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Flamengo star talks about the team's focus in the final stretch of the NBB

Mais Querido currently occupies second place in the league table, with just one point separating it from Minas, the current leader.

Flamengo currently occupies second place in the league table, just one point behind the leader (Reproduction/ Flamengo)
Flamengo currently occupies second place in the league table, just one point behind the leader (Reproduction/ Flamengo)

05 Abr 2025 | 07:26 |

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Last Thursday (3), Flamengo won for the third consecutive time in the NBB by beating São Paulo 105 to 86, at Maracanãzinho. The highlight of the match and the highest scorer of the night, point guard Alexey celebrated the positive result and, with an eye on the playoffs, highlighted the importance of the team finishing the first phase well.


It was a great victory, we need to keep adding to stay in the best possible position.


From the second half onwards, we managed to set the pace we wanted, we had a strong defense and many counterattacks. We had a greater rotation, which helped us, and we had a good use of three-pointers, which helped a lot. It was a great victory, we need to keep adding to it to stay in the best possible position, to make it to the playoffs ”, assessed Alexey after the end of the match.


FLAMENGO'S SITUATION IN THE NBB

The Mais Querido is in second place in the NBB standings. In total, they have 53 points and a 76.6% success rate in 30 rounds (23 wins and 7 losses) . It is worth remembering that there are four rounds left until the end of the tournament, and Rubro-Negro still has a chance of taking the lead from Minas, but it depends on a combination of results from three rounds.


The most likely scenario currently is for the Pride of the Nation to secure second place overall for the playoffs . A position that will pit them against the 15th-place team in the round of 16 and guarantee them the right to decide the best-of-five series at home.

FLAMENGO COULD LOSE POSITION IN THE TABLE

However, Flamengo still runs the risk of losing its position to Franca in the final rounds. This is because the São Paulo team is in third place and is one point behind in the table. The teams will face each other in the final round, at the home of the São Paulo team, but Rubro-Negro will qualify if they win the next three matches.


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FlaBasquete coach praises reinforcement: “unusual level of leadership…”

The player arrived with promising status after great performances in Argentina and Sergio Hernández did not mince words in praising his talent.

FlaBasquete announced Alex Negrete as a new reinforcement and coach Sergio 'Oveja' Hernández praised the player - Photo: Mariana Sá/Flamengo
FlaBasquete announced Alex Negrete as a new reinforcement and coach Sergio 'Oveja' Hernández praised the player - Photo: Mariana Sá/Flamengo

06 Ago 2025 | 14:23 |

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FlaBasquete remains active in the market and announced this Tuesday (5) the signing of Argentine Alex Negrete, 24 years old, who arrives with the direct approval of coach Sergio "Oveja" Hernández . The red-black commander praised the new reinforcement and highlighted the reasons that led to the choice.


Oveja on Alex Negrete, FlaBasquete's new signing: "His mentality is extremely competitive"


According to Oveja, Negrete is more than just a talented youngster—he's an athlete with the potential to be an offensive reference and a leader in the locker room: " Negrete is a young player with a lot of energy who has been improving year after year . He has great scoring ability and demonstrates leadership skills that are unusual for his age. His mentality is extremely competitive," said the Argentine coach.


VERSATILITY IS KEY

Besides being a natural scorer, the new signing won't be limited to just one role on the court. According to Oveja, Negrete is versatile and can play in different positions on the perimeter, adapting quickly to the Brazilian basketball style: " He's ready to take a leap in his career , and Flamengo wants to capitalize on this moment. He's a versatile player who will help us a lot," he added.


REVELATION IN ARGENTINA AND MESSAGE TO THE RUBRO-NEGRA FANS

Negrete excelled at Instituto Córdoba, where he was named the Argentine League's Most Improved Player of the Year and Revelation Player of the Year. Standing at 6'4", the forward averaged 13.6 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 15.5 per game.

Excited about the new challenge, the player sent a message to the Flamengo fans: " Hey, Nation! I'm very happy to say that I'm now part of the Flamengo family . I'm excited to wear the Manto and step onto the court for this basketball giant. See you soon," said the new signing, in a statement on the club's official website.



