GIEL RADEMAKER

Giel Rademaker, a standout athlete from the EuroProBasket 10-month program in Valencia, has officially signed with a team in Catalunya, Spain. The versatile player, a Small Forward/Power Forward at 6’5″ / 195cm, is taking a major leap toward his goal of becoming a professional player in one of the world’s best basketball countries: Spain.

Rademaker’s signing is the culmination of an incredible 10-month progression with EuroProBasket. The young Dutchman/Frenchman, born October 7th ,2005, was even named the Europrobasket European Summer League’s Most Improved Player. This recognition highlights the immense strides he made in improving his skills, basketball IQ, and physicality over the last year. This transformation resulted in garnering interest from multiple teams across Spain.

Ultimately, Rademaker decided that the best opportunity for his continued development lay with his new club in Catalunya. A significant factor in his decision was the unique opportunity to be coached by legendary Spanish basketball minds, Alfred Julbe and Quim Costa. Furthermore, the team is located in an iconic Mediterranean coastal town in Catalunya, which is driving distance from his hometown of Perpignan, France. The level of coaching and direction Rademaker will receive from these former Liga ACB coaches is precisely what a young player needs to continue pushing toward professional status. Rademaker’s new coaching staff brings a wealth of elite experience:

Alfred Julbe: With over 500 games directed in the Liga ACB, Julbe is noted as the eighth most-capped coach in the history of Spain’s top basketball league. His extensive career includes time coaching prominent clubs such as Joventut Badalone and FC Barcelona B. Julbe has an impressive track record that includes winning the Spanish King’s Cup and multiple Prince’s Cups.

Quim Costa: An accomplished figure in Spanish basketball, Costa was a five-time Spanish League champion and three-time Spanish King’s Cup winner as a player. His coaching career has been equally distinguished, featuring roles as an assistant coach for FC Barcelona and the Spain national team. He also served as a head coach for teams like CB Girona.

This high-level mentorship from coaches with proven success in the Liga ACB—Spain’s highest division—provides Giel Rademaker with a robust foundation for his career. This is the perfect environment for his continued growth, ensuring he receives the elite-level development necessary to succeed in one of the world’s most competitive basketball environments.

Giel Rademaker’s journey is a testament to the EuroProBasket mission: YOUR SHOT TO GO PRO. With a strong program foundation and a clear path forward in Catalunya, the future is bright for this promising young forward.