About Ofer Yaakobi
Lived 1961 – 2025 (aged 64). Ofer Yaakobi was an Israeli basketball player.
Ofer Yaakobi (; January 12, 1961 – August 5, 2025) was an Israeli basketball player. He played the forward position. He competed in the Israeli Basketball Premier League, and played for the Israel national team.
Biography Yaakobi was born in Kiryat Shmona, Israel, and was 2.0 m (6 ft 7 in) tall. He was married to Israeli beauty queen Pazit Cohen.
He competed in the Israeli Basketball Premier League.
Yaakobi also played for the Israel national team. He competed in the 1983 European Championship for Men, 1985 European Championship for Men, and 1986 World Championship for Men.
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Who was Ofer Yaakobi?
Israeli basketball player
When was Ofer Yaakobi born?
Ofer Yaakobi was born on 12 January 1961 in Kiryat Shmona.
When did Ofer Yaakobi die?
Ofer Yaakobi died on 5 August 2025 in Las Vegas.
What was Ofer Yaakobi's occupation?
Ofer Yaakobi was a basketball player.
What nationality was Ofer Yaakobi?
Ofer Yaakobi was Israeli.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ofer Yaakobi. https://biography.guide/ofer-yaakobi/
MLA: "Ofer Yaakobi." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ofer-yaakobi/.
Chicago: "Ofer Yaakobi." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ofer-yaakobi/.
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