Emiliano Serres

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

International career

Serres is a presence on the Uruguay national team. In a 2024 interview, he said “I'm enjoying my moment.” after pivotal wins in AmeriCup qualifiers.

He also praised a commanding victory over Panama: “Ball sharing, teamwork, and defensive security were key.…”