Purdue, LSU, Tennessee, Houston, and UConn need to have well trained, competent security. Danny was just bragging about raising $170 million for the Tennessee Fund last year. He better be on the phone with the Brooklyn Nets and Portland Trailblazers leadership for advice.
Let’s be careful out there! 53 years after Munich there are even more radical extremists now that embrace violence.
Men's basketball:
Omer Mayer (Purdue Boilermakers): Mayer, a highly skilled 18-year-old guard and top international prospect, committed to Purdue for the 2025–26 season. He is a proven scorer and playmaker with experience in Israel's top league and international FIBA competition, where he excelled at the U18 European Championship.
Ron Zipper (LSU Tigers): Zipper, a 6-foot-5 guard, will join the LSU men's basketball team for the 2025–26 season. He has played professionally in Israel and stood out in FIBA U18 and U20 competitions, winning a silver medal. Known for his three-point shooting, he will bring international experience to the Tigers.
Ethan Burg (Tennessee Volunteers): Burg, a combo guard, will play for the Volunteers for the 2025–26 season. He has professional experience in Israel's top league and averaged 11.0 points and 2.9 assists per game over his past two seasons there.
Emanuel Sharp (Houston Cougars): Originally from Israel, Sharp is a standout guard for the Cougars. As of August 2025, he is projected to be part of the starting lineup for the preseason-ranked team. He is considered a rising sharpshooter and has contributed to Houston's success.
Yarin Hasson (UConn Huskies): Hasson, a 6-foot-9 forward, will be a freshman for the UConn Huskies during the 2025–26 season. A native of Gan Yavne, Israel, he joins one of the most dominant programs in college basketball.
Yoav Berman (Queens University): Berman, the 6-foot-6 guard/forward from Tel Aviv, is a promising young talent. He has competed for the Israeli national team at multiple youth levels and earned a significant role at Queens as a freshman in 2024–25.