Wikipedia - Aguacateros de Michoacán
Aguacateros de Michoacán (English: Michoacán Avocado Growers) is a professional Mexican basketball team, based in Morelia, Michoacán. The Aguacateros are part of the Liga Nacional de Baloncesto Profesional, the top professional basketball league in Mexico. The team play their home games at the Auditorio de Usos Múltiples de la UMSNH, with a capacity of 3,500 spectators.
Aguacateros was founded in 2017, when the Garzas de Plata de la UAEH were moved to Morelia for the 2017–18 season.
History
Professional basketball in Michoacán dates back to 2006, when the Guerreros de Morelia team was established. The team, nevertheless, folded after the 2007–08 season.
In 2017, Garzas de Plata de la UAEH, a team that was part of the Autonomous University of the State of Hidalgo, had to leave the institution due to financial problems. The franchise then moved to Morelia and was rebranded as Aguacateros, meaning avocado growers.
The movement was officially announced on October 11, 2017 by Silvano Aureoles Conejo, Governor of Michoacán, who also stated that team was not being publicly funded by the State's government but privately by a group of businessmen.
The team's colors are green, white, and black, which represent the colors of the avocado. The team's logo features an avocado with a basketball in the center, which represents the team's connection to the region's agriculture and its passion for basketball.
Aguacateros De Morelia has quickly become one of the top teams in the LNBP, winning the championship in their inaugural season in 2018. The team has a strong roster of talented players, including both Mexican and international players. The team's home court is the Auditorio de la Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo, which has a seating capacity of 5,000.
Aguacateros De Morelia is known for its fast-paced and exciting style of play, which has made them a fan favorite in the region. The team has a strong commitment to community involvement and regularly participates in local events and charity initiatives. Overall, Aguacateros De Morelia is a dynamic and competitive basketball team that represents the spirit and culture of the Morelia region.