The RETAbet Bilbao Basket announced the signing of the Extremaduran power forward for next season Alejandro Galán that comes to the Biscayan team from the HLA Alicante, from LEB Oro.
Galán, 21 years old and 2.07 meters tall, thus becomes the fourth confirmed incorporation by the Basque club after those of the Lithuanian power forward Gytis Masiulis, the French forward Valentin Mustache and the American escort Andrew Goudelock.
The new ‘man in black’ credited last season with the Alicante team 8 points, 3.7 rebounds and a PIR of 9.4 during the regular season and improved those records in the promotion playoff (9.2, 3.7 and 10.2).
Regular in the lower categories of the Spanish team, Galán was part of the team that won the silver medal in the European sub 20 disputed in Israel in 2019.
“He is going to give us the ambition and enthusiasm of a young player who makes his debut in the Endesa League. He is a complete player, ready in the game without the ball and who finishes well near the basket and penetrates playing one on one facing the basket.
In addition, he is a good rebounder both in defense and in attack “, highlights the Bilbao Basket sports director about the player. Rafa Pueyo.