The Latvian player becomes Kosner Baskonia's newest addition through the end of the 2026-27 season
Rolands Smits, interior reinforcement for Kosner Baskonia through season's end© Kosner Baskonia
Roland Smits, a 2.07-meter tall player with extensive experience in both the Liga Endesa and EuroLeague, arrives in Vitoria-Gasteiz to strengthen Baskonia's interior game.
Born on June 25, 1995 in Valmiera (Latvia), Smits began his professional career in Spain with Club Baloncesto Fuenlabrada, making his ACB debut in the 2014-15 season. Four seasons later, he made the jump to EuroLeague with FC Barcelona in the 2018-19 season, where he continued expanding his European experience with clubs such as Zalgiris Kaunas and Anadolu Efes.
During the 2025-26 season with the Turkish club, Smits averaged 6.7 points and 3.2 rebounds per game in EuroLeague, demonstrating his ability to contribute on both sides of the floor.
Kosner Baskonia adds a player with experience at the highest level of European basketball, bringing intensity and versatility to Velimir Perasovic's system.