Unicaja point guard Alberto Díaz has been called up by the Spanish national team for the upcoming FIBA Window, a qualifier for the 2027 World Cup in Qatar, which will take place from August 23 to 31. Joining him will be the club’s new Director of Youth Academy, Paco Aurioles, who will also serve as an assistant coach for the national team.
Unicaja Baloncesto has reached an agreement to bring in Gonzalo Hermoso as an assistant coach for the first team. The Jaén-born coach, who comes from Coviran Granada, will thus join the new coaching staff led by Txus Vidorreta for the upcoming season.
The second season of Liga U is taking shape, with 14 teams divided into two groups competing for the championship, which kicks off next Friday, September 25. Unicaja Alhaurín de la Torre will be part of Group B in the competition.
Unicaja’s new point guard, Melwin Pantzar, was introduced on Tuesday at the Fundación Unicaja Basketball Campus. The Swedish player, who signed last season, arrives in Málaga after a great season with Surne Bilbao, where he played on loan.
Unicaja Baloncesto and Olek Balcerowski have reached an agreement to terminate the Polish center’s contract. The player thus ends his time with Unicaja, which he joined in August 2024. During his time with the Málaga-based team, he won a Copa del Rey, a BCL, an Endesa Super Cup, and two FIBA Intercontinental Cups.
