Netanel Artzi

Netanel Artzi (Hebrew: נתנאל ארצי‎; born March 21, 1997) is an Israeli professional basketball player for Hapoel Gilboa Galil of the Israeli 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.

Netanel Artzi
נתנאל ארצי
Artzi with Maccabi Haifa in September 2015
No. 21 – Hapoel Gilboa Galil
PositionSmall forward
LeagueIsraeli Premier League
Personal information
Born (1997-03-21) March 21, 1997
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–presentHapoel Gilboa Galil
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Representing  Israel
Men's Basketball
FIBA Europe Under-20
2017 Greece National Team

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–present)

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]

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.[10]

References
  1. "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 profile, FIBA U20 European Championship 2017". fiba.com. Retrieved March 22, 2018.
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