Real Madrid considers recalling loanee Eli Ndiaye

Real Madrid is considering recalling Eli Ndiaye, whom it loaned to Joventut at the start of the season due to injuries. The team has won its 11th straight game across all competitions, but it is short on numbers because of absences in its big man rotation.

The 22-year-old forward signed a two-year contract with Real Madrid after returning from the Atlanta Hawks' G League affiliate, College Park Skyhawks, and was then loaned to Joventut. This season, in 10 games for Joventut, Ndiaye has averaged 8 points and 3.4 rebounds per game.

Head coach Pedro Martinez said that Ndiaye's return is not guaranteed and that the matter is not in their control. Martinez noted that Ndiaye is still a Real Madrid player but is currently under contract with another club. He said they want to see him back in the squad but will not be disappointed if it does not happen.

Usman Garuba has been unavailable since the end of last season due to a serious knee injury. Gabriel Deck is expected to be sidelined for 4 to 5 months with a shoulder injury. Theo Maledon and Mikael Jantunen are also among the injured, while Nick Smith Jr. is not fully fit due to a problem with his right foot.

With their win over Burgos, Real Madrid extended its winning streak to 11 games. The team will host Panathinaikos in the EuroLeague in its next match.