Soles de Mexicali
The Soles de Mexicali (English: Mexicali Suns) is a Mexican professional basketball team based in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico, playing in the Northern Division of the Liga Nacional de Baloncesto Profesional (LNBP). The team was founded in 2005, and has established as one of Mexico's youngest and most successful basketball francises. They currently play their home games in the Auditorio del Estado and are getting their home auditorium remodeled to match their recent title.
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| Conference | West | ||
| Founded | 2005 | ||
| History | Soles de Mexicali 2005– | ||
| Arena | Auditorio del Estado | ||
| Capacity | 4,426 | ||
| Location | Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico | ||
| Team colors | Orange, black and white | ||
| President | Carlos Cota Arce | ||
| Head coach | Iván Déniz | ||
| Championships | 4 (2006, 2014-15, 2017-18,2019-2020) | ||
| Website | soles.com | ||
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After only 2 years of existence, the team won their first national championship against the Halcones UV Xalapa. As of 2020, the Soles are the current champions of the LNBP.
International tournaments
The Soles have represented Mexico in some renowned and important international basketball competitions in such as the Harlem Week Basketball in the Netherlands.
On December 4, 2007, Soles de Mexicali was one of the 16 teams to participate in the first annual FIBA Americas League in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico that ended on February 9, 2008. The Soles gave an impressive performance ending in second place while Argentina's Peñarol Mar del Plata came in first.
2008-2009 Season
They defeated Lobos Universidad de Coahuila (U. de C.) to advance to the Final Eight.
In the Final Eight they defeated Dorados de Chihuahua in 6 games to advance to the Zona Norte Finals (Final Four).
On February 23, 2009, they will play Tecos de U.A. de G. in the Zona Norte Final, they will need win 4 of 7 games.
Honors
Domestic
- Liga Nacional de Baloncesto Profesional:
- Winner (4): 2006, 2015, 2018, 2020
- Runner-up (3): 2008, 2016, 2017
- Zona Norte Finals (1): 2009 (Final Four)
- Winner (4): 2006, 2015, 2018, 2020
International
- FIBA Americas League:
- Runner-up (1): 2008
Players
Current roster
Note: Flags indicate national team eligibility at FIBA sanctioned events. Players may hold other non-FIBA nationality not displayed.
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Notable players
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