Sergio de Larrea has formally entered the 2026 NBA Draft just before the deadline, a decision that will allow him to gauge how NBA franchises value him and decide his next move accordingly.
The Valencia Basket point guard is entering as an Early Entry candidate, a pathway reserved for players who request entry before reaching automatic eligibility age. At 20 years old, he retains the option to withdraw his candidacy if he deems the scenario unfavorable.
This is a move he already considered in 2025, though he ultimately chose to remain with Valencia Basket and extend his contract through 2028. A year later, the young playmaker has decided to open that door and analyze his realistic chances of making the jump to the NBA.
De Larrea is considered one of the most promising prospects in Spanish basketball, and various projections currently place him in the second-round range. That position does not guarantee a guaranteed contract, so the coming weeks will be crucial for him to improve his stock and move closer to first-round positioning.
The calendar now marks a key date: June 13. Until that day, he can keep his name in the Draft or withdraw it after receiving feedback from teams, agents, and evaluators. That's when he'll need to make the final decision on whether to continue pursuing the NBA or postpone that challenge for later.