Some much-needed frontcourt help already has arrived in Boulder.

On Thursday, the Colorado men’s basketball program and head coach Tad Boyle announced the addition of Alon Michaeli, a 6-foot-9 forward out of Israel.

Michaeli has played professionally in Israel the past two seasons but was enrolled in time to join classes on Thursday as CU’s fall semester began. He fills the final vacant roster spot for the Buffaloes.

Michaeli spent last season with Bnei Hertzeliya in Israel’s Premier League, the top division in the county. He made his pro debut during the 2023-24 season with Netanya in Israel’s second division.

Earlier this summer, Michaeli competed for Israel’s U20 national team at the U20 EuroBasket championships. He trained for several days with fellow CU newcomer Jon Mani, who also

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