Tai Odiase, the 29-year-old Nigerian center, is set to leave Bahçeşehir Istanbul for Hapoel Tel Aviv, as reported by BasketNews. After drawing interest from multiple EuroLeague teams, the 2.06m big man is nearing a deal, marking another significant transfer this offseason.
Dominant EuroCup Performances
Odiase shone in the 2024-25 EuroCup, averaging 12.7 points on 62% two-point shooting, 5.2 rebounds, 0.9 blocks, and a 15.5 PIR. His 2.4 offensive rebounds per game ranked him top five, while his 29-PIR game against Trento highlighted his impact.
Proven Track Record
With a career spanning Lavrio, Goettingen, Brescia, and Bahçeşehir—where he led to EuroCup semifinals—Odiase’s 13.5 points and 5.3 rebounds against EuroLeague foes like Fenerbahce add to his appeal. This move follows a busy market, including Parker to Partizan and Booker to Milan.
Posted on: 21 June 2025, 18:19 CET
