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Ryan Turell

Head coach Elliot Steinmetz talks to the Yeshiva University Maccabees in the locker room after they beat US Merchant Marine Academy, 75-57, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Jessie Wardarski)
July 11, 2024, 5:47 am
Mayim Bialik producing movie on Yeshiva U’s basketball win streak
New film will focus on US college team’s coach when it won 50 straight games from 2019 to 2021; screenwriter: Coach ‘shares my determination to prove Jews can be whatever we want’
By jacob gurvis
Ryan Turell, a 6-foot-7 guard who has entered the NBA draft, hopes to become the league’s first Orthodox player. (Joe Bednarsh and Adena Stevens/ via JTA)
July 4, 2024, 1:52 pm
American Orthodox basketball star to join Israeli team
Ryan Turell will play with Ironi Ness Ziona when the next season of Israeli Basketball Premier League begins in October
By jacob gurvis
Ryan Turell playing for the Motor City Cruise. (Courtesy Motor City Cruise via JTA)
February 3, 2023, 4:30 am
YU fans prepare for Ryan Turell’s first G League game in NYC — right after Shabbat
The former Yeshiva University star returns to the Big Apple for the first time in his career, and though he’s playing for the away team, spectators will be shouting his name
By jacob gurvis
NBA G League player Ryan Turell signs a fan's yarmulke following his game with Detroit's Motor City Cruise, November 17, 2022. The Yeshiva University graduate is the first Orthodox Jew to play for an NBA franchise team at any level. (Andrew Lapin/JTA)
November 25, 2022, 4:20 am
In Detroit, Orthodox NBA hopeful Ryan Turell’s fanbase turns up loud and proud
For a gaggle of Jewish kids, the NBA G-team rookie is a superhero embodying the idea that if you will it (and practice a lot), you too could become a basketball legend
By Andrew Lapin
Yeshiva University's Ryan Turell dribbles the ball during a basketball match vs. Johns Hopkins in NCAA Division 3 action at Stockton University, Absecom, New Jersey, March 4, 2022. (Courtesy of Yeshiva University via JTA)
October 23, 2022, 3:28 am
US Orthodox basketball star Ryan Turell selected in NBA’s minor league draft
Ex-Yeshiva University star takes another step toward becoming the first observant Jew in world’s top basketball league, being picked by Detroit Pistons’ G League affiliate
By jacob gurvis
Ryan Turell, a 6-foot-7 guard who has entered the NBA draft, hopes to become the league’s first Orthodox player. (Joe Bednarsh and Adena Stevens/ via JTA)
March 27, 2022, 1:52 am
Scouts say Ryan Turell could be the NBA’s first Orthodox Jew — but it’s a long shot
The 22-year-old LA native helped Yeshiva University to a 50-game winning streak and was named Division III player of the year, but needs to be tested against Division I talent
By Rob Charry
Yeshiva guard Ryan Turell (11) shoots over Worcester Polytechnic Institute forward Jake Wisniewski (4) during the second half of an NCAA DIII college basketball game that allowed no spectators on March 6, 2020, in Baltimore, Maryland. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
March 16, 2022, 7:24 am
Entering draft, Yeshiva U basketballer looks to become first Orthodox Jew in NBA
Ryan Turell, who led the NCAA in scoring this season and helped lead the Jewish school to a No. 1 DIII ranking, tells ESPN he wants to go pro, will keep wearing kippa on hardwood
By jacob gurvis
Yeshiva University's Ryan Turell (11) dribbles the ball down court while being defended by Johns Hopkins University's Carson James (21) and Lincoln Yeutter (25) in the first round of the NCAA's Division III basketball tournament, in Galloway Township, New Jersey, March 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Jessie Wardarski)
March 10, 2022, 7:32 pm
‘It’s about Jewish pride’: Yeshiva University basketball team ends unforgettable era
Past 4 seasons see Orthodox Jewish school go on 50-game streak, pick up No. 1 Division III ranking for 1st time, win 3 Skyline Conference champs and play in Division III tournament
By LUIS ANDRES HENAO and JESSIE WARDARSKI
2021 was an exciting year in the Jewish sports world. (Collage by Grace Yagel/JTA)
January 1, 2022, 4:04 am
The top 10 Jewish sports moments of 2021
From a very Jewish World Series to inspiring performances in the Olympics and Paralympics, Jewish athletes and teams accomplished impressive feats across sports, around the world
By JTA
Ofek Reef regularly scores in double-figures for the Yeshiva University men’s basketball team, currently enjoying the longest streak in men’s college basketball. (Courtesy YU/ via JTA)
December 26, 2021, 12:46 am
Incredulous Yeshiva U fans watch their basketball team continue a 50-win streak
The once little-known NCAA Division III team in a US school perhaps best known for its rabbinic program has gone from nearly empty stands to packed home games and ESPN plaudits
By Ben Sales
Ryan Turell plays in a game for the Yeshiva University Maccabees. (Courtesy of Yeshiva University via JTA)
December 1, 2021, 9:35 am
Undefeated in 44 games, Yeshiva U’s basketball team tops poll in NCAA’s Division III
Just in time for Hanukkah, survey by D3Hoops places YU Maccabees at head of top team list; guard Ryan Turell breaks record for most points in a game with 51 baskets
By Ben Sales
All-American first teamer Ryan Turell plays in a game for the Yeshiva University Maccabees. (Courtesy of Yeshiva University)
March 26, 2020, 5:57 pm
More firsts for Yeshiva U men’s basketball
History-making Maccabees hoops team wins 2 all-Americans and national coach of the year
By Marc Brodsky
Yeshiva forward Gabriel Leifer (4) and Worcester Polytechnic Institute guard John Wessel (25) battle for rebound during the first half in a first-round game at the men's Division III NCAA college basketball tournament at Johns Hopkins University's Goldfarb Gymnasium, March 6, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
March 6, 2020, 11:42 pm
In first, Yeshiva University men’s basketball team wins NCAA tournament game
Maccabees rout Worcester Polytechnic 102-78 in opening round of Division III competition, will play winner of Johns Hopkins-Penn State Harrisburg
By Ben Harris
Maccabees guard Eitan Halpert (15) jumps for a layup in the second half of the Skyline Conference semifinal game against Farmingdale State College at Yeshiva University in New York, Feb. 27, 2020. Yeshiva won 74-69, advancing to the championship game against Purchase College. (AP Photo/Jessie Wardarski)
March 2, 2020, 4:34 am
Faith before basketball for Yeshiva University champions
Maccabees, who won’t play on Sabbath, Jewish Holidays or fast days, win Skyline Conference, extending record 27-game winning streak and qualifying for NCAA Division III tournament
By LUIS ANDRES HENAO
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