Niv Berkowitz

Background

Berkowitz's professional journey began after he played just 7 games for Marquette University in 2004. He signed his first major contract on July 4, 2013, with Hapoel Eilat for the 2013–14 season. A year later, on July 4, 2014, he extended his stay with Eilat for one more season, helping the team reach the Israeli League Finals, where they fell to Hapoel Jerusalem. Moving to Ironi Nahariya on July 19, 2015, he had a standout 2015–16 campaign, leading the league in assists with 6.7 per game and being selected to the Israeli League All-Star game.

He signed a one-year extension with Nahariya on July 5, 2016. On August 1, 2017, Berkowitz returned to Hapoel Eilat for a second stint, again on a one-year contract. The following year, on August 17, 2018, he dropped down to the National League, signing a one-year deal with Elitzur Eito Ashkelon. In 29 games there, he averaged 10.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, 5.8 assists, and 1.4 steals, earning a spot on the All-National League First Team.

On June 24, 2019, he signed with Hapoel Haifa for the 2019–20 season. Berkowitz also represented Israel at the U-18 and U-20 levels.

Did You Know?

• He helped Hapoel Eilat reach the Israeli League Finals in the 2014–15 season.
• Berkowitz earned a spot on the All-National League First Team after averaging 10.6 points and 5.8 assists for Elitzur Eito Ashkelon in 2018–19.