Niv Berkowitz

Niv Berkowitz (Hebrew: ניב ברקוביץ; born April 25, 1986) is an Israeli professional basketball player for Hapoel Haifa of the Israeli National League. He is the son of former basketball player Miki Berkowitz.

Niv Berkowitz
Berkowitz playing for Hapoel Holon, 2010
No. 9 – Hapoel Haifa
PositionPoint guard / shooting guard
LeagueIsraeli National League
Personal information
Born (1986-04-25) April 25, 1986
Ramat HaSharon, Israel
NationalityIsraeli
Listed height1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)
Listed weight84 kg (185 lb)
Career information
CollegeMarquette (2004)
NBA draft2008: undrafted
Playing career2004–present
Career history
2004–2006Hapoel Haifa/Ramat HaSharon
2006–2007Hapoel Holon
2007–2008Hapoel Yokneam/Meggido
2008–2009Elitzur Kiryat Ata
2009Hapoel Afula
2009–2010Hapoel Holon
2010–2011Maccabi Ashdod
2011–2012Ironi Ashkelon
2012–2013Bnei Herzliya
2013–2015Hapoel Eilat
2015–2017Ironi Nahariya
2017–2018Hapoel Eilat
2018–2019Elitzur Eito Ashkelon
2019–presentHapoel Haifa
Career highlights and awards

Early years

Berkowitz was born in Ramat HaSharon, Israel, he played for Hapoel Ramat HaSharon and Maccabi Tel Aviv youth teams. In 2004, Berkowitz joined Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, he played in 7 games before starting his professional career.

Professional career

On July 4, 2013, Berkowitz signed with Hapoel Eilat for the 2013–14 season.[1]

On July 4, 2014, Berkowitz signed a one-year contract extension with Hapoel Eilat.[2] he helped Eilat reach the Israeli League Finals, where they eventually lost to Hapoel Jerusalem.

On July 19, 2015, Berkowitz signed with Ironi Nahariya for the 2015–16 season.[3] That season, he led the league in assists by averaging 6.7 per game. Berkowitz was also selected to the Israeli League All-Star game.

On July 5, 2016, Berkowitz signed a one-year contract extension with Nahariya.[4]

On August 1, 2017, Berkowitz returned to Hapoel Eilat for a second stint, signing a one-year contract.[5]

On August 17, 2018, Berkowitz signed a one-year deal with Elitzur Eito Ashkelon of the National League.[6] In 29 games played for Asheklon, he averaged 10.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 1.4 steals per game, earning a spot in the All-National League First Team.

On June 24, 2019, Berkowitz signed with Hapoel Haifa for the 2019–20 season.[7]

Israeli national team

Berkowitz was a member of the Israeli U-18 and U-20 national teams.

References
  1. "ניב ברקוביץ' חתם באילת - כדיר על הכוונת". ereverev.co.il (in Hebrew). July 4, 2013. Retrieved September 20, 2017.
  2. "Hapoel Eilat keep Niv Berkowitz and Afik Nissim". Sportando.com. July 4, 2014.
  3. "Ironi Nahariya signs Niv Berkowitz and extends with Asante Asare". Sportando.com. July 19, 2015. Retrieved September 20, 2017.
  4. "נהריה: ניב ברקוביץ' ואיגור נסטרנקו חתמו". ynet.co.il (in Hebrew). July 5, 2016. Retrieved September 20, 2017.
  5. "קאמבק נוסף: ניב ברקוביץ' חוזר לדרום". basket.co.il (in Hebrew). August 1, 2017. Retrieved September 20, 2017.
  6. "רכש ענק לאשקלון: ניב ברקוביץ' חתם לעונה". one.co.il (in Hebrew). August 17, 2018. Retrieved August 17, 2018.
  7. "Hapoel Haifa signs Niv Berkowitz". Eurobasket.com. June 24, 2019. Retrieved June 24, 2019.
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