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NBB announced the participants of the All-Star Game Three-Point Tournament, and Flamengo player will try for the trophy
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In addition to Felipe Motta, who will participate in the Skills Tournament, Flamengo will also have a representative in the Three Points dispute: Gui Deodato. Mengão's highlight this season and with great use on balls from the perimeter, the winger is looking for his first title in the competition.
The NBB Star Game is a festive event, held annually by the League, which brings together the main highlights of the season. Inspired by the NBA, the event consists of individual competitions (Skills, three points and dunks) and the All-Star Game, the main attraction. And the 2024 edition is scheduled for the 11th and 17th of March, at Ginásio do Ibirapuera.
Two-time champion of the dunk tournament, Gui Deodato is looking for his first Trophy of the Three Points Challenge. With a 39% success rate and an average of 2 shots converted per game in this NBB season, “Batman” is one of the favorites for the title.
In the three-point challenge, each player can shoot up to 25 balls, from five different positions on the court. Each successful shot is worth one point, but each “station” will have a different colored ball, which will be worth two. The two best players from the first phase advance to the final.
The Three Point Tournament, which will be one of the attractions on March 15th, will feature 10 participants. See below the list of players who will compete for the title:
Gui Deodato – Flamengo
Augusto – São José
Davi Rosseto – Cerrado
p>Gaskins – Unifacisa
Lucas Lacerda – Mogi das Cruzes
Jimmy – Pinheiros
Malcom Miller – São Paulo
Felipe Vezaro – Minas
Paulichi – Vasco
Rafael Hettsheimeir – Corinthians
American Shaq Johnson was the highlight with 18 points scored. Red and black team faces Granada next Sunday (8)
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In their second international friendly played in Spain, the Pride of the Nation showed the power of reaction and beat Básquet Coruña 90 to 89, this Friday afternoon (6), in Granada. The red-black highlight in the match was American Shaq Johnson with 18 points. Now, Mais Querido returns to the court on Sunday (8) to face Granada.
Highlights
Shaq Johnson – 18 points;
Kayo Gonçalves – 17 points;
Gui Deodato – 16 points;
Taya Gallazzi – 12 points.
Right at the beginning of the third quarter, Kayo Gonçalves converted two free throws. Shaq Johnson, from the perimeter, took a shot and the ball fell. Halfway through the period, FlaBasquete closed the gap to three points. Good recovery from the red and black team, which improved the defensive part. For the first time, Orgulho da Nação took the lead on the scoreboard with Kayo Gonçalves and ended the period ahead by 71 to 69.
4th QuarterAt the beginning of the last quarter, Básquet Coruña once again led the score by one point. In attack, Jordan Williams swung over the mark and converted from the perimeter. With that, Mengão regained the advantage on the scoreboard. The duel remained balanced until the end, and Pride of the Nation secured victory by one point: 90 to 89.
Next challengeThe FlaBasquete returns to the court on Sunday (8) for the third international friendly, when they face Granada, at 1:30 pm (Brasília time).
Starting quintetFranco Balbi, Jordan Williams, Shaq Johnson, Kayo Gonçalves and Taya Gallizzi.
Coach: Gustavo De Conti.
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Mais Querido faces Baskét La Coruña
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Flamengo continues its preparation for another intense basketball season. This Friday (06), Rubro-Negro will face Baskét La Coruña (ESP) at 3pm (Brasília time), for the second match of the pre-season. The game will be held at Pabellón Ciudad Deportiva Diputación de Granada, in Spain.
It is worth remembering that the training period of Flamengo in Spain started on September 2nd and will last until the 12th. The broadcast of the match has not yet been confirmed, due to the lack of technical guarantees from the hosts. Coach Gustavo de Conti should repeat the same quintet from his debut.
Probable starting quintet: Alexey Borges, Shaq Johnson, Gui Deodato, Lucas Siewert and Taya Gallizzi.
Debut with defeat< /b>In the pre-season debut, Flamengo was defeated by UCAM Murcia (ESP) by 75 to 73, in a balanced game at the Pabellón Polideportivo José Ortega Chumilla gym, in Yecla.
New reinforcementsWith the departure of Didi Louzada, ex-NBA , Flamengo reinforced the squad with wingers Lucas Siewert, formerly of São Paulo, and Kayo Gonçalves, who returns to club. Rubro-Negro also confirmed the return of Jhonatan Luz, one of the most successful players in NBB history. Additionally, the team announced the signings of Jordan Williams, Shaq Johnson and Alexey Borges. One of the club's greatest idols, Olivinha, ended his career last season.
Next commitmentsThe Flamengo has four more friendlies scheduled. After this Friday's game, the next challenge will be against Granada (ESP) on Sunday (08), and the pre-season will end with the clash against Baloncesto Fuenlabrada (ESP) on Tuesday (10).< /p>
This preparation phase aims to get the team ready for the 2024 tournaments, including the Novo Basquete Brasil (NBB), where the Flamengo debuts in the classic against R10 Score Vasco da Gama, on October 12th, at 5pm, at the Tijuca Tênis Clube gym, in Rio de Janeiro.
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The athlete will remain at Mais Querido until next season
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The Flabasquete season is about to start and Flamengo is already announcing its new reinforcements and renewals. This Sunday (4), Mais Querido announced the renewal of the contract of winger Gui Deodato, who now has a contract with the "Pride of the Nation" until 2025.
“We will be together for another season, I am extremely happy about that. It's always a pleasure to represent the greatest of all. There will be no lack of effort, determination and determination for us to achieve all the titles. See you soon”, said Gui Deodato.
Thus, Gui Deodato joins three other athletes confirmed in Mais Querido for the 2024/25 season. Now, Flamengo's number 1 joins Franco Balbi, Alexey Borges and Shaq Johnson, the latter being signed by Rubro-Negro and also announced this Sunday (4).
GUI NUMBERS FOR FLAMENGOGUI NUMBERS FOR FLAMENGOGui Deodato arrived at Mais Querido in the 2022/23 season. In the last edition of the NBB, the experienced athlete averaged 12 points, three rebounds, two assists and 28 minutes on the court, in 47 matches. It is worth noting that the player was a key player for Rubro-Negro in the Super 8 Cup.
FOCUS ON NEXT SEASONNext season, Rubro-Negro will have a full basketball calendar . This is because Mais Querido will play the Campeonato Carioca, Novo Basquete Brasil (NBB), Champions League of the Americas and Copa Super 8, depending on the classification in the competition.
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