Liga Nacional de Baloncesto (2026)
Liga Nacional de Baloncesto 2026
In 2026 the league decreased number of teams from 10 to 9.
Standings 2026
 
- qualified to the play-offs
Stats Leaders 2026
PPG
RPG
APG
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Erebuni
203 F 28y
Avg: 25.2 ppg

2
21.5
5
18.8
6
18.2
7
17.7
9
16.9
10
16.8
Player of the Week: Round 12 (RS)
Adriano Barreras

Andes
183 SG 37y
20.8ppg

Importadora Alvarado Surge Past Andes to Keep the Cup in Ambato (Photo: facebook)
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Marvin Cairo
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Paul Marigney
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Hector Martinto
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Yussephe Castaneda
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Patricio Cortez
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# Name CM (INCH) Pos Age Nat
53 * biQLaj CiaQI 915 (8'6'') C 53 Cuba
71 * Oiul biQaDjRF 020 (8'5'') G 77 USA
33 * qQaZV bRsais 95 Ecuador
4 * HRZUIQ biQUajUI 024 (8'8'') y 59 Cuba
07 * YussRphR CisUijRdi 063 (8'0'') G 98 Ecuador
6 biUhais CilLIpaji 90 Ecuador
04 ziBRs GillI 04 Ecuador
95 ORdQI SlLiQidI 028 (8'3'') y 02 Ecuador
90 OiUQaZaI CIQURJ 068 (8'0'') G 57 Ecuador
09 ziaQ baji 04 Ecuador
00 zIsR giJi 913 (8'2'') G/y 06 Ecuador
57 yRlapR XIMIi 025 (8'7'') G 06 Ecuador
09 zihaQ baji 063 (8'0'') y 04 Ecuador
0 zIsR OiliZaIs 066 (8'9'') G 90 Ecuador
97 gIBajaZV viQi 04 Ecuador
Head Coach: vuZis Gal Head Coach: ziLaRQ PQURDi
 Average Height: 192.9 cm (6'4.0'')
 Average Age: 23.9
Finals MVP
League MVP & Import POY & Defensive POY
Top Scorer
Domestic POY
Coach of the Year
Importadora Alvarado Surge Past Andes to Keep the Cup in Ambato-Jun 14, 2026
Importadora Alvarado are national champions of Ecuador once again, overturning a rocky start with an overwhelming third quarter to beat Andes B.C. 85-65 in the finals of the Liga Nacional FEB and keep the trophy at home in Ambato.
Things did not begin well for the hosts. Andes B.C. came out firing, riding a hot hand from Adriano Barreras (183-SG-1989) to a 28-14 first-quarter lead. But Importadora steadied themselves in the second period, outscoring the visitors 22-12 to trail just 40-36 at the break and then blew the game open after halftime. A devastating 32-12 third quarter flipped a four-point deficit into a commanding 68-52 lead, and the hosts coasted from there before a crowd of 2,000 at the Coliseo Cerrado de los Deportes.
Lucas Gil's side won with balance and ball movement. Yussephe Castaneda (185-G-2000) led the way with 18 points, five rebounds and six assists, Marvin Vives added 16 points, seven rebounds and six assists, and Paul Marigney (191-G-1982, college: SMC) II posted 14 points and nine rebounds. Tournament MVP Erick Mesias (2003) chipped in 10 points. Importadora shot 40 percent from three (15 of 37) and turned 15 Andes turnovers into 21 points.
Barreras Alvarez was magnificent in defeat with a game-high 28 points on six three-pointers, and Jeanhison Capote added 16, but Andes B.C. could not match Importadora's firepower once the champions found their rhythm.
Latinbasket.com All-Ecuadorian LNB Awards 2026-Jun 17, 2026
Elias Cave, American forward from the Golden Club Deportivo, was honored as the Player of the Year at the Liga Nacional de Baloncesto. He graduated from the Minot State four years ago. Cave received multiple other awards, earned the Defensive Player of the Year, Import Player of the Year, Forward of the Year, and was named to the First Team and Imports Team. With Cave's excellent performance, the Golden Club Deportivo achieved the best record of the season in the league, finishing with an impressive 7 to 1 in the regular season. He was the Player of the Week honoree in the league. Cave's exceptional play earned him the second spot in points per game, boasting an impressive average of over 21. He also averaged over 4 rebounds per game in the league. Cave has totalled 3 games of 20 or more points on the year and recorded 30 or more points in 2 games. His 35 points against Cuenca were the most he scored in the 2026 season. Bady Alvarez, 21-year old guard from the Golden Club Deportivo, picked up the Domestic Player of the Year of Liga Nacional de Baloncesto. He collected multiple other honors, was named the Guard of the Year, and earned a spot in the First Team and Domestic Players Team. Alvarez orchestrated his way to the fifth spot in points per game, showcasing a dazzling average of almost 19. He also registered over 6 rebounds per game that season in the league. Alvarez has totalled 5 games of 20 or more points on the year and had 30 or more points in 2 games. His 34 points against the Alvarado were the most he scored in the 2026 season. Jordan Cardenas, center from the Golden Club Deportivo, was voted the Center of the Year at the Liga Nacional de Baloncesto. He Is the Florida National alumni from 2020. Cardenas received multiple other awards, was voted to the First Team and Domestic Players Team. He recorded almost 11 points and over 7 rebounds per game over the season in the league. Cardenas logged double-doubles in 2 games during the event. His 18 points against the Andes were the most he scored in the 2026 season. Darol Hernandez-Zinenko, 36-year old Cuban forward from the Golden Club Deportivo, was selected to the First Team of Liga Nacional de Baloncesto. He was also chosen to the Imports Team. Hernandez-Zinenko averaged over 9 points and 7 rebounds per game in the league. He registered double-doubles in 3 games at the event. Hernandez-Zinenko's 16 points against Ambato Soldiers were the most he scored in the 2026 season. Among many awards he was selected to the Eurobasket All-Russian Superleague 1 All-Imports Team in 2025. Franco Borsellino, 39-year old Argentinian point guard from the Golden Club Deportivo, was named to the First Team at the Liga Nacional de Baloncesto. He also earned a spot in the Imports Team. Borsellino conducted his way to the third position in averaging a commendable almost 6 assists per game. He also notched almost 9 points per game that season in the league. Borsellino's 28 points against Cuenca were the most he scored in the 2026 season. Among many awards he was selected to the Latinbasket All-Argentinian La Liga Argentina Conferencia Norte Second Team back in 2022. He was also selected as the Latinbasket All-Argentinian La Liga Argentina Apertura Honorable Mention in 2025.
Player of the Year: USA Elias Cave (201-F) of Deportivo Gold
Finals MVP: Cuban Marvin Cairo (203-C-35) of Alvarado
Defensive Player of the Year: USA Elias Cave (201-F) of Deportivo Gold
Domestic Player of the Year: Ecuadorian Bady Alvarez (188-G-22) of Deportivo Gold
Import Player of the Year: USA Elias Cave (201-F) of Deportivo Gold
Guard of the Year: Ecuadorian Bady Alvarez (188-G-22) of Deportivo Gold
Forward of the Year: USA Elias Cave (201-F) of Deportivo Gold
Center of the Year: Ecuadorian Jordan Cardenas (206-C-28) of Deportivo Gold
Coach of the Year: Ecuadorian Lucas Gil of Alvarado


