Liam Santamaria
Personal information
BornMelbourne, Victoria
NationalityAustralian
Listed height183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
PositionGuard
Career history
2001–2002Victoria Titans
2005–2008Diamond Valley Eagles

Liam Santamaria is an Australian former professional basketball player who is a writer and broadcaster for the National Basketball League (NBL).[1] He is a host of commentary show NBL Overtime.[2]

Santamaria was born in Melbourne, Victoria,[3] and aspired to play basketball since his childhood.[1] 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.[3][4] Santamaria played for the Diamond Valley Eagles of the Big V from 2005 to 2008.[3]

Santamaria retired from playing in 2008.[1] He desired to still be involved with basketball and began his writing career in 2013.[1] Santamaria made his first appearance as a television commentator in 2015.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Kay, Oliver (30 April 2019). "School of Hardwood Knocks III: Liam Santamaria". The Pick and Roll. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
  2. ""They've reloaded nicely:" Is this the NZ Breakers' year?". SEN. 30 November 2021. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
  3. 1 2 3 "Liam Santamaria". Aussie Hoopla. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
  4. "Development player ruled out for Titans". The Age. 23 March 2002. Retrieved 25 February 2022.


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