Manati announces Cole and Diallo as their imports

Osos de Manati announced the return of Norris Cole (188-PG-1988, college: CSU) and Cheick Diallo (206-C/F-1996, college: Kansas) as their first two imports for the 2025 season. The team expects to announce their third import during the preseason.

Both imports are expected to be with the team from day one, being key performers in their finals run. Cole last season averaged 17.4 points and 8.2 assists in 41 games. Diallo played 31 games with averages of 15.7 points and 8.3 rebounds.

Manati reached the finals last season for the first time in franchise history and lost in seven games to Caguas. Other key players like Chris Ortiz, Jordan Howard and Isaac Sosa are expected to be on day one.