UCAM Murcia retires Dominican Sadiel Rojas' jersey

Spain.- Sadiel Rojas, a Dominican forward who spent nine years at UCAM Murcia Club Baloncesto, had his jersey with the number 27, his last name, his signature and the club's crest retired, the first one the entity hangs from the ceiling of the Palacio de los Deportes in four decades of history. Rojas, 36 years old and who wore the garnet jersey between 2014 and 2023 to become the player with the most matches played with those from the capital of Segura (353), thanked, microphone in hand from the center of the court after having received a jersey precisely with that number 353 in reference to the matches he played in the nine seasons with the Spanish team. Accompanied by his family, the protagonist remembered his loved ones and especially his mother, "the most demanding coach" he had, according to him.

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The crowd shouted to Sadi in unison 'Rojas, Rojas' and 'MVP, MVP' and received applause from teammates, rivals and referees, as well as the fans who filled the Palace on a special night and in which, in sporting terms, the leadership of the Endesa League between UCAM CB and Real Madrid was at stake. In addition, the fans held up cards with his name and number that were distributed by the club. "If you have dedication and commitment you can go far", said the player born in Kansas, United States, on July 16, 1989, but who is from the Dominican Republic and played with the country's national team.