After 31 consecutive years in the elite of national and European basketball, Dreamland Gran Canaria has confirmed its relegation to the Primera FEB, ending a golden era marked by titles such as the Supercopa and EuroCup, and a notable presence in the EuroLeague. The season has been described as 'one to forget,' forcing the club into a deep restructuring across all its areas.

The current season starkly contrasts with the expectations generated last summer, following a EuroCup final appearance, Copa del Rey semi-finals, and ACB quarter-finals. The decision to switch from the EuroCup to the FIBA Basketball Champions League, along with the renewal of coach Jaka Lakovic and the squad, did not yield the desired results. The squad's renewal became a Achilles' heel, with the departure of key players and signings that failed to meet expectations.

The team only secured 10 wins in the Liga Endesa, a figure that historically offered a 60% chance of survival, but proved insufficient this year. Despite not being in relegation spots until the final moments, the agony persisted until the end, symbolized by a decisive opposing three-pointer in the final second of the competition. The failure to qualify for the Copa del Rey was the first warning sign, followed by European elimination and the impossibility of reaching the playoffs.

The dismissal of Jaka Lakovic after a painful defeat against Casademont Zaragoza marked a negative turning point. The loss of strength at the Gran Canaria Arena, coupled with injuries and the difficulty in finding suitable reinforcements, such as the failed signing of center Ibou Badji, exacerbated the situation. Despite a brief morale boost with the arrival of coach Che García, the team could not avoid relegation.

The club's future appears turbulent, with an inevitable budgetary adjustment, a probable decrease in subsidies, and the challenge of competing in a increasingly fierce market in Spain's second basketball division. Questions arise regarding the continuity of the main sponsor, Dreamland, friction between administrations, and the potential continuation of president Sitapha Savané, whose popularity has been eroded. The youth academy also raises concerns about the potential loss of young talents.

The club is clinging to the remote possibility of remaining in the top tier if any team that achieves sporting promotion fails to meet the requirements to play in the ACB. This Monday, the Cabildo will convene a press conference with the presence of the institution's president, Antonio Morales, the Minister of Sports, Aridany Romero, and Sitapha Savané himself, to analyze the roadmap and the entity's future.