YU legend and former G League player Ryan Turell, now with Hapoel Haifa in Israel, said that keeping Shabbat and the kosher dietary laws never conflicts with his basketball games—in fact, his faith only makes him stronger.
Ryan Turell — professional basketball player — proudly observing Shabbat.
Respect. ✡️🏀 pic.twitter.com/4t2ARDdGGp
— Betar Worldwide (@Betar_USA) March 18, 2026
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