| No. 6 – Obras Sanitarias | |
|---|---|
| Position | Small forward / Power forward |
| League | Liga Nacional de Básquetbol |
| Personal information | |
| Born | (1997-06-07) 7 June 1997 |
| Listed height | 2.06 m (6 ft 9 in) |
| Listed weight | 214 lb (97 kg) |
| Career information | |
| Playing career | 2016–present |
| Career history | |
| 2016–2019 | Club Malvín |
| 2019–2023 | Obras Sanitarias |
| 2020-present | Peñarol |
| 2023–present | Obras Sanitarias |
Emiliano Serres (born 7 June 1997 in Montevideo, Uruguay) is a professional Uruguayan basketball forward renowned for his positional versatility and efficient scoring. He currently plays for Obras Sanitarias in Argentina's top league.
Club career
Serres started at Club Malvín, featuring in the 2016 and 2019 editions of the FIBA Americas League.[1]
In May 2019, he moved to Buenos Aires to join Obras Sanitarias, debuting with 12 points off the bench in a development league game. He gradually became a fixture in the senior rotation.[2]
Described as “a reliable shooter” and standing at 2.04 m, Serres adeptly alternated between small forward and power forward roles under coach Gregorio Martínez.[3]
He briefly played for Peñarol in 2023, where he said: “Since I was a child, I dreamed of playing for Peñarol.”, emphasizing the emotional significance of returning home.[4]
Returning to Obras, he featured prominently in the Basketball Champions League Americas, averaging:
- 2021: 8.5 PPG, 2 RPG
- 2022: 8.5 PPG, 10.5 RPG
- 2023: 10.6 PPG, 6.2 RPG[5]
International career
Serres is a consistent presence on the Uruguay national team. In a 2024 interview, he said “I'm enjoying my moment.” after pivotal wins in AmeriCup qualifiers.[6]
He also praised a commanding victory over Panama: “Ball sharing, teamwork, and defensive security were key.…”[7]
References
- ^ "Emiliano Serres regresa a Uruguay de la mano de Peñarol". Canchalatina.com (in Spanish). 24 May 2023. Retrieved 23 August 2025.
- ^ "Emiliano Serres y su primera pretemporada en Obras". ObrasBasket.com (in Spanish). 17 September 2019. Retrieved 23 August 2025.
- ^ "El presente de los uruguayos de Obras para llegar a su Selección". ObrasBasket.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 23 August 2025.
- ^ "Emiliano Serres, el jugador hincha: "Cuando era niño soñaba con jugar en Peñarol aunque no tenía básquetbol"". El País (Uruguay) (in Spanish). 11 May 2024. Retrieved 23 August 2025.
- ^ "Emiliano Serres – BCLA Performance". FIBA. Retrieved 23 August 2025.
- ^ "Emiliano Serres: "Estoy disfrutando de mi momento"". la diaria (in Spanish). 3 March 2024. Retrieved 23 August 2025.
- ^ "Emiliano Serres: "El balance fue muy positivo. No esperábamos una diferencia tan abultada…"". 970 Universal (in Spanish). 26 February 2024. Retrieved 23 August 2025.
External links
- Emiliano Serres – FIBA profile
- RealGM profile
