Last Updated on April 14, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Jaime Pradilla Gayán is a Spanish professional basketball player known for his versatility as a power forward and center. Below is an overview of his background and career:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Jaime Pradilla Gayán
  • Nationality: Spanish
  • Date of Birth (DOB): January 3, 2001
  • Hometown: Zaragoza, Spain
  • Height: 6 feet 9 inches (205 cm)
  • Weight: 234 pounds (106 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 10 inches
  • Shoe Size: Size 16 (US)
  • Jersey Number: 4
  • Position: Power Forward / Center
  • High School: Not publicly available
  • College: Did not attend college; began professional career directly
  • NBA Draft: Undrafted in 2023
  • Teams Played For:
    • Basket Zaragoza (2017–2020): Developed through the youth ranks and made his Liga ACB debut on September 29, 2018, becoming the second player born in the 21st century to play in the league.
    • Loan to Palencia Baloncesto (2019–2020): Gained valuable experience in Spain’s second division.
    • Valencia Basket (2020–Present): Signed a four-year contract in July 2020 and has been a significant contributor in both the Spanish Liga ACB and European competitions.
    • Spain National Team (2021–Present): Debuted on November 26, 2021, and was part of the squad that won the gold medal at EuroBasket 2022.
  • Championships:
    • EuroBasket Gold Medal: 2022 with Spain National Team.
  • Personal Life:
  • Children: Not publicly available
  • Siblings: Not publicly available

Player Archetype / Play Style

Jaime Pradilla’s player archetype is that of a mobile combo big, a modern forward-center who brings energy, finishing, rebounding and enough skill to operate as a connective piece rather than a ball-dominant scorer. Defensively, he fits best as an active frontcourt helper who can hold his own across the power forward and center spots, use his size well in rotations and compete on the glass, even if his value comes more from mobility and effort than classic rim-protecting dominance. Offensively, his role is built around interior finishing, screen work, opportunistic face-up scoring and keeping the ball moving, with enough touch and feel to punish openings without needing plays constantly run for him. Physically, Pradilla has a sturdy 6-foot-8 to 6-foot-9 frame with strong build, good motor and functional athleticism, and his overall style leans toward hard-running, high-energy team basketball that blends hustle, versatility and smart complementary play.

Sources:

FIBA Basketball — Jaime Pradilla (Spain) – Basketball Stats, Height, Age
EuroLeague Basketball — JAIME PRADILLA Profile
NBA Scouting Live — Jaime Pradilla