The 2018 Baloncesto Superior Nacional season was the 89th season of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN).
Piratas de Quebradillas was the defending champion.
League news On September 1, the league announced it will not control the Atléticos de San Germán for the upcoming 2018 BSN season, after activating the team last season. There was a commitment to run the team under receivership for a single year until a new owner was found. The good performance of the team has raised the interest of several groups to buy the franchise with a view to the 2018 tournament. On September 14, league president Fernando Quiñones was hopeful that both the A's and Indians' franchise will see action next season under their own administrations although talks are still in preliminary stages. In the coming weeks will know the future of the Atléticos de San Germán and the Indios de Mayagüez in Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN).
On October 31, league president Fernando Quiñones, announced the tournament could begin in late April or early May.
The league held its first meeting since Hurricane Maria on November 16, 2017. The meeting was also attended with the representation of the franchises of Arecibo, Aguada, Bayamón, Guayama, Fajardo, Isabela, Santurce, San Germán, Ponce, Mayagüez and Quebradillas.
Teams Venues and locations
Team Location Arena Capacity Atléticos de San Germán San Germán, Puerto Rico Arquelio Torres Ramírez Coliseum Cariduros de Fajardo Fajardo, Puerto Rico Tomás Dones Coliseum Caciques de Humacao Humacao, Puerto Rico Humacao Arena Capitanes de Arecibo Arecibo, Puerto Rico Manuel Iguina Coliseum Leones de Ponce Ponce, Puerto Rico Juan Pachín Vicéns Auditorium Santeros de Aguada Aguada, Puerto Rico Ismael Delgado Coliseum Piratas de Quebradillas Quebradillas, Puerto Rico Raymond Dalmau Coliseum Vaqueros de Bayamón Guaynabo, Puerto Rico Mario Morales Coliseum
Personnel and sponsorship Team Head coach Captain Kit manufacturer Jersey sponsorAtléticos de San Germán Ferdie Toro DodgeJeepCariduros de Fajardo Allans Colón Caciques de Humacao Manolo Cintrón JeepCapitanes de Arecibo Rafael Cruz Leones de Ponce Santeros de Aguada Eddie Casiano Piratas de Quebradillas DodgeJeepVaqueros de Bayamón Nelson Colón
Regular season
Stage 1
Stage 2 Group A
Group B
Individual statistics Points RankNameTeamGamesPointsPPG1. Reyshawn TerryPiratas de Quebradillas 3683523.22. Brandon CostnerCaciques de Humacao3466819.63. Carlos ArroyoCariduros de Fajardo3556416.1
Rebounds RankNameTeamGamesReboundsRPG1. 2. 3.
Assists RankNameTeamGamesAssistsAPG1. 2. 3.
Other statistics CategoryPlayer Team Games Average Steals Ismael Romero Vaqueros de Bayamón Blocks Jorge Díaz Piratas de Quebradillas Turnovers Brandon Costner Caciques de Humacao 2P% 3P% Kyle Viñales Caciques de Humacao FT% Kyle Viñales Caciques de Humacao
Playoffs
Awards
Finals MVP
Most Valuable Player Reyshawn Terry (Piratas de Quebradillas)
Rookie of the Year Ángel Rodríguez (Vaqueros de Bayamón)
Coach of the Year Nelson Colón (Vaqueros de Bayamón)
Owner of the Year Alfredo Gotay (Vaqueros de Bayamón)
Sixth Man of the Year Chris Gastón (Santeros de Aguada)
Most Improved Player Jonathan Rodríguez (Santeros de Aguada)
Comeback of the Year Jezreel De Jesús (Atléticos de San Germán)
Player movements NBA List of players that have played in the 2017 BSN season to have been selected to play in the NBA in the United States.
Date Player name Former team New team / league Refs November 20, 2017 Damien Wilkins Brujos de Guayama NBA - Indiana Pacers http://www.primerahora.com/deportes/baloncesto/nota/pasadelbsnalanba-/1256374/
References
External links Official site 2018 BSN at latinbasket.com