An early entry candidate for the 2006 NBA Draft.
Career Highlights: Played the past two seasons with Adecco Estudiantes Madrid in the Spanish ACB, the country’s top professional league. Also appeared in one playoff game with the club in 2003-04. A member of the Spanish National Team. Helped Spain to a third place finish at the 2004 Albert Schweitzer Games, averaging 15.0 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 5.0 assists. Led Spain to the 2004 European Junior Championships, earning MVP honors after averaging 19.0 points and 8.5 assists. Averaged 11.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 4.1 assists for Spain at the 2005 European Under-20 Championships. Scored five points in 14 minutes as a member of the International Select Team at the 2004 Nike Hoop Summit in San Antonio, Texas.
2005-06: Averaged 9.1 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 5.0 assists in 23.3 minutes a contest. Led team in assists. Posted a season-high 25 points vs. Forum Valladolid. Registered a season-high 12 assists vs. IBB Minorka. Averaged 5.1 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 3.7 assists in 19.7 minutes a contest in ULEB Cup play.
2004-05: Averaged 8.9 points, 1.6 rebounds, and 2.9 assists in 19.6 minutes a contest. Registered a season-high 18 points on two occasions. Contributed 6.8 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 4.8 assists in eight post-season contests. Averaged 6.4 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 2.7 assists in Euroleague play.
2003-04: Spent most of the year with the Adecco Estudiantes Madrid junior team. Appeared in one playoff game with the senior team, scoring two points.
Strengths: Outstanding ball-handler and passer who has gifted court vision. Is improving with his decision-making and as a defender.
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