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jun 05 2026Gunars Grinvalds will play for UCLA next season. The 18-year-old Latvian small forward from Real Madrid has committed to the American university program, according to DraftExpress.
Grinvalds, one of the young prospects in Real Madrid's system, made his debut this season in both the Liga Endesa and the EuroLeague, taking his first steps at the elite level before now pursuing the NCAA path.
His arrival at UCLA represents another significant move in the market for young European talent heading to American college basketball, where the Latvian will look to continue developing in a competitive environment with international exposure.
