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FRANCA AND MINAS DRAW IN THE AGGREGATE AND FLAMENGO'S OPPONENT IN THE NBB FINAL WILL ONLY COME IN GAME 5

The teams played an electrifying match, but the Minas Gerais team got the better of it and left everything the same

Photo: Photo: Hedgard Moraes/ Minas Tênis Clube
Photo: Photo: Hedgard Moraes/ Minas Tênis Clube

26 Mai 2024 | 07:46 |

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Flamengo will have to wait one more game to find out who they will face in the NBB final. This is because, despite an electrifying game, Franca and Minas will play game five of the semifinal, as they are tied on aggregate. After all, the Minas Gerais team beat their opponent away from home by 93 to 91, after two extensions.


Thus, Franca and Minas will return to the courts next Monday (27), at Ginásio Pedrocão, in Franca, for the game five from the NBB semifinal. The ball starts at 8pm, with live broadcast from SporTV.


CLASSIFICATION FOR THE NBB FINAL


Rubro-Negro remains unstoppable in the NBB. This is because, in the 44 games played so far, Mais Querido won 39 and lost four. Thus, Pride of the Nation, which finished the first phase in the lead and has not yet been defeated in the playoffs, has an 88% success rate.

TICKETS SALE FOR GAME 1


In this On Friday (24), Mais Querido opened ticket sales for the final which will take place next Saturday (1), at 11am, at Maracanãzinho. Tickets are sold through the Mais Querido online sales platform and there are two sector options available. The full ticket for the Grandstand costs R$40, while the half ticket is R$20. Tickets for the Quadro Chair cost R$120 (full) and R$60 (half).

The final It will also mark Olivinha’s retirement. In this way, the star hopes to be able to end his career as a basketball player by winning the last and very important title.


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Tomorrow! FlaBasquete debuts in pursuit of its third world championship; check out the details

Current Champions League Americas champion Flamengo is banking on a strengthened squad to win its third world title, following its triumphs in 2014 and 2022.

FlaBasquete debuts this Thursday (18) against NBA G-League United in Singapore and begins its quest for the third world championship - photo: reproduction
FlaBasquete debuts this Thursday (18) against NBA G-League United in Singapore and begins its quest for the third world championship - photo: reproduction

17 Set 2025 | 13:59 |

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FlaBasquete, the current Champions League Americas champion, begins its quest for a third world championship this Thursday (18). With titles won in 2014 and 2022, the red-black team arrives at the 2025/26 season with the clear objective of repeating the feat in Singapore and consolidating itself as a global basketball powerhouse.


To achieve this goal, Flamengo formed a revamped squad, blending experienced players with promising young talents who embody the club's winning DNA. Argentine coach Sérgio Hernández, known as "Oveja," took over the team midway through last season and has already won the Champions League Americas.


STRATEGIC REINFORCEMENTS


FlaBasquete invested heavily to strengthen its roster. Among the reinforcements are Daniel Onwenu (formerly of Corinthians), Argentine Franco Baralle (formerly of Pinheiros), Wesley Castro, and Eric Buckner . The arrival of Dee Bost, an American point guard who became a naturalized Bulgarian, was a response to Baralle's injury, as he suffered an accident and will be out for the season.

With experience and versatility, Bost arrives to be a leader in decisive moments . Despite the departures of key players like Franco Balbi and Gallizzi, expectations are high for the team's performance at the World Cup.


SINGAPORE PREMIERE

Flamengo makes its World Cup debut this Thursday (18), at 6 am (Brasília time), facing the NBA G-League United team, from the United States. The match will be broadcast on Flamengo TV . The red-black nation is eager to follow the team in its quest for its third world championship , which could once again put Flamengo basketball at the top of the global stage.


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Flamengo TV is trying to buy the championship broadcast rights

Mengão wants to broadcast the tournament to its fans on YouTube, but there is still no official decision with the organizing entity.

