After the 2024-25 season of the NBA, the so-called 'postseason' begins As an output gun the usual draft. The morning of next Thursday, June 26, a new game of players will begin its way in the best league in the world and with them, 4 Spaniards who have reached this point taking different paths. It's about Hugo González, Izan Almansa, Isaac Nogués and Great Osobor. Next, we will know who they are, their career until today and their options in the draft.
The 1×1 of the Spanish players
Hugo González, the Madrid promise that is a reality
Like many ACB quarry players, Hugo González (Madrid, 2006) He appeared in society at the minicopa. From there, His name began to sound stronger among Spanish championships with Real Madrid and tournaments as European and world with the lower ones of the Spanish team. González debuted with the first white team on October 2, 2022, in the duel of Day 2 of Endesa League against Monbus Obradoiro. With 16 years, 7 months and 27 days, it became The fourth younger player in the history of Real Madrid in playing in ACB. As for the national team, the 19 -year -old has achieved two silver: in the 2022 U-17 World Cup and in the U-18 European. His debut with the absolute was on February 20, 2025when it was summoned for the last FIBA window of the season. The Boston Celtics They did not hesitate and selected him in the 28th position, in the first round.
Hugo González, in a match of this season / JUANJO MARTÍN / EFE
Izan Almansa, from Murcia to Australia
Be Almansa (Murcia, 2005) It is, together with Hugo González, one of the great projects of our country, already difference from the previous one, so far he has mainly developed his career abroad. Son of the former basketball player Steve Horton, he was born in Murcia and He formed in the UCAM quarrywhich came out in 2019 to join Cadet B of Real Madrid. In the Blanca base he completed the cadet stage and militated in the Junior A, before leaving to the United States by the Overtime Elite Academy of Atlanta In the summer of 2021. At the end of June 2023, he signed by the G-League Ignite de la NBA G-Leaguewith which he made a good season with 11.7 points and 7.2 rebounds in the 32 games he played. Unlike now, he decided not to appear at the NBA Draft of 2024. This 2024-25 season has played at the Perth Wildcats of the Australian NBL And it has been news this week to be sanctioned for a month for cannabis.
Izan Almansa, with the Spanish team / FIBA
With the national team, Almansa had a splendid summer of 2022. Despite having to settle for the Silver Medal at the U-17 World Cup, was appointed MVP and member of the ideal quintet. In the Eurobasket U18, the Spanish team He won the gold and the Murcian repeated as MVP of the championship. In the summer of 2023, he won the gold in the U19 World Cup and was also chosen best player. Finally, His debut with the absolute occurred on November 14, 2024 in the FIBA windows.
His last controversy has not helped in his presentation to the draft, then It makes it go down significantly in its possible choice of second round. The Murcian player has made multiple 'workouts' with NBA franchises since mid -May, but in recent days his name has disappeared among the 59 elections. Some of the interested teams are Los Angeles Lakers, Utah Jazz, OKC y Cleveland Cavaliers.
Isaac Nogués, a very worked path in silence
Formed in the categories of the Joventut de Badalona, Isaac Nogués (Badalona, 2004) It has gone on a path nothing habitual to what we are used to. After finishing his training stage, which in the last seasons alternated the Junior of the Joventut with the subsidiary that has so far militated in Third Feb, the escort was disconnected from the 'Penya'. So, He joined the ranks of the Peñas Huesca second Feb For the 2023-24 season, where he signed 15.2 of valuation in his first season as senior. At the end of the season, He appeared to the NBA G-League International Draft and was chosen in fourth position by Rip City Remixthe Portland Trail Blazers filial team. In a great season of debut in the United States, Nogués has been included In the best defensive quintet in the league. In his career with the national team, he stands out The gold achieved in the 2023 U-19 World Cup, and this week has been summoned by the new Spain B team.
Isaac Nogués, this season at the G-League / NCAA
Facing the present NBA draft, Isaac Nogués aims to be chosen In the last 'picks' of the second round. From the United States, they see Badalona's escort as Possible option to complete the Summer League template and thus earn a 'Two -way' NBA contract Facing the 2025-26 season. Some interested teams are Los Angeles Lakers, Utah Jazz, Atlanta Hawks, Portland Trail Blazers, Brooklyn Nets y Houston Rockets. Nogués is one of the best defensive profiles in class 2025, but there is doubts about its possible development in the offensive plot. Whether or not, Nogués himself has counted in an interview in the 'Tu Diràs' program of 'Rac1' that His idea is to continue in the United States.
'Sport' has been able to talk to Isaac Nogués' personal coach, Sergio Delgado Ochoawho has helped us to meet the Catalan player a little more. Sergio sees Isaac as a player with lace on any NBA team. “It seems to me that any player wants to have a partner who passes the ball, who defends and rebounds, right He is an uncle who is glue and I think that, without a doubt, is an attraction for a league like the NBA“, explains. The coach considers that Nogues is”A very eligible and attractive player in a second draft round“also that”It has a very large margin of improvement and is working in a way that you will collect results“.” I make a comparison of the player last summer and the player now and I have seen a very high development. If I pass it in the long term, one year, two, three, in which a good job with him is continued, I think we have a level player“, concludes as a letter of presentation of Nogués.
Great Osobor, the 'stranger'
OSOBOR (TUDELA, 2002) He is an eaves and the 4 candidates is undoubtedly the least known player. Practically without a trajectory in national basketball –He only played in the CB Genesis of Tudela up to 12 years-, when he moved to his family to the British town of Badford. There he attended Myerscoough College in Bilsborroow. In the United Kingdom, he played on two teams: Myerscough y Bradford Dragons. With the first averaged 18 points and 11 rebounds, while with the latter it was at 16.8 points and 9.1 average rebounds in division 1 of the NBL, the second level of British basketball. Continuation, He went to the United States to carry out his university stage. It has been in 3 different teams: Montana State Bobcats (21-23), Utah State Aggies (23-24) and Washington Huskies (24-25). His best season was in Utah, where he averaged 17.8 points and 9 rebounds, while this last year in Washington has been in 14.5 goals and 8.0 captures. To date, He has never played with the Spanish team, but this week has been summoned to go with New Spain B And thus be able to make your debut.
Great Osobor, with the Huskies this season / NCAA
Regarding its possibilities in the NBA draft, It is not expected to be selected. Despite having the interest of a team as Sacramento Kingseverything indicates that it will not be part of the Draft 2025 class. Other senior players of NCAA as it is expected to be part of the draft, but Osobor must seek the possibility of Reach the NBA through the Summer League or preseason in search of a 'Two-Way' contract or find accommodation in some NBA G-League franchise.
