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Utah reportedly lands commitment from top European top guard Noam Yaacov

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Yaacov is a 21-year-old Israeli-Danish point guard with years of international pro experience and a rising profile.

Utah head coach Alex Jensen calls out to his players during the second half of the game against the Cincinnati Bearcats during the 2026 Phillips 66 Big 12 Men's Basketball Tournament at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Mo. , on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. | Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News The University of Utah has its signature piece of its 2026 recruiting class, and it is coming from overseas.

Draft Express’s Jonathan Givony reported Monday morning that Israeli-Danish point guard Noam Yaacov has committed to the Runnin’ Utes. NEWS: Oostende's Noam Yaacov has committed to Utah, agent Matan Siman-Tov tells DraftExpress. The 6'2 Israeli point guard is averaging 17.

9 points and 5. 8 assists in 26 minutes, shooting 40% from 3. He'll go through the 2026 NBA Draft process as an auto-eligible prospect.

pic. twitter. com/U2xyDTGf2c — Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) April 20, 2026 Who is Noam Yaacov?