UCLA men’s basketball signs Real Madrid forward Gunars Grinvalds
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 2:26 PM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
UCLA men’s basketball has added former Real Madrid forward Gunars Grinvalds to its roster for next season. The 6-foot-7 Latvian wing committed to UCLA on June 5, 2026. Grinvalds played professionally with Real Madrid in 2025, contributing to their LigaU title run and performing well at the NextGen EuroLeague Finals. Alongside Grinvalds, UCLA is bringing in two freshmen and four transferred players, maintaining a competitive roster. Grinvalds is expected to compete for playing time as a small forward.
- •Gunars Grinvalds joins UCLA after a season with Real Madrid.
- •He contributed to Real Madrid's LigaU championship and performed in the EuroLeague.
- •UCLA's roster adds two freshmen and four transfer players.
- •Grinvalds will compete for the small forward position next season.
- •He averaged 9.6 points and 4.6 rebounds for Latvia in the 2024 U16 Eurobasket.
- 2:26 PMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid forward Gunars Grindvalds commits to UCLA Bruins
- 6:38 PMYahoo Sports — UCLA Men’s Basketball Acquires Real Madrid Wing Gunars Grinvalds
"UCLA men’s basketball is adding former Real Madrid forward Gunars Grinvalds to the roster for next season. The 6-foot-7 Latvia native reportedly committed to UCLA on Friday, according to Draft Express. Grinvalds started playing professionally in Spain with Real Madrid last season, making debuts in both the ACB and EuroLeague in 2025. The 18-year-old helped […] The post UCLA Men’s Basketball Acquires Real Madrid Wing Gunars Grinvalds appeared first on LA Sports Report.
"The UCLA Bruins added to their wing depth on Friday by getting a commitment from Latvian forward Gunars Grindvalds.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 2:26 PMReal Madrid forward Gunars Grindvalds commits to UCLA Bruins
The UCLA Bruins added to their wing depth on Friday by getting a commitment from Latvian forward Gunars Grindvalds.
- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 6:38 PMUCLA Men’s Basketball Acquires Real Madrid Wing Gunars Grinvalds
UCLA men’s basketball is adding former Real Madrid forward Gunars Grinvalds to the roster for next season. The 6-foot-7 Latvia native reportedly committed to UCLA on Friday, according to Draft Express. Grinvalds started playing professionally in Spain with Real Madrid last season, making debuts in both the ACB and EuroLeague in 2025. The 18-year-old helped […] The post UCLA Men’s Basketball Acquires Real Madrid Wing Gunars Grinvalds appeared first on LA Sports Report.
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