17 Facts About Julian Khazzouh

Julian Khazzouh was born on 23 February 1986 and is a Lebanese-Australian former professional basketball player.

Julian Khazzouh played in Australia, the Netherlands, Israel, and Lebanon.

Julian Khazzouh played rugby league as a youth before taking up basketball at age 13.

At age 18, Julian Khazzouh was discovered by the NSW Institute of Sport after he earned a NSW Combined Independent Schools Sports Council major basketball award in 2004 while attending Oakhill College.

Julian Khazzouh made his NBL debut and his lone appearance of the season on 10 October 2004 against the Brisbane Bullets.

Julian Khazzouh missed his only field goal attempt and played just under two minutes of action.

Julian Khazzouh played for the Parramatta Wildcats of the Waratah League between 2005 and 2007.

Julian Khazzouh finished out the season with Groningen and averaged 11.5 points and 7.9 rebounds in 28 games.

On 28 July 2009, Julian Khazzouh signed a one-year deal with Ironi Ramat Gan of the Israeli Basketball Super League.

Julian Khazzouh averaged 17.4 points, 10.0 rebounds and 1.8 blocks per game and was rewarded with being named in the All-NBL first team.

Julian Khazzouh was one of four players waived by the Warriors on 18 December 2011.

Julian Khazzouh again returned to Sydney where he played out the season.

Julian Khazzouh played with the club for three seasons before leaving them in controversial circumstances in April 2015 on the eve of the playoffs.

Julian Khazzouh was a squad member of the Australian national team in 2009, however did not participate in any farther matches for the national team.

In November 2014, Julian Khazzouh was approached by the Lebanese Basketball Federation and asked to participate for the Lebanon national basketball team in the upcoming 2015 FIBA Asia Championship serving as a qualifier for the 2016 Olympic Games.

Julian Khazzouh, having not participated in any formal matches for Australia, was deemed eligible to participate as a local player for Lebanon as his father had originated from Lebanon.

Later that month, the Lebanese Federation claimed that Julian Khazzouh was considering the proposal.