Sabios de Manizales opened their Liga Señal Colombia de Baloncesto Profesional 2026-II campaign with two losses against Paisas de Medellín during the weekend of October 2 to October 3, falling 43-93 in the opener and 63-84 in the second fixture. The Manizales side played both matches behind closed doors, but club officials confirmed that spectators will be permitted inside the venue for their upcoming weekend series against Caribbean Storm.
Opening Weekend Defeats Against Paisas de Medellín
The basketball tournament’s opening weekend brought immediate challenges for the Colombian franchise. On Friday, October 2, Sabios struggled offensively and defensively against the visiting squad from Antioquia, dropping the contest with a heavy 43-93 scoreline. Day two brought a more competitive performance on Saturday, October 3, though Paisas de Medellín maintained control to secure an 84-63 victory.
Those opening scores leave the club looking for answers early in the 2026-II tournament schedule. Sabios carries a history in Colombian basketball, claiming national titles in 1989 and 2000 alongside runner-up finishes in 1995, 1998, and 1999. The current roster features players Zavien Williams, Sammy Valentín, Juan Pablo Salgado, Stefano Marcano, David Pino, David Venners, Brandon Thomson, Josh Benett, Darío Castro, Juan Pablo Barco, Cristian Medina, Isaías Saams, and Tomás Ibáñez, operating under the technical direction of coaches Fernando Ortega and Jacobo Suárez.
Coliseo Mayor Welcomes Back Spectators for Caribbean Storm Series
Local fans will finally get their first live look at the team following the two-game home lockdown. Sabios played their initial fixtures without supporters in attendance, but stadium gates will open to the public for the upcoming matches against Caribbean Storm.
The fixture list sets the Saturday match for October 10 at 4:00 p.m. local time, followed by Sunday’s game on October 11 at 6:00 p.m. local time inside the Coliseo Mayor. Ticket prices are set at $30,000 for Oriental and Occidental sections, while Norte and Sur tickets cost $25,000. Sales are being handled digitally through Boletomóvil – Sabios.
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