Brujos de Guayama were a Puerto Rican professional basketball team of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN), based in Guayama, Puerto Rico. Despite being in the league since 1971, the team has not won any BSN Championships, but has made two finals appearances, these being; a runner-up both times (in 1991, and 1994). In October 2022, rapper and singer Ozuna bought the team and relocated it to Manatí, Puerto Rico, and re-branded the team. They now participate in BSN as the Osos de Manatí.[1][2]
| Brujos de Guayama | ||||
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| League | Baloncesto Superior Nacional | |||
| Founded | 1971 | |||
| Dissolved | 2022 | |||
| History | Brujos de Guayama (1971–2022) Osos de Manatí (2023–present) | |||
| Arena | Dr. Roque Nido Stella Coliseum | |||
| Capacity | 3,500 | |||
| Location | Guayama, Puerto Rico | |||
| Team colors | Black, gold, red, white | |||
| Head coach | Eric Rodríguez | |||
| Ownership | Rafael Rodríguez | |||
History
The team was founded in 1971. In the 1991 season the Brujos' lost to the Atleticos de San German in the finals. In the 1994 season the Brujos' lost again to the Atleticos de San German in the finals.
Players
Current roster
Note: Flags indicate national team eligibility at FIBA-sanctioned events. Players may hold other non-FIBA nationality not displayed.
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Notable players
- James “ El Presidente “ Carter (born 1964)
- Kyle Gibson (born 1987), basketball player for Hapoel Galil Elyon of the Israeli Basketball Premier League
- Matt Freije (born 1981)
- Richard Lugo (born 1973)
- Renaldo Balkman (born 1984)
Major trophies and awards
Domestic
- BSN Championship:
- Runner-up (2): 1991, 1994
References
External links
- Puerto Rican League official website (in Spanish)