Israel’s women’s under‑20 basketball team made history by reaching the FIBA U20 EuroBasket championship game for the first time, only to see their run end at the hands of a disciplined French side.
The French team pulled away in the fourth quarter, securing a 79‑66 victory that left the Israeli side just shy of the title.
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Maya Zilbershlag, the incoming Purdue freshman, contributed 12 points, six rebounds and two assists in the championship game, while her tournament averages of 13.7 points and 6.6 rebounds per game underscored her impact.
She shot 37.6% from the field and 38.1% beyond the arc over seven games, numbers that have drawn attention from college programs across the United States.
Purdue’s coaching staff celebrated a new commitment from French guard Jada Bobozo, who has been playing for Villeneuve D’Ascq ESB Lille Metropole in the French professional league.
Bobozo scored six points in three games during last year’s EuroCup and is expected to become the eighth international player to join the Boilermakers since the end of last season.
The status of Slovenian commit Zoja Stirn remains uncertain, leaving the roster composition in flux as the program evaluates its options.