25-year-old Israeli PG Yam Madar, the former Celtics 2020 second-round pick and LSU's top lead-guard target,…

**25-year-old Israeli PG Yam Madar, the former Celtics 2020 second-round pick and LSU's top lead-guard target, signed with Maccabi Tel Aviv instead of enrolling for 2026** — forcing Will Wade's staff to pivot to other options after the NCAA eligibility questions and European offer ended the pursuit.

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25-year-old Israeli PG Yam Madar, the former Celtics 2020 second-round pick and LSU's top lead-guard target,…

25-year-old Israeli PG Yam Madar, the former Celtics 2020 second-round pick and LSU's top lead-guard target, signed with Maccabi Tel Aviv instead of enrolling for 2026 — forcing Will Wade's staff to pivot to other options after the NCAA eligibility questions and European offer ended the pursuit.[1][2]

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Sources

  1. https://x.com/1045espn/status/2076482068968595563
  2. https://www.louisianasports.net/2026/07/12/tiger-target-yam-madar-to-stay-in-europe/lsu-sports/