# Gallitos de Isabela

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Basketball team based in Isabela, Puerto Rico

Gallitos de Isabela Leagues Liga de Baloncesto Puertorriqueña Founded 1969 History Gallitos de Isabela (1969–2005; 2010–2011; 2017–present) Arena José Abreu Coliseum Capacity 5,000 Location Isabela, Puerto Rico Team colors Green, yellow Head coach Omar González Ownership N/A Home Away

**Gallitos de Isabela** are a professional [basketball](/source/Basketball) team based in [Isabela, Puerto Rico](/source/Isabela%2C_Puerto_Rico), currently competing in the [Liga de Baloncesto Puertorriqueña](/source/Liga_de_Baloncesto_Puertorrique%C3%B1a), the second tier of professional basketball in [Puerto Rico](/source/Puerto_Rico). They play their home games at the [José Abreu Coliseum](/source/Jos%C3%A9_Abreu_Coliseum), refurbished in 2023 in the aftermath of [Hurricane Maria](/source/Hurricane_Maria).[1] The team was managed by legendary [Hall of Fame](/source/Naismith_Basketball_Hall_of_Fame) coach [Phil Jackson](/source/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](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=David_Ponce&action=edit&redlink=1). They lost to the defending champions, [Indios de Canovanas](/source/Indios_de_Canovanas), in six games. This was during the franchise's "golden era", when players like [Edwin Pellot](/source/Edwin_Pellot) and [Frankie Torruellas](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Frankie_Torruellas&action=edit&redlink=1) played for the Gallitos. That team was coached by American [Phil Jackson](/source/Phil_Jackson), who coached the team from 1984 to 1986, leading them to the playoffs in 1984, 1985 and 1986.[2]

## Current roster

Note: Flags indicate national team eligibility at [FIBA](/source/FIBA)-sanctioned events. Players may hold other non-FIBA nationalities not displayed.

Gallitos de Isabela roster Players Coaches Pos. No. Nat. Name Ht. Age SG 31 Altreche, Jeremy 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 27 – (1998-08-24)24 August 1998 G 24 Cordero, Yahir 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 22 – (2004-04-02)2 April 2004 G/F 81 Crispin, Leroy 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 21 – (2004-07-18)18 July 2004 G 5 Deliz, Janiel 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 20 – (2005-12-09)9 December 2005 SG 20 Dimaio, Joseph 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 26 – (2000-04-04)4 April 2000 PG 17 López, Joel 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 24 – (2001-12-17)17 December 2001 PF 45 Mantilla, Marvin 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 21 – (2005-06-10)10 June 2005 F 9 Pérez, Daniel 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 28 – (1998-06-23)23 June 1998 G 7 Quiñones, Javier 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 26 – (1999-10-05)5 October 1999 G/F 1 Rodríguez, Jan 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 26 – (1999-08-24)24 August 1999 F 13 Rosario, Gabriel 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 25 – (2001-05-31)31 May 2001 PG 33 Segui, Jonathan 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 32 – (1993-09-06)6 September 1993 G/F 2 Stevenson, Khalil 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 29 – (1997-06-15)15 June 1997 G 30 Vargas, Gilbert 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 20 – (2005-12-12)12 December 2005 G/F 99 Vélez, Isaac 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 26 – (1999-09-22)22 September 1999 Head coach Omar González Assistant coach(es) TBA Legend (C) Team captain (I) Import player Injured

## Notable players

Note: Flags indicate national team eligibility at [FIBA](/source/FIBA)-sanctioned events. Players may hold other non-FIBA nationalities not displayed.

Criteria To appear in this section a player must have either: Set a club record or won an individual award while at the club Played at least one official international match for their national team at any time Played at least one official NBA match at any time.

- José Abreu

- Mickey Coll

- Edwin Pellot

- Jimmy Thordsen

- Frankie Torruellas

## Head coaches

- [Flor Meléndez](/source/Flor_Mel%C3%A9ndez)

- [Phil Jackson](/source/Phil_Jackson)

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Baloncesto Superior Nacional"](https://bsnpr.com/equipos/index.asp?e=8&serie=4&liga=1&anio=2010). *bsnpr.com*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Phil Jackson, Dennis Rodman y Tex Winter, con otra coincidencia en su currículum: La liga de Puerto Rico"](https://ar.nba.com/news/phil-jackson-dennis-rodman-tex-winder-puerto-rico/1srsaxguyd9ov15g31au3pahyf).

## External links

- [bsnpr.com](http://www.bsnpr.com) - Official site of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN). (in Spanish)

v t e Baloncesto Superior Nacional Clubs Atléticos de San Germán Cangrejeros de Santurce Capitanes de Arecibo Criollos de Caguas Gigantes de Carolina Indios de Mayagüez Leones de Ponce Mets de Guaynabo Osos de Manatí Piratas de Quebradillas Santeros de Aguada Vaqueros de Bayamón Former Clubs Brujos de Guayama Caciques de Humacao Cariduros de Fajardo Grises de Humacao Gallitos de Isabela Indios de Canóvanas Maratonistas de Coamo Polluelos de Aibonito Titanes de Morovis Seasons 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 League Champions BSN champions Awards MVP Scoring Champion Management President: Ricardo Dalmau Other BSN All-Star Game BSN Draft

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