Valencia Basket

Valencia, Spain
Pabellon Municipal Fuente San Luis (capacity 9,000) Pabellon Municipal Fuente San Luis (capacity 9,000)
Valencia adds one of NCAA's top playmakers

2025-06-07

Valencia Basket has announced the signing of 23-year-old point guard Alvaro Cardenas, one of the top passers in the NCAA, on a two-year deal. The Spanish guard recently completed his senior season at Boise State University, where he averaged 11.5 points, 3.1 rebounds, 6.9 assists, and 1.4 steals per game.
Jean Montero expected to stay in Valencia despite huge interest

2025-06-06

Jean Montero is expected to sign a contract extension with Valencia Basket, sources tell BasketNews. Montero had a €1 million buyout clause in his previous deal this summer, but indications are he's staying put under a new agreement with the Spanish club. Despite a significant buyout clause, Montero was among the most sought-after point guards on the EuroLeague market.
New EuroLeague Faces, Part 1: Valencia returns with key roster questions ahead

2025-06-02

The next EuroLeague season will feature an important change: the number of teams will increase from 18 to 20. With the departure of ALBA Berlin, which will play in the Basketball Champions League (BCL) next season, three new teams will enter the competition: Dubai BC, Hapoel Tel Aviv, and Valencia.
EuroLeague Expansion Reactions & Super Early Final Four Predictions (Urbonus)

2025-05-29

URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas, Gytis Blazevicius, and Augustas Suliauskas react to the EuroLeague’s expansion to 20 teams and share their early picks for next season’s top contenders.
EuroLeague expansion and every participating team in 2025-26 season confirmed (3)

2025-05-29

The EuroLeague's expansion from 18 to 20 teams, starting from the 2025-26 season, has been confirmed, following the shareholders' meeting on Thursday, sources tell BasketNews. EuroLeague will maintain its current format for the 2025–26 campaign, increasing the regular season games from 34 to 38.
Valencia reportedly considering Semi Ojeleye transfer amid reduced role

2025-05-28

Valencia Basket is reportedly open to transferring American-Nigerian forward Semi Ojeleye this summer if a compelling financial offer arises. Despite Ojeleye's contract extension until June 2026, recent developments suggest a potential change in his tenure with the Spanish club.
Pedro Martinez left the game after a collision with Tenerife player and referee

2025-05-25

Valencia Basket head coach Pedro Martinez suffered an unfortunate accident during the Spanish League game against Tenerife. Midway through the third quarter, during a loose ball situation, Tenerife player Henri Drell and one of the referees accidentally collided with Martinez, sending the veteran coach to the ground.
Valencia reportedly eyeing the BCL option

2025-05-19

Valencia Basket is yet to make a decision on its future and the competition it will take part in next season.  However, the Spanish club, which played in the EuroCup this season, might follow ALBA Berlin and leave the EuroLeague. According to Juan Carlos Villena from Las Provincias, Valencia has already held several talks with FIBA, through which they would seek passage to NBA Europe.
Jean Montero wins ACB Best Young Player award, ties Luka Doncic

2025-05-14

Valencia Basket rising star Jean Montero added another personal accolade to his collection, being named the Best Young Player of the season in the Spanish ACB League. The 21-year-old claimed the award for the third consecutive year, tying NBA superstar Luka Doncic and Carlos Alocen as the only players to achieve the honor three times in a row.
Valencia Basket captain signs a new deal

2025-05-13

Valencia Basket have announced that team captain Josep Puerto has signed a contract extension, keeping him at the club until the summer of 2027. Puerto is currently in his ninth season with Valencia's first team and is serving as captain for the first time this year.
Pedro Martinez named EuroCup Coach of the Year

2025-04-04

Having constructed the best offense in club history and the second best all-time in the EuroCup, Valencia Basket head coach Pedro Martinez has been named the 2024-25 EuroCup Coach of the Year. This marks the second time that Coach Martinez has won the award.
Jean Montero wins EuroCup Rising Star award

2025-04-04

Valencia Basket's promising young talent, Jean Montero, has been crowned the 2024–2025 EuroCup Rising Star. He was chosen as this season's Rising Star after the votes from the competition's head coaches were tallied. The EuroCup Rising Star Trophy recognizes the most outstanding player in the competition who was younger than 22 years of age on July 1 of the summer before the season started.
Hapoel Tel Aviv players involved in heated confrontation with Valencia fans

