By Johnny Askounis/ info@eurohoops.net
Valencia’s Sergio de Larrea has declared for the 2026 NBA Draft, presented by State Farm, as reported by Jonathan Givony of DraftExpress on Friday.
One of Europe’s premier young playmakers, the 20-year-old Valladolid native has become a vital component of the Taronges squad that recently secured the second seed in the Euroleague playoff bracket. Over 26 appearances this season, the young guard averaged 3.6 points and 2.2 assists in limited minutes, showcasing a maturity that earned him nine starts in the world’s second-toughest league.
De Larrea’s professional ascent follows a standout summer where he debuted for the Spanish senior national team at EuroBasket 2025. His international pedigree is already well-established, headlined by a gold medal at the 2023 FIBA U19 World Cup. This season, he has translated that success to domestic play in Spain’s Liga Endesa, where he is averaging 9.3 points and 3.6 assists in just 17 minutes per game. Most impressively, his perimeter game leaped, with the versatile guard shooting 43% from beyond the arc.
NEWS: Valencia‘s Sergio de Larrea declared for the NBA Draft, a source tells DraftExpress.
The 6’7, 20-year-old Spanish guard is averaging 9.3 points and 3.6 assists in 17 minutes in the ACB, shooting 43% from three.
Valencia is the No. 2 seed in the Euroleague playoffs. pic.twitter.com/xT94fDtRTC
— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) April 25, 2026
As the April 24 deadline passes, de Larrea enters the draft cycle as a high-upside prospect defined by his elite size for the lead guard position. While several peers have opted to wait, his decision highlights readiness to transition from the Euroleague elite to the NBA stage, behind his ability to orchestrate the pick-and-roll at 6’7″, making him a tantalizing option for front offices looking for modern, multi-positional playmaking.
NEWS: Michigan’s Elliot Cadeau will declare for the NBA Draft while maintaining his eligibility, per Drew Gross of WME Basketball.
National champion and Final Four Most Outstanding Player will go through the draft process with an eye on building momentum going into next year. pic.twitter.com/GXhelSkWTw
— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) April 24, 2026
Meanwhile, Michigan’s Swedish Elliot Cadeau has declared for the draft while maintaining his NCAA eligibility. Coming off a season as a national champion and Final Four Most Outstanding Player, the 21-year-old 6’2″ point guard intends to test the waters and build momentum for his professional future while keeping the door open for a return to Ann Arbor.
NEWS: Lokomotiv Kuban’s Vsevolod Ishchenko is entering the 2026 NBA Draft, he tells DraftExpress.
The 6’8, 21-year-old Russian wing is having a breakout season in the VTB League.
Toolsy prospect with a 7-foot wingspan and intriguing two-way versatility. pic.twitter.com/r6gxEk5TFn
— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) April 24, 2026
European draft depth also receives a boost from Vsevolod Ishchenko, who has entered the draft following a breakout season with Lokomotiv Kuban. The 6’8″ Russian wing possesses a 7-foot wingspan and intriguing two-way versatility, making him the most important prospect emerging from the VTB United League this year.
Notable international prospects who declined to enter the 2026 NBA Draft, per sources:
Dash Daniels
Adam Atamna
Michael Ružić
Momo FayeClass will again be lacking some depth after quite a few college players also returned to school. pic.twitter.com/vMrjR7mFOX
— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) April 24, 2026
Despite these entries, the 2026 class will lack some projected talent following several notable absences, including French guard Adam Atamna of LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne and Croatian center Michael Ruzic of Asisa Joventut.