El ascenso del Betis a la ACB, en el alambre

Betis Baloncesto (also referred to as Hereda Sevilla Baloncesto) faced uncertainty regarding its place in the ACB league as the deadline for submitting documentation passed at midnight. The Sevillian club reportedly failed the mandatory and strict audit required for promotion, casting doubt on its ascension.

Owner Pedro Fernández negotiated until the last minute, having previously assured Sevilla would play in the ACB. However, unresolved debts owed to players claiming promotion bonuses and the lack of a main sponsor (despite speculation one had been secured) prevented formalizing the promotion. Media in Granada reported expecting ACB presence, while the Sevillian club remained silent, creating uncertainty.

Fernández later posted a late-night TikTok video claiming all debts were paid, fees were settled, and he expected ACB approval on Wednesday. Shortly after, around 1:00 AM, Betis Baloncesto issued an official statement confirming they submitted all required documentation to the ACB within the stipulated deadline, adhering to the registration process for the 2025-26 season. The club stated it now awaits the official resolution from the ACB.

Submitting documentation does not guarantee promotion; the ACB must review it and could delay any announcement until its assembly next week. The club's future is tied to this promotion outcome. If promotion fails, it's unclear if Fernández will keep the team in the Primera FEB or liquidate it, as was previously considered when a move to Jaén was rumored.

The situation represents a potentially bitter end to a turbulent period marked by unclear communication from the club, beyond the owner's confident assertions about winning the league and playing in the ACB, despite the known complexities. The future now depends on the ACB's decision and, if rejected, the reasons provided and Fernández's subsequent response.