Bomb in Bilbao! Surne Basket is reinforced with a Slovenian talent with champion DNA

Dan Duscak, a young point guard with a past at Real Madrid and Gran Canaria, lands in Miribilla to revolutionize the direction of the game

The Surne Bilbao Basket fans are in luck. The Basque club has hit the table in the transfer market by confirming the incorporation of Dan Duscak, a Slovenian point guard who is only 23 years old and 1.85 meters tall. Duscak arrives from Alimerka Oviedo, where he has had some seasons of spectacular growth, and becomes the second piece of the ambitious project of the 'men in black' for the next campaign, after the arrival of the Hungarian Adam Somogyi.

This young Slovenian conductor is no stranger to elite basketball. His training as a player has been forged in the most prestigious quarries in the country and the continent. Between 2017 and 2020, Duscak polished his talent in the Real Madrid youth academy, one of the most important star hotbeds in the world. Subsequently, between 2020 and 2023, he continued his development in the ranks of Gran Canaria, where he continued to accumulate experience and perfect his game.

The last three campaigns have been played at Alimerka Oviedo, in the demanding Primera FEB. There, Duscak has exploited his potential, establishing himself as one of the pillars of the team. Last season, his statistics reflected his importance in the game: he averaged a solid 6.9 points, 3.4 assists and 2.3 rebounds per game. Figures that demonstrate his ability to score, assist and contribute in the rebounding role, essential qualities for a modern point guard.

Duscak's projection is not limited to the club level. The Slovenian point guard has been a regular in his country's youth teams, demonstrating his talent at an international level since he was young. His progression culminated in 2025, the year in which he debuted with the Slovenia senior team, participating in two FIBA window matches. A milestone that confirms his definitive leap to top-level professional basketball and his potential to defend his country's jersey.

From the sports management of Surne Bilbao Basket, the praise for the new signing has not been long in coming. Rafa Pueyo, the club's sports director, highlighted the player's evolution: “Duscak is a young player who has made a lot of progress in recent seasons in Oviedo under the guidance of Javi Rodríguez.” Pueyo highlighted the qualities that have convinced him the most: “He stands out for his aggressiveness and his intensity in the game, both in attack and defense, and for the speed he gives to his actions.”

The sports director was optimistic about the impact that Duscak will have on the team: “Pueyo considers that the new 'man in black' has 'a good present, but above all a great future'.” Pueyo's vision is clear: Duscak will perfectly complement the team's base line, forming a trio of guarantees along with Harald Frey and Adam Somogyi. This combination promises to provide dynamism, quality and different profiles in the direction of the game, key to facing the challenges of the season.

Surne Bilbao Basket is building a solid and competitive squad. In addition to the three point guards already mentioned, coach Jaume Ponsarnau will have important players who have renewed their contracts for the next campaign. Margiris Normantas, Martin Krampelj, Luke Petrasek and Darrun Hilliard, key pieces in the team's scheme, have extended their contract until 2028, guaranteeing continuity and experience. They are joined by Tryggvi Hlinason, Aleix Font and Amar Sylla, with a contract until 2027, ensuring a solid base of young and promising talent.

In the interior game, the club has also secured the presence of Bassala Bagayoko, linked until 2028. However, the possible departure of the young Malian center is not ruled out. After the end of the season, Bagayoko starred in an emotional message to the Bilbao fans, interpreted by many as a possible farewell, which adds an element of expectation about the future of the squad.

The arrival of Dan Duscak represents an injection of young talent and ambition for Surne Bilbao Basket. His time in top-level quarries, his experience in LEB Oro and his debut with the Slovenian team are credentials that invite optimism. The combination of their aggressiveness, intensity and speed promises to delight the Miribilla fans and consolidate the team as a contender to be taken into account in the league.

The Surne Bilbao Basket project is strengthened with each movement in the market. The commitment to young players with great projection, added to the renewal of key pieces, paints an exciting panorama for the coming years. Duscak's arrival is another step in the construction of a team that aspires to fight for great things.

Duscak's versatility, capable of scoring and assisting with discretion, makes him an ideal player for modern basketball. His defensive intensity and speed in transition will be valuable weapons for Jaume Ponsarnau's game system. Healthy competition at the point guard position, with the presence of Frey and Somogyi, will surely raise the level of the entire team.

The Bilbao fans, known for their passion and unconditional support, are already looking forward to seeing Duscak defend the Surne Bilbao Basket shirt. His energy and talent promise to be a boost for the team and one more reason to get excited about the season that is about to begin.

The signing of Duscak not only strengthens the squad, but also sends a clear message to the rest of the league: Surne Bilbao Basket is determined to take a leap in quality and compete at the highest level. The combination of youth, experience and talent forms a solid foundation to face the challenges of the next campaign.

The 2026-2027 season looks exciting for Surne Bilbao Basket, with Dan Duscak ready to dazzle in Miribilla. His energy and vision of the game will be fundamental to the team's success.

Frequently asked questions about the signing of Dan Duscak for Surne Bilbao Basket:

Who is Dan Duscak and what is his career?

Dan Duscak is a 23-year-old Slovenian point guard who has been signed by Surne Bilbao Basket. His training includes spells in the Real Madrid and Gran Canaria youth teams, and he has played the last three seasons for Alimerka Oviedo.

What statistics did Duscak average in his last season with Alimerka Oviedo?

In his last season with Alimerka Oviedo, Dan Duscak averaged 6.9 points, 3.4 assists and 2.3 rebounds per game.

Has Dan Duscak made his debut with the Slovenia senior team?

Yes, Dan Duscak debuted with the Slovenia senior national team in 2025 and played two games in the FIBA windows.

What does the sports director of Surne Bilbao Basket, Rafa Pueyo, highlight about Duscak?

Rafa Pueyo highlights the aggressiveness, the intensity in attack and defense, and the speed that Duscak brings to his actions. He also mentions his great progression in recent seasons.

Who will Dan Duscak form the base line of Surne Bilbao Basket?

Dan Duscak will form the baseline alongside Harald Frey and Adam Somogyi.

What other important players have renewed with Surne Bilbao Basket for next season?

Margiris Normantas, Martin Krampelj, Luke Petrasek and Darrun Hilliard have renewed until 2028.

Until when are Tryggvi Hlinason, Aleix Font and Amar Sylla under contract?

Tryggvi Hlinason, Aleix Font and Amar Sylla have contracts until 2027.

Is there any news about Bassala Bagayoko?

Bassala Bagayoko is linked to the club until 2028, but his departure is not ruled out. Recently, he made an emotional message to the fans interpreted as a possible farewell.

What is expected of Dan Duscak during his time in Bilbao?

Duscak is expected to bring youth, ambition, aggressiveness, intensity and speed to the game of Surne Bilbao Basket, becoming a key piece in the direction of the game.