Unicaja Mijas has signed German center Elea Gaba (1.90 meters, 25 years old) for the upcoming 2026-27 season. A former member of Germany’s youth national teams with experience in her country’s top division, she joins the Malaga-based team to bolster its interior play with her physicality, rebounding ability, and defensive presence.
Unicaja has re-signed Congolese center Yannick Nzosa (22 years old, 2.08 meters) to bolster its frontcourt for the upcoming season. The player thus returns to Málaga after several seasons on loan with teams in the Liga Endesa and Primera FEB.
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.
