Eddie Casiano leaves the direction of the Basketball National Team

October 13, 2021

Eddie Casiano had a contract until 2023, he was in command of the team since 2016 and Argentine Sergio Hernández and Puerto Rican Nelson Colón look like options to replace him.

In a press release, the federative body reported that the departure responds to a change in mentality in the team. Casiano had a contract until 2023.

“The decision responds to a change in the leadership of the national team. We are extremely grateful for the work and commitment that Eddie Casiano has shown in directing our National Team during the past six years ”, expressed Yum Ramos, federative president, in a press release.

He added that the Federation is in the process of hiring a replacement. Casiano was assisted by Manolo Cintrón and Rafael “Chino” Torres.

Hours after the announcement, Casiano wrote on Twitter that he will issue expressions about his departure.