Xabier López-Arostegui

Xabier López-Arostegui Eskauriaza (born 19 May 1997) is a Spanish professional basketball player for Valencia of the Spanish Liga ACB and the EuroLeague.

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is López-Arostegui and the second or maternal family name is Eskauriaza.
Xabier López-Arostegui
López-Arostegui with Joventut in 2017
No. 6 – Valencia Basket
PositionSmall forward
LeagueLiga ACB
EuroLeague
Personal information
Born (1997-05-19) 19 May 1997
Getxo, Spain
NationalitySpanish
Listed height2.00 m (6 ft 7 in)
Career information
Playing career2015–present
Career history
2015–2021Joventut
2015–2017→ Prat
2021–presentValencia
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  Spain
EuroBasket
Gold medal – first place2022 Germany

Professional career

López-Arostegui started his career in the youth teams of Joventut Badalona. He was one of the outstanding players at the Catalan Junior Championship of 2015, as he won the title with his team after beating CB L'Hospitalet in the final.[1]

In 2015, he was sent to affiliated team CB Prat on a two-way contract with Joventut.[2]

On 18 April 2018, López-Arostegui declared for the 2018 NBA draft.[3] However, he later withdrew.

On July 5, 2021, he has signed with Valencia Basket of the Liga ACB.[4]

International career

López-Arostegui was with the U-17 Spain national basketball team.

References
  1. Primer contrato profesional para Xabier López-Arostegui
  2. El FIATC Joventut se asegura el futuro con Xabier López-Arostegui
  3. "Xabi Lopez-Arostegui declared for the NBA Draft". Eurohoops.net. 18 April 2018. Retrieved 20 April 2018.
  4. "Xabi Lopez-Arostegui leaves Joventut Badalona to join Valencia". Sportando. July 5, 2021. Retrieved July 6, 2021.
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