The VTSU Johnson Men's Basketball roster grows with the addition of point guard, Niv Barzilay, to the roster for the Badgers' 2025-26 season. Barzilay, hailing from Mazkeret Batya, brings with him previous success on the court as part of the Israel 3 League National Championship team at 18 years of age. At Johnson, Barzilay plans to major in Interdisciplinary Studies and looks forward to becoming part of the community.

Coach Johnson says, "Niv is a fierce competitor who can play on and off the ball and brings and internation brand of sounds basketball to the team."

Welcome to Johnson, Niv! Go Badgers!

Name: Niv Barzilay

Preferred name/Nickname: Barzilay

Position(s): Point Guard

Hometown: Mazkeret Batya

High School: Ben Sheen Youth Village

Basketball Awards/Honors: Israel 3 League National Championship at 18 years old

Projected major at VTSU Johnson: Interdisciplinary Studies

What are you looking forward to most about VTSU Johnson: To be part of the community and the school.

Favorite Athlete: Dennis Rodman

Favorite Team: Golden State

Most memorable athletic moment: Two three-pointers back-to-back to send the game to overtime

Favorite Musical Artist(s): Adele

Favorite Food: Shawarma

Favorite Ben and Jerry's flavor: Netflix and Chill

Favorite Holiday: Hanukkah

What do you want people to know about you? When I commit to something, I'm going all the way.