2025-04-03

Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv shocked Valencia Basket in Game 3 of the EuroCup semi-finals with a 94-92 win, secured by a game-winning shot from Marcus Foster, earning them their first-ever appearance in the finals.
Valencia to limit EuroCup semifinal Game 3 access to season ticket holders

2025-04-01

Valencia Basket will face Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv at La Fonteta on Wednesday to determine which team will advance to the EuroCup finals. The best-of-three series is currently tied after Hapoel defeated Valencia 96-91 in Bulgaria. Meanwhile, Hapoel was fined €4,000 by EuroLeague Basketball for the offensive chants made by its fans.
EuroCup Semi-Final matchups set

2025-03-12

The stage is set for the EuroCup Semi-Finals after the final two quarter-final matchups took place on Wednesday. Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv triumphed over Turk Telekom Ankara 67-61, earning their first-ever EuroCup semi-final appearance after falling short in the quarter-finals in recent seasons.
Valencia to host 2026 and 2027 Copa del Rey editions

2025-03-12

Valencia will host the Copa del Rey in 2026 (19-22 February) and 2027 (date to be confirmed), with the brand new Roig Arena as the venue. The agreement between the ACB and the local municipality will also bring the complete Endesa Mini Cup to the city.
Ranking The Best EuroLeague Expansion Candidates

2025-03-10

URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas and Gytis Blazevicius break down the top candidates for EuroLeague expansion, ranking the biggest contenders in their unbiased tier list. Full podcast:
EuroLeague CEO names potential expansion markets, talks about A-license for Serbian teams

2025-02-27

EuroLeague CEO Paulius Motiejunas has plenty to consider as he navigates the league's future. The EuroLeague office is currently focused on securing its long-term stability, especially given the increasing competition from the NBA's European initiatives and other developments that are pushing it to move forward quickly.
Valencia GM discusses EuroLeague expansion, long-term license and talks with NBA

2025-02-10

EuroLeague is exploring the possibility of expanding to 20 teams for the 2025-26 season, according to BasketNews' Donatas Urbonas. The league is considering adding two more clubs to support its vision of stability, continuity, and added value. Despite its strong history, project, and upcoming new arena, long-time EuroLeague participant Valencia Basket is still without a permanent spot.
Semi Ojeleye reflects on Valencia tragedy, reveals intention to play with Nigeria

2024-11-12

Valencia Basket was the first professional sports team to resume playing after the tragedy caused by the DANA on October 29. The squad traveled to Thessaloniki to face Aris in their EuroCup Round 6 game last Wednesday after having their two previous commitments suspended.
EuroLeague suspends Valencia game in EuroCup

2024-10-30

The BKT EuroCup Regular Season Round 6 game between Valencia Basket and 7-Bet Lietkabelis Panevezys, which was scheduled to be played today, Wednesday, October 30, at 20:45 CET, has been suspended.
Chris Jones to be sidelined for several months

2024-08-13

One of the leaders of Valencia Basket, Chris Jones, will have to miss a couple of months of action. The club has announced that Jones has undergone surgery to reduce a fracture of his right hand's finger. The player will be sidelined throughout the entire preseason and will miss the start of the 2024-25 season.
Kevin Pangos will continue his career in Italy

2024-08-02

Winner of last season's edition of Coppa Italia, GeVi Napoli Basket has officially announced the signing of Kevin Pangos. Both sides agreed to a one-year deal until June 2025. Pangos started last season in Olimpia Milano but finished it with Valencia Basket.
Chris Jones is staying in Valencia

2024-07-04

Chris Jones has announced on Instagram that he will remain with Valencia Basket. In his IG story, he wrote, "Remain loyal to those that are loyal to you," alongside an image of himself with a note saying, "Staying home." Jones, who signed a three-year extension with Valencia last year, is under contract until 2026.
Brandon Davies leaves Valencia

2024-07-04

Brandon Davies will no longer be a player of Valencia Basket. According to an official announcement from the team, the club used a clause in Davies's contract to send him to free agency. The American-Ugandan big man had joined Valencia before the start of the 2023-24 season.
Matthew Costello moves to Valencia after Baskonia fails to match offer

