Liam Santamaria is an Australian former professional basketball player who is a writer and broadcaster for the National Basketball League (NBL).[1] He serves as the general manager of recruitment for the NBL's Next Stars player development program.[2]

Liam Santamaria
Personal information
BornMelbourne, Victoria, Australia
Listed height183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Career information
Playing career2001–2008
PositionGuard
Career history
2001–2002Victoria Titans
2005–2008Diamond Valley Eagles

Santamaria was born in Melbourne, Victoria,[3] and aspired to play basketball since his childhood.[1] He played for the Victoria Titans of the NBL as a development player during the 2001–02 season and averaged 1.6 points in 10 games.[3][4] Santamaria played for the Diamond Valley Eagles of the Big V from 2005 to 2008.[3]

Santamaria retired from playing in 2008.[1] He desired to still be involved with basketball and began his writing career in 2013.[1] Santamaria made his first appearance as a television commentator in 2015.[1] Santamaria was a host of commentary show NBL Overtime.[5]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Kay, Oliver (30 April 2019). "School of Hardwood Knocks III: Liam Santamaria". The Pick and Roll. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
  2. ^ Woods, Dan (5 June 2023). "NBL Next Stars". NBL. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
  3. ^ a b c "Liam Santamaria". Aussie Hoopla. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
  4. ^ "Development player ruled out for Titans". The Age. 23 March 2002. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
  5. ^ ""They've reloaded nicely:" Is this the NZ Breakers' year?". SEN. 30 November 2021. Retrieved 25 February 2022.