Dagan Yivzori
 Yivzori, playing for the Israeli National Team | |
| No. 8 – Maccabi Tel Aviv | |
|---|---|
| Position | Shooting guard |
| League |
Ligat HaAl Eurocup Basketball |
| Personal information | |
| Born |
October 15, 1985 Afula, Israel |
| Nationality | Israeli |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 198 lb (90 kg) |
| Career information | |
| Playing career | 2002–present |
| Career history | |
| 2002–2003 | Maccabi Kiryat Bialik |
| 2003–2004 | Hapoel Afula |
| 2004–2007 | Hapoel Yokneam/Megido |
| 2007–2008 | Hapoel Gilboa/Afula |
| 2008–2013 | Hapoel Gilboa Galil |
| 2013–2015 | Maccabi Haifa |
| 2015–present | Maccabi Tel Aviv |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Dagan Yivzori (Hebrew: דגן יבזורי; born October 15, 1985) is an Israeli basketball player, playing at the shooting guard position. He currently plays for Maccabi Tel Aviv of the Israeli Super League. He also plays for the Israeli national team in the international level.
Yivzori, Standing at 1.93 (6 ft 4 in), is considered one of the best sharpshooters in the Israeli League.
Professional career
Early career
Yivzori started his professional career playing for Liga Leumit teams,Maccabi Kiryat Bialik and Hapoel Afula B.C., without leaving his mark.
Hapoel Yokneam/Megido
In 2004, He signed for Liga Artzit (3rd tier) side Hapoel Yokneam/Megido, where he became one of the league's stars. In his second season with Yokneam/Megido, Dagan has achieved a promotion with the team, leading them with averages of 18.4 points, 3.8 rebounds and 3.5 assists. One season later, Dagan led the team into Liga Leumit semifinals and to the State Cup's quarterfinals. In addition, he won the best Israeli award and was elected to the league's all-team.
Hapoel Gilboa/Afula
In 2007–08, Yivzori has firstly played in the first league, signing for Hapoel Gilboa/Afula. The team has relegated at the end of the season.
Hapoel Gilboa Galil
Dagan has stayed in the Israeli Super League signing for Hapoel Gilboa Galil, where he was assigned as the sixth player. He finished the season with averages of 5.5 points in 16 minutes. He played there also for the 2009–10 season. In the summer of 2010, Dagan signed with Hapoel Holon[1] but was released before the season start because of financial difficulties. In September 2010 he signed back with Gilboa Galil. He totally played 5 seasons for Gilboa Galil.
Maccabi Haifa
In 2013, Yivzori join the Israeli league champions Maccabi Haifa.[2] His best game for Haifa was an away win against Hapoel Jerusalem, where he scored 36 points with 6/7 for two points and 7/10 behind the arc.
Maccabi Tel Aviv
On 2 July 2015, Yivzori has signed with Euroleague-side team Maccabi Tel Aviv, for three years.[3]
Israeli national team
Yivzori has also been a member of the senior Israeli national basketball team. He represented Israel in the EuroBasket 2015 qualification, as well as the EuroBasket 2015[4] itself.
References
- ↑ "Dagan Yavzuri inks with Hapoel Holon". sportando.com. 23 June 2010.
- ↑ "Maccabi Haifa signs Israeli shooting guard Dagan Yavzuri". sportando.com. 17 July 2013.
- ↑ "Maccabi Tel Aviv signs Dagan Yazvuri to a three-year contract". sportando.com. 2 July 2015.
- ↑ "DAGAN YIVZORI". eurobasket2015.org.