Overview
- Unicaja officially presented Willy Hernangómez at the Palacio de los Deportes Martín Carpena as one of the club’s main signings for the 2026–27 season.
- Hernangómez framed his arrival with a team-first message, saying he will be a supporting player and asking to be treated as ‘one more’ on the roster.
- He cited coach Txus Vidorreta as a decisive factor in his move, noting their past work in the Spanish national team and Vidorreta’s record with interior players.
- Hernangómez said his three-season spell at Barcelona is over, thanked the club and president Joan Laporta, and praised Xavi Pascual and Íñigo Zorzano for their recent support.
- Unicaja gains experienced interior depth from a player with NBA and Spain national-team background, a signing that could boost the club’s prospects in domestic and continental competitions.