Polluelos de Aibonito

Polluelos de Aibonito was a Puerto Rican professional basketball team of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional based in Aibonito, Puerto Rico. They won their only national championship in 1986, defeating the 1985 champions Atleticos de San German,[1] 4 games to 3, helped by stars Willie Meléndez, Angel Santiago, Rolando Frazer and Enrique Aponte, among others.

Polluelos de Aibonto
LeaguesBaloncesto Superior Nacional
Founded1977
HistoryPolluelos de Aibonito
(1977–2002)
LocationAibonito, Puerto Rico
Team colorsGreen, yellow, white
     
Championships1 (1986)

They returned to the BSN finals in 1987 but lost, also in seven games, to the Titanes de Morovis. The Polluelos franchise folded in 2002 after facing financial trouble.[1]

Notable players

Note: Flags indicate national team eligibility at FIBA-sanctioned events. Players may hold other non-FIBA nationality 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.


References
  1. "Celebran a los Polluelos de Aibonito a 30 años de su campeonato en el BSN". Primera Hora.


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