FOTP
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Post by FOTP on Sept 13, 2004 15:12:52 GMT -5
THis is from Andy KAtz today. Looks like he already visited...really interesting that JTIII is on the trail throughout the world in hopes of improving this years team.
Marquette recruiting Israeli standout Berkowitz
Monday, Sept. 13: Marquette assistant coach Jeff Strohm was in Israel Monday, trying to recruit 6-3 guard Niv Berkowitz for this season, multiple sources confirmed a Eurobasket.com report. DePaul had the initial inside track on Berkowitz, whose father, Miki, coached DePaul assistant Josh Oppenheimer in Israel. Berkowitz, 18, would be eligible this season if he reaches a qualifying ACT or SAT score. Marquette would have to wait until the second semester for him to be eligible. Since DePaul is on the quarter system, the Blue Demons could get Berkowitz by the third game of the season in November, when the second quarter begins. The speedy Berkowitz was a hit at the Under 18 European Championships in Spain. Berkowitz visited New Orleans, Rutgers, Georgetown and DePaul but hasn't been to Marquette and would still need to visit the Milwaukee campus. Schools rarely go after a player in September for this season and when they do it's usually a foreigner. Berkowitz hasn't played professionally, and according to Eurobasket he has postponed his military service to go to college.
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kghoya
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Post by kghoya on Sept 13, 2004 15:31:00 GMT -5
wow he must be good for our staff to be considering him for the upcoming season
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Cambridge
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Post by Cambridge on Sept 13, 2004 16:42:03 GMT -5
This was on the other board and someone posted a link to an article on the player. He looks like a legit, tall guard.
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MCIGuy
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Post by MCIGuy on Sept 13, 2004 17:07:13 GMT -5
This was on the other board and someone posted a link to an article on the player. He looks like a legit, tall guard. I thought it was brought up on this board as well. |
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Post by HoyaLawya on Sept 13, 2004 18:16:58 GMT -5
Since I'm the one who posted a couple of articles on this player, Niv, on the other board (under my name over there since someone else is "Lawya" on Rivals), it is within my discretion to share. ;D ;D ;D Went through a crazy loop trying to dig up info ... started out with the "he's the son of Miki Berkowitz" clue and then kept on going to find the kid's name, and the right age. (He has an older brother playing pro in Israel.) Picture of the player is at the bottom of the NBA Draft Net article. nbadraft.net/zaragoza2004day004.asp |
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Boz
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Post by Boz on Sept 14, 2004 8:02:39 GMT -5
Good LORD!
"HEAD! MOVE! I'm not kidding. The boy's head's like Sputnik. Look at that gargantuan cranium. He'll be crying himself to sleep tonight on his huge pilla'!"
Sorry, sorry, sorry.
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Post by FrostbackHoya on Sept 14, 2004 8:37:51 GMT -5
Good LORD! "HEAD! MOVE! I'm not kidding. The boy's head's like Sputnik. Look at that gargantuan cranium. He'll be crying himself to sleep tonight on his huge pilla'!" Sorry, sorry, sorry. ... and you're SORRY?!?!  And not only is it a fabulous quote, it allows cinephiles to see the inspiration for his Oscar-contending turn as Shrek...  |
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Post by TrueHoyaBlue on Sept 14, 2004 8:39:02 GMT -5
And his not-quite Oscar contending role as Fat Bastard... ;D
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Grandpa
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Post by Grandpa on Sept 15, 2004 8:33:56 GMT -5
Came across another recent article about Niv Berkowitz in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel discussing Marquette's interest in him. The article also mentions his unofficial visit to Georgetown (in addition to Rutgers, DePaul and New Orleans). www.jsonline.com/sports/marq/sep04/258865.aspYou may have to do a quick registration to get to the article (the first time I viewed the article , the site didn't make me, but the second time it made me). |
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Post by bborama on Sept 15, 2004 17:34:05 GMT -5
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Post by BeantownHoya on Sept 21, 2004 17:58:58 GMT -5
It's official he lands with Marquette:
Marquette lands Israeli standout Berkowitz
Tuesday, Sept. 21: Marquette will add Israeli guard Niv Berkowitz for its Dec. 18 game against Arizona on ESPN2. The Golden Eagles landed the 18-year-old Israeli after assistant coach Jeff Strohm went to Israel last week to introduce the Golden Eagles' program to him. Berkowitz, son of legendary Israeli and former UNLV player Mickey Berkowitz, chose Marquette without seeing the school. DePaul had been the early favorite, but the Blue Demons were left without a scholarship last week when point guard Cliff Clinksdale won an appeal with NCAA to play this season after initially failing to get through the NCAA Clearinghouse. Berkowitz, who visited DePaul, Georgetown, Rutgers and New Orleans, still needs to take the ACT or SAT to be eligible. He would likely come for a visit before he arrives for good. The Golden Eagles' coaching staff is already planning on trying to get him into the lineup for the nationally televised game against the Wildcats. DePaul was recruiting Berkowitz with the thinking that Clinksdale wouldn't be eligible. Berkowitz hasn't played with pros yet and put off his military service. None of the schools expected him to have eligibility issues.
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And not only is it a fabulous quote, it allows cinephiles to see the inspiration for his Oscar-contending turn as Shrek... 
