Kobe Julien joins Olímpico La Banda for La Liga Nacional

Club Ciclista Olímpico La Banda has confirmed the signing of American forward Kobe Julien for the 2026/27 La Liga Nacional season. The 26-year-old, standing 1.98 meters tall, becomes the final major addition to the professional roster led by coach Leonardo Costa.

Julien joins the team following a stint with ABA Ancud in Chile. His professional background includes playing for Independiente BBC in Argentina’s Liga Argentina, where he was noted for his offensive contributions.

Before his professional career, Julien played collegiate basketball in the United States for the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns and Arkansas State. During the 2023/24 season with Louisiana, he averaged 17.3 points per game, while his 2024/25 campaign at Arkansas State saw him average 11.9 points and 5.3 rebounds.