Last Updated on April 14, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
Izan Almansa is a Spanish professional basketball player recognized for his potential as a power forward.
Player Profile
Personal Information:
- Full Name: Izan Almansa Pérez
- Nationality: Spanish
- Date of Birth: June 7, 2005
- Hometown: Murcia, Spain
- Height: 6 feet 10 inches (208 cm)
- Weight: 226 pounds (103 kg)
- Wingspan: 6 feet 11 inches
- Shoe Size: Size 17 (US)
Basketball Career:
- Position: Power Forward / Center
- Jersey Number: 8
- High School: Information not publicly available
- College: Did not attend; developed through various professional programs
- NBA Draft: Declared for the 2024 NBA Draft but withdrew to further develop his game
- Professional Teams:
- Overtime Elite (2021–2023): Played for the YNG Dreamerz team, averaging 9.3 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 2.3 assists during the 2022-23 season.
- G League Ignite (2023–2024): Joined the G League Ignite program to prepare for the NBA Draft.
- Perth Wildcats (2024–Present): Signed as part of the NBL Next Stars program to gain professional experience in Australia.
Achievements:
- FIBA U17 World Cup (2022): Named MVP, leading Spain to a gold medal.
- FIBA U18 European Championship (2022): Awarded MVP, contributing significantly to Spain’s success.
- FIBA U19 World Cup (2023): Earned MVP honors, showcasing his continued development and impact on the international stage.
Personal Life:
- Children: None
- Siblings: Information not publicly available
Player Archetype / Play Style
Izan Almansa profiles as an interior-oriented big man whose game leans toward activity, touch, and play-finishing more than perimeter skill or self-creation. Listed at 6-foot-10 and around 230 pounds during the 2024 draft cycle, he has good size for a frontcourt player and plays with strong hands, functional strength, and a feel for operating around the basket. Offensively, he fits best as a complementary scorer who can finish inside, score on short-range touches, clean up misses, and make simple reads rather than stretch the floor as a high-volume shooter. Defensively, he projects more as a team big and interior presence than a true eraser, with his value tied to positioning, rebounding, and physical work in the paint more than standout rim-protection upside. Overall, Almansa’s style is that of a modern support big: productive near the rim, active on the glass, and most effective when he can play off others and bring energy, touch, and interior instincts to a frontcourt rotation. (The NBA G League)
NBA G League — 2024 NBA Draft Profile: Izan Almansa
NBA.com — 2024 NBA Mock Draft with pro projections for top prospects
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