Bàsquet Girona’s Under-22 squad is competing in the Spanish Basketball Federation’s U22 league with a roster almost entirely composed of players from the Girona region, relying on local development rather than imported talent to challenge elite academies like FC Barcelona and Real Madrid, according to regional reporting.
Local Identity Drives the U22 Roster
While many top-flight clubs across Spain reinforce their youth setups with prospects from outside their regions, the Bàsquet Girona U22 team maintains a distinct local identity. Every player on the roster originates from the Girona comarques, with the single exception of Khory Brunot, who relocated to the area for academic purposes. Guard Sergi Juher noted that this shared local background serves as the primary engine for the squad. Teammate Joan Esqueu echoed that sentiment, emphasizing that mutual familiarity and local pride give the group a distinct competitive edge on the floor.
Climbing Into ACB Training Dynamics
Several members of the Girona youth setup have already begun filtering into senior team training sessions under the club’s professional umbrella. Pol Coll, a 20-year-old guard born in Porqueres, spent the previous preseason working with the senior squad, making appearances in the Catalan League and a presentation match against Napoli at Fontajau. Esqueu, a 19-year-old native of Riudarenes, made his senior debut during a preseason friendly against Cheshire Phoenix in Platja d’Aro. Meanwhile, 18-year-old Sergi Juher debuted against Joventut Badalona during the Catalan League preseason, following a standout youth campaign that included a 29-point performance to secure a bronze medal at the Catalan U18 Championship and a berth at the Spanish Championship.
Stepping Up to Group A Competition
Girona’s U22 side earned promotion into the elite Group A after competing in the competition's inaugural season in Group B and fighting through to the Six-Team Final. Coll explained that the initial campaign served as an adjustment period to a newly established FEB league format. Now competing alongside the youth divisions of clubs like Barcelona and Real Madrid, the squad’s stated objective remains qualifying for the final phase while retaining their position in the top tier.
Pathways to the Senior Roster
The ultimate aim for the academy prospects is breaking into the club’s Liga ACB rotation. Past graduates of the Girona youth system who have made senior league debuts include Pau Sala, Enric Sanmartín, Khory Brunot, and Izan Soler. Coll, Esqueu, and Juher continue to split time between the U22 setup and senior training sessions, where they work alongside professional staff and draw guidance from established ACB players.
How the Bàsquet Girona U22 Roster Is Constructed?
How is the Bàsquet Girona U22 roster constructed?
The roster consists entirely of players native to the Girona comarques, with the sole exception of Khory Brunot, who moved to the region for university studies.
What competition does the Girona U22 team play in?
The squad competes in the Spanish Basketball Federation’s U22 league, having advanced into Group A alongside top academy programs like Real Madrid and FC Barcelona.
Which Girona youth players have already featured with the senior team?
Pau Sala, Enric Sanmartín, Khory Brunot, and Izan Soler have previously made their senior Liga ACB debuts for the club, while current U22 standouts Pol Coll, Joan Esqueu, and Sergi Juher have participated in senior preseasons and official training sessions.
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