HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. – Northern Kentucky men's basketball coach Darrin Horn has inked one of NKU's first signings of the Class of 2023 as the Norse announced the addition of local high school star Jeramiah Israel by way of Lloyd Memorial High School on National Signing Day on Wednesday.
 
Israel just wrapped up a junior year that saw him named to the Northern Kentucky Boys Basketball Coaches Association All-Division II team as he helped his Lloyd Memorial squad to the KY Region 9 semifinals for the first time since 2012. On their playoff run, Lloyd Memorial knocked off defending state champion Highlands High School on their way to the semis, where Israel dropped in 16 points, two rebounds and four assists.
 
The 6-3 guard was ranked 15th overall in the state of Kentucky by PrepHoops.com and averaged over 14 points a game during his junior campaign. To go with his success on the court, Israel is also a standout in the classroom and was named a Community Champion by the Kenton County Alliance. He will finish his senior year at Lloyd Memorial this winter.
 
"Jeramiah brings us good versatility and athleticism on the perimeter," Horn said. "He is an excellent three-point shooter and terrific defender and rebounder. In addition, he is also a local product who comes from an excellent high school program in Lloyd Memorial."
 
Israel also competed with KY Hoop Dreams on the club level. He will join the Norse for the 2023-24 campaign.
 
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