Cariduros de Fajardo

Cariduros de Fajardo is a professional basketball team of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional founded in 1973. Based in Fajardo, Puerto Rico, the team will play their home games during the 2017 season at the Tomás Dones Coliseum. The team is co-owned by former NBA player Carlos Arroyo.[1]

Cariduros de Fajardo
LeagueBSN
Founded1973
HistoryCariduros de Fajardo
(1973–1998; 2007–2008; 2017–present)
ArenaTomás Dones Coliseum
LocationFajardo, Puerto Rico
Team colors              
Head coachAlberto Arroyo
OwnershipFélix Rivera
Carlos Arroyo
Championships0
Division/Conference titles0

History

The team was founded in 1973 and participated in the Baloncesto Superior Nacional before folding in 2008. On January 14, 2017 the team was refounded and returned to the league for the 2017 season with the purchase of the Atenienses de Manatí franchise by former NBA player Carlos Arroyo and later relocation to his hometown in Fajardo, Puerto Rico.

Home arenas
  • Evaristo Aponte Sanabria Coliseum (1973–1992)
  • Tomás Dones Coliseum (1993–present)

Current roster

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Cariduros de Fajardo roster
PlayersCoaches
Pos.No.Nat.NameHt.Wt.
PG 7 Arroyo, Carlos (C) 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 202 lb (92 kg)
SG 12 Berdiel, Miguel 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 200 lb (91 kg)
SF 6 Ortiz, Chris 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 225 lb (102 kg)
PG 21 Rivera, Filiberto 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 175 lb (79 kg)
SF 8 Zambrana, Xavier 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 200 lb (91 kg)
Head coach
  • Allans Colón
Assistant coach(es)
  • George Torres
  • Alberto Arroyo
Athletic trainer(s)
  • José Cruz
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (I) Import player
  • Injured
Updated: May 5, 2017

Depth chart
Pos. Starting 5 Bench 1 Bench 2
C Reginald Buckner Kevin Young
PF Ricky Sanchez Xavier Zambrana
SF Landon Milbourne Jeffrey Carrion
SG Alvin Cruz Miguel Ali Berdiel Larry Ayuso
PG Carlos Arroyo Filiberto Rivera Max Amaro

References
  1. "Carlos Arroyo cerró acuerdo para traer de vuelta a los Cariduros" (in Spanish). PrimeraHora.com. January 14, 2017.
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