Netanel Artzi

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Netanel Artzi
נתנאל ארצי
Netanel Artzi (cropped).JPG
Artzi with Maccabi Haifa in September 2015
No. 21 – Maccabi Rishon LeZion
PositionSmall forward
LeagueIsraeli Premier League
Personal information
Born (1997-03-21) March 21, 1997 (age 24)
Kiryat Bialik, Israel
NationalityIsraeli
Listed height1.98 m (6 ft 6 in)
Career information
Playing career2014–present
Career history
2014–2018Maccabi Haifa
2015–2016→Maccabi Hod HaSharon
2016–2017→Hapoel Afula
2017–2018→Maccabi Ashdod
2018–2021Hapoel Gilboa Galil
2021–present Maccabi Rishon LeZion
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Representing  Israel
Men's Basketball
FIBA Europe Under-20
Silver medal – second place 2017 Greece National Team

Netanel Artzi (Hebrew: נתנאל ארצי; born March 21, 1997) is an Israeli professional basketball player for Maccabi Rishon LeZion in the Israeli Basketball Premier League. Standing at 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m), he primarily plays at the small forward position. Artzi was named the Israeli Basketball Premier League Most Improved Player in 2019.

Early life[]

Artzi was born and raised in Kiryat Bialik, Israel. He played basketball for Maccabi Haifa and Wingate Institute Academy youth teams.[1] In July 2011, Artzi won the Telma's Next Basketball Champion of Israel contest, he got praised for his performance by NBA player Omri Casspi.[2]

Professional career[]

Early years (2014–2018)[]

In November 2014, Artzi started his professional career with Maccabi Haifa, signing a four-year deal.[1] On November 8, 2015, Artzi made his professional debut in a match against Bnei Herzliya.[3] On March 3, 2015, Artzi participated in the Slam Dunk Contest during the 2015 Israeli League All-Star Event.[4]

On August 25, 2016, Artzi was loaned to Hapoel Afula of the Liga Leumit as part of a two-way contract.[5] In 19 games played for Afula, he averaged 7.5 points and 3.4 rebounds per game.

On November 27, 2017, Artzi was loaned to Maccabi Ashdod for the rest of the season.[6] Artzi helped Ashdod to reach the 2018 Israeli League Playoffs as the fourth seed, but they eventually were eliminated by Hapoel Tel Aviv in the Quarterfinals.

Hapoel Gilboa Galil (2018–2021)[]

On July 20, 2018, Artzi signed a three-year deal with Hapoel Gilboa Galil.[7] On March 18, 2019, Artzi recorded a career-high 17 points, shooting 7-of-12 from the field, along with five rebounds in a 92–77 win over Maccabi Rishon LeZion.[8] In 33 games played during the 2018–19 season, he averaged 7.5 points and 3.1 rebounds per game. On June 7, 2019, Artzi was named the Israeli Basketball Premier League Most Improved Player.[9]

Maccabi Rishon LeZion (2021–present)[]

On July 12, 2021, he has signed with Maccabi Rishon LeZion of the Israeli Basketball Premier League.

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National team career[]

Artzi was a member of the U-16, U-18 and U-20 Israeli national teams.

In July 2017, Artzi helped the Israeli under-20 national team to reach the 2017 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship Final, where they eventually lost to Greece. Artzi finished the tournament averaging 12.9 points and 6.3 rebounds per game, shooting 43.5 percent from three-point range.[11]

References[]

  1. ^ a b "מכבי בזן חיפה החתימה את שני החיפאים טמיר אריאלי ונתנאל ארצי לעונת 2014-15". mhbasket.co.il (in Hebrew). November 5, 2014. Retrieved March 22, 2019.
  2. ^ "כספי: נתנאל ארצי מוכשר, יש לו תכונות טובות". ONE.co.il (in Hebrew). July 14, 2011. Retrieved March 22, 2019.
  3. ^ "Winner League, Game 5: Herzeliya Vs M. Haifa". basket.co.il. November 8, 2015. Retrieved March 22, 2019.
  4. ^ "צפו: רוזן אלוף השלשות, מארק ליונס זכה בהטבעות". ONE.co.il (in Hebrew). March 3, 2015. Retrieved March 22, 2019.
  5. ^ "טרידוול בבירת העמק, גם נתנאל ארצי". LeumitBasket (in Hebrew). August 25, 2016. Retrieved March 22, 2019.
  6. ^ "מכבי חיפה משאילה את נתנאל ארצי למכבי אשדוד". mhbasket.co.il (in Hebrew). November 27, 2017. Retrieved March 22, 2019.
  7. ^ "חושבים קדימה: נתנאל ארצי מגיע לגן נר". basket.co.il (in Hebrew). July 20, 2018. Retrieved March 22, 2019.
  8. ^ "צפו: שיא קריירה חדש לנתנאל ארצי". basket.co.il (in Hebrew). March 18, 2019. Retrieved March 22, 2019.
  9. ^ "גרשון תגלית העונה, תומאס שחקן ההגנה". basket.co.il. June 7, 2019. Retrieved June 7, 2019.
  10. ^ "Netanel Artzi signed with Maccabi Rishon LeZion". middleeast.in-24.com/. July 12, 2021. Retrieved August 29, 2021.
  11. ^ "Netanel Artzi profile, FIBA U20 European Championship 2017". fiba.com. Retrieved March 22, 2018.

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