Latinbasket.com Ecuadorian LNB First Team 2026
Cave
Alvarez
Hernandez-Zinenko
Cardenas
Borsellino

First Team
USA Elias Cave (201-F) of Deportivo Gold
Ecuadorian Bady Alvarez (188-G-22) of Deportivo Gold
Cuban Darol Hernandez-Zinenko (207-F-37) of Deportivo Gold
Ecuadorian Jordan Cardenas (206-C-28) of Deportivo Gold
Argentinian Franco Borsellino (185-PG-39) of Deportivo Gold


Latinbasket.com Ecuadorian LNB Second Team 2026
Cairo
Riascos
Mesias
Marigney
Guerra

Second Team
Cuban Marvin Cairo (203-C-35) of Alvarado
Ecuadorian Luis Riascos (194-F/G-26) of Piratas
Ecuadorian Erick Mesias (23) of Alvarado
USA Paul Marigney (191-G-44) of Alvarado
Ecuadorian Alexander Guerra (196-F-30) of Andes


Latinbasket.com Ecuadorian LNB Honorable Mention 2026
Barreras
Recalde
Jaramillo
Lara
Capurro

Honorable Mention
Cuban Adriano Barreras (183-SG-37) of Andes
Ecuadorian Kenny Recalde (177-G-22) of Monsters
Ecuadorian Andres Jaramillo (190-SG-24) of Monsters
Ecuadorian Bryan Lara (198-C-29) of Monsters
Ecuadorian Aaron Capurro (201-F-26) of Piratas
Ecuadorian Eduard Caicedo (198-C/F-36) of Deportivo Gold


Latinbasket.com Ecuadorian LNB All-Domestic Players Team 2026
Alvarez
Cardenas
Riascos
Recalde
Guerra

All-Domestic Players Team
Ecuadorian Bady Alvarez (188-G-22) of Deportivo Gold
Ecuadorian Jordan Cardenas (206-C-28) of Deportivo Gold
Ecuadorian Luis Riascos (194-F/G-26) of Piratas
Ecuadorian Kenny Recalde (177-G-22) of Monsters
Ecuadorian Alexander Guerra (196-F-30) of Andes


Latinbasket.com Ecuadorian LNB All-Imports Team 2026
Cave
Hernandez-Zinenko
Borsellino
Cairo
Marigney

All-Imports Team
USA Elias Cave (201-F) of Deportivo Gold
Cuban Darol Hernandez-Zinenko (207-F-37) of Deportivo Gold
Argentinian Franco Borsellino (185-PG-39) of Deportivo Gold
Cuban Marvin Cairo (203-C-35) of Alvarado
USA Paul Marigney (191-G-44) of Alvarado
*The awards were created by Latinbasket.com staff based on the stats (if available), teams' performance and players' performance. It very often required deeper research and collecting various data about the players and their teams.