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After a gap year in Jerusalem and viral highlight reels, Chaim Galbut, a 6‑foot‑7 guard who observes Shabbat, has signed with Duquesne University, a private Catholic school that has adapted its schedule to accommodate his religious commitments.
Chaim Galbut, a 6‑foot‑7 observant Jewish athlete, will join Duquesne University’s Dukes this fall after a year of study in Israel, navigating religious restrictions to pursue a lifelong dream of Division I basketball.
Chaim Galbut, a 19‑year‑old Orthodox Jewish player, will debut at Duquesne University while keeping Shabbat and wearing a yarmulke, navigating a unique path between religious commitment and elite basketball
Chaim Galbut, a 6‑foot‑7 Orthodox Jewish freshman at Duquesne, blends intense basketball training with daily Talmud study and Sabbath observance, reshaping perceptions of faith and sport.