Guaiqueríes de Margarita to face Marinos de Anzoátegui in LSBV opener

Guaiqueríes de Margarita is set to begin its campaign in the inaugural edition of the Liga Superior de Baloncesto (LSBV) 2026. The team, led by coach Fernando Duró, will host Marinos de Anzoátegui at the Gimnasio Ciudad de La Asunción on Saturday, September 26.

The LSBV is a tournament exclusively for Venezuelan players, featuring mandatory participation of Sub-21 and Sub-23 talents to bolster the national team's development. Guaiqueríes competes in the Eastern Conference alongside Marinos de Anzoátegui, Hidrocarburos de Caracas, Piratas de La Guaira, and Spartans Distrito Capital.

The roster includes experienced players such as Edgar ‘Petare’ Martínez and José Ascanio, as well as emerging talent Santiago Monrroy. Following the matchup against Marinos, the team is scheduled to face Gaiteros del Zulia on September 30.