Gallitos de Isabela is a professional basketball team based in Isabela, Puerto Rico. They play their home games at the José Abreu Coliseum, refurnished in 2023 in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria.[1]
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| Leagues | BSN |
| Founded | 1969 |
| History | Gallitos de Isabela (1969–2005; 2010–2011; 2017–2018) |
| Arena | José Abreu Coliseum |
| Capacity | 5,000 |
| Location | Isabela, Puerto Rico |
| Team colors | Yellow, green |
| Head coach | N/A |
| Ownership | N/A |
History
editIn 1984, the Gallitos reached the BSN Finals, during that year known, due to a scandal concerning the eligibility of a Leones de Ponce player named David Ponce to play, as the "Copa Olimpica". They lost to the defending champions, Indios de Canovanas, in six games. This was during the franchise's "golden era", when players like Edwin Pellot and Frankie Torruellas played for the Gallitos. That team was coached by American Phil Jackson, who coached the team from 1984 to 1986, leading them to the playoffs in 1984, 1985 and 1986.[2]
Notable players
editNote: Flags indicate national team eligibility at FIBA-sanctioned events. Players may hold other non-FIBA nationalities not displayed.
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Head coaches
editReferences
editExternal links
edit- bsnpr.com - Official site of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN). (in Spanish)