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 name, Aguacateros, translates to "avocado growers" in English, paying homage to the region's thriving avocado industry. The team's colors are green and white, further reflecting their connection to the local agriculture.
Aguacateros De Morelia has a history of success in the LNBP, consistently contending for championships and showcasing top talent from Mexico and around the world. The team's home games are played at the Auditorio de la Unidad Deportiva Bicentenario, where fans come out in full force to support their beloved team.
With a strong roster, dedicated coaching staff, and enthusiastic fan base, Aguacateros De Morelia is a force to be reckoned with in Mexican basketball. Their commitment to excellence on and off the court has solidified their status as one of the premier teams in the LNBP.