Ethan Burg

The youngest member of Israel’s roster at FIBA EuroBasket 2025, helping the team go 3-2 in pool play in Katowice, Poland, in Aug.-Sept. 2025 to reach the Round of 16 for the first time in 10 years.
Appeared in four of Israel’s six games at the tournament, including posting five points and two rebounds in 11 minutes during a historic victory over France.
Made his senior national team debut during the 2025 FIBA EuroBasket Qualifiers in Riga, Lativa, appearing in wins over Portugal and Slovenia in Feb. 2025.
Represented Israel at the 2022 FIBA U20 European Championship in Podgorica, Montenegro, in July 2022, aiding the team to a fourth-place finish.
Averaged 6.6 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 18.7 minutes per game across seven appearances in the event, scoring 11-plus points on three occasions, including in a quarterfinal win over Turkey.
Spent two seasons, 2023-25, playing for Bnei Herzliya Basket in the Israeli Basketball Super League (ISBL), tallying 11.0 points, 2.9 rebounds and 3.1 assists in 24.4 minutes per contest over 54 games, shooting 42.9 percent from the field, 32.8 percent beyond the arc and 75.7 percent at the stripe.
Averaged 11.1 points, 2.7 rebounds and 3.4 assists in 23.3 minutes per game across 24 appearances in 2024-25, shooting 44.7 percent overall, 37.6 percent from deep and 80.0 percent at the line to help the team finish in fourth place.
Named an ISBL All-Star, as well as the ISBL Player of the Month in Nov. 2024, plus finished No. 28 in the league in 3-point percentage.
Scored in double figures 14 times, with 15-plus in seven outings, as well as made a 3-pointer in 21 contests, with multiple makes in 11 and three long-range baskets in six.
Averaged 11.0 points, 3.1 rebounds, 2.9 assists in 30 games, including six playoff contests, during the 2023-24 campaign.
Finished second in ISBL Rookie of the Year voting behind Ben Saraf, a 2025 NBA Draft first-rounder, and won ISBL Player of the Month in Feb. 2024.
Scored double-digit points 17 times, with 15-plus in eight appearances and 20-plus thrice, including notching a career-high 23 on 9-of-14 shooting in a Feb. 2024 victory against Hapoel Be'er Sheva B.C.
Spent two seasons, 2021-23, playing for Elitzur Ironi Netanya in the Israeli second division, the National League.
Averaged 18.5 points per game and won league MVP in 2022-23, after putting up 14.0 points per game and earning Sixth Man of the Year honors in 2021-22.
Competed alongside Saraf in 2022-23 with Elitzur Ironi Netanya, finishing just above him for MVP honors, as well as played with NBA standout Deni Avdija and NBA draftee Yam Madar at FIBA EuroBasket 2025.

PERSONAL

Full name is Ethan Butler Burg and nickname is “E.”
Born Sept. 4, 2002, in Ramat Gan, Israel.
Parents are Eddie Butler, a singer, and Orly Burg, a cosmetic professional.
Has a younger sister, Hili, and a younger brother, Imri.
Intends to major in communication studies.
Enjoys spending time with friends and family, going out to restaurants and playing PS5.
Favorite athlete is Cristiano Ronaldo, whom he considers the greatest athlete of all-time.
Best sports memory is helping Israel defeat France in FIBA EuroBasket 2025 competition in Katowice, Poland, in Aug. 2025.
Wears No. 35 because of Kevin Durant, whom Rick Barnes coached at Texas.
Committed to Tennessee over interest from schools such as Auburn, Duke, Louisville, Minnesota and Xavier.
Chose Tennessee to become the best version of himself, as both a player and a person.
First Tennessee player not only from Israel, but also from the Middle East and/or Asia.