Lto historic beating of the Spanish Selection (102-20) to Lebanon which was worth the pass to the quarterfinals of the Under 19 World Cup is another hit on the table of the future of ‘La Familia’ in any category of the basketball planet. No longer the record in the category – the highest mark was 88-29 United States to Ivory Coast in 2013- because it only exemplifies the deficiencies of the FIBA regulations in training. It is the talent, the solidity and the results of a team that lay the foundations for what is to come. The illusion soars with a European champion team, which will be the basis of a new attempt to overthrow the all-powerful United States.
Within the Federation, heThe illusion is shot with a ladder of players full of talent. The Under 19s (2004 generation) form an interesting base, joining key talents ahead… but also further down. This is the case of Aday Mara or Hugo González, probably the two best projects, which will be in the European Under 18 (2004 generation). Or older, such as the brilliant Juan Nez, German champion with Ulm and competent in Eurocup and Michael Caicedo, important in ACB Granada.
Hugo Gonzlez and Aday Mara.
The jewel in the crown is at the top, the absolute. there it is Usman Garuba (2002), which despite not breaking through in the NBA is a top-level physical and defensive project for FIBA basketball. And arrive, except monumental surprise, Santi Aldama (2001). His year in NBA He is the one with the jump with the Grizzlies thanks to an arsenal under the ring of definitions and improvement in the outside shot and rebound. Two modern basketball projects, plus all the talent that is coming.
Because it is fundamentally the jump from Spain to a basketball full of modern players. Physical, powerful in both hoops, ‘two-way’ to attack and also define, and with that common trait of ‘La Familia’. Technically pristine, with room for growth and directed by technicians, like Dani Miret in the Under 19s, who want to compete… but mainly train. “The dream is the medal, not the goal,” repeats the U19 coach.
Santi Aldama: starter with the Grizzlies and gliding against the Clippers
This is the Sub 19 Selection
The Sub 19 is the team that kicks off the summer for Spain. Its base is the European Under 18 champion and they decide not to fill it with talents from the last Under 17. Smart move to allow the boys of 2004 to train and improve their results in Hungary. The beating of Lebanon is a finishing touch before the fight for metals.
4. Rafa Villar (Guard, 1.93 meters, FC Barcelona)
The Catalan point guard is one of the great pearls of the team. Villar was the top scorer in the last Under 18 final and continues to advance within the professionals. He made his debut with Jasikevicius in the Euroleague, he went on loan to Lleida and is a game generator both with his own points and with good vision. His must is the improvement in the launch (40% does not reach the shot) of three.
5. Lucas Hernndez Langarita (Combo, 1.95 meters, Casademont Zaragoza)
One of the great national basketball ‘combo’ projects given his ability to direct, define and defend. Lucas Langarita, from an Olympic and basketball family, is one of the little ones of the Sub 19 after his amazing Sub 17 World Cup. Scorer, physical, vertical and in the Sub 19 is capable of changing the games from the bench. The improvement in the triple also indicates big news.
6. Sergio De Larrea (Guard, 1.97 meters, Valencia Basket)
‘Larry’ is another of the talents of the 2005 generation in Spain. A very tall point guard, with great wingspan and ACB debut in Valencia. Although he lacks explosiveness, his strength is directing and looking to get loose facing the basket. His 23 points against Lebanon indicate good news.
7. Jordi Rodrguez (Forward, 1.99 meters, Joventut)
Pure talent. Jordi Rodrguez is one of the best projects among the boys of 2004. Infinite resources for scoring, with a predilection for the outside shot, generation of shots from medium distance, ability against the basket and verticality…. Huge projection that only needs one more step in professionalism.
8. Lex Moreno (Guard/Guard, 1.93 meters, Kickc Ibam)
Moreno is not Miret’s first choice in management and he is one of the players who enjoys the fewest minutes in Spain’s rotation, but he is another player capable of adapting to any outside position. I will leave national basketball this course, heading to the Kickc Ibam in Munich. Germany it also attracts national talent.
10. Sediq Garuba (Forward, 1.93 meters, Cartagena)
More than Usman’s brother and more than the player who decided to leave the Madrid academy for Cartagena. Sediq Garuba is a very interesting profile in Spain. Adaptable to perimeter positions, a good defender and an excellent physique. You must take one more step from the triple.
11. Izan Almansa (Pvot, 2.07 meters, G League Ignite)
The jewel of the team. Izan Almansa has started dominating the European Sub 19 with 19 points and 6.8 rebounds average. A colossus under the hoop. Tremendous footwork, excellent finisher, capable of playing above the rim. The best project, which will make the jump to the G League after a positive year in the new Overtime Elite, before the jump to the NBA.
12. Luis Garca (Ala-Pvot, 2.04 meters, Real Betis)
He made his debut at the age of 16 in ACB at Betis and continues to thrive in the training categories. Garcia can move between ‘3’ and ‘4’, It is physically powerful and although it must take a step in the elite, it does not fail Miret’s summons with its generation partners.
13. Baba Miller (Forward, 7-foot-4, Florida State)
Sublime elite project within national basketball. Baba Miller is one of those new basketball talents. Physical, tremendous, versatile in the two rings, he improves in the triple as he showed against France, and with a tremendous ceiling. in the last year he had to face an NCAA sanction, and is expected to enter the NBA in 2024. All good things are little with Baba.
15. David Gmez (Ala-Pvot, 2.07 meters, Real Betis)
Spectacular physical complement for Spain. David Gmez is a powerful ‘3’/’4′, rebounding instinct and capable of fighting with any player on the real team. Trained at Betis and with the need to get trained in the senior categories of our basketball.
16. Victory Onuetu (Pvot, 2.10 meters, Unicaja)
Huge interior, lives above the rim and prodigious definition. Onuetu will be a profile that will be seen in high-level basketball not long after. Her deficit is a few minutes in the last year but with the Selection she has shown what she is capable of if she is nurtured.
17. Isaac Nogus (Combo, 1.96 meters, Joventut)
In any self-respecting team, Nogus has to be a basic prop. Big player to be a perimeter player, and despite not being too consistent from the outside, he is a safe defensive player. He chases every opponent, has physique and reading to anticipate and can be a weapon in transition.
Coach: Daniel Miret (1985, assistant at Joventut)
Talents directed by one of the best technicians that come in the Spanish training circuit. Miret has shown that she knows how to manage talent, build squads in which roles are assumed, and not live dependent on some stellar player. Find a new medal.
