Balcerowski

Born in Świdnica, in south-west Poland, on 19 November 2000 , Aleksander ‘Olek’ Balcerowski first picked up a basketball at Górnik Wałbrzych, close to his hometown. At just 13, he moved to Gran Canaria to continue his development. Between 2014 and 2017 he progressed through the club's youth ranks before making his first-team debut, then making his Eurolegue debut two years later at the age of 18. 

During the 2020/21 season, Balcerowski established himself as a regular in Gran Canaria's Liga Endesa rotation. After a long spell at Serbian club Mega Basket, he returned to the Canary Islands to win the Eurocup in 2023 and win best young player in the competition for the second time. 

His impressive displays at Gran Canaria earned him a move to Panathinaikos for the 2023/24 season, a Euroleague that saw him lift the trophy after victory over Real Madrid in the final and also claim the Greek league title. 

Before arriving in Barcelona, Balcerowski spent a season with Unicaja Málaga and his domestic honours included the Spanish Super Cup in 2024 and the Copa del Rey in 2025. His success continued on the international stage as Unicaja defeated Galatasaray to win the 2025 Basketball Champions League as he also collected two FIBA Intercontinental Cups (2024 and 2025).

Technical profile

A mobile center, more technical than physical, with excellent screening ability, the athleticism to run the floor, and the height to finish effectively around the basket, whether through dunks or a soft touch from close range. Yet despite his height, he is also capable of shooting accurately from three-point range.

HONOURS

• Eurocup (2023)
• Euroleague (2024)
• Spanish Super Cup (2024)
• Copa del Rey (2025)
• Basketball Champions League (2025)
• FIBA Intercontinental Cup (2024-2025)