The Pacific Coast Basketball Circuit (Spanish: Circuito de Baloncesto de la Costa del Pacífico or CIBACOPA), officially known as the Liga Chevron CIBACOPA for sponsorship reasons, is a ten team basketball league based in Northwestern Mexico. [3] The matches take place from March to June. [4]
Current season, competition or edition: 2024 CIBACOPA season | |
 | |
| Sport | Basketball |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2001 |
| Director | Leonardo Félix Ruiz |
| No. of teams | 10 |
| Country | Mexico |
| Continent | FIBA Americas (Americas) |
| Most recent champion(s) | Rayos de Hermosillo (4th title) (2024) |
| Most titles | Rayos de Hermosillo (4 titles each) |
| TV partner(s) | ESPN[1] TVC Deportes[2] |
| Official website | www.CIBACOPA.org |
History
A league with the same name existed in the 1980s, and the second incarnation was founded in 2001.[5][6] The charter members were Caballeros de Culiacán, Delfines de Mazatlán, Frayles de Guasave, Lobos Marinos de La Paz, Paisas de Los Cabos, and Pioneros de Los Mochis.[6] Caballeros de Culiacán won the inaugural league title by defeating Delfines de Mazatlán four games to none in the finals.[7]
The 2019 season saw a total attendance of more than 220,000.[8]
The league celebrated its 20th season in 2020.[7] A new franchise, Gallos de Aguascalientes, was set to join but were expelled before the season began.[9]
Teams
| Team | City | Arena | Capacity | Member Since | Head coach |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ángeles de la Ciudad de México | Benito Juárez, Mexico City | Gimnasio Olímpico Juan de la Barrera | 5,242 | 2024 |  Gustavo Quintero |
| Astros de Jalisco | Guadalajara, Jalisco | Arena Astros | 3,509 | 2022 |  Jorge Elorduy |
| Caballeros de Culiacán | Culiacán, Sinaloa | Polideportivo Juan S. Millán | 2,000 | 2000 |  Bernardo Fitz-González |
| Frayles de Guasave | Guasave, Sinaloa | Gimnasio Luis Estrada Medina | 2,000 | 2001 |  Lucas Zurita |
| Halcones de Ciudad Obregón | Ciudad Obregón, Sonora | Arena ITSON | 3,500 | 2016 | Guillermo Narvarte |
| Ostioneros de Guaymas | Guaymas, Sonora | Gimnasio Municipal de Guaymas | 1,200 | 2008 |  Ben Sanders |
| Pioneros de Los Mochis | Los Mochis, Sinaloa | Centro de Usos Múltiples de Los Mochis | 5,830 | 2000 | Derrick Alston |
| Rayos de Hermosillo | Hermosillo, Sonora | Arena Sonora | 3,500 | 2008 | Walter McCarty |
| Venados de Mazatlán | Mazatlán, Sinaloa | Lobodome | 8,000 | 2014 | Fernando Rivero |
| Zonkeys de Tijuana | Tijuana, Baja California | Auditorio Zonkeys | 4,888 | 2010 | Enrique Zúñiga |
List of champions
Championships
Teams that are no longer active are marked in italics.
| Team | Champion | Runner-up | Year(s) won |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rayos de Hermosillo | 4 |
3 |
2012, 2013, 2019, 2024 |
| Trigueros de Ciudad Obregón | 3 |
2 |
2002, 2003, 2007 |
| Tijuana Zonkeys | 3 |
0 |
2014, 2015, 2018 |
| Caballeros de Culiacán | 2 |
3 |
2001, 2010 |
| Mineros de Cananea | 2 |
2 |
2009, 2011 |
| Frayles de Guasave | 2 |
1 |
2004, 2006 |
| Astros de Jalisco | 2 |
1 |
2022, 2023 |
| Fuerza Guinda de Nogales | 1 |
1 |
2005 |
| Halcones de Ciudad Obregón | 1 |
1 |
2017 |
| Lobos UAD de Mazatlán | 1 |
0 |
2008 |
| Venados de Mazatlán | 1 |
0 |
2016 |
| Delfines de Mazatlán | 0 |
1 |
|
| Soles de Hermosillo | 0 |
1 |
|
| Vaqueros de Agua Prieta | 0 |
1 |
|
| Ostioneros de Guaymas | 0 |
1 |
|
| Garra Cañera de Navolato | 0 |
1 |
|
| Mantarrayas de La Paz | 0 |
1 |
Former clubs
- Águilas Doradas de Durango (2017–2018)
- Calor de Mexicali (2007)
- Bomberos de Mexicali (2010–2011)
- Cañeros Dorados de Navolato (2002–2006)
- Colorados de San Luis (2007)
- Coras de Tepic (2001–2002, 2009, 2012)
- Coras de Nayarit (2009–2010)
- Lagartos UAN Tepic (2011)
- Delfines de La Paz
- Delfines de Mazatlán (2001–2003)
- Tiburones de Mazatlán (2004–2007)
- Lobos UAD Mazatlán (2007–2015)
- Naúticos de Mazatlán (2015–2019)
- Fuerza Guinda de Nogales (2003–2016)
- Gallos de Aguascalientes (2020)
- Garra Cañera de Navolato (2012–2018)
- Gigantes de Jalisco (2018–2022)
- Halcones de Guamúchil (2001–??)
- Industriales de Mexicali
- Lobos Marinos de La Paz (2001, 2003–2004)
- Mantarrayas de La Paz (2019–2022)
- Marineros de Guaymas (2005–2006)
- Bucaneros de Guaymas (2007–2008)
- Mineros de Caborca (2014–2015)
- Mineros de Cananea (2006–2013)
- Mochomos de Guamúchil
- Paisas de Cabo San Lucas (2001–2003)
- Paskolas de Navojoa (2004–2008)
- Pistones de Culiacán (2005)
- Soles de Hermosillo (2003–2004)
- Trigueros de Ciudad Obregón (2001–2013)
- Vaqueros de Agua Prieta (2007–2009, 2016)
References
External links
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