On the night of Wednesday, September 11, Gladiadores de Anzoátegui closed with a flourish a season of total dominance in the Professional Basketball Super League (SPB) 2024.
The team led by Ronald Guillén defeated Guaiqueríes de Margarita with a score of 85-76 at the Luis Ramos gymnasium on the Barcelona-Puerto La Cruz axis. With this result, they swept the final series and were crowned champions for the second consecutive season.
Throughout the campaign, La Armadura had a solid record of 36 wins and only four losses. Two of those losses were in the Super Round semifinal against the native team itself, although they were unable to face Gladiadores in the decisive instance.
Led by star players such as Gregory Vargas, Michael Carrera and José Materán, the Anzoategui team had a smooth road to the second championship. To them we must add the great contribution of the imported players Jezreel de Jesús, Adonys Henríquez, Malik Dime, among others.
Puerto Rican de Jesús won the Most Valuable Player award, as he was one of the key pieces of La Armadura’s title win. It is also worth highlighting that the Puerto Rican point guard’s entire contribution came from the substitute bench.
Two-time champion
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It is worth remembering that Gladiators won their first title in the 2023 SPB season, under the command of American coach James Maye. In that season Ronald Guillén was technical assistant, but in this campaign he took over the reins of the team and led them to the second championship.
Gregory Vargas, Michael Carrera, Jhon Romero, Anthony Pérez (although he was injured for most of the postseason), and Senegalese Malik Dime are back from last year’s champion squad.
In this championship, La Armadura had important reinforcements such as Windi Graterol, Luis “Tapipa” Duarte, Luis Bethelmy or Durrell Summers. Along the way, they had foreign players who also contributed to their success, such as Charles García, Paul Jackson or Skyler Hogan.
Some of the youngsters who saw action at certain times during the harvest were Jesús López, Carlos Fulda, Héctor Ruiz, who continue to gain experience for the future.
By maintaining the solid base of Venezuelan players and a good import, Gladiadores has serious possibilities of building a dynasty in Venezuelan basketball. For many, they are already the main favorite to win the title in the 2025 campaign, where they could achieve a historic three-peat.
Puerto La Cruz / Javier A. Guaipo
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2024-09-13 04:55:06
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Gladiadores de Anzoátegui: The Unstoppable Force in Venezuelan Basketball
On the night of September 11, 2024, Gladiadores de Anzoátegui culminated a season of total dominance in the Professional Basketball Super League (SPB) by defeating Guaiqueríes de Margarita with a score of 85-76. This victory marked their second consecutive championship title, solidifying their position as a force to be reckoned with in Venezuelan basketball.
A Season of Dominance
Throughout the 2024 campaign, La Armadura, led by coach Ronald Guillén, boasted an impressive record of 36 wins and only four losses. Their path to the championship was paved by star players such as Gregory Vargas, Michael Carrera, and José Materán, who were instrumental in their success. The team’s imported players, including Jezreel de Jesús, Adonys Henríquez, and Malik Dime, also made significant contributions to their title win.
MVP Honors
Puerto Rican point guard Jezreel de Jesús was awarded the Most Valuable Player (MVP) title, a testament to his outstanding performance throughout the season. Notably, de Jesús’ entire contribution came from the substitute bench, highlighting his invaluable role in the team’s victory.
A Repeat Performance
Gladiadores de Anzoátegui’s 2024 championship marks their second title in a row, following their inaugural win in the 2023 SPB season under American coach James Maye. In the 2023 season, Ronald Guillén served as technical assistant, but this year, he took the reins of the team and led them to their second consecutive championship.
Continuity and Reinforcements
Several key players returned from last year’s champion squad, including Gregory Vargas, Michael Carrera, Jhon Romero, Anthony Pérez, and Senegalese Malik Dime. The team also welcomed important reinforcements such as Windi Graterol, Luis “Tapipa” Duarte, Luis Bethelmy, and Durrell Summers, as well as foreign players like Charles García, Paul Jackson, and Skylar Spencer.
Background
Gladiadores de Anzoátegui was founded on February 3, 2019, and has since become a formidable force in Venezuelan basketball. In their inaugural year, they reached the Final Four of the Seria A tournament [[3]]. The team’s YouTube channel, Gladiadores de Anzoátegui TV, features videos and shorts, including rapid-fire questions with players like @24mcarrera [[1]]. In recent news, they have been hailed as champions, sweeping the final series against Guaiqueríes de Margarita [[2]].
Gladiadores de Anzoátegui’s 2024 championship is a testament to their hard work, dedication, and teamwork. As they celebrate their second consecutive title, they solidify their position as a dominant force in Venezuelan basketball.
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Gladiadores de Anzoátegui: The Unstoppable Force in Venezuelan Basketball
On the night of September 11, 2024, Gladiadores de Anzoátegui culminated a season of total dominance in the Professional Basketball Super League (SPB) by defeating Guaiqueríes de Margarita with a score of 85-76. This victory marked their second consecutive championship title, solidifying their position as a force to be reckoned with in Venezuelan basketball.
A Season of Dominance
Throughout the 2024 campaign, La Armadura, led by coach Ronald Guillén, boasted an impressive record of 36 wins and only four losses. Their path to the championship was paved by star players such as Gregory Vargas, Michael Carrera, and José Materán, who were instrumental in their success. The team’s imported players, including Jezreel de Jes