Unicaja made its debut in the 15th Costa del Sol Tournament with an impressive 80-76 victory over La Laguna Tenerife. The team controlled the game for much of the game, though La Laguna Tenerife’s experience allowed them to turn the game around in the fourth quarter, where Willy Hernangómez proved decisive in securing the victory. The Madrid-born center was the game’s standout player tonight (16 points, 11 rebounds, 32 PIR).
Unicaja head coach Txus Vidorreta previews the upcoming preseason game, which will pit the team against La Laguna Tenerife this Thursday, September 10, at the Rubén Ruzafa Arena in Rincón de la Victoria (8:00 p.m., broadcasted by 101 TV and Unicaja Baloncesto Radio). The coach discusses his feelings about facing the Canary Islanders for the first time since leaving the black-and-gold club last summer—a club where he spent ten seasons.
Unicaja Baloncesto has reached an agreement to bring Federico Van Lacke on board as an assistant coach for the first team. The Spanish-Argentine coach, who has extensive experience as a player in the Liga Endesa, joins the staff led by Txus Vidorreta.
Unicaja will kick off the 15th Costa del Sol Tournament this Thursday, September 10, at the Rubén Ruzafa Arena (Rincón de la Victoria) against a true Endesa League classic: La Laguna Tenerife (8:00 p.m., broadcasted by 101 TV and Unicaja Baloncesto Radio). The game will mark Txus Vidorreta’s reunion with the team he coached for ten seasons—the team from which he made the move to Málaga.
The week of the 15th Costa del Sol Tournament—one of the most prestigious summer tournaments in European basketball—is here, and it’s generating a lot of excitement. Unicaja, Real Madrid, and La Laguna Tenerife make up a tough three-team tournament to be held September 10–12 at the Rubén Ruzafa Pavilion in Rincón de la Victoria, the Sergio Scariolo Pavilion in San Pedro Alcántara (Marbella), and the Martín Carpena Arena. There are very few tickets left for Unicaja’s games against the Canary Islands team (Thursday) and the Madrid team (Saturday). Don’t miss out!
