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The lead recruiter for Ashkenazi is assistant coach Mikhail McLean, who reportedly reached out to Ashkenazi’s agency, according to Jacob Polacheck of KSR+.
Alongside Kentucky, a host of other programs have expressed interest in the Israeli guard, including Auburn, Kansas State, Ohio State, Rutgers, Grand Canyon, Northern Illinois, Western Carolina, Cal Baptist, Bowling Green, Murray State, Davidson, and Marshall, as reported by Joe Tipton.
Over the past three seasons, Ashkenazi has built his professional career with Hapoel Eilat in Israel’s top-tier basketball league. His breakout year came during the 2023-24 season, where he showcased his versatility by averaging 4.5 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 1.0 steals across 24.1 minutes per game. Ashkenazi shot 35.8% from the field and 25% from beyond the arc, demonstrating his ability to contribute in multiple facets of the game.