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Flabasquete closes deal with Argentine standout for 2025/26

The 24-year-old winger joins the red-black squad after standing out in Argentine basketball and promises to raise the level of the team led by Sergio Hernández

Flamengo completes its basketball squad with the signing of Alex Negrete, an Argentine standout who is strengthening the team this season - photo: reproduction
Flamengo completes its basketball squad with the signing of Alex Negrete, an Argentine standout who is strengthening the team this season - photo: reproduction

05 Ago 2025 | 19:33 |

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Flamengo Basketball has officially announced the arrival of another notable name for the 2025/26 season. This is Argentine winger Alex Negrete, 24 years old and 1.92m tall . With a notable stint at Instituto Córdoba in Argentina, the player is considered one of the greatest prospects in South American basketball and completes the group that will compete in major national and international competitions throughout the season.


Negrete was named the Best Young Player and Most Improved Player of the last Argentine championship. During the regular season, he led his team in scoring, averaging 13.66 points per game, along with 4.8 rebounds and a 15.5 efficiency rating.


His performance also stood out in the Basketball Champions League Americas (BCLA), with 10.4 points, 4.2 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game , helping Instituto Córdoba reach the Final Four, played at Maracanãzinho, the stage of the Rubro-Negro's title in the competition.


REVELATION OF SOUTH AMERICAN BASKETBALL

The young winger has already shared his first words as a Mengão athlete: " Hey, Nation! I'm very happy to say that I'm part of the Flamengo family . I'm very excited to wear the Manto and step onto the court for this basketball giant. See you soon!"


FLAMENGO SQUAD FORMED

With Negrete's arrival, Flamengo 's roster for next season is complete. The season premiere will take place in September with the FIBA Intercontinental Championship in Singapore. The team will consist of Alexey Borges, Franco Baralle, Shaq Johnson, Alex Negrete, Daniel Onwenu, Gui Deodato, Jhonatan Luz, Markeith Cummings, Kayo Gonçalves, Ruan Miranda, and Wesley Castro.





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Flabasquete hosts the LDB stage in Gávea and debuts this Wednesday against Fortaleza

With home games in the second phase of the Basketball Development League, Mais Querido begins its journey against the northeastern tricolor

The Flabasquete U-22 team debuts in the LDB 2025 this Wednesday in Gávea against Fortaleza - photo: reproduction
The Flabasquete U-22 team debuts in the LDB 2025 this Wednesday in Gávea against Fortaleza - photo: reproduction

30 Jul 2025 | 14:00 |

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The second phase of the Basketball Development League (LDB), the main youth tournament in Brazilian basketball, began this Tuesday (29). The city of Rio de Janeiro hosts the clashes of group A.2 , with matches taking place at the Hélio Maurício gym, located at Flamengo's headquarters, in Gávea.


Flabasquete makes its competition debut this Wednesday (30), at 2 pm, against the Fortaleza team. The day's round started earlier, with CETAF facing Vasco/Tijuca at 9:30 am. This stage will be played until next Monday (5), with three games scheduled per day.


In addition to Flamengo, CETAF, Fortaleza, and Vasco/Tijuca, other teams also make up this group: Botafogo and UNIFACISA. The red-and-black club plays at home in this stage , after having participated in the first stage in São Paulo, at Paulistano.


COMPETITION SEEKS TO REVEAL TALENTS

Organized by the National Basketball League (LNB) in partnership with the Brazilian Basketball Confederation (CBB) , the LDB's main purpose is to develop young athletes and strengthen the sport's youth ranks. The competition has been an important showcase for discovering new talent.


FLAMENGO TEAM COUNTS JEWELS

Flamengo's squad boasts promising young players such as Renato Nascimento, Leonardo Amorim Sihman, Bruno Gusmão, Jonathas Lira, Matheus Gueiros, Matheus Leoni, Anthony Reyes, Yan Marun, Israel Atademo, Emanuel Fernandes, Lucas Milchevski, and Crysthian Pena. The team is led by coach Christiano Pereira.


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