Martinas Geben Stays with Bàsquet Girona

The Vilnius-born center, who has averaged 11 points, 6.1 rebounds and 13.7 rating per game, renews with Bàsquet Girona for one more season. "He was one of our priorities," acknowledged Fernando San Emeterio

Martinas Geben (Vilnius, Lithuania; 10/20/1994) has renewed with Bàsquet Girona for one more season and will continue with the club through the 2026-27 season. The Lithuanian center arrived on loan to the Girona club during the 2024-25 season from Cedevita Olimpija, the team with which he had started the campaign. During his first stint in Girona, he played 21 games, averaging 9.05 points, 5.14 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game, along with 42.4% three-point shooting and 70% free throw shooting with an average rating of 12.

This season, in the 34 games played in the Liga Endesa, he recorded an average of 11 points, 6.1 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game, with 39% three-point shooting, 77% free throw shooting and an average rating of 13.7. Geben is a 2.08-meter tall center with extensive experience in European basketball, having competed in Lithuania, Germany, Slovenia and Spain. Trained in the NCAA with Notre Dame, he combines physicality, basketball IQ and competitive drive.

He stands out especially for his rebounding contribution, his efficiency in pick-and-roll situations and his ability to adapt to different tactical contexts and demands. Throughout his European career, he has played for Juventus Utena, Žalgiris Kaunas, Brose Bamberg, Fraport Skyliners, BAXI Manresa and Cedevita Olimpija. With the Lithuanian national team, he has participated in FIBA World Cup 2027 qualifying windows, as well as in the qualifying phases for EuroBasket 2025 and the World Championships in 2023 and 2019.

Fernando San Emeterio's Statements
"We are very happy about Martinas' renewal. He is a player who has landed on his feet both at the club and in the city and has helped us tremendously in achieving the best season in Bàsquet Girona's Liga Endesa history."

"Beyond what we can all see on the court, where he demonstrates his talent every day and what a great player he is, he is an excellent teammate and brings so much to the team. Furthermore, he is one of our captains and one of our leaders off the court."

"If we want to continue with our project, Martinas was one of our priorities, and we are very satisfied with him."