Liam Santamaria
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 17 December 1980[1] Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Listed height | 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) |
| Career information | |
| Playing career | 2001–2008 |
| Position | Guard |
| Career history | |
| 2001–2002 | Victoria Titans |
| 2005–2008 | Diamond Valley Eagles |
Liam Santamaria is an Australian former professional basketball player who is a writer and broadcaster for the National Basketball League (NBL).[2] He serves as the general manager of recruitment for the NBL's Next Stars player development program.[3]
Santamaria was born in Melbourne, Victoria,[4] and aspired to play basketball since his childhood.[2] He played for the Victoria Titans of the NBL as a development player during the 2001–02 season and averaged 1.6 points in 10 games.[4][5] Santamaria played for the Diamond Valley Eagles of the Big V from 2005 to 2008.[4]
Santamaria retired from playing in 2008.[2] He desired to still be involved with basketball and began his writing career in 2013.[2] Santamaria made his first appearance as a television commentator in 2015.[2] Santamaria was a host of commentary show NBL Overtime.[6]
References
- ^ "Liam Santamaria () - Basketball Stats, Height, Age". FIBA Basketball. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
- ^ a b c d e Kay, Oliver (30 April 2019). "School of Hardwood Knocks III: Liam Santamaria". The Pick and Roll. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
- ^ Woods, Dan (5 June 2023). "NBL Next Stars". NBL. Retrieved 13 October 2024.
- ^ a b c "Liam Santamaria". Aussie Hoopla. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
- ^ "Development player ruled out for Titans". The Age. 23 March 2002. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
- ^ ""They've reloaded nicely:" Is this the NZ Breakers' year?". SEN. 30 November 2021. Retrieved 25 February 2022.