Overview
De Larrea burst onto the scene by helping Spain capture gold at the 2023 FIBA Under-19 World Cup. The Valladolid native grew up around the game, with both parents having played the sport in Spain, and he funneled that DNA into Valencia Basket’s youth academy. He climbed the ladder fast. He logged time with Valencia’s U18 and reserve squads before a stretch with CB L’Horta Godella, then made his senior EuroLeague debut for Valencia at just 17. After turning down college offers from the United States, he settled in as Valencia’s point guard and put together a polished 2025-26 campaign, averaging 7.1 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 2.9 assists in 14.3 minutes per game while shooting 45.0/40.9/81.2. He capped the season with the Spanish Supercup title, Supercup MVP honors and a spot on the All-Liga ACB Young Players Team.
Analysis
De Larrea is a tall floor general, floating skip passes above defenders and slipping bounce passes through small windows. He has a tight handle and utilizes change of direction to shift defenses. His jumper is quick, and he’s especially efficient as a catch-and-shoot threat. De Larrea can also function as an off-ball cutter. His defensive instincts and length give him the foundation to guard multiple positions as his frame fills out.
Projection
De Larrea projects as a guard with good positional size, a trustworthy jumper and good passing vision. He fits cleanly into a modern system that asks its point guards to space the floor, run pick-and-roll and keep the ball moving without breaking rhythm. NBA comparisons to de Larrea can be made to Josh Giddey, Malcolm Brogdon and Austin Reaves. His blend of size, IQ and shooting touch gives him a clear path to a long NBA career as a rotation guard.
Career Highlights
- Became a full-time member of Valencia Basket’s senior team during the 2024‑25 season.
- Selected to the 2024‑25 Spanish ACB Best Young Players Team, honoring the league’s top under-23 talent.
- Named MVP of the 2025 Spanish Super Cup after helping lead Valencia to the championship.
- Won a gold medal with Spain at the 2023 FIBA World U19 Championship; silver at the FIBA U17 World Cup.
- Competed for the Senior National Team at 2025 EuroBasket, averaging 5.4 points and 4.4 assists.
— Profile by RotoWire.com with additional info from the official NBA Draft Media Guide