Ethan Burg has officially signed a contract to play for Hapoel Jerusalem in Israel’s Ligat Winner League, marking his return to the country where he first made a name as a sharpshooter.
A Familiar Path Back to Israel
The move reunites Burg with his former Tennessee teammate Josiah‑Jordan James, creating a backcourt that could bolster the club’s perimeter defense and scoring.
During his lone season with the Volunteers, Burg averaged 2.5 points per game while shooting 44.3% from the field, 40.5% from three‑point range and 81.8% from the free‑throw line, numbers that reflect a player still capable of high‑percentage shooting.
Burg’s Israeli résumé includes a productive spell with Beni Herzeliya during the 2024‑25 season, where he posted 11.1 points per game and added 3.4 assists, 2.7 rebounds and 0.9 steals per game.
A Cup‑Winning Legacy
Hapoel Jerusalem enters the new campaign as a perennial contender, having captured the Israeli Cup in each of the past two seasons and winning four of the last six editions of the tournament.
The roster also features former Auburn guard Jared Harper and Michigan State guard Cassius Winston, both of whom contributed to the team’s recent successes.
Rick Barnes, the longtime Tennessee coach, watched the signing with interest as the Volunteers continue to see alumni move into competitive overseas leagues.