Jassel Pérez arrives in Girona after winning the Puerto Rico league
The Dominican guard Jassel Pérez signs with FIATC Girona for the next two seasons after becoming champion with the Vaqueros de Bayamón. The player, who is 1.90 meters tall, arrives after a successful campaign alternating competitions in Spain and Puerto Rico.
Jassel Pérez becomes the new player for FIATC Girona for the 2026/27 and 2027/28 seasons. The shooting guard, born in San Cristóbal on September 12, 2001, arrives from the Vaqueros de Bayamón, where he just won the championship of the Puerto Rican league after an outstanding offensive performance.
The signing of the Dominican represents a commitment to young and versatile talent. At 1.90 meters tall, Pérez has shown the ability to compete at different levels, from the Primera FEB in Spain to the Liga Endesa, as well as in top-level American competitions. His recent trajectory positions him as one of the standout players in Caribbean basketball.
An international journey marked by growth
Pérez's professional career began in the 2021/22 season with the Titanes del Licey in the Dominican league. Since then, he has accumulated experience in multiple competitions and continents. During the 2022/23 season, he started the year with the Capitanes de Ciudad de México in the NBA G League before going through the Spartans Distrito Capital in Venezuela and returning to the Dominican Republic to finish the season.
In the 2023/24 season, he participated in the Basketball Champions League Americas with Real Estelí from Nicaragua, establishing himself as an international player. He later returned to the Spartans and finished once again with the Titanes del Licey. During the 2024/25 season, he repeated this scheme, alternating appearances between both Caribbean squads.
The leap to Spain and performance in the ACB
In the 2025/26 season, Pérez signed with Covirán Granada, who loaned him to Grupo Alega Cantabria in Primera FEB. During his time with the Cantabrian team, he averaged 15.1 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game, with an average rating of 16.4, demonstrating his offensive capabilities in the Spanish silver category.
In December 2025, Covirán Granada recalled him to join the first team in the Liga Endesa. In the 23 games he played in the ACB, he averaged 11.3 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.8 assists, with a rating of 11.6. His performance allowed him to establish himself as one of the revelations of the Spanish competition, earning the trust of coaches and positioning himself as a future reference for Caribbean basketball in Europe.
Champion with the Vaqueros de Bayamón
Once his time in the ACB concluded, Pérez joined the Vaqueros de Bayamón, one of the most important clubs in Puerto Rico. In the nine regular-season games, he registered excellent averages of 21.4 points, 4 rebounds, and 3.3 assists, with a rating of 21.2, figures that positioned him as the team’s offensive powerhouse.
Last weekend, Pérez became the champion of the Puerto Rican league with the Vaqueros after winning the final series played in a best-of-seven format. In the 18 playoff games, he averaged 18.9 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 4.4 assists per game, demonstrating his ability to perform in decisive moments and under pressure.
International presence and future with the national team
On the international stage, Jassel Pérez is a senior national team player for the Dominican Republic. He debuted on September 3, 2022, during the FIBA AmeriCup and later participated in the qualifying phases for the 2025 edition, in which the Dominican team reached the quarter-finals. He is currently part of the national team in the American qualifying windows for the FIBA World Cup 2027.
In his five most recent international games, he has averaged 9.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 2.6 assists, with an average rating of 10. His participation in the qualifying windows strengthens his commitment to the Dominican team on the path to the 2027 World Cup.
The assessment of the sports director of FIATC Girona
Fernando San Emeterio, sports director of FIATC Girona, expressed his satisfaction with the addition of the player. “We are delighted that Jassel is joining the FIATC Girona family. We believe he is a piece we needed that fits perfectly with our style of play,” noted the person in charge of the sporting aspect in Girona.
San Emeterio highlighted the Dominican's technical and physical qualities. “He has natural talent, both physical and technical, and an exuberance that makes him stand out in the open court, especially when attacking the basket. Defensively, he can also defend very well and is very proactive,” pointed out the sports director, who emphasized the player's attitude. “He is very hungry to grow and compete. For all these reasons, we believe he fits perfectly with our philosophy and identity.”
Pérez's signing represents an investment in the future of FIATC Girona, with a player in full development who has demonstrated his ability to compete at different levels and arrives with the motivation to establish himself in a top-level European league like the Liga Endesa.
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