Yam Madar
Introduction
Yam Madar (Hebrew: ים מדר; born December 21, 2000) is an Israeli professional basketball player for Hapoel Tel Aviv of the Israeli Premier League. Standing at 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m), he plays at the point guard position.
Early life
Madar was born in Beit Dagan, Israel, to a family of Mizrahi Jewish (Yemenite-Jewish) descent. He played for Maccabi Beit Dagan and Hapoel Tel Aviv youth teams.
Professional career
Hapoel Tel Aviv (2018–present)
On June 24, 2018, Madar signed a four-year deal with Hapoel Tel Aviv. On September 21, 2018, he made his debut in a FIBA Champions League qualifying round match against Spirou Charleroi, playing 15 minutes off the bench.
On October 5, 2019, Madar recorded a career-high 20 points, shooting 5-of-9 from the field, along with five assists in a 75–89 loss to Hapoel Holon.
National team career
In July 2018, Madar participated at the 2018 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship Division B with the Israeli Under-18 team, where he averaged 11.4 points, 3.3 rebounds, 3 assists and 1.8 steals per game.
In July 2019, Madar won the 2019 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship with the Israeli Under-20 team. Madar led the tournament in assists with 7.7 per game, along with 15.9 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.4 steals for 19.6 PIR per game, earning a spot in the All-Tournament Team, alongside his teammate Deni Avdija.
Personal life
His father, Zohar Madar, is a former mayor of Beit Dagan.