Eddie Casiano returns to coach the Vejigantes of Ponce

By THE STAR STAFF

The management of the Vejigantes of Ponce announced this week the return of Eddie Casiano as coach for the upcoming season of the Puerto Rican Basketball League, scheduled to begin in November.

“Eddie is part of the history of Puerto Rican basketball,” said Joel Medina, general manager of the Vejigantes, in a written statement. “His experience and leadership make him the ideal person to lead us again.”

“With him at the helm, we are confident that Las Máscaras will once again be protagonists and we will fight to give our fans the championship they so desire,” he added.

Casiano, a former coach of the Puerto Rican national team and a local basketball champion many times over, returns with the goal of leading the franchise to the highest honor. His presence, Medina said, marks a new chapter for the Ponce team and strengthens the organization’s sports project.

Last season, the team advanced to the National Final Four, an achievement that raised fans’ expectations for the new season.

The combination of young talent with Casiano’s veteran experience and strategy points to a competitive season for Ponce and the island, the organization said.