Team 2008-09: ESTUDIANTES MADRID (Spain-ACB) Career: Polzela (Slovenia-1A, 1999-2000), Pivovarna Lasko (Slovenia-1A, 2000-01), Geoplin Slovan Ljubljana (Slovenia-1A, 2001-02), Union Olimpija Ljubljana (Slovenia-1A, 2002-03), Maurienne (France-ProB, 2003-04), Hopsi Polzela (Slovenia-1B, 2004), Hapoel Tel-Aviv (Israel-Premier League, 2004-05), Akasvayu Girona (Spain-ACB, 2005-06), CB Granada (Spain-ACB, 2006-08), Estudiantes Madrid (Spain-ACB, 2008-09)
Like the Lorbeks, the Udrihs are a renowned family in Slovenian basketball. If he isn't as successful as his younger brother Beno, Samo is still an honourable player in Europe. In his career, Samo Udrih has not taken any shortcuts. Indeed he has played in the French and Slovenian second divisions before landing in Liga ACB in 2005. Last season, played for struggling Estudiantes Madrid. As is the case with many Slovenian guards, Samo relies on his smooth shooting ability. It's the number one reason Zdovc could select him this September for Poland. It would be his first experience with the national team. |