Taj McCullough (201-F-86) is a new member of Maccabi Rishon LeZion. The American forward signed a deal for the rest of the season. McCullough started it in Australia with the Sydney Kings. He appeared 6 times in NBL averaging 12.8 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists. Taj McCullough is not a new face in Israel as he started last season with Ironi Kfar Hamaccabia Ramat Gan. For 13 games in the Premier League he had 13.4ppg, 4rpg and 2.1spg. In February last year he moved to VEF Riga collecting 14.6ppg, 5.1rpg and 1.5apg. Maccabi Rishon LeZion currently has 11-11 record in the league.