YU legend and former G League player, now with Hapoel Haifa in Israel, Ryan Turell said that keeping Shabbat, kosher, and his faith never conflicts with his basketball—it only makes his game stronger.

Turell played 54 games for the Motor City Cruise, averaging 14.2 and 11.9 minutes per game respectively in two seasons.

Ryan Turell, an observant Jewish player in the G-League, balances his devout faith with his passion for basketball.

For many aspiring NBA players, the G League is the first stop on the way to the big time. Orthodox basketball star Ryan Turell took a major step toward accomplishing his goal of playing for the NBA. Turell made his NBA’s G League debut, the organization’s minor league division, playing for Motor City Cruise. For... Read more »

After turning heads as the star of Yeshiva University's basketball team, Ryan Turell was drafted into the NBA G League this week.

Ryan Turell led Yeshiva University to a 50-game winning streak and has his sights set on a professional career. Will he make aliyah and play in Israel, or earn a spot in the NBA?