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jun 01 2026Juan Fernández is making a significant career move. The Argentine center from Bàsquet Girona has committed to South Carolina, according to Gersh Sports, and will head to American college basketball after several seasons competing in the Liga Endesa.
The 23-year-old player, standing 2.11 meters tall, has been an important rotation piece for Girona over the past few seasons. His experience in the ACB makes him a particularly interesting addition for South Carolina, which is bringing in a center already developed in European professional competition with international experience.
Fernández arrives with an uncommon profile for the NCAA: size, mobility, tactical knowledge, and experience against top-level players. Beyond his time at Girona, the Argentine has accumulated appearances with the Argentina national team across different age groups, which reinforces his value as a player prepared to take on responsibilities from day one.
For South Carolina, his commitment represents a bet on a center with competitive maturity and FIBA pedigree. For Juan Fernández, the move opens a new chapter in the United States, with the opportunity to gain visibility in the NCAA environment and continue developing his game in a different context.
