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Ofer Yaakobi, 64, Israeli basketball player (Hapoel Holon, Hapoel Tel Aviv, national team).
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|Ofer Yaakobi (Hebrew: עופר יעקובי; January 12, 1961 – August 5, 2025) was an Israeli basketball player. He played the forward position. He competed in the Israeli Basketball Premier League, and played for the Israel national team.
Biography
Yaakobi was born in Kiryat Shmona, Israel, and was 2.0 m (6 ft 7 in) tall. He was married to Israeli beauty queen Pazit Cohen.
He competed in the Israeli Basketball Premier League. Yaakobi played for Hapoel Gan Shmuel, Hapoel Holon, Hapoel Tel Aviv, Beitar Tel Aviv, Hapoel Gvat, and Maccabi Petah Tikva.
Yaakobi also played for the Israel national team. He competed in the 1983 European Championship for Men, 1985 European Championship for Men, and 1986 World Championship for Men.
Yaakobi died in Las Vegas on August 5, 2025, at the age of 64.
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- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ofer_Yaakobi
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Trivia & Knowledge· 15 questions
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1.In which city was Ofer Yaakobi born?
- A.Kiryat Shmonacorrect
- B.Holon
- C.Tel Aviv
- D.Las Vegas
Ofer Yaakobi was born in the city of Kiryat Shmona, Israel.
Source: Biography section
2.What was the height of Ofer Yaakobi?
- A.2.1 m
- B.1.9 m
- C.1.8 m
- D.2.0 mcorrect
Ofer Yaakobi stood at a height of 2.0 meters.
Source: Biography section
3.Who was Ofer Yaakobi married to?
- A.Sarah Levy
- B.Dana Ron
- C.Maya Golan
- D.Pazit Cohencorrect
Ofer Yaakobi was married to the Israeli beauty queen Pazit Cohen.
Source: Biography section
4.In what position did Ofer Yaakobi play basketball?
- A.Point guard
- B.Forwardcorrect
- C.Center
- D.Guard
Ofer Yaakobi was a basketball player who played the forward position.
Source: Introduction
5.Which basketball team did Ofer Yaakobi play for?
- A.Hapoel Jerusalem
- B.Hapoel Holoncorrect
- C.Maccabi Tel Aviv
- D.Ironi Nahariya
Ofer Yaakobi played for several teams including Hapoel Holon.
Source: Introduction
6.In what year was Ofer Yaakobi born?
- A.1959
- B.1962
- C.1960
- D.1961correct
Ofer Yaakobi was born on January 12, 1961.
Source: Introduction
7.In which international competition did Ofer Yaakobi compete in 1983?
- A.FIBA Asia Cup
- B.European Championship for Mencorrect
- C.Olympic Games
- D.World Championship for Men
Ofer Yaakobi competed in the 1983 European Championship for Men.
Source: Biography section
8.Where did Ofer Yaakobi die?
- A.Jerusalem
- B.Las Vegascorrect
- C.Tel Aviv
- D.Kiryat Shmona
Ofer Yaakobi died in Las Vegas on August 5, 2025.
Source: Biography section
9.How old was Ofer Yaakobi when he died?
- A.65
- B.64correct
- C.62
- D.63
Ofer Yaakobi was 64 years old at the time of his death.
Source: Biography section
10.Which championship did Ofer Yaakobi compete in during 1986?
- A.Mediterranean Games
- B.Israeli Cup
- C.World Championship for Mencorrect
- D.European Championship for Men
Ofer Yaakobi represented the Israel national team in the 1986 World Championship for Men.
Source: Biography section
11.What was the profession of Pazit Cohen, the wife of Ofer Yaakobi?
- A.Beauty queencorrect
- B.Basketball player
- C.Journalist
- D.Coach
Pazit Cohen, who was married to Ofer Yaakobi, was an Israeli beauty queen.
Source: Biography section
12.Which of these teams did Ofer Yaakobi play for alongside Hapoel Holon and Hapoel Tel Aviv?
- A.Maccabi Tel Aviv
- B.Ironi Ramat Gan
- C.Maccabi Petah Tikvacorrect
- D.Hapoel Jerusalem
Ofer Yaakobi played for Maccabi Petah Tikva in addition to Hapoel Holon and Hapoel Tel Aviv.
Source: Biography section
13.What was the date of death for Ofer Yaakobi?
- A.January 12, 2024
- B.August 5, 2025correct
- C.August 5, 2024
- D.January 12, 2025
Ofer Yaakobi passed away on August 5, 2025.
Source: Introduction
14.Which league did Ofer Yaakobi compete in?
- A.NBA
- B.EuroLeague
- C.Spanish Liga ACB
- D.Israeli Basketball Premier Leaguecorrect
Ofer Yaakobi played professionally in the Israeli Basketball Premier League.
Source: Introduction
15.In which championship tournament did Ofer Yaakobi play in 1985?
- A.European Championship for Mencorrect
- B.World Championship for Men
- C.FIBA Diamond Ball
- D.Olympic Qualifying Tournament
Ofer Yaakobi was a participant in the 1985 European Championship for Men as part of his national team career.
Source: Biography section
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