Maccabi Tel Aviv have officially signed Jaylen Hoard to a new three-year contract, marking an important step in building their roster for the upcoming season.
The talented French-American big man will be a key player for the team.
“I am very proud and grateful for the opportunity to continue this journey with Maccabi,” Hoard said on the club’s official website.
“We have unfinished business, and our focus is clear — to achieve our goals and keep moving forward.”
Hoard, 26, joined Maccabi last summer after spending two years with their city rivals, Hapoel Tel Aviv.
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Claim Now In his first EuroLeague season, he averaged 14.7 points (shooting 61.6% from two-point range), 5.0 rebounds, and 1.3 steals in 30 minutes per game, earning a 17.5 PIR.
In the Israeli League regular season, Hoard posted 12.6 points (66.4% on twos, 41.7% from three), 6.2 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.1 steals per game.
His original contract was set to run through 2026.
Before coming to Israel, Hoard played as a power forward in the NBA and G League, appearing in 39 NBA games.
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