Israeli point guard wants to play for Florida Gators

[MahxFahn]

Israeli point guard Nimrod Tishman told The Miami Herald on Friday that he hopes to attend the University of Florida this fall and play basketball for the Florida Gators. A member of Israel's 18-and-under national basketball team, Tishman is a 6-5 point guard who could potentially take the place of former UF point guard Nick Calathes or at least provide much needed depth to UF's backcourt. Calathes turned pro this offseason and is now playing in Greece. Currently, UF's only point guard is 5-7 sophomore Erving Walker.
Tishman has been in close contact with UF coach Billy Donovan and his staff. Asked on Friday if he will be playing for UF this season, Tishman said, ``Not sure yet but it's a good chance that I will.''
Tishman is currently averaging 18.3 points, four rebounds and 2.3 assists in the 18-and-under European Championships, which is taking place in Metz, France, until Aug. 2. Tishman is the second-leading scorer of the tournament's first division.
While Tishman would like to play for the Gators this fall, it's not as simple as that. There are hurdles. The 18-year-old is required to serve one year of military service with the Israeli military, which would have to be deferred. Clearing Tishman through the admissions office by Aug. 24 (the first day of class) will also be difficult.

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[CaliZona_Gator]

I hope everything works out for this guy and he is able to be at UF this fall.

 

[MahxFahn]

Israeli point guard admitted to UF

An athletic department source confirmed Monday that Tishman has been admitted to Florida. The final hurdle is the NCAA Clearinghouse, which will review Tishman's amateur status. If cleared, he will enroll at Florida in time for the start of the fall semester Aug. 24.

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[CaliZona_Gator]

Looks like he will be cleared by his country of military service too.

 

[leakbrewergator]

He already has a self-imposed nickname for fans to jeer him with.

 

[MahxFahn]

If he's not immune to it by now he never will be.....

 

[Floridagators13]

man we need what ever we can get.