Santiago “Santi” Aldama Toledo was born on January 10, 2001, in Las Palmas, Spain. He is a Spanish national who showed great promise as a basketball player from a young age. Aldama played for the Spanish national team at various youth levels, gaining recognition for his skills and potential. He later moved to the United States to play college basketball at Loyola University Maryland, where he had an impressive collegiate career. During his time at Loyola, Aldama showcased his versatility, scoring, and rebounding abilities, which helped him attract attention from NBA scouts.