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Former Flamengo player shines as Brazil defeats Argentina to win the Americup basketball title
01 Set 2025 | 14:11
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12 Fev 2025 | 12:23 |
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Gustavo de Conti, known as Gustavinho, is one of the most prominent coaches of Brazilian basketball, with a career marked by titles, mainly in Flamengo , where it has a great affection of the red-black crowd . However, the coach is leaving the red-black carioca.
The Flamengo Regatta Club informs that coach Gustavo de Conti was released from the command of the basketball team. , at the end of six years of dedication and great work.
On Friday (14), Flamengo welcomes the new coach, Argentine Sergio Hernández, 61, better known as "Ojeir" . With a victorious trajectory and a consolidated game philosophy, Hernández comes to start a new cycle of red-black basketball. Olympic medalist, the coach accumulates achievements and experience in the international scene.
Sergio Hernández is the new basketball technician of Flamengo
Flamengo starts a new cycle in basketball with the arrival of Argentine Sergio "OjaSez" Hernández, with four participations in Olympic Games and bronze In Beijing. his trajectory is rich in victories and game philosophy based on intensity, aggressiveness and tactical intelligence.
"To reach Flamengo is to make a goal in my career as a coach," said Hernández. "I love South American basketball, which gave me the first great idols, many of them Brazilian and, among them, several who played in Flamengo."
In addition to praising the club, the coach stressed his admiration for red-black basketball: "I was always aware of the greatness of Flamengo, after all, the Club was the house of none other than Oscar Schmidt ”. Champions League Americas). Its debut will be on February 28, against Pato Branco, in Rio de Janeiro. >
"I hope to convey my identity to the team. I like a dynamic, aggressive basketball with a compact defense that forces the opponent's mistakes and transition attack. At the same time, we have to have patience and intelligence to make the best decisions in each attack. I am very motivated and eager to start this new challenge with Flamengo ”, concluded.
61 years
Argentino
Argentine selection coach from 2005 to 2010
< P> 4th Place World Championship 2006 Japan
Bronze Medal Olympics Beijing 2008
Semi finalist London Olympics 2012
Silver Medal World Championship 2019
Silver America Cup 2017
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Olympic Games
2008 Beijing Coach
2012 London Assistant
2016 Rio de Janeiro Coach
2021 Tokyo Coach
Hexacant Argentine champion
2 times champion of the Americas
< P> South American League Champion
Head coach
< P> 1992-1993: Sport Club de Cañada de Gomez
1993-1995: Sport Club Cañada de Gómez (Argentina )
1995-1997: Deportivo Roca Río Black (Argentina)
1997-1998: San Nicolás (Argentina)
1998-1999: Estudiantes Olavaria < /P>
1999-2000: Estudiantes Olavaria
2000-2001: Estudiantes Olavaria < /B>
2001-2002: Estudiantes Olavaria
2002-2003: Olavaria Estudants ( Legaa)
2003-2004: Boca Juniors Capital Feder (Liga)
< B> 2004-2005: Boca Juniors Capital Feder (Ligaa)
2007-2008: Penarol Mar del Plata Buenos Aires (Liga)
2008-2009: Penarol Mar del Plata (Liga)
2009-2010: Penarol Mar del Plata (Ligaa)
2010-2011: Penarol Mar del Plata (Ligaa)
2011-2012: Penarol Mar del Plata (Liga)
2012 -2013: Penarol Mar del Plata (Ligaa)
2013-2014: UniCeub/BRB/Brasilia (Brazil-NBB) < /B>
2015: Manati Athenians (Puerto Rico-BSN)
2015-2016 : Penarol Mar del Plata (Ligaa)
2020-2021: Casademont Zaragoza (Spain-Liga Endesa), Joined in Nov.'20
2023: Ponce Leones (Puerto Rico-BSN)
2024: Leones de Ponce (Puerto Rico-BSN), Left During the Season
Mengão heads to Spain again, where he begins preparations for the NBB, BCLA and FIBA Club World Cup, seeking to return to the top.
07 Set 2025 | 15:46 |
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Flamengo continues its preparations for the official basketball season , which promises an intense calendar. Before heading to Spain, where it will carry out pre-season training and, subsequently, compete in the FIBA Intercontinental Cup , the red-black squad received the affection of the Nation this Saturday (06).
