The return of the Criollos de Caguas to the Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN) court has generated buzz since the 2024 season got underway.
From their first game, in which they defeated the Vaqueros de Bayamón, Caguas has accumulated seven wins for a season-opening record of 7-1, reaching the top spot in Group B this week.
Christian "Cuco" López honored to represent Caguas with the Criollos
"Many of us from my generation grew up playing in Caguas, in youth leagues, playing in school," López Santiago tells Platea, so the opportunity to play with the Criollos, he explains, is "the culmination of all the sacrifices and all the work I've had to go through in my career since I was little to be where I am right now."
He was always ready. The road to the Criollos was not easy. Still, he says every setback has pushed him to prepare for moments like this.
"I am at peace with everything I have suffered, with everything I have lived, because this is what I envisioned for my life, being able to represent my town, having my family enjoy the fruits of my work," López Santiago explains.
"They bring the pressure." Key numbers from the season
The Criollos de Caguas are coming into 2024 at full speed. From defeating the Vaqueros de Bayamón on their home court to beating the reigning league champions, the Gigantes de Carolina, here are key numbers to understand their performance so far.
"We are in the toughest league and we come to play harder than everyone else. And that is the message that Wilhelmus [Caanen] has instilled in us, and that we are instilling in the fans," López Santiago concluded.
The game against the Leones de Ponce confirms that the Criollos de Caguas are coming to make their presence felt on the court.
Travis Trice finished the game that gave them their third win with 26 points, 4 rebounds and 8 assists.
Louis King and Akil Mitchell each finished with 14 points, while Jahvari Josiah was the fourth player to finish in double digits, scoring 11 points.
🏀 The Criollos' next game will take place on April 25, when they will face the Gigantes de Carolina again.
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