The point guard enters his second season with the team
Hapoel pens defensive ace Guy Palatin to extension
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Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv has signed point guard Guy Palatin to a contract extension that will keep the sides together through the 2027-28 season.
Palatin (1.95 meters, 24 years old) appeared in 17 BKT EuroCup games last season – including both games in the finals – to help Hapoel take the crown and secure a spot in the EuroLeague. While he posted marginal numbers in just 5:47 minutes per game, Palatin's tenacious defense allowed for him to be used to lock down opposing guards in specific situations, including often at the end of quarters.
The guard had a larger role in domestic action with averages of 4.8 points on 42.5% three-point shooting, 2.0 rebounds and 1.0 steal in just over 15 minutes per game.
"I’m excited and proud to extend my contract with the club through the summer of 2028. I want to thank the ownership, management, Coach Dimitris Itoudis, and Sporting Director George Chinas for their trust," Palatin said. "It’s a great honor to wear the red jersey. This past season was especially emotional, and I truly hope it’s just the beginning. I’m eagerly looking forward to the road ahead and believe that together we will continue to make big dreams come true."
Palatin played in the youth categories for both Hapoel Tel Aviv and Hapoel Holon. He made his professional debut with Holon and also played for Hapoel Ramat Gan and for Maccabi Rishon Lezion before joining Maccani Kiryat Ata for the 2023-24 season.
That would be his breakout season as he posted 6.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 2.5 steals per game. Palatin led the league in steals and was chosen as the 2024 Israeli League Defensive Player of the Year. He has played for the Israeli national team at the youth levels and senior levels, too.