By Johnny Askounis/ info@eurohoops.netValencia has secured the signing of Malian center Oumar Ballo on a three-year deal running through the 2028–29 season, the club announced on Friday. Per the press release: “Valencia Basket has reached an agreement with Malian center Oumar Ballo (2.13m, Koulikoro, July 13, 2002, 24 years old) to join the club on a three-year contract running through the end of the 2028-29 season. Ballo developed at the Canterbury Academy in Gran Canaria, which grants him homegrown player status for the Liga Endesa. 🧡 Cas 👉 Valencia Basket incorpora a Oumar Ballo, que jugará la próxima temporada cedido en @GSBasketbol https://t.co/USTWKNt4Pt Val 👉 Valencia Basket incorpora a Oumar Ballo, que jugarà la pròxima temporada cedit en Galatasaray… pic.twitter.com/cawmsF6ZAS — Valencia Basket Club (@valenciabasket) August 7, 2026Following his NCAA career, which included stints at Gonzaga, Arizona and Indiana, Ballo made his professional debut last season in Italy. Reinforcing their frontcourt with the loan signing of Ballo from the EuroLeague outfit, the Lions continue to reshape their roster for a dual-campaign schedule.