Albert Oliver

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Albert Oliver
Oliver with Gran Canaria in 2018
Gran Canaria
PositionAssistant coach
LeagueLiga ACB
Personal information
Born (1978-06-04) June 4, 1978 (age 45)
Terrassa, Spain
NationalitySpanish
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
Playing career1997–present
Career history
As player:
1997–1999Joventut
1999–2001Lleida
2001–2006Manresa
2006–2009Valencia
2009–2011Estudiantes
2011–2013Joventut
2013–2019Gran Canaria
2019–2020Real Betis
2020–2022Obradoiro
As coach:
2023–presentGran Canaria
Career highlights and awards

Albert Oliver Campos (born June 4, 1978) is a Spanish professional basketball coach and former player. He currently serves as an assistant coach for Gran Canaria of the Liga ACB. Standing at 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in), he played at the point guard position.

Professional career[edit]

On July 26, 2013, Oliver signed a two-year deal with Herbalife Gran Canaria of the Liga ACB.[1] He re-signed with Gran Canaria on July 4, 2018.[2] On October 12, 2018, at the age of 40, Oliver made his EuroLeague debut, and subsequently became the oldest player to score in the modern era of EuroLeague, since 2000.[3]

On July 10, 2019, Oliver signed with Real Betis for the 2019-20 season.[4] He averaged 5.6 points per game.

On September 11, 2020, he signed a two-month deal with Obradoiro.[5] The deal was extended to the end of the season on November 15.[6] On July 10, 2021, Oliver signed a new one-year contract with the club.[7]

Honours[edit]

Caprabo Lleida

Gran Canaria

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Albert Oliver, segundo fichaje del Granca esta temporada". laprovincia.es (in Spanish). July 26, 2013. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
  2. ^ "Gran Canaria and playmaker Oliver stay together". EuroLeague.net. July 4, 2018. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
  3. ^ "Gran Canaria's Oliver becomes EuroLeague's oldest scorer". EuroLeague.net. October 12, 2018. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
  4. ^ "Real Betis Energia Plus sign Albert Oliver". Sportando. July 10, 2019. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
  5. ^ "Obradoiro signs Albert Oliver to two-month contract". Sportando. September 11, 2020. Retrieved September 11, 2020.
  6. ^ "Monbus Obradoiro extends Albert Oliver's contract until the end of the season". Sportando. November 15, 2020. Retrieved November 15, 2020.
  7. ^ "Albert Oliver no para: seguirá en el Obradoiro hasta los 44 años". AS.com (in Spanish). July 10, 2021. Retrieved December 7, 2021.

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