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Los Santos Reales
Los Santos Reales logo
LeaguesMexican League
Founded2003
Dissolved2009
HistorySantos de San Luis 1969–2003 (CIMEBA)
Santos Reales de San Luis 2003–2009 (LNBP)
ArenaAuditorio "General Miguel Barragán"
LocationSan Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí, Mexico
Team colorsBlue and Gold
PresidentRicardo Torres Arpi
Head coachDaniel Oscar Frola
Championships1 (2004) LNBP

The Santos Reales de San Luis (San Luis Potosi Royal Saints), was a basketball team that participated in the Liga Nacional de Baloncesto Profesional de México located in San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí, México.

History

They started in 1969, when entrepreneurs from San Luis Potosí decided to create a basketball team, to participate in the Circuito Mexicano de Básquetbol (CIMEBA) and compete against the best teams in the country.

Their beginning was rather shaky, but shortly thereafter they found a winning strategy and gameplay, which was then seen in their results.

The team was a member of CIMEBA and was always among the best teams, and in the 1971-1972 season achieved first place nationally. They repeated first place in 1980 and then again in 1988. In 1980, after the season finished, three players were selected to be part of the national team.

The team's most important achievement was in 2004 in the LNBP when they were crowned after winning against the Halcones UV Xalapa and took the trophy back to San Luis Potosí. Another memorable match was away from home court in 2004, between Los Santos Reales and Fuerza Regia, the latter having Dennis Rodman[1] among its lineup. The Santos Reales won [95-84].[2] This caused an uproar among the Fuerza Regia fans complaining that Dennis Rodman's play time was a measly 6 minutes.

Currently the team no longer exists, but there remains a possibility of the franchise returning with new administration.

Players

Outstanding players

  • Arim Solares
  • Juan Paredes
  • Karyll Aquisap

See also

References

  1. ^ Dennis Rodman to play two games with northern Mexico basketball team . October 2, 2004. Retrieved on May 31, 2012.
  2. ^ [1]. October 9, 2004. Retrieved on May 31, 2012. Spanish Article


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