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Utah Lands Elite Israeli Guard
Utah just pulled off a major basketball coup by signing Israeli guard Noam Yaacov, a top 2026-27 recruit with elite pro experience. After playing in Belgium’s top league — even reaching the finals and being an MVP finalist — Yaacov averaged over 17 points and nearly 6 assists while shooting efficiently. Though he didn’t go in the NBA draft, scouts were watching closely, and he’s now poised to immediately upgrade Utah’s point guard spot with his pick-and-roll mastery, game control, and scoring ability — even if his jumper needs work. Utah fans, this is a game-changer you can’t afford to miss…
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