ALBA Berlin continue signing young prospects with the hope of becoming the catapult to their careers.
The German club has announced the signing of 21-yar-old Slovenian guard Ziga Samar to a four-year contract.
Samar played for Fuenlabrada in the Spanish Liga Endesa during the last two seasons. He averaged 7.6 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 4.7 assists for 11 PIR in 30 matches for the club. Previously, he was a part of Real Madrid's youth system.
"I am very happy to have signed in Berlin. It was always my dream to play in the EuroLeague," Samar said following the signing. "ALBA is a great organization. I'm really looking forward to coming to Berlin and meeting all the people working together on this project."
In 2019, Samar became just the sixth player to record a triple-double in the European U18 Championships. Just this past February, the guard played his first official game for the Slovenian men's national team against Finland in the 2023 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers window, recording 8 points, 3 rebounds, and 5 assists.
"We are very happy to sign Ziga," ALBA's sports director Himar Ojeda Perez said. "His style of play and character fit ALBA perfectly. He has enormous potential. At the same time, ALBA suits him perfectly. We will help him to further exploit his potential and give him the opportunity to develop into a top-level player."
Earlier this month, ALBA announced the signing of NBA draftee Gabriele Procida.
| ALBA Berlin | |
Position | Player | Status |
PG | Tamir Blatt | Signed until 2023 |
PG | Maodo Lo | Signed until 2023 |
PG | Jaleen Smith | Signed until 2024 |
SG | Marcus Eriksson | Signed until 2023 |
SG | Jonas Mattisseck | Signed until 2023 +1 |
SG | Malte Delow | Signed until 2025 |
SG | Ziga Samar | Signed until 2026 |
SG/SF | Yovel Zoosman | Signed until 2024 |
SG/SF | Gabriele Procida (story) | Signed until 2025 |
SF | Louis Olinde | Signed until 2023 |
PF | Luke Sikma | Signed until 2023 |
PF | Johannes Thiemann | Signed until 2024 |
PF | Tim Schneider | Signed until 2025 |
C | Ben Lammers | Signed until 2023 |
C | Christ Koumadje | Signed until 2023 |
C | Kresimir Nikic | Signed until 2024 |
Coach | Israel Gonzalez (story) | |
Expired contract | Oscar Da Silva (will not return) | |
Rumored to leave | ||
Interested |