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Flabasquete hosts the LDB stage in Gávea and debuts this Wednesday against Fortaleza
30 Jul 2025 | 14:00
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12 Fev 2025 | 12:23 |
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.
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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 P>
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 I>
2023: Ponce Leones (Puerto Rico-BSN)
2024: Leones de Ponce (Puerto Rico-BSN), Left During the Season
The Brazilian basketball team defeats the United States in the final in Toronto, securing its second U-23 tournament title and featuring Daniel Onwenu as the star player.
18 Ago 2025 | 18:00 |
Last Sunday (17) was marked by red-black victories on and off the field. While Flamengo beat Internacional in the Brasileirão , Brazilian basketball also shone. The U-23 team defeated the United States 77-73 in Toronto, and secured their second Global Jam championship.
Among the highlights of the final was Daniel Onwenu, FlaBasquete's new signing for next season . The 22-year-old shooting guard was a key defensive player, leading Brazil in rebounds with eight. His consistent performance in the paint was crucial in containing the Americans and securing Brazil's advantage.
Onwenu's good performance was added to the great performances of Landeira and Pedro Pastre , a duo that led the team in decisive moments and helped confirm the title against the USA.
The Brazilian team's run in the tournament was full of impressive victories. In its debut, it defeated Canada 85-78 . It then beat Japan 78-52. Before the final, it lost to the United States 76-74, but rebounded in the decisive game, winning 77-73.
This was Brazil's second victory in the tournament, having previously lifted the trophy in 2022. In that edition, another Flamengo -linked athlete took center stage: Yago "Monstrinho," a point guard discovered by FlaBasquete . He was a key player in winning the first title, just as Daniel Onwenu is now taking center stage in his second title.
The player arrived with promising status after great performances in Argentina and Sergio Hernández did not mince words in praising his talent.
06 Ago 2025 | 14:23 |
FlaBasquete remains active in the market and announced this Tuesday (5) the signing of Argentine Alex Negrete, 24 years old, who arrives with the direct approval of coach Sergio "Oveja" Hernández . The red-black commander praised the new reinforcement and highlighted the reasons that led to the choice.
Oveja on Alex Negrete, FlaBasquete's new signing: "His mentality is extremely competitive"
According to Oveja, Negrete is more than just a talented youngster—he's an athlete with the potential to be an offensive reference and a leader in the locker room: " Negrete is a young player with a lot of energy who has been improving year after year . He has great scoring ability and demonstrates leadership skills that are unusual for his age. His mentality is extremely competitive," said the Argentine coach.
Besides being a natural scorer, the new signing won't be limited to just one role on the court. According to Oveja, Negrete is versatile and can play in different positions on the perimeter, adapting quickly to the Brazilian basketball style: " He's ready to take a leap in his career , and Flamengo wants to capitalize on this moment. He's a versatile player who will help us a lot," he added.
Negrete excelled at Instituto Córdoba, where he was named the Argentine League's Most Improved Player of the Year and Revelation Player of the Year. Standing at 6'4", the forward averaged 13.6 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 15.5 per game.
Excited about the new challenge, the player sent a message to the Flamengo fans: " Hey, Nation! I'm very happy to say that I'm now part of the Flamengo family . I'm excited to wear the Manto and step onto the court for this basketball giant. See you soon," said the new signing, in a statement on the club's official website.
The 24-year-old winger joins the red-black squad after standing out in Argentine basketball and promises to raise the level of the team led by Sergio Hernández
05 Ago 2025 | 19:33 |
Flamengo Basketball has officially announced the arrival of another notable name for the 2025/26 season. This is Argentine winger Alex Negrete, 24 years old and 1.92m tall . With a notable stint at Instituto Córdoba in Argentina, the player is considered one of the greatest prospects in South American basketball and completes the group that will compete in major national and international competitions throughout the season.
Negrete was named the Best Young Player and Most Improved Player of the last Argentine championship. During the regular season, he led his team in scoring, averaging 13.66 points per game, along with 4.8 rebounds and a 15.5 efficiency rating.
His performance also stood out in the Basketball Champions League Americas (BCLA), with 10.4 points, 4.2 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game , helping Instituto Córdoba reach the Final Four, played at Maracanãzinho, the stage of the Rubro-Negro's title in the competition.
The young winger has already shared his first words as a Mengão athlete: " Hey, Nation! I'm very happy to say that I'm part of the Flamengo family . I'm very excited to wear the Manto and step onto the court for this basketball giant. See you soon!"
With Negrete's arrival, Flamengo 's roster for next season is complete. The season premiere will take place in September with the FIBA Intercontinental Championship in Singapore. The team will consist of Alexey Borges, Franco Baralle, Shaq Johnson, Alex Negrete, Daniel Onwenu, Gui Deodato, Jhonatan Luz, Markeith Cummings, Kayo Gonçalves, Ruan Miranda, and Wesley Castro.