Amit Simhon ( he, עמית שמחון; born October 22, 1989) is an Israeli basketball player at the
small forward
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Israeli Basketball Premier League
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2018
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2016
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2018
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).
Early life
Simhon was born in
Ramat Gan
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, He played for the Hapoel Givatayim, Hapoel Aviv, and
Ironi Ramat Gan
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youth teams.
Professional career
Ironi Ramat Gan (2007–2009)
In 2007, Simhon started his professional career in
Ironi Ramat Gan
Maccabi Ironi Ramat Gan ( he, מכבי עירוני רמת גן, formerly Ironi Ramat Gan) is a male basketball club based in Ramat Gan in central Israel. The team plays in Liga Leumit (basketball), Liga Leumit, the second division in Israeli baske ...
.
Maccabi Hod HaSharon (2009–2010)
In 2009, Simhon signed with
Maccabi Hod HaSharon
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History
Alumni
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of the Liga Leumit. During that season, Simhon was the Liga Leumit leading scorer by averaging 19.9 points per game and was named All-Liga Leumit First Team.
Hapoel Jerusalem / Barak Netanya (2010–2011)
On July 6, 2010, Simhon signed a two-year deal
Hapoel Jerusalem
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. However, on March 4, 2011, Simhon was loaned to
Barak Netanya
Elitzur Ironi Netanya ( he, אליצור עירוני קוסמוס נדל"ן נתניה) is a professional basketball club based in Netanya, Israel. The team plays in the Israeli Basketball Premier League, since its promotion in 2021.
History Eli ...
for the rest of the season.
Ironi Ashkelon (2011–2012)
On July 30, 2011, Simhon signed with
Ironi Ashkelon
Elitzur Ashkelon ( he, אליצור אשקלון) was a professional basketball team based in Ashkelon in south-west Israel. The team reached the quarterfinals of the EuroCup Challenge in 2006Israeli League Young Player of the Month for games played in January. On March 8, 2012, Simhon won the Three-point shootout contest during the 2012 Israeli All-Star Event.
On July 6, 2014, Simhon signed a two-year contract with Hapoel Eilat. In his first season with Eilat, he helped Eilat reach the 2015 Israeli League Finals where they eventually lost to
Hapoel Jerusalem
Hapoel Jerusalem is a sport organization in Jerusalem as a local branch of the Hapoel movement. The branch was established in the 1920s and represents the city in more sports than any other sport organization in Jerusalem. Today, the club's leadi ...
On July 7, 2016, Simhon signed with Maccabi Haifa for the 2016–17 season. On January 23, 2017, Simhon recorded a season-high 28 points, while shooting 7-of-10 from three-point range, along with six rebounds and three assists in a 94–73 win over Hapoel Gilboa Galil. He was subsequently named co- Israeli Round 15 MVP, alongside his teammate Oz Blayzer. That season, Simhon helped Haifa reach the 2017 Israeli League Finals, where they eventually lost to
Hapoel Jerusalem
Hapoel Jerusalem is a sport organization in Jerusalem as a local branch of the Hapoel movement. The branch was established in the 1920s and represents the city in more sports than any other sport organization in Jerusalem. Today, the club's leadi ...
.
Return to Hapoel Eilat (2017–2018)
On July 26, 2017, Simhon returned to Hapoel Eilat for a second stint, signing a one-year deal. On March 29, 2018, Simhon was named Israeli Player of the Month for games played in March. On April 16, 2018, Simhon recorded 21 points, shooting 9-of-15 from the field, along with 8 rebounds and 5 assists in a 90–81 win over Ironi Nes Ziona. He was subsequently named Israeli League Round 25 MVP. On June 1, 2018, Simhon scored a career-high 29 points along with 6 rebounds in a 100–88 playoff win over
Hapoel Holon
Hapoel Holon Basketball Club ( he, מועדון הכדורסל הפועל חולון), known for sponsorship reasons as Hapoel Atsmon Playgrounds Holon (), is a professional basketball club based in Holon, Israel. The team plays in the Israeli B ...
. He finished that season averaging 14.4 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game. On June 8, 2018, Simhon earned a spot in the All-Israeli League First Team.
Hapoel Holon (2018–2019)
On July 4, 2018, Simhon joined
Hapoel Holon
Hapoel Holon Basketball Club ( he, מועדון הכדורסל הפועל חולון), known for sponsorship reasons as Hapoel Atsmon Playgrounds Holon (), is a professional basketball club based in Holon, Israel. The team plays in the Israeli B ...
On December 26, 2019, Simhon parted ways with Hapoel Holon to join
Hapoel Be'er Sheva
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Football Club ( he, מועדון הכדורגל הפועל באר שבע, ''Moadon HaKaduregel Hapoel Be'er Sheva'') is an Israeli football club from the city of Be'er Sheva, that competes in the Israeli Premier League. The cl ...
for the rest of the season.
Hapoel Haifa (2020–present)
On August 4, 2020, Simhon signed with Hapoel Haifa of the
Israeli National League
Liga Leumit ( he, ליגה לאומית, lit. ''National League'') is the second division of the Israeli Football League, and below its Premier League.
Structure
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.
Israel national team
Simhon was a member of the Israeli Under-16 and
Under-20
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