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24 Dez 2024 | 08:25 |
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On the night of last Monday (23), Flamengo gave a beautiful Christmas gift to the Red Nation -Black. This is because, Mais Querido beat Paulistano by a score of 89 to 75, in the city of São Paulo, achieving the fourth consecutive victory in the NBB and staying behind the leader.
Thus, Mais Querido now has 14 wins and three losses this season. Rubro-Negro's campaign is only inferior to that of Minas, which has 14 victories and two negative results. Furthermore, this Monday's score (23) left Pride of the Nation with the best performance among NBB visitors (6-1).
MATCH SUMMARY
Paulistano has not been in a good phase, being only in tenth place. In this way, Mais Querido took advantage of the hosts' bad moment and went head on from the start, scoring 30 points in the first ten minutes (30 to 18).
However,Paulistano managed to react and closed the gap in the second period (27 to 18). Thus, the teams went to the break with Flamengo in advantage, 48 to 45. In other words, with total balance for the final two quarters.
In the third period Mais Querido put on a show of defense, conceding just ten points. The attack remained average and scored 27, practically defining the game for Rubro-Negro. To manage, in the final stretch, Flamengo reduced the intensity, and Paulistano scored 20 to 14. However, the difference was enough to guarantee another triumph.
We must highlight Alexey, from Mais Querido, which was the name of the game. The point guard led two aspects of the match: highest scorer (21) and most assists (11). In other words, the athlete achieved a double-double. In terms of rebounds, Brunão was Paulistano's representative, with six, one more than Jhonatan, from Flamengo.
FOCUS ON THE NEXT JOGO
Now, Flamengo returns to the courts only next Friday (27th), starting at 8pm, against São José. The match will be at Maracanãzinho, the team's penultimate match of the year. Soon after, on the 29th, Rubro-Negro faces Mogi, also in Rio.
Flamengo remains active to strengthen the Pride of the Nation squad in its quest to win the World Cup and return to prominence in the NBB
26 Ago 2025 | 17:46 |
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Flamengo confirmed this Tuesday (26) the signing of 35-year-old American point guard Dee Bost for the start of the 2025/26 season . The experienced player arrives to fill the vacancy of Franco Baralle, who is recovering from a serious injury after suffering an accident on the 19th.
At 1.88m and 84kg, Bost has extensive experience in European basketball and with the Bulgarian national team, a country he has represented since 2016. He has played for traditional clubs such as Galatasaray, Monaco, Zalgiris Kaunas and Khimki, winning major titles such as the 2021 EuroCup and the 2023 Coupe de France. His contract with the Rubro-Negro is for four months, with the possibility of renewal.
Baralle, who had just arrived at FlaBasquete, was hit by a car upon arriving at Gávea and required ankle surgery . The Argentine point guard is expected to return between December and January, opening up space for the arrival of Dee Bost.
A Mississippi State graduate, Dee Bost trained with the Utah Jazz and Portland Trail Blazers, but cemented his career on the international stage. He was named MVP of the 2016 Polish League finals and won the Leaders Cup in France . A naturalized Bulgarian, he became a key player on the national team.
At Flamengo , he will wear the number 3 shirt and already has important commitments : the European pre-season and the FIBA Intercontinental Cup, scheduled between September 18th and 21st — the club's main challenge at the start of the journey.
Dee Bost, FlaBasquete's new signing: "I'm very excited to arrive in Brazil"
Excited about the new chapter of his career, Dee Bost sent a special message to the nation: "I'm very excited to arrive in Brazil. I've heard so many good things about Flamengo and the country , and I can't wait to play in front of these incredible fans. It's going to be a special experience."
The FlaBasquete squad will travel to Burgos, Spain, on September 7th, where they will begin preparing for the season with training sessions and friendlies against local teams, the same logistics used in the club's last official 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 |
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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 |
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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.
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