Cariduros de Fajardo is a professional

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team of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional founded in 1973. Based in

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, the team plays at the Tomás Dones Coliseum.

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

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player Carlos Arroyo and later relocation to his hometown in

. In May 2021 the team was sold and converted in the Gigantes de Carolina. The following month, the

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were relocated to Fajardo. They will play as the Cariduros, with the Aguada roster intact. The move was due to issues with the air conditioning of their home court of Aguada.

Home arenas

* Evaristo Aponte Sanabria Coliseum (1973–1992) * Tomás Dones Coliseum (1993–2020)

Current roster

Depth chart

References

External links

Baloncesto Superior Nacional website
{{Baloncesto Superior Nacional Baloncesto Superior Nacional Basketball teams established in 1973 1973 establishments in Puerto Rico