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08 Fev 2024 | 08:51 |
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Last Tuesday (6), Flamengo beat Botafogo in Novo Basquete Brasil. The Pride of the Nation did not recognize the opponent and went over with a score of 102 to 78. The team's star, Didi Louzada was the scorer of the game, scoring 24 points in total.
Didi has been on a good run for Flabasquete. In the Super 8 Cup final, the winger also managed to help Mais Querido, scoring 16 points against Unifacisa. Upon his return to the NBB, Didi Louzada was fundamental to the team again.
For him, the birth of his son was the crucial factor in this sequence. The winger confesses that Marlon's arrival has eased his mental health, and that now he can focus 100% on Flamengo.
“I think that every worry I had, I have now put aside. I am really happy. Marlon's arrival certainly brought me happiness and excitement”, commented Didi.
Didi also celebrated the record for the NBB, the good phase and promised to continue training to maintain the great performances with Mais Querido: “It was an important game for me. I had a great final in the Super 8 Cup, I think I came on top of this, important for my game and for Flamengo. Today I was happy to be hitting six three-pointers. I think it's about continuing to train and maintain that consistency. 24 points, record. But here's to more. I'm not going to stop and we're going forward.”
FLAMENGO'S GOAL IN THE CHAMPIONS OF THE AMÉRICAS
The winger also planned the clashes this Saturday and Sunday against Hebraica Macabi and Boca Juniors on Saturday and Sunday, respectively in Argentina. Didi said that the goal is to qualify first in group C.
“Two tough games in Argentina, against Boca and Hebraica, we will go there and try to take these two victories and qualify first. of the group. We know the power of their team, what they are capable of. So it’s down to earth and work”, he concluded.
The player arrived with promising status after great performances in Argentina and Sergio Hernández did not mince words in praising his talent.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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!"
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.
With home games in the second phase of the Basketball Development League, Mais Querido begins its journey against the northeastern tricolor
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.
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'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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