Unicaja returns to the Carpena Arena this Tuesday, March 17, to close out the BCL Round of 16 against Asisa Joventut (8:00 PM, broadcasted by RTVE Play and Unicaja Baloncesto Radio). A victory by five or more points against Joventut will secure the team's first-place finish in the group and a spot in the quarterfinals.
Unicaja coach Ibon Navarro analyzes the team’s upcoming game this Tuesday in the BCL Round of 16 against Asisa Joventut, a match that will take place at the Carpena Arena (8:00 PM, broadcasted by Teledeporte and Unicaja Baloncesto Radio). The coach analyzes the team’s chances of reaching the top of Group K, something they will achieve if they win by five or more points against Joventut.
Manolo Trujillo's team fell just short in their visit to the Artxanda Sports Complex. After trailing by as many as 18 points, the Malaga team managed to cut the deficit to a single point thanks to an outstanding defensive fourth quarter, holding Bilbao Basket to just 10 points. However, three missed shots in the final seconds prevented them from forcing overtime and ended Unicaja Alhaurín de la Torre’s three-game winning streak.
Unicaja secured a solid victory in their return to the Carpena arena a month later against Casademont Zaragoza (112-89). The team imposed their rhythm from the second quarter onwards, which, along with their accuracy from three-point range (20/40 made), was decisive for the win. Kendrick Perry was Unicaja's best player (22 points, 6 assists, 3 steals, 3 rebounds, 32 PIR).
The Dominican guard scored 36 points on 13-of-20 shooting from the field, underscoring Unicaja Alhaurín de la Torre’s current strong form in Liga U. With this win, Manolo Trujillo’s team secured their third consecutive victory (76-74) and are back in the hunt for the top spots in the competition. Alfonso Rodríguez and Javier Valero stood out on defense, preventing UCAM Murcia from scoring in the final moments.
