“It’s the best thing to do to improve my game, play against adults and work on the physical level. » Announced in the middle of the first round of the Draft 2024Izan Almansa (2m08, 17 years old) has decided to join the G-League team of Ignite for next season.
Last summer, the Spaniard became the first player to win the MVP title at both the U17 World Cup and the U18 European Championship, leading Spain to the continental title and losing to the States United in other international competition.
He spent his last two years in the Overtime Elite in Atlanta, averaging just under 10 points and 10 rebounds. “My game has improved in many ways in the United States: my shooting, my physique and also the way people see the game here. Everyone is trying to get to the same place and it’s super competitive. I decided to continue my development in the United States because I want to play here in the years to come”, stares at the 17-year-old.
Izan Almansa, the latest nugget of Spanish basketball
The latter, who will be 18 on July 7, is playing again in the national team at the moment at the U19 World Cup in Hungary. He’s averaging 19 points and 7.5 rebounds so far.
Described as a very good passer and pick-and-roll player, Izan Almansa feels he has improved a lot in terms of shooting. “I have to show it in the game. I need to play more from the outside and improve my dribbling. I also have to work on my defense to be able to change with the backs. pursues the “prospect”
The latter is the eighth and last hope to join the G-League team, which is quite simply a record for this formation launched in 2020. With great people since he will have as teammates Ron Holland and Matas Buzelis, respectively first and second choice expected from this 2024 draft.
