Yam Madar

Yam Madar (Hebrew: ים מדר‎; born December 21, 2000) is an Israeli professional basketball player for Hapoel Tel Aviv of the Israeli Premier League. Standing at 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m), he plays at the point guard position.

Yam Madar
Madar with the Israeli national team in April 2018
No. 11 – Hapoel Tel Aviv
PositionPoint guard
LeagueIsraeli Premier League
Personal information
Born (2000-12-21) December 21, 2000
Beit Dagan, Israel
NationalityIsraeli
Listed height1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)
Career information
Playing career2018–present
Career history
2018–presentHapoel Tel Aviv
Medals
Men's Basketball
Representing  Israel
FIBA Europe Under-20
2019 Israel U20 Team

Early life

Madar was born in Beit Dagan, Israel, to a family of Mizrahi Jewish (Yemenite-Jewish) descent. He played for Maccabi Beit Dagan and Hapoel Tel Aviv youth teams.[1]

Professional career

Hapoel Tel Aviv (2018–present)

On June 24, 2018, Madar signed a four-year deal with Hapoel Tel Aviv.[2] On September 21, 2018, he made his debut in a FIBA Champions League qualifying round match against Spirou Charleroi, playing 15 minutes off the bench.[3]

On October 5, 2019, Madar recorded a career-high 20 points, shooting 5-of-9 from the field, along with five assists in a 75–89 loss to Hapoel Holon.[4]

National team career

In July 2018, Madar participated at the 2018 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship Division B with the Israeli Under-18 team, where he averaged 11.4 points, 3.3 rebounds, 3 assists and 1.8 steals per game.[5]

In July 2019, Madar won the 2019 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship with the Israeli Under-20 team. Madar led the tournament in assists with 7.7 per game, along with 15.9 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.4 steals for 19.6 PIR per game, earning a spot in the All-Tournament Team, alongside his teammate Deni Avdija.[6]

Personal life

His father, Zohar Madar, is a former mayor of Beit Dagan.[7]

References
  1. "ים של תקוות". IsraelHayom.co.il (in Hebrew). October 28, 2018. Retrieved July 22, 2019.
  2. "חושבים קדימה: ים מדר אדום עד 2022". Basket.co.il (in Hebrew). June 24, 2018. Retrieved July 22, 2019.
  3. "Hapoel Tel Aviv v Spirou Charleroi - Basketball Champions League - Qualification Rounds". ChampionsLeague.basketball. September 21, 2018. Retrieved September 22, 2018.
  4. "Winner League, Game 1: U-NET Holon Vs Hapoel TA". basket.co.il. October 5, 2019. Retrieved October 5, 2019.
  5. "Yam Madar at the FIBA U18 European Championship Division B 2018". FIBA.basketball. Retrieved July 22, 2019.
  6. "Spain and Israel dominate the All-Star Five, with MVP Avdija grabbing the headlines". FIBA.basketball. July 21, 2019. Retrieved July 22, 2019.
  7. "חודר לתוך הפנקס: ים מדר פותח לסקאוטים את העיניים". walla.co.il (in Hebrew). July 17, 2019. Retrieved July 22, 2019.
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