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17 Dez 2024 | 21:40 |
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The journey towards the third continental championship started on the right foot for Flamengo. After beating Boca Juniors (ARG) on Sunday (15), the Pride of the Nation took no notice of Toros de Chiriquí, from Panama. Playing at the Tijuca Tênis Clube gym, Mengão scored 99 to 72 and finished the first window of the Basketball Champions League of the Americasin the lead.
Therefore, Flamengo starts at the top of Group B, with two victories. In second place comes Boca Juniors, who beat the Panamanians 92 to 71, also in Tijuca, on Monday (16). Toros, on the other hand, are at the bottom of the group and are in a delicate situation in the Champions League, thinking about qualifying for the next phase.
The match
Relying on Toros' lack of aim Chiriquí, Flamengo managed to open a ten-point lead in the first quarter, when they closed at 23 to 13. As the match was easy and the game did not require great concentration from the red and black, there was a natural relaxation in the following ten minutes, when the Rubro-Negro scored 18 to 17.
However, coach Gustavo de Conti woke up the team in the locker room and Flamengo came with another tune in the third period. With Gui Deodato and Shaquille Johnson inspired, Mengão scored an incredible 34 to 17. With a good margin, the coach started to rotate the squad, in the last quarter, the difference was just one for Mais Querido (24 to 23).
And now?
Now, Flamengo, Boca Juniors and Toros de Chiriquí face each other again, for the second window, in Panama. On January 12th, Mengão will face the home team. Later, on 01/13, Pride of the Nation catches the Argentines. Finally, the Buenos Aires club and the home team will play each other on 14/01.
The end of the first phase of Group B of the Champions League of the Americas takes place in the Buenos Aires window, also in 2025. Before the turn of the year, however, Flamengo has four commitments for Novo Basquete Brasil (NBB). On Friday (20), in Rio de Janeiro, Mengão will face Bauru. Still in 2024, there are commitments to Paulistano, São José and Mogi.
O pivô de 28 anos, com passagem pelo Fuerza Regia e destaque no Paulistano, chega ao Mais Querido para reforçar o elenco após lesões na pré-temporada
08 Out 2025 | 16:32 |
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O departamento de basquete do Flamengo oficializou a contratação do pivô Lucas Doria, de 28 anos, como novo reforço para a temporada 2025/2026. O atleta de 2,05m e 100kg chega ao clube após passagem pelo Fuerza Regia, do México, e um histórico de cinco anos de destaque no Paulistano.
A contratação de Doria ocorre em meio a um período de desfalques por lesão no elenco durante a pré-temporada. O contrato do jogador tem validade até o fim da temporada 2025/26. Em sua primeira declaração como atleta do clube, o pivô revelou a emoção de vestir a camisa rubro-negra.
“Sempre foi um sonho meu jogar no Flamengo, desde criança. Faz uns três anos que meu irmão me perguntou qual era meu maior objetivo profissional e eu falei pra ele que era jogar no Flamengo. Meu pai jogou aqui, o padrinho do meu irmão jogou aqui. Sempre foi importante pra mim chegar neste clube e estou realizando este sonho. Espero contribuir e ganhar muitos jogos vestindo o Manto Sagrado”, afirmou Doria.
Com a chegada de Lucas Doria o time se prepara para a estreia na temporada 2025/26 do NBB, marcada para o dia 18 de outubro, diante do Bauru. O elenco conta agora com os armadores Alexey Borges e Dee Bost; os ala-armadores Shaq Johnson, Alex Negrete e Daniel Onwenu; os alas Gui Deodato e Jhonatan Luz; os ala-pivôs Markeith Cummings e Kayo Gonçalves; e os pivôs Wesley Castro e Lucas Doria.
O grupo também inclui jovens promessas como Emanuel, Vitor Cauã, Yan Marun, Lucas Milchewski, Matheus Gueiros e Patrick Oliveira. Já Franco Baralle e Ruan Miranda seguem em recuperação junto ao departamento médico.
The tournament held by CAIXA defined its finalists in a semifinal phase marked by balance, comebacks and great individual performances
03 Out 2025 | 12:49 |
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Flabasquete is in the final of the NBB Opening Tournament. On the night of last Thursday (2), Rubro-Negro beat Unión Santa Fé, from Argentina, by 80 to 73, at Arena BRB Nilson Nelson, in Brasília , and guaranteed its place in the competition's decision. The final will be tomorrow, Saturday (4), at 8 pm, against Minas.
After the match against Unión, Alexey analyzed the team's performance and projected the rest of the season. " We're still finding our feet; it's normal to have these kinds of (tough) games at this point in the season . We haven't had much time to train together yet, due to the national team tournaments and the Intercontinental Championship," he said before concluding.
Alexey celebrates Flamengo's good moment: "We will continue working"
"We're getting better , that's what the Opening Tournament is for, to improve as a team so we can be in good shape when it's time to decide the championships. We'll keep working to achieve our best," concluded the Flamengo player.
On the other side of the bracket, Minas (KTO Minas) defeated Brasília Basquete in an intense duel filled with back-and-forth matches. The semifinals were balanced between defense and offense, but the Minas Gerais team prevailed in the decisive moments and secured a spot in the final. The victory reinforces the team's strong form and puts its strength to the test against Flamengo .
With solid campaigns, Flamengo and Minas Gerais arrive in high spirits for the final. Flamengo is banking on Alexey Borges' talent and perfect form so far , while Minas Gerais relies on collective strength and momentum to try to surprise.
With a 95-64 victory, Rubro-Negro confirms its place in the semifinals against Unión Santa Fé and will meet idol Franco Balbi again in Brasília.
01 Out 2025 | 10:36 |
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Flabasquete showed strength again this Tuesday (30) by beating Pato Basquete 95 to 64, at Arena BRB Nilson Nelson, in Brasília, in the second round of the NBB Opening Tournament. The result guaranteed Rubro-Negro the leadership of Group B and classification for the semifinal of the competition.
With the victory, the Rio de Janeiro team will face Unión Santa Fé, from Argentina, this Thursday (2), at 5:30 pm. The match will have a special ingredient: the reunion of the red-black fans with the Argentine point guard Franco Balbi , ex-Flamengo and idol of the club.
The star of the night was shooting guard Alex Negrete, who led the team with 25 points and 7 rebounds, leading the game. After the game, he emphasized the importance of collective performance and the work done alongside his teammates.
"I'm very happy with the result, with the performance we played. We're working hard together as a team. I believe we're doing things well , but we'll continue to focus on improving to reach the level we aspire to," said the Argentine.
Negrete also commented on adapting to the playing style of coach Sergio Hernandez , with whom he shares a nationality. According to him, the coach has prioritized a fast, vertical pace, which favors his characteristics on the court.
With two wins in two games, Flamengo ends the group stage as undefeated leader and is already planning its next challenges. The semifinal against Unión Santa Fé takes place on Thursday (2), at 5:30 pm. If they advance, the team will return to the court on Saturday (4) for the final. If they lose, they will play for third place.
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