Israeli Forward Roman Sorkin Draws Interest from Portland Trail Blazers

Israeli Forward Roman Sorkin Draws Interest from Portland Trail Blazers

Israeli forward Roman Sorkin, 29, has caught the attention of the Portland Trail Blazers, as reported by SNY's Ian Begley. During EuroBasket, Sorkin was the 17th highest scorer, averaging 16.5 points per game with impressive shooting percentages.

Blazers General Manager Mike Schmitz was present at a recent game where Sorkin stood out, scoring 31 points and earning the title of Player of the Game. Sorkin plays for Maccabi Tel Aviv and has been a consistent performer, making the All-Israeli League First Team multiple times.

Having played college basketball at the University of Oregon, Sorkin has a strong basketball background and has proven himself both in the international and domestic leagues. The interest from the Portland Trail Blazers indicates that Sorkin's talent is being recognized on a larger stage.