On 30 July 2024 the Israel Basketball Association decided to change the system for the National League Cup. The two teams that finish the first round of the regular season at first and second place will automatically qualify for the quarterfinals. The remaining teams will compete in the preliminary round in an open draw.[1] The draw was held on 2 January 2025.[2]
^Winner Basketball National League [@LeumitLeague] (2 January 2025). "הגרלת שמינית גמר גביע המדינה נערכה היום" [The National League Cup Round of 16 draw was held today] (Tweet) (in Hebrew). Retrieved 11 January 2025 – via Twitter.