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jun 19 2026Nate Darling, a 27-year-old shooting guard standing 6'6", arrives in Bilbao after a standout season with Elan Chalon (13.5 points per game). The Canadian international signs a one-year deal
Canadian international Nate Darling (Halifax, 27 years old, 6'6") becomes Surne Bilbao's newest signing. The shooting guard arrives from Elan Chalon, where he averaged 13.5 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.9 assists in the French Betclic Elite. The player signs a one-year contract.
Darling, who played 7 games with the Charlotte Hornets in 2020-21, has spent most of his career in the G League. He spent four seasons with the LA Clippers' affiliate team, where he averaged 20.9 points and 4.1 rebounds in the 2022-23 season.
He is a regular with the Canadian national team, with which he won the U19 World Championship in 2018. With the senior squad, he has competed in the FIBA AmeriCup and FIBA World Cup qualifying windows this season, averaging 7 points and 2 rebounds.
Sports Director's Comments
"Nate Darling is a shooting guard whose greatest strength is his three-point shooting. However, he also has the skill and strength to drive to the basket, leveraging his outside shooting threat. He's also a solid off-ball player, and when denied the three-point shot, he looks for cuts and backdoor opportunities."
"On defense, he's solid in one-on-one situations. Additionally, he can help us at the small forward position. We're very satisfied with his signing. I believe that in his second year in Europe, he'll be ready to play his best basketball."
