Jaime Pradilla Gayán (born 3 January 2001) is a Spanish basketball player who plays for Valencia Basket of the Liga ACB. He also represents Spain national team in international competitions.
No. 4 – Valencia Basket | ||||||||
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Position | Power forward | |||||||
League | Liga ACB EuroLeague | |||||||
Personal information | ||||||||
Born | (2001-01-03) 3 January 2001 (age 21) Zaragoza, Spain | |||||||
Listed height | 2.02 m (6 ft 8 in) | |||||||
Listed weight | 106 kg (234 lb) | |||||||
Career information | ||||||||
Playing career | 2017–present | |||||||
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Born in Zaragoza, Pradilla played in the youth ranks of Basket Zaragoza. At age 16, he made his debut for the farm team Simply Olivar in the Liga EBA, the Spanish fourth-tier.
On 29 September 2018, Pradilla debuted in the Liga ACB with Zaragoza and became the second player born in the 21st century to play in the league. He scored 2 points in 10 minutes in the away loss to Baskonia.[1]
In August 2019, he was sent on loan to Palencia Baloncesto.[2]
In July 2020, Pradilla signed a four-year contract with Valencia Basket.
Pradilla debuted for Spain on 26 November 2021. He also played at EuroBasket 2022 with Spain and won the gold medal.[3]
Jaime Pradilla at FIBA