Xavier Castañeda

Xavier Castañeda is a 25-year-old American-Bosnian basketball guard holding a Bosnian passport. He previously played with Unicaja Málaga and JL Bourg in EuroCup. Castañeda joined MoraBanc Andorra on loan from Unicaja Málaga after passing medicals to fill the point guard position. He played under coach Joan Plaza. Coverage notes a hamstring injury sidelined him for 12 weeks. He returned from the injury for MoraBanc Andorra's home game against Baskonia.

Key Points

• Xavier Castañeda is a 25-year-old American-Bosnian guard who holds a Bosnian passport.
• Xavier Castañeda previously played with Unicaja Málaga and JL Bourg in EuroCup.
• Xavier Castañeda joined MoraBanc Andorra on loan from Unicaja Málaga after passing medicals to fill the point guard position.
• Xavier Castañeda returned from hamstring injury for MoraBanc Andorra's home game against Baskonia.
• Coverage notes Xavier Castañeda's hamstring injury sidelined him for 12 weeks, prompting MoraBanc Andorra to pursue replacements like Sir'Jabari Rice.
• Xavier Castañeda played under coach Joan Plaza at MoraBanc Andorra during his loan stint.

Timeline

1. 2026-03-27

   Returns from Injury

   Xavier Castañeda returned from his hamstring injury for MoraBanc Andorra's home clash versus Baskonia amid other player absences.

   MoraBanc Andorra Boosted by Castañeda Return for Home Clash vs Baskonia
2. 2026-01-14

   Hamstring Injury Announced

   Xavier Castañeda ruptured his right hamstring in the fourth quarter against Real Madrid, facing a 12-week layoff amid Andorra's backcourt crisis.

   Xavier Castañeda Faces 12-Week Hamstring Injury Layoff
3. 2026-01-13

   Standout Performance and Injury Onset

   Xavier Castañeda scored 21 points including 5-of-7 from three in MoraBanc Andorra's loss to Real Madrid before suffering a hamstring injury.

   MoraBanc Andorra Falls 85-90 to Real Madrid, Extends Losing Streak to Five
4. 2026-01-02

   Official Signing and Training Start

   Xavier Castañeda officially signed with MoraBanc Andorra on loan from Unicaja until the end of the season, began training, and was eyed for debut versus Hiopos Lleida.

   Xavier Castañeda Joins MoraBanc Andorra on Loan After Passing Medicals
5. 2025-12-31

   Joins MoraBanc Andorra on Loan

   MoraBanc Andorra finalized a loan deal for Xavier Castañeda from Unicaja Málaga after he passed medical clearance, replacing Aaron Best.

   MoraBanc Andorra Signs Xavier Castañeda After Medical Clearance

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