Overview
- Multiple outlets reported on June 13–14 that Valencia guard Sergio De Larrea did not withdraw and will remain an early-entry candidate for the NBA draft scheduled for June 23–24, 2026.
- Valencia and draft coverage note his 2025–26 season included EuroLeague Final Four minutes and regular ACB playing time under coach Pedro Martínez.
- Stat lines published in coverage show modest production: roughly 4.2 points and 2.2 assists per game in EuroLeague play and about 9.1 points, 3.4 assists and 3.1 rebounds per game in ACB action.
- Scouts and draft analysts have tentatively slotted him in the late first round or early second round based on his size for the guard spot, playmaking instincts and three-point shooting, pending workouts and team evaluations.
- Staying in the draft could mean a late arrival to U.S. pre-draft workouts because Valencia may still be playing in the ACB Finals, and teams will watch his measurements, interviews and workout performances for final evaluations.