2024-07-02

After three years with Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz, Matthew Costello is moving to another club in Spain. Valencia Basket officially announced that the 30-year-old forward is joining the organization on a two-year deal.
Victor Claver retires at 35

2024-07-01

Victor Claver has announced his retirement from basketball at the age of 35, as confirmed by Valencia Basket. Claver, the Taronja captain, has decided to end his distinguished 18-season career, wrapping up his second stint with Valencia, where he played the last three seasons.
Nate Sestina officially joins Valencia

2024-06-18

Valencia Basket made the first off-season signing after announcing that Nate Sestina joins the club. According to the club's announcement, Sestina signed a 2-year deal that will run through the 2025-26 season. BasketNews reported about the agreement between Sestina and Valencia on June 13.
Alpha Kaba leaves Valencia

2024-06-16

Alpha Kaba will be a free agent as Valencia Basket decided to part ways with him following the end of his contract, which ran until the end of the 2023-24 season. Valencia announced the decision on their official website. The center had joined Valencia mid-way through this season from Jiangsu Dragons of the Chinese Basketball Association.
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EuroCup

# Player GM MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS PF RF PTS EFF
0 Brancou Badio 20 20:08 35/54
(64.8%)
33/83
(39.8%)
22/26
(84.6%)
2.1
1.4/0.7
2.8 0.5 1.2 0.1 1.8 1.9 9.6 9.7
2 Josep Puerto 22 18:01 25/47
(53.2%)
31/85
(36.5%)
24/34
(70.6%)
3
2.1/0.9
0.8 0.5 0.5 0.3 1 1.5 7.6 7.8
3 Nate Reuvers 17 14:27 49/68
(72.1%)
5/27
(18.5%)
16/34
(47.1%)
3.2
1.7/1.5
0.3 0.4 1.2 1.2 2.6 2 7.6 7.2
4 Jaime Pradilla 21 21:02 51/74
(68.9%)
13/21
(61.9%)
20/28
(71.4%)
5.8
4.3/1.5
1.9 0.3 1.3 0.2 2 1.6 7.7 12.2
5 Sergio De Larrea 15 12:49 18/34
(52.9%)
8/20
(40%)
12/19
(63.2%)
1.9
1.1/0.7
2.8 0.5 1.7 0.1 1.6 2.1 4.8 6.5
6 Xabi Lopez-Arostegui 20 16:37 39/66
(59.1%)
21/54
(38.9%)
67/76
(88.2%)
3.9
2.8/1.1
1.6 0.9 1 0.1 1.8 3.5 10.4 13.8
7 Chris Jones 15 19:34 42/71
(59.2%)
17/47
(36.2%)
24/28
(85.7%)
2.6
2.2/0.4
4.5 0.9 2.4 0.1 2.2 3 10.6 12.6
8 Jean Montero 17 22:26 40/82
(48.8%)
28/91
(30.8%)
60/73
(82.2%)
2.9
1.8/1.1
5.3 1.7 2.1 0.4 2.4 4.3 13.2 15.9
10 Jorge Carot 2 8:10 3/4
(75%)
0/0 0/0 1
0.5/0.5
0.5 0 1 0 1 0.5 3 2.5
12 Joel Soriano - - -
16 Stefan Jovic 18 15:28 26/38
(68.4%)
7/27
(25.9%)
12/17
(70.6%)
2.1
1.7/0.4
5.1 1.2 1.3 0 1.9 1.3 4.7 9.1
18 Goran Filipovic 3 10:03 4/6
(66.7%)
2/4
(50%)
2/2
(100%)
0.3
0.3/0
0.7 0.3 0 0 2 1.7 5.3 5
22 Ethan Happ 5 11:39 8/16
(50%)
0/0 5/5
(100%)
1.6
1.2/0.4
0.6 0.8 1 0.2 2 1 4.2 3.2
23 Lucas Mari 1 0:04 0/0 0/0 0/0 0
0/0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
24 Matthew Costello 22 18:27 52/76
(68.4%)
34/78
(43.6%)
21/32
(65.6%)
4.3
3/1.3
1 1 0.7 0.5 1.9 1.5 10.3 12.3
35 Amida Brimah 10 11:41 15/22
(68.2%)
0/0 18/26
(69.2%)
3.7
2.5/1.2
0.4 0.1 0.8 1 2.4 1.5 4.8 6.7
37 Semi Ojeleye 22 20:22 29/80
(36.3%)
47/110
(42.7%)
51/62
(82.3%)
3.5
2.3/1.3
0.5 0.4 1.2 0.2 1.1 2.1 11.4 9.5
77 Nathan Sestina 21 18:15 18/29
(62.1%)
35/94
(37.2%)
2/3
(66.7%)
3
2.4/0.6
1 0.1 0.6 0.1 2.2 0.6 6.8 5.4

