Ginásio Pedrocão Explained

Ginásio Poliesportivo Pedro Morilla Fuentes
Nickname:Ginásio Pedrocão
Location:Franca
Brazil
Coordinates:-20.5607°N -47.4073°W
Type:indoor sporting arena
Opened:19 January 1975
Owner:Municipality of Franca
Capacity:6,000
Tenants:Franca Basketball

The Ginásio Pedrocão (Ginásio Poliesportivo Pedro Morilla Fuentes) is an indoor arena and the home of Franca Basketball Club in the NBB.[1] It was established in 1975 and renamed "Pedrocão" in 1996 to honor coach and team idol Pedro Morilla Fuentes (Pedroca) who led the team from 1959 to 1981.[2] The arena also hosts matches for the Brazil men's national basketball team.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Diante do total descaso da Prefeitura, Franca Basquete reformará piso da quadra . Jornal de Franca . 15 July 2018 . 28 May 2023 . pt.
  2. Web site: Oficial . 2024-11-19 . lnb.com.br.
  3. Web site: "Templo", Pedrocão recebe seleção brasileira com reverência à história do basquete nacional . GloboEsporte . 25 February 2022 . 28 May 2023 . pt.