Mateus Santana has joined Interperformances, adding an experienced Brazilian frontcourt presence to the agency's portfolio. The 6'9" power forward/center has built a solid professional career across Brazil, North Macedonia, and Portugal, earning Eurobasket.com All-Portuguese Proliga Honorable Mention recognition in 2023 after averaging 10.4 points and 9.0 rebounds per game with Elà©ctrico FC.Over the past season, Santana proved to be one of the most productive big men in Portugal's Proliga, posting 12.0 points, 8.4 rebounds, 1.4 steals, and 1.1 blocks per game with BSA-PSA Sines Santo Andrà© before raising his averages to 12.9 points and 8.8 rebounds with Academica EFAPEL Coimbra. His efficiency around the basket was highlighted by a 61.7% field-goal percentage during his stint at Santo Andre.
A physical and athletic interior player, Santana consistently impacts games through rebounding, rim protection, and efficient scoring in the paint his standout performances this season was a dominant 26-point, 16-rebound outing for Academica Coimbra, underlining the production and energy he brings to the frontcourt.