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"It's essential to start winning", Balbi projects Flamengo's duel against Vasco
The red and black team seeks to start the Novo Basquete Brasil with victory, with emphasis on the Argentine point guard who remained on the team
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Flamengo starts your campaign in Novo Basquete Brasil (NBB) this Saturday (12), facing rival Vasco da Gama in a Rio classic. The duel will be held at Tijuca Tênis Clube, at 5pm (Brasília time), and marks the debut of both teams in the competition. Argentine point guard Franco Balbi, one of Mengão's highlights, spoke about the importance of starting the championship with a victory.
"Yeah It's essential to start winning, we have to apply everything we've been training on the court. Even though I'm the player with the longest playing time, I still have the same motivation. Our goal is to go as far as possible, and we're working towards that", declared Balbi. .
INTENSIVE PREPARATION FOR THE SEASON
The Mais Querido team started its preparation for the NBBlast month, taking advantage of the pre-season to play friendlies in Spain. Furthermore, the team participated in the NBB Opening Tournament, where they finished in third place. These competitions served as a basis to improve the team's chemistry and strategy.
Balbi, who will play his sixth season for Flamengo, He is a fundamental part of coach Gustavo de Conti's scheme. In the last edition of the NBB, the point guard averaged nine points per game, adding six assists and three rebounds per game. With two NBB titles under his belt, the Argentine seeks to continue contributing to the team's success.
EXPECTION FOR THE GAME
With Balbi available, CRF will enter the field confident for the classic against Vasco. This Saturday's clash promises to be fierce, as both teams look to start the season on the right foot. Flamengo aims to maintain the good performance of previous seasons and continue in the fight for the title.
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The Brazilian Basketball Team will prepare for the 2025 Americup in Espírito Santo.
With training scheduled for August, the national team's presence in Guarapari boosts tourism and reinforces investment in sports.
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The Brazilian Men's Basketball Team has chosen Espírito Santo as its training ground for the 2025 Americup, which will be held from August 22nd to 31st in Managua, Nicaragua . The Brazilian delegation will arrive in Espírito Santo on August 3rd, with the city of Guarapari serving as the official training base.
The announcement was officially made at the Anchieta Palace, in Vitória , with the participation of Governor Renato Casagrande, the president of the Brazilian Basketball Confederation (CBB), Marcelo Sousa, the president of the Capixaba Basketball Federation (Fecaba), Rogério Machado, as well as municipal authorities and representatives of SESC Fecomércio-ES.
REFERENCE FOR NATIONAL SPORTING EVENTS
The city's selection as the host city for the training event represents a significant step forward for the municipality. According to Lennon Monjardim, Guarapari's Secretary of Sports and Recreation, the achievement is the result of a collective effort and ongoing investment in sports.
" Guarapari is ready for great challenges. Hosting the Brazilian National Team is recognition of the serious work we're doing in sports, with structure, organization, and support. This inspires our children, boosts tourism, and puts our city on the national high-performance sports map," said Monjardim.
PLAYERS LINKED TO FLABASQUETE
Before the official preparation for the Americup , the Brazilian Basketball Confederation released this week the list of 12 athletes who will represent Brazil in the Solidarity Cup, a friendly tournament that takes place in China between July 24th and 31st.
Among those called up are two players with ties to Flabasquete : power forward Kayo Gonçalves and newcomer Daniel Onwenu. The five-game tournament, led by Rodrigo Carlos da Silva, is part of the development process for a new generation of Brazilian talent, focusing on the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic cycle. Aleksandar Petrovic, the national team's head coach, will not participate in this event.
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With Flabasquete players, check out the full list of players called up for the Brazilian national team
With the Flamengo basketball team standing out, the Brazilian Basketball Confederation calls on athletes for friendlies in China ahead of the 2028 Games.
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The Brazilian Basketball Confederation (CBB) announced this week the names of the athletes selected to represent Brazil in the Solidarity Cup, a friendly tournament that will take place in China between July 24th and 31st. Among the 12 players selected are two players linked to Flamengo: power forward Kayo Gonçalves and the recently signed Daniel Onwenu.
The competition, with five scheduled matches, will serve as a platform for developing new talent and will be used as a preparatory stage for the Olympic cycle leading up to Los Angeles 2028. The team will be led by Rodrigo Carlos da Silva, while the national team's head coach, Aleksandar Petrovic, will be out of this role.
FLAMENGO PLAYERS
At 26, Kayo Gonçalves returned to Flamengo last season after a stint in the club's youth academy. Last year, he averaged 6.9 points and 4.1 rebounds, contributing significantly to the BCLA (Basketball Champions League Americas) and Copa Super 8 titles.
Daniel Onwenu, 25 , is one of FlaBasquete 's newest prospects. Recently signed, the winger has played for Paulistano, Corinthians, and the G-League, the NBA's development league. His physical and technical qualities promise to further enhance the Rio de Janeiro team's offensive rotation.
CALLING BRINGS YOUNG AND VARIED NAMES
Elinho Corazza – point guard
Caio Pacheco – point guard
Pedro Figueiredo – shipowner
João Gluck – wing/point guard
Daniel Onwenu – forward/point guard
Pedro Pastre – wing/point guard
Victão – wing
Daniel Von Haydin – wing
Gabriel Jaú – wing/center
Rafael Paulichi – power forward/center
Kayo Gonçalves – power forward/center
Bernardo da Silva – pivot
The Brazilian national team's official calendar includes the following matches:
July 26 – Brazil vs. New Zealand – 6:30 am
July 27 – Brazil vs Montenegro – 8:45 am
July 28 – Brazil vs. Guangdong – 8:45 am
July 30 – Brazil vs. New Zealand – 6:30 am
07/31 – Opponent to be defined
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FlaBasquete will have two athletes called up to defend the Brazilian national team
Kayo Gonçalves and Daniel Onwenu will represent Mais Querido in an international friendly tournament focusing on the Olympic cycle until 2028
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The Brazilian Basketball Confederation (CBB) announced this week the list of athletes called up to compete in the Solidarity Cup, an international friendly tournament that will take place in China between July 24 and 31. Two Flamengo players, power forward Kayo Gonçalves and the recently signed Daniel Onwenu , are among those chosen to wear the Brazilian National Team jersey.
With five matches scheduled, the competition will serve as a platform for young talent and will provide training for athletes who could join the national squad in the cycle leading up to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. Head coach Aleksandar Petrovic will not lead the team at this stage ; that role will be taken over by Rodrigo Carlos da Silva.
FLABASQUETE FEATURED
At 26, Kayo Gonçalves is a product of Flamengo's youth academy and returned to the club last season. Averaging 6.9 points and 4.1 rebounds, he played a key role in the BCLA and Copa Super 8 victories, earning a contract extension through the 2025/26 season.
Daniel Onwenu, 25, was recently announced as a new addition to the team. Having played for Paulistano, Corinthians, and the G-League—the NBA's development league—the winger brings physical and technical characteristics to Mengão that will bolster the team's offensive rotation for upcoming challenges.
NATIONAL TEAM USES TOURNAMENT IN CHINA
According to the CBB , the Solidarity Cup aims to expand the range of options for the Olympic cycle. The competition will feature opponents such as New Zealand, Montenegro, and the Chinese team Guangdong. The fifth opponent is yet to be announced.
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