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FLABASQUETE: FLAMENGO DEBUT THIS THURSDAY IN THE CARIOCA CHAMPIONSHIP; KNOW WHERE TO WATCH
Rubro Negro hopes to have a winning season
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The Rubro Negro fan who is missing following the Flamengo basketball team will be able to make up for it this Thursday (05). The Mais Querido team will make its debut in the State Championship against CCL Leopoldinense, at Ginásio Hélio Maurício, in Gávea, at 7:30 pm.
Rubro Negro is looking for its 49th Carioca Championship title. Mais Querido's basketball team goes all out against Leopoldinense. And fans who cannot come and support the team will be able to watch online. This is because Flamengo announced that the match will be broadcast live via FlaTv.
The Carioca Basketball Championship was once one of the main ones in the country and was a major attraction on the national calendar. However, today the tournament is completely empty. Without Vasco and Botafogo, who decided to compete only in the Novo Basquete Brasil (NBB), the state championship will be played in 2023 by just three teams.
The tournament will be played in a triangular format, based at the Ginásio Hélio Maurício, in Gávea. In addition to Flamengo and Leopoldinense, Clube Municipal is the third participating team. The three teams will face each other, and whoever scores the most will become champion.
After spending a season without winning titles in Flabasquete, Mais Querido's board decided to invest heavily in the team and hired a package of reinforcements . Idols have returned and will now be able to help Rubro Negro during the season. The fans hope to be happy with the new hires.
Watch Flamengo's two games in the competition:
Flamengo x Leopoldinense – Thursday (5), at 7:30 pm.
Flamengo x Municipal – Saturday (7), at 5pm.
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Flabasquete doesn't stop! Another reinforcement arriving on the red-and-black team
The American arrives at the Pride of the Nation after a great season in Japan and strengthens the squad for the challenges of 2025/2026, which are not few.
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Flamengo announces the signing of experienced American power forward Markeith Cummings, 36, for the 2025/26 FlaBasquete season. After a stint in the Japanese B.League, the player arrives with a strong international resume and extensive experience.
WHO IS IT?
Born in Alabama (USA) and a former Kennesaw State player, Cummings has played in several countries and leagues, including the United States, France, Japan and Angola, where he was champion of the Basketball Africa League in 2024 with Petro de Luanda.
Last season, he played for the Japanese team Shiga Lakestars , where he averaged 15.3 points, 5.1 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game in 51 matches, being one of the top players in the league.
Recognized for his offensive versatility, creative ability and efficiency — with a 54.1% field goal percentage last season — Cummings arrives at Orgulho da Nação to reinforce the red-black team with his technical arsenal and international experience.
The power forward commented on his arrival at Flamengo and what he expects from the new season. "My expectations are to arrive, be the professional I've always been, and do everything the team needs from me. I want to help maintain the club's tradition of achievements. I'm very excited; I've heard nothing but good things about the organization, and it's a pleasure to be a part of it," Cummings said.
A MAJOR CAST IS FORMING
Markeith Cummings joins Alexey Borges, Franco Baralle, Daniel Onwenu, Shaq Johnson, Gui Deodato, Jhonatan Luz, Kayo Gonçalves, Ruan Miranda and Wesley Castro as the names confirmed for the next season of red-black basketball.
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Flamengo restructures its basketball squad with reinforcements and renewals for the World Cup
With three signings and six renewals, Mengão is already planning the next season with a focus on the Intercontinental Cup and other important basketball tournaments.
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Flamengo's basketball team has begun a roster overhaul with the goal of making a strong showing in the FIBA Intercontinental Cup, the club's Club World Cup. Flamengo confirmed three signings and renewed contracts with six players , in addition to the retention of Argentine coach Sérgio Hernández, who will remain in charge until the end of the 2025/26 season.
This Tuesday (08), Rubro-Negro officially signed Argentine point guard Franco Baralle, 26 years old. The player arrives to reinforce the playmaking sector alongside Alexey Borges. In addition to him, the club also signed American winger Daniel Onwenu, who played for Corinthians last season, and pivot Wesley Castro, formerly of Franca.
FLAMENGO MAINTAINS THE BASE OF LAST SEASON
The club's board also opted to retain the core of the Super 8 Cup champions. Renewals were confirmed with experienced players Jhonatan Luz, Shaquille Johnson, and Gui Deodato. In addition, young talents trained in the youth academy, Ruan Miranda and Kayo Gonçalves, will remain on the professional roster. Last year's Super 8 MVP, Alexey Borges, also remains with the team.
Goodbyes Mark a New Phase
With the new planning underway, Orgulho da Nação has opted not to renew the contracts of some players . Argentine point guard Franco Balbi, power forward Lucas Siewert, and forward Luan Rodrigues are out of the plans for the 2025/26 season. Balbi's departure, in fact, caused dissatisfaction among fans on social media.
FLAMENGO'S NEXT CHALLENGES
Flamengo will have a busy schedule throughout the season. The club will compete in the Intercontinental Cup , the Super Cup (NBB's opening tournament), the Novo Basquete Brasil ( NBB ), the Basketball Champions League Americas (BCLA), and the Super 8 Cup.
PROBABLE FLAMENGO LINEUP
Point guards: Alexey Borges and Franco Baralle
Shooting guards: Gui Deodato, Shaquille Johnson and Daniel Onwenu
Wings: Jhonatan Luz and a name yet to be announced
Power forwards: Kayo Gonçalves and another expected signing
Pivots: Ruan Miranda and Wesley Castro
Coach: Sergio Hernandez
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Flabasquete prepares to sign a prominent American player - check it out
The Mais Querido continues to restructure its basketball roster and has already announced three new reinforcements and seven contract renewals for the season
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Flamengo continues to restructure its basketball squad and on Tuesday (8) announced the signing of 36-year-old winger Markeith Cummings. The North American athlete will be Mais Querido's fourth reinforcement in the 2025/26 season.
MARKETING NUMBERS
According to information from the "Repórter NBB" profile, Markeith Cummings arrives at Flamengo to reinforce the Mais Querido this season. The 1.98m power forward was playing for Shiga Lakes, a club in Japan. Thus, he had impressive averages of 15.3 points and 5.1 rebounds per game.
Markeith has an extensive international career. Last season, the forward won the Basketball Africa League (BAL) title playing for Petro de Luanda in Angola. He has also played for the NBA G-League, the Philippines, South Korea, Greece, France, Hungary, Mexico and Egypt.
MARKETING CAREER
The forward graduated from Kennesaw State in the United States. He became the highest scorer in the history of the university , surpassing 2,000 points. Cummings debuted as a professional in 2013 and has played for clubs such as Westchester Knicks (NBA G-League), GlobalPort Batang Pier (Philippines), Seoul Samsung Thunders (Korea), Nagoya Diamond Dolphins and Levanga Hokkaido (Japan), Élan Béarnais (France) and Abejas de León (Mexico).
FLAMENGO CONTINUES TO REFORMULATE ITS BASKETBALL LINEUP
So far, Flamengo has announced three reinforcements and seven contract renewals. The newest players at Mais Querido are Franco Baralle, shooting guard Daniel Owenu and center Wesley Castro.
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