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Tal Dunne

Tal Dunne is an Israeli former basketball player who spent most of his career with Ironi Nes Ziona, where he served as captain.

born 1987Captaining Ironi Nes ZionaThe 2021 Europe Cup titleNes Ziona's first Premier League promotion

Born: 25 February 1987, Aberystwyth
Occupation: basketball player
Education: Gymnasia Realit

Tal Dunne was born in 1987 in Aberystwyth

Dunne was born in Aberystwyth, Wales, to an Irish father and an Israeli mother. His family moved to Israel when he was young, and he grew up in Ness Ziona. He played for the Maccabi Rishon LeZion youth team and the Gymnasia Realit high school team.

He began his professional career with Maccabi Rishon LeZion in 2005. He later played for Maccabi Ashdod, Elitzur Ashkelon and Hapoel Afula. He was also a member of Israel's U-18 and U-20 national teams.

In 2011 he returned to Ironi Nes Ziona and helped the club reach the Premier League for the first time, earning Finals MVP. He served as team captain and led Nes Ziona to the Europe Cup title in 2021, playing the final with an injured hand. In 2019 he was named Israeli League Player of the Month.

He announced his retirement in June 2022, and the club retired his number 6 jersey. Later that year he returned to play for Elitzur Yavne, and for the 2023/24 season he rejoined Nes Ziona.