Northern Kentucky University Athletics

2024-25

• Played in 15 games, all off the bench
• Season high 10 points vs. University of the Cumberlands (12/11)
• Averaged 2.1 PPG

2023-24

• Played in 23 games, making two starts, averaged 13.2 minutes
• Averaged 4.2 PPG, scoring a career-best 15 points vs. Eastern Kentucky (12/17/23)
• Averaged 2.3 rebounds per game

PRIOR TO NKU
- 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.
- Israel also competed with KY Hoop Dreams on the club level. He will join the Norse for the 2023-24 campaign.