The Hélio Maurício Gymnasium was packed with fans watching the morning's activities . After practice, the players welcomed the crowd with photos and autographs, strengthening their connection with the fans before the trip to the European continent.
Flamengo will travel to Europe next Monday (08) and will begin training the following day. The first friendly will be on Wednesday (10), against San Pablo Burgos (ESP). Two days later, on Friday (12), the team will face San Sebastián (ESP).
Next, the red-and-black delegation travels to Singapore, where they will compete in the FIBA Intercontinental Cup , a tournament in which the club is seeking its third championship. The Mais Querido won the title in 2014, beating Maccabi Tel Aviv, and in 2022 , beating San Pablo Burgos.
After the Intercontinental Cup, Flamengo faces a marathon of competitions throughout the year . The calendar includes the New Basketball Brazil (NBB), the Champions League of the Americas, and the Super 8 Cup, cementing another high-level season for the Pride of the Nation.
Mengão confirmed on social media the departure of Jordan Williams and Matheus Leoni and the winger signed with Minas, while the playmaker leaves the club without a contract
05 Set 2025 | 17:16 |
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Flamengo basketball said goodbye to two players this Wednesday (4). Jordan Williams and Matheus Leoni are no longer part of the red-black squad and had their departure confirmed through official social media. “ FlaBasquete says goodbye and thanks Jordan Williams and Matheus Leoni for their dedication and achievements with Regata Sagrada. Thanks, my dears! ”, the club posted.
Forward Jordan William has agreed to transfer to Minas Gerais, Flabasquete 's direct rival on the national stage. During his time with the Rio de Janeiro team, he averaged 12 points and four rebounds per game , making him one of the standout players on the roster.
Meanwhile, Matheus Leoni has yet to decide his future in Brazilian basketball. The point guard left FlaBasquete after his contract ended and has already said goodbye to his former teammates. As of now, there has been no agreement with another team.
Even with the roster changes, the Rubro-Negro is already preparing for its debut in the New Basketball Brazil (NBB). The team takes the court on October 18th, against Bauru, at the Panela de Pressão Gymnasium in São Paulo.
The FlaBasquete squad will travel to Burgos, Spain, on September 7th , where they will begin preparing for the season with training and friendlies against local teams, the same logistics used in the club's last official season.
Mais Querido announces the specific signing of two experienced pivots to cover important absences in the competition in Singapore, between September 18th and 21st.
01 Set 2025 | 14:24 |
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Flamengo basketball team confirmed the arrival of Eric Buckner and Guilherme Hubner to bolster the key for the FIBA Intercontinental Cup, which will be played in Singapore from September 18th to 21st. The signings were made on a one-off basis, as the team deals with significant losses in its roster.
Negotiations became necessary after Ruan Miranda 's injury, which tore his anterior cruciate ligament during the AmeriCup, while playing for the Brazilian national team. Another absence is Taya Gallizzi, who has not yet recovered from the injury suffered in the last NBB CAIXA tournament . The team will also be without Franco Baralle, who underwent ankle surgery following an accident earlier this month.
At 35, Eric Buckner has built a solid career in European and Asian leagues. A former Georgia State player, he held the school's record for blocks and was named Georgia Men's College Player of the Year in 2012. As a professional, he played in Turkey, France, Greece, Russia, Kazakhstan, China, and Lithuania, most notably for Monaco, Türk Telekom, Zenit, and Zalgiris Kaunas. In 2022, he won the VTB United League title.
Guilherme Hubner, 38, is a well-known figure in Brazilian basketball, recently surpassing the 500-game mark in the NBB CAIXA. He was MVP of the 2017/18 Finals for Paulistano/CORPe, averaging 11.8 points and 6.2 rebounds . He has also played for Unifacisa, KTO Minas, Limeira, and Liga Sorocabana. In 2022, he represented Unifacisa in the South American League, averaging 11.2 points and 6.4 rebounds.
Coach Sergio Hernández emphasized the importance of the signings given the losses suffered: "Erick Buckner and Guilherme Hubner are coming to help us in Singapore. They are two very experienced pivots, accustomed to all types of competition, all types of situations. They will be very important," said the coach.
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