Marcelinho Huertas Nears EuroLeague Return with Dubai BC Switch

Marcelinho Huertas, the 43-year-old Brazilian point guard, is reportedly nearing a sensational return to the EuroLeague. According to reports from Spanish journalist Chema de Lucas, the veteran star is expected to leave Tenerife and sign with Dubai BC in a move that will etch his name deeper into the competition's history books.

Should the deal be finalized, Huertas will become the second-oldest player in modern EuroLeague history. The all-time record is currently held by Dan Gay, who played for Fortitudo Bologna in 2007 at the age of 45 years, six months, and 14 days.

Despite his advancing age, Huertas continues to deliver stellar performances on the court. This season, he is averaging 14.3 points and 3.9 assists per game in the Spanish ACB League, while contributing 8 points and 5 assists in roughly 18 minutes per contest across six EuroCup appearances.

In Dubai, Huertas is set to reunite with head coach Xavi Pascual, who previously managed him at Barcelona between 2011 and 2015. The veteran playmaker will join a backcourt featuring McKinley Wright and Thomas Walkup, reinforcing a squad that currently holds a 7-3 record in the EuroLeague.

Huertas last featured in the EuroLeague with Baskonia between 2017 and 2019, subsequently becoming an iconic figure at Tenerife. With the Spanish club, he clinched the FIBA Champions League title in 2022 alongside Intercontinental Cup triumphs in 2020 and 2023. Furthermore, he was named ACB League MVP in 2025 at age 42, and secured FIBA Champions League MVP honors in both 2024 and 2025.

The Brazilian guard is also the only foreign player in Spanish league history to reach 20 seasons in the competition. Now, after a seven-year absence from Europe's premier club tournament, he is poised to make a triumphant comeback to the grandest stage.