Liga Endesa

# Player GM MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS PF RF PTS EFF
0 Brancou Badio 37 20:37 65/117
(55.6%)
61/164
(37.2%)
50/58
(86.2%)
2.6
1.7/0.9
2.8 0.8 1.4 0.1 2.2 1.8 9.8 9.6
2 Josep Puerto 38 16:08 48/70
(68.6%)
54/118
(45.8%)
27/39
(69.2%)
2.8
2/0.8
0.7 0.5 0.5 0.1 1.1 1 7.5 8.3
3 Nate Reuvers 32 15:00 70/111
(63.1%)
19/46
(41.3%)
42/60
(70%)
2.9
1.3/1.6
0.3 0.3 0.9 0.6 2.5 1.6 7.5 6.8
4 Jaime Pradilla 38 21:25 90/142
(63.4%)
22/79
(27.8%)
28/39
(71.8%)
6.6
4.7/1.9
1.7 0.7 1.2 0.3 1.5 1.3 7.2 11.7
5 Sergio De Larrea 26 12:39 27/52
(51.9%)
24/50
(48%)
32/40
(80%)
2.3
1.5/0.8
2.3 0.5 1.8 0.2 1.9 1.7 6.1 7
6 Xabi Lopez-Arostegui 34 14:51 41/87
(47.1%)
23/63
(36.5%)
57/76
(75%)
3.6
2.9/0.7
1.1 0.6 1.1 0 1.4 2.5 6.1 8
7 Chris Jones 28 19:38 80/139
(57.6%)
39/97
(40.2%)
36/47
(76.6%)
2.4
1.6/0.8
5.3 0.5 2.3 0 1.6 2.3 11.2 13.1
8 Jean Montero 34 23:54 123/223
(55.2%)
72/191
(37.7%)
102/118
(86.4%)
3.6
2.5/1.1
4.5 1.2 1.6 0.1 1.2 4.1 16.6 19.9
10 Jorge Carot - - -
12 Joel Soriano 4 9:51 8/12
(66.7%)
0/0 2/4
(50%)
4.3
2/2.3
0.5 0.3 0.3 1.5 1.5 0.8 4.5 8.5
16 Stefan Jovic 23 13:41 26/48
(54.2%)
9/30
(30%)
7/11
(63.6%)
1.7
1.5/0.2
4.3 0.7 1.5 0.1 1.9 1.2 3.7 6.2
18 Goran Filipovic 1 7:59 0/1
(0%)
0/1
(0%)
0/0 0
0/0
0 1 0 0 1 1 0 -1
22 Ethan Happ 5 6:39 4/15
(26.7%)
0/0 0/0 1.6
0.8/0.8
0.4 0.6 0.4 0 1.6 0 1.6 -0.4
23 Lucas Mari 2 4:28 0/1
(0%)
0/2
(0%)
0/0 0
0/0
0.5 0 0.5 0 0.5 0 0 -2.5
24 Matthew Costello 38 20:00 105/147
(71.4%)
42/123
(34.1%)
40/56
(71.4%)
5.6
3.8/1.8
1.6 0.6 0.6 1 2.3 1.4 9.9 13.5
35 Amida Brimah 19 10:10 25/35
(71.4%)
0/0 27/35
(77.1%)
2.4
1.5/0.9
0.4 0 0.7 1.1 1.5 1.8 4.1 6.5
37 Semi Ojeleye 37 21:31 57/113
(50.4%)
70/198
(35.4%)
74/84
(88.1%)
3
1.8/1.2
0.7 0.4 0.5 0.2 0.9 1.6 10.8 9.4
77 Nathan Sestina 37 17:18 23/46
(50%)
80/185
(43.2%)
19/22
(86.4%)
2.8
2.2/0.6
0.6 0.5 0.6 0.1 1.8 0.6 8.2 6.6

