Simko re-signs at Blue Wings

Nitra Blue Wings (Tipos SBL) confirmed in their roster 21-year old forward Maros Simko (199cm-2005) for new 2026-27 season. He played there last season. In 31 Tipos SBL games he recorded just 2.9ppg and 1.5rpg. He helped them to make it to the Slovakian 1.Liga final after they ended regular season as second best team. Simko also played for another Slovakian team Nitra Blue Wings 2nd team earlier that season. The other team he played shortly was Basket Brno U20 team (1Liga) in Czech Republic league. Another team he played briefly was another Czech Republic team PUMPA Basket Brno (NBL) in Czech Republic. Another team he played temporarily was another Czech Republic team Basket Brno 2nd team (NBL) in Czech Republic.
He represented Slovakia at the FIBA U18 European Championship Division B in Matosinhos (Portugal) three years ago. During this event he scored an average of 14.6 points per game and had 3.9 rebounds per game.
Simko has played previously also in Czech Republic and Slovakia (NEXTGEN Slovakia, Sered, Komarno and Slovak Selection).
Despite young age he had impressive career. He was voted to Eurobasket.com All-FIBA U18 European Championship Division B Honorable Mention back in 2023.

Nitra Blue Wings roster for 2026-27:

Guards:
Lukas Bolek
Kobe Rodgers
Marcus Banks_Jr.
Lubomir Urban
Tamario Adley
Alex Halenar

Forwards:
Tariq Ingraham
Grant Asman
Maros Simko
Adam Galko

Coach: Vadim Filatov