Santi Aldama

Santi Aldama is a Spanish professional basketball player. In 2021, he was drafted into the National Basketball Association by the Utah Jazz. Later, he signed with the Memphis Grizzlies.

In addition to his professional career, he also plays for Spain internationally and was part of the team that won the gold at the FIBA U18 European Championship in 2019.

Player Profile and Personal Life

Santiago Aldama Toledo was born on January 10, 2001, in Las Palmas, Spain. He stands 213 cm tall and his weight was last listed at 98 kg. He is a Power Forward and he is right-handed.

His father Santiago Aldama was also a professional basketball player and player in the 1992 Summer Olympics for Spain. His uncle Santi Toledo also played basketball.

He grew up a fan of Pau Gasol, Juan Carlos Navarro, and Kobe Bryant.

High School and College Career

He attended Canterbury Academy in Las Palmas, Spain. Later, he moved to the United States to play college basketball for Loyola University (Maryland) and was there from 2019 to 2021.

Professional Career

He turned pro in 2021 when he was selected in the first round of the 2021 NBA Draft. Chosen by the Utah Jazz. Later, he was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies and signed with them in 2021.

From 2021 to 2022, he also played for the Memphis Hustle in the NBA G League.

Career Highlights

• 2021 - First-team All-Patriot League
• 2020 - Patriot League All-Rookie Team
• 2019 - FIBA U18 European Championship MVP

Medal record, Men's basketball, Representing Spain

• Gold - 2019 FIBA U18 European Championship Greece