The pivot played for Minas and will be announced by Rubro Negro soon
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Flamengo continues to strengthen itself in Flabasquete and is close to announcing the team's newest addition, N'Tio Diarra, 20 years old. The Malian center arrived in Gávea and will become Rubro Negro's reinforcement, according to journalist Lucas Guanaes.
Therefore, the African player arrives at the club after a season at Minas, where he played in the Basketball Development League (LDB). At 2.03 meters tall, N'Tio Diarra has a lot of physical strength, agility, good explosion and defensive attributes.
After success at the Mali base, the pivot arrived at LDB and averaged 7.2 points, 8.8 rebounds, 0.8 assists and 12.3 efficiency in 16 games played. The Malian athlete reaches a position with strong competitors at Flamengo. Previously, they only had Maique Oliveira as an option, however, last month Rubro Negro announced the signing of Hungarian Marko Filipovity.
N'Tio Diarra, who is about to turn 21, will be the first Malian player in Flamengo's history and the NBB. FlaBasquete already had an African athlete: the American - Ghanaian Thad Kojo Mensah, who played 38 games in the 2021/13 NBB season. In an interview with NBB, N'Tio commented on how the idea of playing for Brazilian basketball came about.
“When I finished my contract in Egypt, I returned to Mali, where I played for my team there. My agent, who suggested I play in Brazil, said that my style of play fits well with the one here, I'm a strong guy, who defends a lot. I knew the level here was high, that it wouldn't be easy, but I accepted and now I'm very happy, it was the right choice”, said the pivot.
Idol of FlaBasquete, the now former red-black player is the only one to win both world cups won by the club
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For everything he experienced on the court, Olivinha is one of Flamengo's greatest idols. In FlaBasquete, he appears as the big figure, even represented by an organized fan flag. The God of Race is the only player in the club's history to win both World Cups won by the team in the sport. His importance is so valued that he will become the only athlete outside football to receive an important honor.
Like great names in football, Olivinha will receive a bust in his honor, and it will be displayed at the Flamengo Museum , in Gávea, according to the newspaper O Globo. It is the first time that a basketball player has received this type of honor at the club, which is very common with football players.
At the main entrance to Gávea, there are busts of Raul, Leandro, Marinho, Moer, Júnior, Andrade, Nunes, Adílio and Lico. Furthermore, Zico has some statues, such as one at the entrance to the Ninho do Urubu football complex. The tributes are all to the stars of the 80s who marked their time at Rubro-Negro. Now, Olivinha enters that same shelf upon receiving the bust, perpetuating herself as an eternal FlaBasquete idol.
The object has already been ordered and should be close to the idols of 1981. The tribute is prepared by the sculptor Eduardo Santos, which is already producing the item at the request of Flamengo.
Olivinha retired at the end of last season for FlaBasquete
The FlaBasquete idol retired at the end of last season. Olivinha announced that she would stop playing after the end of the NBB, which mobilized the team to try to reach the decision and win the cup, honoring the star's legacy.
However, despite reaching the final, the The team was unable to overcome Franca, finishing runner-up and Olivinha had to say a painful but emotional goodbye.
After retirement, Olivinha was given a program on Fla TV. The ‘Lance Livre’ mentions basketball, but it is not just about that topic, but rather a review of the former player with a red-and-black guest. In the premiere, for example, the character chosen was the singer Naldo Benny.
The red and black cast returns to Rio de Janeiro where they will continue their preparations for their next commitments
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In the last pre-season friendly, played in Spain, FlaBasquete was beaten by Baloncesto Fuenlabrada 99 to 61, this Tuesday afternoon (10), at the Pabellón Polideportivo Fernando Martín gym, in Madrid. After the match, the red and black delegation returns to Rio de Janeiro and will continue preparing for the 2024/2025 season.
1st Quarter
Flamengo started the match at a disadvantage, until Kayo Gonçalves opened the scoring for Mengão, and Jordan Williams hit a two-point ball and another three. The first quarter ended 21 to 13 for the opponents.
In the second quarter, Flamengo remained at a disadvantage. Kayo Gonçalves managed to score two points and provide an assist. Gui Deodato converted two free throws and, on the next shot, Jordan Williams shot a three-pointer. At the end of the period, the difference was 24 points, ending 47 to 23 for Baloncesto Fuenlabrada.
At the end of the break, in the FlaBasquete's first attack, Franco Balbi made a good individual play and scored on a tray. Afterwards, Jordan Williams buried, converting two more points for Mengão. End of the 3rd quarter with an advantage for Baloncesto Fuenlabrada: 74 to 37.
4th QuarterIn the last quarter, the home team continued to dominate the match and closed the duel 99 to 61.
Starting quintetAlexey, Shaq Johnson, Gui Deodato, Kayo Gonçalves and Taya Gallizi.
Coach: Gustavo De Conti.
The Saudi team showed interest in the medium that is targeted by Mais Querido
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Flamengo remains interested in the signing of Lucas Paquetá, from West Ham (ING). However, Mais Querido may gain a competitor. This is because Al Nassr, Cristiano Ronaldo's team, investigated the midfielder's contractual situation.
According to information from the Bryan Nassr portal, which reports on the day-to-day life of the Saudi team, Lucas Paquetá entered the radar of Cristiano Ronaldo's team for the next season. Furthermore, the UAE club spoke with the midfielder and his agents, with the aim of finding out if the player wants to play in the Saudi League.
However, Paquetá wants to play in the Flamengo while responding to accusations for possible sports manipulation. The midfielder has already reported to Rubro-Negro his desire to return to Brazilian football, and Mais Querido's directors are awaiting the conversation between the athlete and the English club to move forward in negotiations.
FIRST PROPOSAL REFUSEDIt is worth remembering that the first proposal made by Flamengo to West Ham was around 15 million euros (R$89 million). However, the English team refused the amount. However, the refusal was expected by the red and black directors, as the desire was to make it clear that it is not just a survey and that the club is willing to invest in the player.
PAQUETÁ'S HIRING IS SEEN AS "GREAT FINALE" FOR GESTÃO LANDIMSo, Mais Querido already knows the amount requested by West Ham to release Lucas Paquetá and will ultimately be able to make an offer that the English cannot refuse. Furthermore, Rubro-Negro will not give up on the midfielder easily, as internally his signing is seen as a "grand finale" of Flamengo's current management.
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