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Guy Goodes

b. 1971

Israeli basketball player and coach

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About Guy Goodes

Born 1971. Guy Goodes is an Israeli and British basketball player and basketball coach.

Guy Goodes (; born 13 March 1971) is an Israeli professional basketball coach and former player. He was most recently the head coach of Hapoel Holon of the Israeli Premier League.

Professional career Goodes played as a point guard from 1994 to 2004, primarily with Maccabi Tel Aviv (1990–97 and 1998–99). He was on the Israel basketball national team from 1995 to 1999.

Coaching career He was head coach of Maccabi Rishon Lezion in 2004–06. He coached the team from 2008 until 2010. Following his time with Hapoel Jerusalem, he became an assistant coach with Maccabi Tel Aviv. In 2014, he won the EuroLeague title with Maccabi. Later in June 2014, after the departure of David Blatt, he was named the new head coach of the team. He was dismissed on 9 November 2015, due to the poor results.

On 27 June 2017, Goodes returned to Maccabi Tel Aviv as the assistant coach. Goodes helped Maccabi win the 2018 Israeli League Championship.

On 30 November 2018, Goodes returned to Maccabi Rishon Lezion as the new head coach, replacing Zvika Sherf. Goodes led Rishon LeZion to the 2019 Israeli League Final, where they eventually lost to his former team Maccabi Tel Aviv.

On 16 November 2019, Goodes was named new head coach of the Israel under-20 national team, replacing Ariel Beit-Halahmy.

After a short stint coaching the Israel U-20 national team, Goodes was appointed new head coach of the senior Israel national team on 14 September 2021. He would succeed Oded Katash in the role.

In January 2022, Goodes was named new head coach of Hapoel Holon, in addition to his role as head coach of the Israel national team.

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Awards
2013–14 Euroleague; Euroleague Basketball; Israeli Basketball Cup; Israeli Basketball Premier League; Israeli Basketball State Cup; Israeli Basketball Super League

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Guy Goodes?

Israeli basketball player and coach

When was Guy Goodes born?

Guy Goodes was born on 13 March 1971 in Haifa.

What is Guy Goodes's occupation?

Guy Goodes is a basketball player and basketball coach.

What nationality is Guy Goodes?

Guy Goodes is Israeli and British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Guy Goodes

· Wikidata: Q1463711

· DBpedia: Guy Goodes

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