Izan Almansa's future is once again emerging as one of the most interesting topics in the young European market. According to recent reports, the player's camp is seriously exploring the possibility of making the jump to the NCAA for the upcoming season.
There is no final decision yet, but it appears as a real option on the table for the Spanish center, who has been considered for years one of the great talents of his generation.
The situation would also force Real Madrid to study different formulas to not completely lose control over the player in case he ultimately decides to begin his college career in the United States. The idea would be to try to retain some type of right or future link if Almansa later returns to European basketball.
The player has already gone through different scenarios in his development over the past few years, including experiences outside of Spain, although he has still not managed to establish himself consistently in European elite basketball. Precisely that lack of consistent playing time in an ACB or EuroLeague context would be one of the factors that could now push him to seriously consider the NCAA path.
In recent months, teams had already appeared interested in a possible loan within the Liga Endesa, but the college scenario is gaining strength as the market begins to move around one of the most closely followed young names in Spanish basketball.
Source: SergioBasket_vlogs