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08 Abr 2025 | 23:32 |
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On Tuesday night, Flamengo beat Brasília 88-79 at Arena BRB in the capital, and achieved its 25th victory in 32 matches in the qualifying phase of the New Basketball Brazil (NBB). In a classic that has already decided titles and marked an era at the beginning of the last decade, Rubro-Negro gave no chance to its rival and controlled the action from start to finish , with a major performance by its main players.
Highlights included Franco Balbi and Shaq Johnson, who led the attack with aggression and efficiency, as well as Ruan Miranda, who was a defensive pillar throughout the match, helping to neutralize the attacks of the Brasilia team, in addition to contributing 17 points.
Now, there are only two remaining matches in the qualifying phase before the start of the playoffs: on Sunday (13), against Bauru, and on Tuesday (15), against Franca – both away from home. But before the ball goes up to the knockout phase of the national competition, Mais Querido has ahead of it the long-awaited Final Four of the Basketball Champions League Americas (BCLA) , which will be played in Rio de Janeiro.
1st Bedroom
After a series of games in which Flamengo only found its best rhythm in the third quarter, the team reinforced the need to “start strong”. The promise of a more focused start was fulfilled from the first second on Tuesday: the team came out with great posture , especially on defense, and did not allow Brasília to even breathe in the first minutes. They went more than three minutes without conceding points and went 7-0 on the scoreboard, setting the tone for a solid performance from the beginning — as had been demanded by the cast and coaching staff in recent rounds. Alexey and Gui Deodato led the scoring until the end of the quarter, which ended in a partial victory for FlaBasquete by 20 to 15.
2nd Bedroom
Franco Balbi entered the court and put the ball under his arm: seven points in a row for the Argentine point guard at the beginning of the quarter and the opponent called a timeout. Flamengo was winning 27 to 19. Brasília tried to react, but the Pride of the Nation was focused on both sides of the court. With an impeccable end to the first half, which included a basket by Shaq Johnson at the end of the clock, Mengão went to the locker room winning 43 to 27.
3rd Room
The silent highlight of the match was Ruan Miranda. With 13 points and 5 rebounds up to this point, he was also the star of the red-black defense, protecting the rim like no one else. In the third quarter alone, the young center had two blocks. Offensively, Shaq Johnson was having a great night. Sharp in his shooting, the American had a 60% success rate on three-pointers. The third quarter ended as the second began: a parade of Franco Balbi, who scored five more points in a row: Flamengo 66 x 53 Brasília.
4th Room
The last period saw a super aggressive Brasília team, with great use of the three-point line. When it seemed that the home team could not make any more mistakes, the more experienced players of the red-and-black team knew how to slow down the pace, reduce the number of possessions and secure the victory on the way back to Rio de Janeiro. End of the game. Flamengo 88, Brasília 79.
The Pride of the Nation returns to the court next Sunday (13) to face Bauru, at 6 pm, in the interior of São Paulo , for the penultimate round of the regular phase of the NBB.
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.
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 |
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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.
With home games in the second phase of the Basketball Development League, Mais Querido begins its journey against the northeastern tricolor
30 Jul 2025 | 14:00 |
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The second phase of the Basketball Development League (LDB), the main youth tournament in Brazilian basketball, began this Tuesday (29). The city of Rio de Janeiro hosts the clashes of group A.2 , with matches taking place at the Hélio Maurício gym, located at Flamengo's headquarters, in Gávea.
Flabasquete makes its competition debut this Wednesday (30), at 2 pm, against the Fortaleza team. The day's round started earlier, with CETAF facing Vasco/Tijuca at 9:30 am. This stage will be played until next Monday (5), with three games scheduled per day.
In addition to Flamengo, CETAF, Fortaleza, and Vasco/Tijuca, other teams also make up this group: Botafogo and UNIFACISA. The red-and-black club plays at home in this stage , after having participated in the first stage in São Paulo, at Paulistano.
Organized by the National Basketball League (LNB) in partnership with the Brazilian Basketball Confederation (CBB) , the LDB's main purpose is to develop young athletes and strengthen the sport's youth ranks. The competition has been an important showcase for discovering new talent.
Flamengo's squad boasts promising young players such as Renato Nascimento, Leonardo Amorim Sihman, Bruno Gusmão, Jonathas Lira, Matheus Gueiros, Matheus Leoni, Anthony Reyes, Yan Marun, Israel Atademo, Emanuel Fernandes, Lucas Milchevski, and Crysthian Pena. The team is led by coach Christiano Pereira.
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