Jerusalem Dreams: 'Triple J' Shakes Up Europe with Superb Third Round Victory!
Josiah-Jordan James has emerged as a key contributor for Hapoel Jerusalem as the Reds chase a EuroCup semifinal berth from their temporary home in Belgrade. (photo credit: YEHUDA HALICKMAN) Josiah-Jordan James has emerged as a key contributor for Hapoel Jerusalem as the Reds chase a EuroCup semifinal berth from their temporary home in Belgrade. Hapoel Jerusalem gets back to continental competition when it takes on Turk Telekom in EuroCup quarterfinal action on Wednesday night in Belgrade, with the winner advancing to the semifinals.
The Reds departed Israel just a few days after the outbreak of the war with Iran and have been training in Serbia, which has become a second home for the club as it looks to punch its ticket to the EuroLeague by winning the EuroCup competition. While Hapoel has played some of its home games before in Belgrade, it’s been a bit different this time as the Reds have moved their base of operations, for the time being, to the Serbian capital. The players have had a chance to focus on the task at hand in a fine basketball environment.
One of those players is Jerusalem rookie forward Josiah-Jordan James. “Triple J,” as he is also known, is playing in his first season overseas after having played in the G-League last year with the Indiana Mad Ants. Prior to that, James attended the University of Tennessee, where he graced the floors of Thompson-Boling Arena for five years in Knoxville.
Just ahead of the quarterfinal matchup, James spoke to The Jerusalem Post about his first season abroad, what the Reds will need to do in order to defeat the Turkish club, as well as how he and the team have adjusted to Belgrade in addition to how he experienced the outbreak of the war . The Israeli Basketball Premier League match between Hapoel Jerusalem and Maccabi Ironi Ramat Gan in Ramat Gan, February 22, 2026. (credit: FLASH90) “I’m doing well.
It’s going on week three over here in Belgrade, just enjoying my time, ready for the game on Wednesday for sure. It’s been nice, and Belgrade has been very welcoming. This isn’t our first time out here, but this is our first time here for an extended stay, kind of like a training camp type of deal.
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