Aday Mara wants to play an important role in his first NBA season, and he made a statement in his preseason debut despite the Oklahoma City Thunder's 116-110 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. The Aragonese center was clearly his team's best player during his time on the court and even made two-time MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander rise from his seat with his plays.
Plans have changed. Casademont Zaragoza has seen significant adjustments to the schedules of its next two home games in the first round of the EuroLeague. The Aragonese side will change both the time of its debut at Príncipe Felipe against Basket Landes and the date of its third-round match against Kibirkstis Vilnius.
Casademont Zaragoza won its first official game of the season against Estepona with Mariona Ortiz, and that will remain the case until her departure. After her exit at the end of the year was officially announced last week, the red-and-black locker room, which faces a league double-header this week and is handling the situation involving the Catalan point guard normally, has rallied around its captain, with Helena Oma acting as spokesperson: "We are with her all the way."
The countdown to Aday Mara officially becoming the first player from Aragon to play in the NBA is shrinking by the day. Before making his debut, however, the Zaragoza-born center must complete the regular preseason, as the entire roster does not play together in the Summer League. The Oklahoma City Thunder begin their preseason in the early hours of Wednesday against the New Orleans Pelicans at 2 a.m. peninsular Spanish time.
After the disappointment of the Spanish Super Cup and a convincing opening-day win over Estepona in the Liga Endesa, Casademont Zaragoza begins to pick up speed this week with two league games that will help continue its development. That was the message from head coach Carlos Cantero ahead of Wednesday's first clash against Gernika at 8 p.m.: "We have to keep focusing more on ourselves than on the opponent and continue building the team."
Casademont Zaragoza could be without one of its key players for the second round of the Liga Femenina Endesa. Nadia Fingall is doubtful for Wednesday's game against Gernika (8 p.m.) after missing Monday's training session due to a viral illness that even required a hospital visit overnight.
Aragón's judo teams delivered an outstanding performance in the youth categories in Santander this weekend. Aragón topped the medal table at both the Spanish Cadet Super Cup, held on Saturday, October 3, and the Children's Super Cup on Sunday, October 4. They won 35 medals in total: 14 gold, 10 silver and 11 bronze.
Atlético Calatayud now knows which La Liga team it will host at its ground: Osasuna, in the first round of the Copa del Rey. The Bilbilitano side will welcome the Navarrese club in what will be a historic day for the Aragonese team.
C.D. Cuarte was one of the biggest winners of the Copa del Rey draw after being handed the most attractive opponent among the Segunda División teams, as it will host Girona. The Catalan side is one of the favorites to return to LaLiga, while the Aragonese team will aim to cause an upset by eliminating Girona in the first round. The exact dates of all the matches are yet to be decided, with the games scheduled to take place between October 27 and 29.
There is no specific return date, but Jilson Bango is focused on taking things one step at a time as he works to return to his best level. The Angolan center is in the final stage of recovering from his knee injury and was presented on Monday as Casademont Zaragoza's new player in his second spell in the Aragonese capital.
Wanapix Sala 10 hopes to take advantage of playing at home this Saturday during the Fiestas del Pilar to fill the Siglo XXI for its 1 p.m. clash with Inter JP Financial. Jorge Palos' team is seeking its first win of the season.
The season has been far from smooth for BM Contazara, who have yet to earn a point after four rounds and lost to Quireza Events Cisne (26-22). Meanwhile, Bada Huesca secured a fourth straight win against Helvetia Anaitasuna (35-32), highlighting the contrasting fortunes of the two Aragonese teams in the División de Honor Plata. The result leaves Zaragoza-based Contazara bottom with no points, while Nolasco's side leads the standings outright with eight points.
Wanapix AD Sala 10 earned its first point of the season after drawing 1-1 with Catgas Energía Santa Coloma in a match marked by the high intensity of both teams. The result lifts the Aragonese side out of the relegation zone, although it has played one more match than its direct rivals.
The best spectacle in European women’s basketball will return to Zaragoza next year. The EuroLeague Final Six, scheduled for April 14–18, 2027, at Príncipe Felipe, will once again come to the Zaragoza arena to crown the new champion of Europe. The competition will initially feature Casademont Zaragoza and has already begun selling tickets for the decisive stage where the champion will be determined.
Casademont Zaragoza enjoyed a straightforward debut, overwhelming CAB Estepona 68-41 with an impenetrable defense after a turbulent week marked by Mariona's departure. Cantero's side was vastly superior in every aspect at the Príncipe Felipe.
S.D. Huesca returned to winning ways four weeks later, doing so comfortably. Two goals from Luismi, both preceded by opposition errors, and another from Herrera secured all three points against a very weak Europa side. Gori pulled one back in stoppage time. Jardiel’s team won 3-1 to claim their second victory of the season and restore some calm at El Alcoraz.
Casademont Zaragoza put in an excellent performance against Valencia Basket, but the game slipped away in the final quarter as the visitors won 82-97. It was the Reds' first defeat of the season, although the team showed it has the quality to compete on equal terms with anyone in the ACB.
Normality and calm have been hard to find around Casademont Zaragoza since Mariona Ortiz's departure was announced, although she will leave in December. But competition does not stop, and this Sunday at 12:15 p.m. marks the start of the new Liga Femenina Endesa season against CAB Estepona at the Príncipe Felipe. The game could be a soothing remedy—or not—for a group of players eager to show on the court that this team can once again challenge for titles.
The Príncipe Felipe is ready to welcome the new Casademont Zaragoza in an official match. The Aragonese side face the Red Tide this Sunday at 5:00 p.m. in their first game of the season, with a chance to build on their statement win in Tenerife and claim their second Liga Endesa victory. Standing in their way are the reigning champions, although Valencia Basket have also undergone major changes over the summer.
Pen at the ready to jot down four top-flight teams: Athletic Bilbao, Espanyol, Osasuna or Alavés. One of them will face Atlético Calatayud in the first round of the Copa del Rey after the team overcame the preliminary tie against Baztán. The Calatayud side, which won both matches, will learn its opponent in Monday’s cup draw at 1:00 p.m.
