Valencia Basket meets minimum local player quota, seeks more options

Valencia Basket has secured the minimum number of local players required for its roster, reaching the threshold of four 'cupos' with the recent acquisition of Mario Saint-Supéry. This signing fulfills a key requirement for a 12-player squad in ACB competitions.

Despite meeting the minimum, the club aims to bring in at least one more local player to ensure greater flexibility and options throughout the demanding season. The team currently has 11 players under contract and anticipates expanding the roster to at least 14 players, potentially 15 if Matt Costello does not renew his contract.

The 'cupo' designation refers to players who have been registered with a Spanish Federation club for three seasons between the under-14 and under-20 age groups. This rule is specific to ACB competitions, with no such restrictions in European tournaments. Valencia has previously opted for larger rosters, sometimes between 14 and 16 players, with at least five local players to allow for strategic adjustments.