Yesaya Alessandro Michael Joseph Saudale (born January 14, 2000) is an Indonesian professional basketball player for the Pelita Jaya Bakrie of the Indonesian Basketball League (IBL). He played college basketball for the UPH Eagles.

Yesaya Saudale
Yesaya with Pelita Jaya in 2022
No. 3 – Pelita Jaya
PositionPoint guard
LeagueIBL
Personal information
Born (2000-01-14) 14 January 2000 (age 24)
Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia
Listed height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Listed weight139 lb (63 kg)
Career information
High school
College
Playing career2021–present
Career history
2021Pelita Jaya
2021-2022Indonesia Patriots
2022-presentPelita Jaya
Career highlights and awards
  • IBL All-Star (2023)
  • IBL Indonesia Cup champion (2022)
  • LIMA Most Valuable Player (2018)
  • LIMA champion (2018, 2021)
  • LIMA Finals MVP (2018)

Career

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Saudale has represented the province of Jakarta in 2021 Pekan Olahraga Nasional where he won the gold medal for Basketball.

Was drafted 15th overall in the recommended round of the 2022 IBL Draft.[1]

High school career

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In high school, Saudale was part of the most prestigious basketball school in all of Indonesia, SMA Ragunan or SMAN 116 Jakarta, which is known for producing top basketball talents for the country. At Ragunan he won the DBL 3x3 National Championship in 2016.[2]

College career

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And in 2018, Saudale committed to play for the UPH Eagles of the Pelita Harapan University, where he won them 2 LIMA Championships in 2018 and 2021.[3]

National team career

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Has been a member of Indonesia's national basketball team at several occasions, including Indonesia's under-18.

References

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  1. ^ "IBL 2023: Mengenal Yesaya Saudale, Senjata Baru Pelita Jaya Musim Depan". tribunnews.com. July 22, 2023. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
  2. ^ "DBL Alumni". dbl.id. July 22, 2023. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
  3. ^ "Profil Yesaya Saudale, Talenta Muda Basket Indonesia". amp.kompas. July 22, 2023. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
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