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02 Nov 2024 | 06:12 |
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In another game away from home, in the seventh round of the NBB, FlaBasquete took off in the last quarter and beat Unifacisa 87 to 77 , this Friday (1), at Arena Unifacisa. Argentinean Franco Balbi was the highlight of the match with 29 points, and also broke his scoring record in a match for Novo Basquete Brasil.
Highlights
Franco Balbi – 29 points;
Jordan Williams – 15 points;
Alexey – 9 points.
1st Quarter
The first two red-black points came from a good play by Gui Deodato for Ruan, who wrote it down under the basket. Flamengo's start to the game was devastating. With a triple ball from Alexey, Pride of the Nation took a 10-2 lead on the scoreboard. Lucas Siewert also repeated his teammate and scored from the three-point line. Highlight for the red and black defense, which seemed well adjusted, preventing Unifacisa's advances. FlaBasquete dominated the first part of the quarter, and in the final minutes, the home team reacted and took the lead: 20 to 18.
2nd Room
On the court, Balbi found Kayo Gonçalves in the dead zone and he scored a triple ball, regaining the advantage on the scoreboard. The confrontation remained very balanced, with the teams alternating ahead on the scoreboard. The red-black team made mistakes in the offensive sector and wasted some shots. In the last seconds, Pride of the Nation increased its production, turned the score around and went into the break ahead by two points: 38 to 36.
3rd Room
With a hot hand, Balbi made a good move through the dead zone and hit his second triple ball of the game. The Argentine point guard commanded the red and black team, having an excellent performance after the break. Jordan Williams also took responsibility and scored well in attack. Unifacisa, in turn, followed behind the red-black team, not allowing Fla to gain an advantage on the scoreboard. In the final seconds, Williams went for the dunk and closed the match at 63 to 61 for Mengão.
4th Quarter
In the opening seconds of the last quarter, Balbi hit another three in the game. On the court, Jhonatan Luz also followed his teammate and scored two triple balls. The game remained very balanced and Unifacisa did not let the Gávea team lose its lead on the scoreboard. In this quarter alone, Jhonatan Luz converted three three-pointers, helping Pride of the Nation stay ahead. In the final minutes, Mengão managed to gain an advantage and closed the game at 87 to 77, achieving another victory away from home.
Next challenge
Orgulho da Nação returns to the court on Monday (4) to face Caxias do South, at 8pm, at the Tijuca Tênis Clube gym, for Novo Basquete Brasil (NBB).
Initial quintet
Alexey, Gui Deodato, Jordan Williams, Lucas Siewert and Ruan Miranda.
Technician: Gustavo De Conti.
Mengão wants to broadcast the tournament to its fans on YouTube, but there is still no official decision with the organizing entity.
12 Set 2025 | 11:50 |
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FlaBasquete is in the final stages of preparation for the FIBA Intercontinental Cup, which will be held in Singapore on September 18-19. Amid the preseason in Europe, the club is working to increase the visibility of the sport and is negotiating the broadcast of the matches on the official Flamengo TV channel .
According to journalist Enéas Lima of the Garrafão Rubro-Negro website, Flamengo is working on an agreement with FIBA to broadcast the games. A decision has not yet been made, but the organization's official website already provides a link to the debut against NBA G-League United .
The competition brings together clubs from different continents. Flamengo is in the same group as NBA G-League United (USA) and Illawarra Hawks (Australia) . On the other side are AlAhli SC (Libya), Unicaja (Spain), and Utsunomiya Brex (Japan). Flamengo begins its quest for its third title on September 18th against the North American team, and faces the Australians the following day.
FlaBasquete games in the Intercontinental Cup:
Preparations began in Burgos, Spain, in early September. In the first friendly, Flamengo was defeated by San Pablo Burgos, 106 to 86. The team returns to the court this Friday (12), against San Sebastian, before traveling to Singapore.
FlaBasquete Schedule in Spain:
The red-black squad arrives in Madrid for two preparatory games aiming to compete in the FIBA Intercontinental Cup,
10 Set 2025 | 13:00 |
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The 2025/26 FlaBasquete season begins with a commitment outside the country. This Monday (8), the red-black delegation arrived in Madrid, Spain, to play two friendlies before the FIBA Intercontinental Cup , scheduled to take place between September 18 and 21, at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.
Before boarding, last Saturday (6), Orgulho da Nação opened the doors of the Hélio Maurício gym, in Gávea, for an open training session that brought together hundreds of fans. After the activity, players and coaching staff thanked the Nation for its support , taking photos and signing autographs.
FlaBasquete 's first match on Spanish soil will be this Wednesday (10), at 3 pm (Brasília time), against Burgos . On Friday (12), at the same time, the team returns to the court to face San Sebastian. The games serve as immediate preparation for the world tournament.
After the two friendlies, Flamengo heads to Singapore, where they will make their FIBA Intercontinental Cup debut on September 18th at 6:00 a.m. (Brasília time) against G League United. The competition will feature continental champions and invited teams at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.
Point guards: Alexey Borges and Dee Bost.
Shooting guards: Shaq Johnson, Alex Negrete and Daniel Onwenu.
Wings: Gui Deodato and Jhonatan.
Power forwards: Marketih Cummings and Kayo Gonçalves.
Pivots: Eric Buckner, Wesley Castro and Guilherme Hubner.
Mengão heads to Spain again, where he begins preparations for the NBB, BCLA and FIBA Club World Cup, seeking to return to the top.
07 Set 2025 | 15:46 |
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Flamengo continues its preparations for the official basketball season , which promises an intense calendar. Before heading to Spain, where it will carry out pre-season training and, subsequently, compete in the FIBA Intercontinental Cup , the red-black squad received the affection of the Nation this Saturday (06).
The Hélio Maurício Gymnasium was packed with fans watching the morning's activities . After practice, the players welcomed the crowd with photos and autographs, strengthening their connection with the fans before the trip to the European continent.
Flamengo will travel to Europe next Monday (08) and will begin training the following day. The first friendly will be on Wednesday (10), against San Pablo Burgos (ESP). Two days later, on Friday (12), the team will face San Sebastián (ESP).
Next, the red-and-black delegation travels to Singapore, where they will compete in the FIBA Intercontinental Cup , a tournament in which the club is seeking its third championship. The Mais Querido won the title in 2014, beating Maccabi Tel Aviv, and in 2022 , beating San Pablo Burgos.
After the Intercontinental Cup, Flamengo faces a marathon of competitions throughout the year . The calendar includes the New Basketball Brazil (NBB), the Champions League of the Americas, and the Super 8 Cup, cementing another high-level season for the Pride of the Nation.
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