Javier Rodríguez Signs Three-Year Extension with Alimerka Oviedo Baloncesto

Oviedo, Spain – March 18, 2026 – Alimerka Oviedo Baloncesto has announced a three-year contract extension for head coach Javier Rodríguez Pérez, solidifying the team’s leadership and long-term vision.

Continuity and Stability for OCB

The agreement ensures Rodríguez will remain with the club through the next three seasons. This decision underscores the club’s commitment to the project that began when the coach started his second stint with the team three years ago.

A Proven Track Record

Rodríguez has coached in 157 games for Alimerka Oviedo Baloncesto as of this past weekend, establishing himself as a respected figure in the Primera FEB league.

Dynamic Basketball and Fan Engagement

During his tenure, Rodríguez has instilled a distinctive playing identity characterized by a fast-paced, dynamic style focused on rebounding and aggressive play. This approach has allowed the team to compete effectively against top opponents.

The team’s recent move to the Palacio de los Deportes has further strengthened the connection with fans, with attendance regularly exceeding 4,000 per game.

“I am very happy to continue in Oviedo, a club and a city that I feel like my home. The goal is for more people to feel identified with the team and the club every day, to make our fans enjoy themselves and for the Palace to be full every game. To achieve this, we will continue working with humility, knowing who we are, and with ambition, without setting limits.”

Javier Rodríguez

Íñigo de la Villa, the sports director of Alimerka OCB, emphasized the importance of retaining Rodríguez.

“Javi’s continuity was a priority for us.” “He perfectly represents the competitive identity we want for the club because he is a coach for the present and the future.”

Íñigo de la Villa

“We have complete confidence in his ability to continue leading the team, we believe in his ambition and his work to delve into a recognizable gaming identity while the players develop and grow alongside us. We firmly believe that projects like ours are built from stability and that is why this renewal is a determined commitment to continue growing together and continue consolidating the future of the OCB.”

Íñigo de la Villa

Key Players

Currently, Alimerka Oviedo Baloncesto’s key players include Raul Lobaco, Gregory Parham, Alonso Faure, Francis Nwaokorie, Marques Townes, and others.

The extension of Javier Rodríguez’s contract signals a period of stability and continued growth for Alimerka Oviedo Baloncesto, promising an exciting future for the team and its dedicated fanbase.