FC Barcelona Basket continues reshaping its perimeter game ahead of the 2026-27 season. With several moves expected at the point guard position and a roster still taking shape, the Blaugrana are working on different names to build a new backcourt direction.
One of the profiles on the agenda is Umoja Gibson. According to Óscar Herreros on his X profile, the American point guard would be among the options Barcelona is considering to strengthen the backcourt in a summer that promises to be especially active at the Palau.
Barcelona's planning is marked by several open fronts. Tomas Satoransky is expected to leave, Juani Marcos is heading to UCAM Murcia, and Juan Núñez's future remains uncertain. That scenario forces the club to seek external solutions that fit both sportively and in roster construction, with domestic roster spots being one of the key factors to consider.
In parallel, Justin Robinson, coming from Paris Basketball, is shaping up as one of Barcelona Basket's new pieces. His arrival would fit within the new project taking shape under Xevi Pujol in the front office, in a phase that points to profound changes in the team's structure.
Umoja Gibson, scoring and playmaking for Barcelona's perimeter
Gibson is a point guard born in Waco, Texas, with a college career at North Texas, Oklahoma, and DePaul. After finishing his NCAA stint, he made the jump to professional basketball in Europe, starting his journey in 2023 with Göttingen.
Since then he has been gaining experience on the continent, with stints at Spartak Office and Cedevita. In his last season he averaged 15.5 points and five assists in 24 games, numbers that explain why his name has started moving in the market.
The player brings several characteristics that could be interesting for Barcelona: scoring ability, court vision to run the offense, and outside threat from three-point range. In a context of financial adjustment, his profile appears as an attractive way to complete the backcourt rotation without resorting to higher-cost operations.
The Bulgarian passport, a key factor
One aspect that could elevate Umoja Gibson's market value is his potential debut with Bulgaria's national team. That step would open the door to obtaining an EU passport, which would allow him to not occupy a non-EU roster spot in European competitions.
For Barcelona Basket, that detail is not insignificant. The roster configuration needs margin, balance, and flexibility, especially in a season where the point guard position could undergo a major overhaul.
For now, Gibson appears as a name on Barcelona's radar, within a list of options to strengthen a key position. Barcelona is looking for point guards, studying profiles, and preparing a new era in which the perimeter will have a central role in the team's restructuring.