Oz Blayzer


Oz Blayzer is an Israeli professional basketball player for Maccabi Rishon LeZion of the Israeli Premier League.

Early years

Blayzer was born in Kfar Tavor, Israel. He played with the Hapoel Gilboa-Afula youth team.

Professional career

On August 16, 2011, Blayzer started his professional career with Hapoel Afula of the Liga Leumit.
On July 3, 2013, Blayzer signed a two-year deal with Bnei Herzliya. In his first season with Herzliya, Blayzer was named co-Israeli League Rising Star, alongside his teammate Aviram Zelekovits.
On June 20, 2015, Blayzer signed a two-year contract with Maccabi Haifa.
On May 9, 2016, Blayzer signed a two-year contract extension with Haifa. That season, Blayzer helped Haifa to reach the 2017 Israeli League Finals where they eventually lost to Hapoel Jerusalem.
On March 26, 2018, Blayzer recorded a season-high 25 points without missing a single shot, along with 3 rebounds and 2 assists in a 98–95 win over Hapoel Gilboa Galil. He was subsequently named Israeli League Round 21 MVP.
On July 18, 2018, Blayzer signed a two-year deal with Maccabi Rishon LeZion.

Israeli national team

Blayzer played for the Israeli National Team at the 2017 Eurobasket tournament.
Blayzer was also a member of the Israeli Under-18 and Under-20 national teams.