.3 assists in three games played in December.[13]

On July 1, 2019, Dunne signed a two-year contract extension with Nes Ziona.[14]

Israel national team

Dunne was a member of the Israeli U-18 and U-20 national teams.

References
  1. "מנהלת ליגת העל בכדורסל - טל דן". basket.co.il (in Hebrew). Retrieved August 2, 2018.
  2. "טל דאנק: מעקב עונתי על טל דן מעירוני נס ציונה". walla.co.il (in Hebrew). November 12, 2013. Retrieved August 2, 2018.
  3. "Winner League, Game 1: Ramat Hasharon Vs M. Rishon Letsion". basket.co.il. October 23, 2005. Retrieved August 2, 2018.
  4. "רביב פיטשון חתם ברמלה, טל דן באשדוד". one.co.il (in Hebrew). February 14, 2010. Retrieved August 2, 2018.
  5. "טל דן בעפולה יחד עם זר ראשון". safsal.co.il (in Hebrew). February 14, 2010. Retrieved August 2, 2018.
  6. "הפרח בלב המושבה". safsal.co.il (in Hebrew). October 20, 2011. Retrieved August 2, 2018.
  7. "לראשונה בהיסטוריה: עירוני נס ציונה בליגת העל". one.co.il (in Hebrew). May 24, 2013. Retrieved August 2, 2018.
  8. "נס ציונה החתימה לשנתיים נוספות את טל דן". Sport5.co.il (in Hebrew). July 4, 2013. Retrieved August 2, 2018.
  9. "Winner League, Game 8: Nes Ziona Vs Nahariya". basket.co.il. November 24, 2014. Retrieved August 2, 2018.
  10. "Ironi Nes-Ziona signs Tal Dunne to a three-year contract extension". Sportando.basketball. June 22, 2016. Retrieved August 2, 2018.
  11. "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.
  12. "מצטיין המחזור העשירי: טל דן". basket.co.il (in Hebrew). December 18, 2018. Retrieved December 20, 2018.
  13. "שחקן חודש דצמבר: טל דן". basket.co.il (in Hebrew). January 1, 2019. Retrieved January 1, 2019.
  14. "סמל מקומי: טל דן יסגור עשור בנס ציונה". basket.co.il (in Hebrew). July 1, 2019. Retrieved July 3, 2019.
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