Marc García
Quick Facts
Biography
Marc García Antonell (born March 7, 1996) is a Spanish professional basketball player for Montakit Fuenlabrada of the Liga ACB. He is considered one of the most promising young Spanish players of his generation.
Professional career
García came through the youth ranks of Bàsquet Manresa, before transferring to FC Barcelona B, where he spent his first senior season (2012–13). In the summer of 2014, he returned to Manresa on a loan deal, making his first steps in Spain's elite league ACB during the 2014-15 campaign. After one year with Manresa's men's squad, he headed back to Barca B, leading the team in scoring (16.2ppg) in the 2015-16 LEB Oro season.
In July 2016, García was sent to ACB outfit CB Sevilla on a two-year loan deal. However, after the relegation of the Andalusian team, Barcelona terminated the loan.
On July 20, 2018, García signed a three-year deal with Montakit Fuenlabrada of the Liga ACB.
International career
García has competed with the Spanish national team at the junior levels, winning the bronze medal at the 2013 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship in Latvia.
Awards and accomplishments
Club honours
- Ciutat de L'Hospitalet Tournament: All-Tournament Team, MVP (2013-2014)
- Nike International Junior Tournament: All-Tournament Team (2012-2013)
Spanish national team
- Junior national team
- 2013 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship: Bronze
- Youth national team
- 2016 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship: Gold