Astros de Jalisco is strengthening its project in the Basketball Champions League of the Americas with the arrival of Michael Carrera, an experienced player who seeks to go from enemy to hero for the tapatío fans. Carrera, who has played for Diablos Rojos in the Liga Nacional de Baloncesto Profesional, has averaged 30 points per game and has been one of the most dominant scorers in the league. He has also represented Venezuela in the FIBA World Cups in 2019 and 2023 and has played in leagues in Europe, the Americas, and Oceania. Astros has reaffirmed its commitment to its fans by retaining the trust of its coaching staff, which has kept the team in the top tier of both national leagues. The team is led by Ivan Deniz, who has 20 years of experience and has been the cornerstone of the tapatío project. The first stage of the tournament will feature a double Round Robin format, followed by the top two teams from each group advancing to the Quarterfinals, where the winners will advance to the Final Four. This will be the first time since the creation of the Basketball Champions League in 2019 that Nicaragua will not have a representative, and Flamengo will arrive as the defending champion, making the next champion of the continent American in April 2026.