The Unicaja boys' youth team now knows its path to the Minicopa Endesa

The Unicaja Boys’ Youth Team now knows its path in the qualifying round of the 2027 Minicopa Endesa Valencia. The team, coached by Manolo Bazán, will travel to Elche in late November to compete in a tournament that will bring together 18 teams vying for the final spots in the championship round.

The qualifying round games will be held at the Sara Marín and María Díez arenas. The Unicaja team has been placed in Group B and will face a challenging first phase in which it will aim to finish among the top finishers.

Unicaja’s debut will take place on Friday, November 27, at 11:15 a.m. against Cochesinternet Lleida. That same day, they will play their second game at 7:00 p.m. against Leyma Coruña. The group stage will conclude on Saturday, November 28, at 3:15 p.m. with a matchup against Joventut Badalona—a game that could prove decisive in determining the final group standings.

 

• Unicaja vs. Cochesinternet Lleida: Friday, September 27, 11:15 a.m. Sara Marín and María Díez Arena, Court 1.
• Leyma Coruña vs. Unicaja: Friday, September 27, 7:00 p.m. Sara Marín and María Díez Arena, Court 2.
• Unicaja vs. Joventut Badalona: Saturday, September 28, 3:15 p.m. Sara Marín and María Díez Pavilion, Court 1.

 

The tournament format stipulates that the top-ranked teams in each group will automatically qualify for the 2027 Endesa Minicopa in Valencia. Meanwhile, the teams that finish in second place will have a second chance to advance to the final phase.

 

If the Unicaja Boys’ Junior Team finishes in second place in Group B, it will play a decisive playoff game on Sunday, November 29, at 10:00 a.m. against the second-place team from Group A, with a spot in Valencia on the line.