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Gallitos de Isabela

Gallitos de Isabela are a professional basketball team based in Isabela, Puerto Rico, currently competing in the Liga de Baloncesto Puertorriqueña, the second tier of professional basketball in Puerto Rico. They play their home games at the José Abreu Coliseum, refurbished in 2023 in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. The team was managed by legendary Hall of Fame coach Phil Jackson between 1984 and 1986.

History

In 1984, the Gallitos reached the BSN Finals, during that year known as the Copa Olimpica, due to a scandal concerning the playing eligibility of a Leones de Ponce player named David Ponce. 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.

Current roster

Notable players

  • José Abreu
  • Mickey Coll
  • Edwin Pellot
  • Jimmy Thordsen
  • Frankie Torruellas

Head coaches

References

External links

  • bsnpr.com - Official site of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN).