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FlaBasquete defeats Caxias and secures a place in the NBB quarterfinals with authority

With a solid performance on both sides of the court, Orgulho da Nação ends the best-of-five series in the fourth game and awaits an opponent between Corinthians and União Corint

Ruan Miranda leads FlaBasquete in victory over Caxias do Sul, guaranteeing a place in the quarterfinals of the NBB 2025 with dominance in the paint - photo: reproduction
Ruan Miranda leads FlaBasquete in victory over Caxias do Sul, guaranteeing a place in the quarterfinals of the NBB 2025 with dominance in the paint - photo: reproduction

02 Mai 2025 | 22:59 |

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FlaBasquete advanced to the quarterfinals of the New Basketball Brazil (NBB) after beating Caxias do Sul 86-63 this Friday (2), at the Sesi gym. The red-and-black team closed the series 3-1 and now awaits the winner of the match between Corinthians and União Corinthians to find out their next opponent. Ruan Miranda was the main name of the match, with 20 points scored and dominance in the paint.


From the beginning, the Pride of the Nation showed offensive intensity and defensive consistency. Ruan opened the scoring with a layup and then Jordan Williams and Kayo Gonçalves converted three-pointers. With the score at 20-15 at the end of the first quarter, the team kept the pressure on in the second period. Balbi hit a shot from the perimeter and Ruan, with 12 points, led the scoring before the break, which ended with the red-and-blacks ahead by 40-28.


RED-BLACK TEAM WIDENS DIFFERENCE


After the break , Jordan Williams hit another three-pointer, and Ruan continued to dominate the rebounds . Despite the team's attempts to react, Mengão remained superior. Lucas Siewert converted a three-pointer in the final seconds and Ruan closed the period with a free throw, consolidating the score at 63 to 49 at the end of the third quarter.

In the decisive quarter, Alexey appeared at an important moment, scoring four consecutive points and preventing any attempt by the opponent to come back. The advantage increased in the final minutes, and the Pride of the Nation sealed the victory with a 23-point difference. With this, the team advanced to the next phase of the championship without needing to play the fifth game of the series.


NEXT FLABASQUETE CHALLENGE

With qualification secured, Flamengo is now preparing for its next match in the NBB. The opponent will be decided in the clash between Corinthians and União Corinthians, which is still ongoing. FlaBasquete remains steadfast in its pursuit of the national title and is counting on the support of its fans in the next stage of the competition.


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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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Olivinha asks Flamengo fans for help on social media

FlaBasquete idol announces new work and calls on red-and-black fans to support his new venture in the digital environment

Flamengo basketball idol, Olivinha calls on the red-black fans to subscribe to his YouTube channel - Photo: Reproduction/Flamengo
Flamengo basketball idol, Olivinha calls on the red-black fans to subscribe to his YouTube channel - Photo: Reproduction/Flamengo

26 Jul 2025 | 19:00 |

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A perennial Flamengo basketball idol, Olivinha continues to demonstrate his charisma and strong connection with the Flamengo fans —now also off the court. The former power forward launched his YouTube channel and invited fans to subscribe to follow a new phase of his career.


"Anyone who can subscribe to the channel will be a huge help. I already did a live stream today, but I want to start doing it more often . I want to talk about sports, Flamengo, video games, and whatever we want to talk about. Subscribe, everyone," Olivinha said in a social media post .



FLAMENGO IS OLIVINHA'S FOCUS

On the channel, the former player promises to cover a variety of topics, with a focus on the world of Flamengo, but also covering sports in general, video games, and everyday topics . The goal is to create a lighthearted, interactive environment that reflects the nation.


For those who watched Olivinha in the gyms, this is an opportunity to get to know him even better —now on a new stage, but with the same passion he always had for wearing the Sacred Mantle. To date, the historic number 16's channel has 330 subscribers.

OLIVINHA'S STORY WITH FLAMENGO

Hired after excelling at Uberlândia, Olivinha quickly became one of the biggest names in red-and-black basketball . During his first stint, he won over the fans with his dedication, tactical intelligence, and team spirit. After a brief absence, he returned in 2012 and actively participated in the club's most successful run in the sport's history.

With Olivinha on the court, Flamengo lifted important trophies, such as:

  • 7 NBB titles (2008–09, 2012–13, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2020–21, 2021–22)
  • League of the Americas (2014)
  • Intercontinental Cup (2014)
  • Several state and Super 8 Cup achievements

In addition to his achievements, he was a captain, a role model for younger players, and a leader. Off the court, he always cultivated an image marked by humility, good humor, and a strong social media presence —virtues he will now bring to his YouTube channel.



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Flamengo is close to Argentine star for the Basketball World Cup

Mengão continues to look for reinforcements for the squad after defeat in the NBB and aims for the third global title in the FIBA tournament

Flamengo is close to signing a deal with the Argentine basketball league - Photo: Hermes de Paula/Flamengo
Flamengo is close to signing a deal with the Argentine basketball league - Photo: Hermes de Paula/Flamengo

25 Jul 2025 | 08:54 |

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Flamengo is close to finalizing its roster for the 2025/26 basketball season . The club has finalized the signing of 23-year-old Argentine Alex Negrete , one of the standout performers in the last season of the Argentine National League. A standout at Instituto de Córdoba, the player is expected to activate his release clause to join the Pride of the Nation.


The information was published by the Argentine newspaper La Voz, which revealed that the athlete's agent announced his departure shortly after the end of the national finals. According to the report, the club's coach, Sergio Hernández, was directly involved in the negotiations and contacted the Argentine club's board.


SPOTLIGHT IN ARGENTINA AND DEBUT IN THE MAIN TEAM


Negrete finished the season averaging 13.1 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 2 assists per game , shooting 53.2% from two-point range and 33.8% from three. He was the Instituto's top scorer and was named the tournament's Best Young Player and Most Improved Player. Having played for Argentina's youth teams, he recently made his senior national team debut and is reporting for training in Madrid this week.

PERIMETER REINFORCEMENT


Although originally a shooting guard, Alex Negrete arrives to bolster the rotation on the wings, adding versatility to Sergio Hernández's squad. With him, Flamengo ends its search for another perimeter player , now comprised of players with multiple roles and the ability to adapt to different formations.

CAST DEFINED FOR NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL DISPUTES

With Negrete's arrival, Flamengo completes its roster overhaul for next season. In addition to the Argentine, the club has renewed key players, confirmed Markeith Cummings, and announced three other signings to compete in the New Basketball Brazil (NBB) , the Champions League of the Americas, and the FIBA Interclub World Cup. Here's the Flamengo roster for 2025/26 (the names officially confirmed are in bold):

  • Shipowners: Alexey and Franco Baralle
  • Shooting guards: Daniel Owenu and Alex Negrete
  • Wings: Shaq Johnson, Gui Deodato and Jhonatan Luz
  • Power Forwards: Kayo Gonçalves and Markeith Cummings
  • Pivots: Ruan Miranda and Wesley Castro
  • Coach: Sergio Hernandez


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