Last Updated on February 24, 2025 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:
- 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
Jaime Pradilla has been recognized as one of Spain’s promising basketball talents, contributing significantly to both his club and the national team. His development continues to be closely followed by basketball enthusiasts and analysts.