ALBA Berlin add 21-year-old Slovenian talent Ziga Samar

2022-07-22 10:12
Credit: FIBA
Credit FIBA

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.

2-pointers this season

51%
18,6
Points made: 18,6
Accuracy: 51,3%
Place in standings: 14
Record max: 25
Record min: 11
Most made 2FGs: Oscar da Silva

"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  


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