The Gigantes de Carolina-Canóvanas' dependence on Jaylen Nowell ultimately led to their elimination from the Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN) tournament. Despite Nowell's initial success, averaging 22.4 points per game, he struggled in the semifinals, averaging only 13.4 points.
Coach Carlos González admitted to overplaying Nowell, giving him more minutes due to the team's slow start. The team's other imports, Hunter Tyson, DeAndre Williams, and Scottie James, also underperformed in the postseason.
This marks the third consecutive year Carolina-Canóvanas has failed to reach the tournament final since winning the championship in 2023. González acknowledged that winning a championship requires more than just talent, citing the team's lack of additional factors necessary for success.