2024/2025

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroCup 22 59.2%
454/767
37.9%
281/741
76.6%
356/465
40.5
27.4/13.1
23 7.5 13.9 3.3 3.4 21.1 22.7 95.8
ACB 38 58.3%
792/1359
38.2%
515/1347
78.8%
543/689
41.6
28/13.6
21.6 6.8 12.6 3.4 2.8 19 19.4 96.6

2023/2024

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroLeague 34 52.4%
686/1309
32.8%
247/754
77.3%
469/607
34.3
24.2/10.1
16.2 6.5 13.6 1.8 3.1 21.1 19.1 75.9
ACB 37 53.7%
786/1464
37.1%
316/852
73.2%
575/786
34.6
24.4/10.2
17.7 9.7 13.9 2.8 2.7 20.9 20.5 83.6
Copa del Rey 2 46.7%
42/90
35.8%
19/53
70.6%
24/34
39
26.5/12.5
18.5 7 11.5 3 5 23.5 20 82.5

2022/2023

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroLeague 34 54.9%
623/1134
36.7%
354/965
82.1%
474/577
31.2
21.5/9.7
17.6 6.7 13.3 1.6 2.6 22.2 20.1 81.8
ACB 36 54.8%
697/1273
34.3%
352/1027
78.1%
530/679
33.2
23/10.3
16.8 10.9 13 2.2 2.6 19.2 20.1 82.8
Copa del Rey 1 55.9%
19/34
32.4%
11/34
82.4%
14/17
35
24/11
17 7 13 2 4 24 15 85

2021/2022

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroCup 21 57.4%
421/733
36.4%
223/613
78.5%
321/409
39.1
25.5/13.6
20.8 5 13.5 2 2.3 19.8 21.8 87.2
ACB 37 54.5%
734/1348
35.2%
334/949
77.7%
584/752
34.8
23.2/11.5
17.3 7.2 14.1 2 5.5 20 1.6 82.5

2020/2021

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroLeague 34 58%
668/1151
36.7%
318/867
81.4%
493/606
32.3
22.8/9.5
20.4 6.2 13.3 1.7 2.7 19.6 20.5 81.9

2019/2020

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroLeague 28 53.7%
525/978
35.9%
271/754
78.3%
421/538
34.1
23/11.2
17.2 6.2 11.9 1.5 2.3 17.8 21.7 81.6

2018/2019

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroCup 23 58%
449/774
40%
237/592
78%
302/387
33.6
23.9/9.7
20.3 6.2 11.3 2 2.1 19.1 20.3 83.1

2017/2018

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroLeague 30 50.9%
525/1032
39.8%
294/739
82.8%
428/517
31.7
22.8/9
17.3 5.1 11.5 2.1 2.3 18.8 20.8 78.7

2016/2017

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroCup 23 53.3%
470/881
34%
202/594
78.4%
309/394
37
24.5/12.6
18.8 6.7 11 2 0 19.3 20.3 80.7

2015/2016

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroCup 16 51.5%
288/559
38.2%
148/387
78%
263/337
34.3
23.4/10.9
19.4 7.7 12.9 2.1 0 18.9 21.4 80.2

2014/2015

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroLeague 10 50.4%
195/387
36%
90/250
81%
115/142
31.2
21.7/9.5
16.9 8.3 10.9 2.4 2.3 22.5 19.4 77.5
EuroCup 10 49.7%
196/394
38.9%
93/239
80.1%
129/161
36
23.9/12.1
19 7 11 1.4 0 19.7 20 80

2013/2014

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS

2012/2013

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS

2011/2012

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroCup 16 53.7%
320/596
34.6%
115/332
73.3%
269/367
32.9
22.6/10.3
16.1 9.6 14.9 3.7 - 22.6 23.6 78.4

2010/2011

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroLeague 21 47.8%
382/799
34.9%
136/390
73.2%
317/433
34
23.4/10.6
12.2 7.1 13.9 2.8 2.7 19.5 21.2 70.9

2006/2007

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS

2004/2005

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS

2003/2004

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroLeague 19 57.4%
438/763
38.1%
126/331
65.5%
313/478
32.7
21.8/10.8
15.8 9 14 1.5 - 22.5 0 82.5