Idan Zalmanson (Hebrew: עידן זלמנסון; born April 18, 1995) is an Israeli basketball player for Hapoel Holon of the Israeli Basketball Premier League. He was named the Israeli Basketball Super League Most Improved Player in 2017.
 Zalmanson with Rishon LeZion, 2015 | |
| No. 20 – Hapoel Holon | |
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| Position | Power forward / center |
| League | Israeli Premier League |
| Personal information | |
| Born | April 18, 1995 Be'er Ya'akov, Israel |
| Nationality | Israeli |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 250 lb (113 kg) |
| Career information | |
| Playing career | 2011–present |
| Career history | |
| 2011–2013 | Maccabi Tel Aviv |
| 2013–2015 | Bnei Herzliya |
| 2015–2018 | Maccabi Rishon LeZion |
| 2018–2019 | Hapoel Eilat |
| 2019–2021 | Hapoel Jerusalem |
| 2021–2024 | Hapoel Tel Aviv |
| 2024–present | Hapoel Holon |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Early life
editZalmonson 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
editEarly years (2011–2015)
editIn 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)
editOn 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 Basketball Premier League Most Improved Player, alongside Rafi Menco.[6]
Hapoel Eilat (2018–2019)
editOn 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 (2019–2021)
editOn July 14, 2019, Zalmanson signed a two-year deal with Hapoel Jerusalem.[8]
Hapoel Tel Aviv (2021–2024)
editOn July 19, 2021, Zalmanson signed a two-year deal with Hapoel Tel Aviv.[9]
Hapoel Holon (2024–present)
editOn July 14, 2024, he signed with Hapoel Holon of the Israeli Basketball Premier League.[10]
Israel national team
editZalmanson played for the Israeli national team at the 2017 Eurobasket tournament.
Zalmanson was also a member of the Israeli Under-16,[11] Under-18 [12] and Under-20[13] national teams.
References
edit- ^ a b "עידן זלמנסון - ספסל". safsal.co.il (in Hebrew). Archived from the original on March 30, 2018. Retrieved July 14, 2019.
- ^ "עידן חדש - ראיון בכורה". safsal.co.il (in Hebrew). April 10, 2011. Archived from the original on March 30, 2018. Retrieved July 14, 2019.
- ^ "בני הרצליה: עידן זלמנסון חתם לארבע עונות". ynet.co.il (in Hebrew). August 6, 2013. Retrieved July 14, 2019.
- ^ "Maccabi Rishon LeZion signs Idan Zalmanson to a three-year contract". Sportando.com. July 20, 2015. Retrieved July 14, 2019.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Winner League, Game 32: UNET Holon Vs M. Rishon - Box Score". basket.co.il. May 12, 2017. Retrieved July 14, 2019.
- ^ "השחקן המשתפר: עידן זלמנסון ורפי מנקו". basket.co.il (in Hebrew). June 6, 2017.
- ^ "ממשיך עם בן שימול: זלמנסון יורד לאילת". basket.co.il (in Hebrew). July 13, 2018. Retrieved July 14, 2019.
- ^ "עידן זלמנסון מצטרף". hapoel.co.il (in Hebrew). July 14, 2019. Retrieved July 14, 2019.
- ^ Mannheim, Omri (19 July 2021). "עידן זלמנסון חתם לשנתיים בהפועל תל אביב". Sports Channel (Israel). Retrieved 15 August 2021.
- ^ "Hapoel Holon: Idan Zalmanson signed". Sportando. July 14, 2024. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
- ^ "Zalmanson at the 2011 FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship". fibaeurope.com. Retrieved July 14, 2019.
- ^ "Zalmanson at the 2013 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship". fibaeurope.com. Retrieved July 14, 2019.
- ^ "Zalmanson at the 2014 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship". fibaeurope.com. Retrieved July 14, 2019.