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Hapoel Afula (Hebrew: הפועל עפולה) is a basketball club based in Afula, Israel. It currently plays in the Israeli Basketball Premier League.
History
The club was established in 1968, and was a member of the top division during the 1970s and 1980s. A decline saw the club merge with Hapoel Gilboa to form Hapoel Gilboa/Afula. The merged club played in the top division until 2008, when they were relegated after finishing bottom.
In June 2008 the merged club was disbanded, and Hapoel Afula became an independent club again (while Hapoel Gilboa would receive the top-division license of Hapoel Galil Elyon to form a new team, Hapoel Gilboa Galil). In their first season, Afula won the Liga Leumit play-off against Hapoel Lev HaSharon 3-1, and returned to the top division.
After one season, the group returned to the second division because the management could not arrange a suitable budget.
The team is known for their fast-paced and exciting style of play, with a focus on teamwork and strong defense. Hapoel Afula has a talented roster of players, both local Israeli talent and international players, who bring a diverse range of skills and experience to the team.
Hapoel Afula has a strong coaching staff that is dedicated to developing and improving the players, both on and off the court. The team has a strong work ethic and a winning mentality, always striving to compete at the highest level and achieve success in the Israeli National League.
Overall, Hapoel Afula is a respected and competitive basketball team in Israel, with a bright future ahead as they continue to grow and develop their talent.