Flamengo wants to buy the broadcasting rights for the Intercontinental Basketball Cup from FIBA - Photo: Reproduction/Flamengo TV
Flamengo wants to buy the broadcasting rights for the Intercontinental Basketball Cup from FIBA - Photo: Reproduction/Flamengo TV

12 Set 2025 | 11:50 |

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FlaBasquete is in the final stages of preparation for the FIBA Intercontinental Cup, which will be held in Singapore on September 18-19. Amid the preseason in Europe, the club is working to increase the visibility of the sport and is negotiating the broadcast of the matches on the official Flamengo TV channel .


According to journalist Enéas Lima of the Garrafão Rubro-Negro website, Flamengo is working on an agreement with FIBA to broadcast the games. A decision has not yet been made, but the organization's official website already provides a link to the debut against NBA G-League United .


TOURNAMENT FORMAT


The competition brings together clubs from different continents. Flamengo is in the same group as NBA G-League United (USA) and Illawarra Hawks (Australia) . On the other side are AlAhli SC (Libya), Unicaja (Spain), and Utsunomiya Brex (Japan). Flamengo begins its quest for its third title on September 18th against the North American team, and faces the Australians the following day.

FlaBasquete games in the Intercontinental Cup:


  • September 18 – 6:00 AM (Brasília time): NBA G-League United vs. Flamengo
  • September 19 – 6am (Brasília time): Illawarra Hawks vs Flamengo
PRE-SEASON IN EUROPE

Preparations began in Burgos, Spain, in early September. In the first friendly, Flamengo was defeated by San Pablo Burgos, 106 to 86. The team returns to the court this Friday (12), against San Sebastian, before traveling to Singapore.

FlaBasquete Schedule in Spain:

  • 07/09: Trip Rio → Madrid → Burgos
  • 08/09: Arrival in Burgos
  • 09/09: Training
  • 10/09: San Pablo x Flamengo
  • 11/09: Training
  • 12/09: San Sebastian x Flamengo
  • 13/09: Trip Burgos → Madrid
  • 14/09: Trip Madrid → Singapore



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Flabasquete faces a European team this Wednesday (10) in a friendly before the World Cup

The red-black squad arrives in Madrid for two preparatory games aiming to compete in the FIBA Intercontinental Cup,

The FlaBasquete squad arrives in Madrid for friendly matches in preparation for the FIBA Intercontinental Cup in Singapore - photo: reproduction
The FlaBasquete squad arrives in Madrid for friendly matches in preparation for the FIBA Intercontinental Cup in Singapore - photo: reproduction

10 Set 2025 | 13:00 |

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The 2025/26 FlaBasquete season begins with a commitment outside the country. This Monday (8), the red-black delegation arrived in Madrid, Spain, to play two friendlies before the FIBA Intercontinental Cup , scheduled to take place between September 18 and 21, at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.


Before boarding, last Saturday (6), Orgulho da Nação opened the doors of the Hélio Maurício gym, in Gávea, for an open training session that brought together hundreds of fans. After the activity, players and coaching staff thanked the Nation for its support , taking photos and signing autographs.


FlaBasquete 's first match on Spanish soil will be this Wednesday (10), at 3 pm (Brasília time), against Burgos . On Friday (12), at the same time, the team returns to the court to face San Sebastian. The games serve as immediate preparation for the world tournament.


DEBUT IN THE INTERCONTINENTAL CUP

After the two friendlies, Flamengo heads to Singapore, where they will make their FIBA Intercontinental Cup debut on September 18th at 6:00 a.m. (Brasília time) against G League United. The competition will feature continental champions and invited teams at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.


RED-BLACK DELEGATION

Point guards: Alexey Borges and Dee Bost.

Shooting guards: Shaq Johnson, Alex Negrete and Daniel Onwenu.

Wings: Gui Deodato and Jhonatan.

Power forwards: Marketih Cummings and Kayo Gonçalves.

Pivots: Eric Buckner, Wesley Castro and Guilherme Hubner.


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