Al Hilal Riyadh (Premier League) tabbed 31-year old Czech center Jiri Hubalek . He played most recently at Umana Reyer Venezia in Italian SerieA. In 23 games he averaged 4.5ppg and 2.7rpg last season. Hubalek also played at Napoli Basket (DNA Gold) in Italian league that season. Part of previous (2011-12) season he spent at Al Moutahed (Division A) in Lebanese league. In only one game he had 10 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals. The other team Hubalek played shortly was Petrochimi (Superleague) in Iran.
The previous (10-11) season he played at Banco di Srd (SerieA) in Italy. In 11 games he had 7.3ppg, 5.5rpg and 1.3spg. Among other achievements Hubalek won Italian Lega Due Play-Offs championship title in 2010. He received also Asia-Basket.com All-WABA League Honorable Mention award in 2012. Hubalek represented Czech Republic at the Qualifications to European Championships 2009 five years ago. His stats at that event were 6 games: 7.5ppg, 3.0rpg, FGP: 54.5%, 3PT: 23.8%, FT: 66.7%.
Hubalek has played previously professionally in Czech Republic (USK Praha). He attended Iowa State until 2008 and it will be his sixth season in pro basketball. Let's have closer look into Hubalek's outlook: A rebound specialist just out from college, he has addded more offensive skills and court vision to become a good, solid center. Now he is big league material, ready for Euroleague too.