{"id":872684,"date":"2026-08-29T13:06:11","date_gmt":"2026-08-29T13:06:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/872684\/"},"modified":"2026-08-29T13:06:11","modified_gmt":"2026-08-29T13:06:11","slug":"16-year-old-maltese-basketball-star-giacomo-camilleri-secures-move-to-spain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/872684\/","title":{"rendered":"16-Year-Old Maltese Basketball Star Giacomo Camilleri Secures Move To Spain"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"90\" data-end=\"294\">Maltese basketball prospect Giacomo Camilleri is taking his talents to Spain after securing a move to BCBadajoz, where he will compete with the club\u2019s U18 squad at the highest junior level in the country.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"296\" data-end=\"453\">The 16-year-old joins the Extremadura-based side from Starlites Basketball Club, marking a major step forward in the young guard\u2019s rapidly developing career.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"455\" data-end=\"674\">Standing at 1.83 metres, Camilleri can operate as both a point guard and shooting guard, with his game management, control of the tempo and ability to create opportunities for teammates among his standout qualities.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"676\" data-end=\"745\">And he already has plenty of international experience under his belt.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"945\">Camilleri impressed for Malta during this summer\u2019s FIBA U16 EuroBasket Division C campaign, averaging 4.7 points, six rebounds and 4.5 assists as the national side battled its way to a silver medal.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"1018\">He has also picked up valuable minutes representing Malta at U18 level.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1193\">Back home, Camilleri built an impressive winning record with Starlites, collecting several youth honours, including an unbeaten U16 league campaign and the Memorial Cup.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1321\">His trophy cabinet also includes senior honours with the club, including the Knock Out, League, Shield and John Tabone Shield.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1483\">BCBadajoz highlighted the youngster\u2019s pedigree and development while announcing his arrival as part of the Spanish club\u2019s international talent-building project.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1538\">And Camilleri appears more than ready to get started.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1540\" data-end=\"1666\">\u201cA new chapter with new goals and endless motivation,\u201d he said as he expressed his excitement and gratitude over the move.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1668\" data-end=\"1855\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">At just 16 years old, Camilleri will now have the opportunity to test himself in one of Europe\u2019s strongest basketball environments, while flying the flag for Maltese basketball in Spain.<\/p>\n<p>Congratulations Giacomo!<\/p>\n<p>Photo credits to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DcQZ5SyFdv_\/?img_index=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">@baloncestobcb<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>READ NEXT: <a href=\"https:\/\/lovinmalta.com\/news\/local\/agenzija-sapport-ceo-highlights-how-bad-parking-can-leave-disabled-drivers-stranded\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">A\u0121enzija Sapport CEO Highlights How Bad Parking Can Leave Disabled Drivers Stranded<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1788008771_380_Untitled-design-150x150.jpg\" class=\"avatar avatar-100 photo\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\"  \/>Gabriel Falzon is a social media executive at Lovin Malta, with a keen interest in digital media, local businesses, and the natural world. 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