Leyma Coruña Announces Preseason Schedule and Coaching Staff Continuity for Liga Endesa Return

The Leyma Coruña basketball squad has officially launched its preseason preparations for the 2026–2027 Liga Endesa campaign, returning to the court at the Coliseum de A Coruña under the guidance of head coach Carles Marco, according to reports from acb.com. As the team kicks off its training sessions, the club faces an immediate period of adjustment with several key roster members temporarily away on international duty for the upcoming FIBA window.

Following its promotion and return to Spain’s top-tier basketball competition, the organization has maintained stability by keeping its coaching and support staff intact. Alongside head coach Carles Marco, assistant coaches Román Gómez and Carlos Penedo return to the bench, accompanied by physical trainer Gustavo Gago and physiotherapists Bruno Camblor and Eduardo Seaone. Meanwhile, Adrián Seijas steps into the role of team delegate, succeeding Jorge Carreira, as reported by acb.com.

Roster Adjustments and National Team Absences

The opening weeks of training will feature a modified roster as Leyma Coruña adapts to international commitments. Beginning next week, orange squad players George Conditt IV, Caio Pacheco, Karlis Silins, and Dmytro Skapintsev will depart to join their respective national teams for the August FIBA window. To maintain competitive depth during training sessions and exhibition matches, young local pivot Carlos Taboada has been brought in to assist the squad, as noted by acb.com. Taboada brings prior experience in Primera and Segunda FEB and has previously represented Spain in youth international categories.

Additional support will come from Basket Xiria linked players Eric del Castillo—an Under-16 European Champion and Under-18 Eurobasket gold medalist—and Ouwa Camara, who is currently preparing for the Afrobasket tournament with Mali’s Under-18 national team. Both youngsters are slated to participate in training sessions with the Herculine club throughout the upcoming campaign, according to acb.com.

Extensive Preseason Schedule Ahead

Leyma Coruña has lined up at least six preparatory matches to build chemistry before the official league season tips off. The preseason slate opens on Tuesday, August 25, at 20:30 hours when the team travels to Fontecarmoa in Vilagarcía de Arousa to face Monbus Obradoiro. Four days later, on Saturday, August 29, at 20:30 hours, the squad heads to Palencia to challenge the local team, per acb.com.

Early September brings regional tournament action with the Copa Galicia. Leyma Coruña will square off against COB in the semifinals on Saturday, September 5, at 18:00 hours at Fontes do Sar. A victory would advance the team to the final on Sunday, September 6, at 19:00 hours against the winner of the semifinal matchup between Río Breogán and Monbus Obradoiro, according to acb.com.

The preparation continues the following weekend with a triangular tournament at the Burgos Coliseum featuring Recoletas San Pablo Burgos, Surne Bilbao Basket, and Leyma Coruña on September 12 and 13. The club will then conclude its preseason schedule in front of its home supporters during the official presentation match against Kids&Us Manresa on Friday, September 18, at 19:00 hours at the Palacio de Deportes de Riazor, as detailed by acb.com.

Fans and club members looking for further updates on the team’s conditioning and final roster preparations ahead of the league opener can follow official announcements through the Liga Endesa portal.