It is undoubtedly boom season. At 22, Guillem Belts stands as a core figure for HLAAlicante, increasingly shaping games with a growing influence and leadership. The Alicante base has been impressive in challenging moments, steering the dynamics as Gonzalo García de Vitoria’s squad showcased its supremacy, with decisive offensive contributions. Belts led Lucentum in scoring alongside Rakocevic and McDonnell, who were in excellent form during the campaign.
Belts has matured in every aspect, learning from the many quarterbacks who have passed through the team. He has learned to read his moment and now arrives at a peak state of maturity. The trust placed in Rafael Monclova from the outset has been crucial for this player, who possesses a remarkable leap and capitalizes on every run of the game. His piercing speed is a weapon that breaks down defenses and yields points for the Lucentum base squad.
The young Alicante native ascended to captaincy of the first team. Growing up within the Lucentum Foundation, he has become a reference for players in the club’s youth ranks. Pedro Ferrándiz is noted for bringing the youngest Lucentum debut at just 16 years and 40 days against Basket Navarra, marking a significant milestone in the club’s development pipeline.
Arcos arrived at the club through the junior category and has progressed through all levels of the Lucentum Foundation base, embodying the path from academy to professional sport.
Guillem revolutionizes HLA Alicante (70-88)
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The Alicante player shone as one of the top performers in the EBA League two seasons ago, posting averages around 24.3 points and a 30.8 efficiency rating, and stood out in the 2021 ACB promotion playoffs. His presence in the first team has become a constant this season, even with multiple rotations above Chapela and Steinarsson. Belts has answered the call with consistency, reinforcing his role as a key contributor for Lucentum.
He missed a large portion of the previous season due to an injury in Melilla, a setback that tested his resilience. Yet he delivered one of the best performances of the year at LEBOro on a recent Wednesday, proving his capacity to perform at a high level when called upon. Supporting teammates and maintaining focus in a highly competitive league has been his hallmark during recovery and return.
Belts’s humility, work ethic, and eagerness to learn have made him indispensable for a Lucentum squad that is inching closer to playoff qualification. His development mirrors the club’s broader mission—to cultivate homegrown talent into league-ready players capable of leading in pressure moments.
Match against Valladolid
HLAA Alicante seeks strong backing from its fans for the upcoming clash with Valladolid at the Modernization Center this Sunday at 12:30. The Lucentum squad faces an opponent with 17 victories, underscoring the importance of securing home-court momentum in the playoff push. Rafa Monclova’s team rides a wave of form after two comfortable wins, with Rakocevic delivering pivotal performances that have boosted the club’s numbers. Sitting seventh in the standings, the team is closing in on the promotion qualifiers, and the club has announced a fresh ticket promotion to welcome supporters back to the arena.