Noam Yacoov

Noam Yaacov (Hebrew: נועם יעקוב; born October 20, 2004) is an Israeli–Danish professional basketball player for Hapoel Jerusalem of the Israeli Basketball Premier League.

Noam Yaacov
No. 31 – Hapoel Jerusalem
PositionPoint guard
LeagueIsraeli Premier League
Personal information
Born20 October 2004
Listed height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Career history
2020–2021Hapoel Emek Hefer
2021–ASVEL Basket
2023–→ Hapoel Jerusalem
Career highlights and awards

Early years

Yacoov was born in Denmark to a Danish mother and a Israeli-Jewish father he was raised in Denmark. in July 2018, at the age of 13, he immigrated to Israel without his parents. in Israel he resides in HaOgen where his grandparents live.[1]

Professional career

On July 5, 2021, Yacoov signed a contract with ASVEL Basket of the LNB Pro A and the EuroLeague.[2] On September 13, 2022, Yacoov made his debut for the team, recording 11 points, 8 assists and 7 rebounds.[3]

On January 4, 2023, Yacoov was loand to Hapoel Jerusalem until the end of 2022–23 season.[4][5]

Israeli national team career

On 24 February 2023, Yacoov made his debut for the Israeli senior national team, in an 95–97 loss against Finland, recording 12 points and 2 assists.[6]

References
  1. "ריאיון מיוחד| NBA-‎הכישרון הגדול של הכדורסל הישראלי: "המטרה שלי היא להגיע ל".
  2. "נציג חדש ביורוליג: נועם יעקוב חתם בווילרבאן" (in Hebrew).
  3. "ברוך הבא: נועם יעקב שותף במשחק ראשון במדי וילרבאן".
  4. "רשמי: נועם יעקב הושאל להפועל ירושלים" (in Hebrew).
  5. "Noam Yaacov lands at Hapoel Jerusalem for the rest of the season".
  6. "שכרון מעמקים: ישראל נכנעה לפינלנד בהארכה".
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