Gallitos de Isabela is a professional

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team based in

Isabela, Puerto Rico Isabela () is a town and municipality of Puerto Rico located in the north-western region of the island, north of San Sebastián; west of Quebradillas; and east of Aguadilla and Moca. It is named in honor of Isabella I of Castile. Isabela is s ...

. They play their home games at the José Abreu Coliseum.

History

In 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 Philip Douglas Jackson (born September 17, 1945) is an American former professional basketball player, coach, and executive. A power forward, Jackson played 12 seasons in the NBA, winning NBA championships with the New York Knicks in 1970 and ...

, who coached the team from 1984 to 1986, leading them to the playoffs in 1984, 1985 and 1986.

Notable players

* José Abreu * Mickey Coll * Edwin Pellot * Frankie Torruellas

Head coaches

Flor Meléndez Flor Meléndez Montañez (born January 12, 1947) is a Puerto Rican retired basketball player and current coach. He is a former head coach of Puerto Rico’s men’s national basketball team, Argentina men's national basketball team, and Panama ...

References

External links

bsnpr.com
- Official site of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN). {{Baloncesto Superior Nacional BSN teams Basketball teams established in 1969