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Former Flamengo player shines as Brazil defeats Argentina to win the Americup basketball title
01 Set 2025 | 14:11
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13 Mar 2024 | 06:50 |
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It was with emotion, a decisive Balbi and another double-double from Gabriel Jaú that FlaBasquete beat São José, on Tuesday night (12), at Maracanãzinho. Qualified for the Final Four in the Champions League Americas, the Pride of the Nation returned to Brazil to compete in the Novo Basquete Brasil (NBB) and secured their 16th consecutive victory of the season.
Highlights
Points - Jaú (15), Maique (11), Balbi (10), Devon Scott (10)
Rebounds - Jaú (13), Maique (5), Scott Machado (5), Scott (5)
Assists - Balbi (3), Deodato (3), Jaú (2)
The game
The match started balanced, but it was São José who had the greatest offensive advantage in the first half. With little left to the end of the first quarter, Flamengo had low performance in field goals, and even got on the scoreboard with a beautiful shot from outside the perimeter by captain Olivinha (13-15), but the São Paulo team reached the second period ahead (15-20).
On their return to the court, with application in defense and effectiveness in attack, Orgulho da Nação returned, opening 10-0 in the partial and soon took the lead over Maracanãzinho's scorer, counting on a beautiful triple ball from Big Maique. After a first period with many mistakes from the red and black team, the second quarter was better defensively - São José scored just seven points. The teams went to the locker room with Mengão ahead: 31 to 27.
When they returned after the break, Flamengo did not have a good quarter. With low performance, the Gávea team saw São José return to the top of the scoreboard, and the teams took turns in position. The match continued to be played basket by basket, until Argentine star Franco Balbi called the game in the last period and tipped the balance for Mais Querido, scoring ten decisive points and distributing two precise assists that guaranteed the final result: 69 to 67 for Orgulho da Nation. A The victory came with a lot of emotionuntil the final burst of the clock, when the opponent missed a three-point shot from Mengão on the scoreboard.
Next challenge
FlaBasquete returns to the court next Tuesday (19), to face Bauru, at 8pm, at the Panela de Pressão gym, for another round of the NBB. Previously, Gui Deodato, Gabriel Jaú, Didi and Felipe Motta will represent FlaBasquete at the Jogo das Estrelas, on March 15th and 16th, in São Paulo, at the Ibirapuera gymnasium.
Starting quintet
Franco Balbi, Gui Deodato, Loku Cuello, Gabriel Jaú and Devon Scott.
Coach: Gustavo De Conti.
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Mengão heads to Spain again, where he begins preparations for the NBB, BCLA and FIBA Club World Cup, seeking to return to the top.
07 Set 2025 | 15:46 |
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Flamengo continues its preparations for the official basketball season , which promises an intense calendar. Before heading to Spain, where it will carry out pre-season training and, subsequently, compete in the FIBA Intercontinental Cup , the red-black squad received the affection of the Nation this Saturday (06).
The Hélio Maurício Gymnasium was packed with fans watching the morning's activities . After practice, the players welcomed the crowd with photos and autographs, strengthening their connection with the fans before the trip to the European continent.
Flamengo will travel to Europe next Monday (08) and will begin training the following day. The first friendly will be on Wednesday (10), against San Pablo Burgos (ESP). Two days later, on Friday (12), the team will face San Sebastián (ESP).
Next, the red-and-black delegation travels to Singapore, where they will compete in the FIBA Intercontinental Cup , a tournament in which the club is seeking its third championship. The Mais Querido won the title in 2014, beating Maccabi Tel Aviv, and in 2022 , beating San Pablo Burgos.
After the Intercontinental Cup, Flamengo faces a marathon of competitions throughout the year . The calendar includes the New Basketball Brazil (NBB), the Champions League of the Americas, and the Super 8 Cup, cementing another high-level season for the Pride of the Nation.
Mengão confirmed on social media the departure of Jordan Williams and Matheus Leoni and the winger signed with Minas, while the playmaker leaves the club without a contract
05 Set 2025 | 17:16 |
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Flamengo basketball said goodbye to two players this Wednesday (4). Jordan Williams and Matheus Leoni are no longer part of the red-black squad and had their departure confirmed through official social media. “ FlaBasquete says goodbye and thanks Jordan Williams and Matheus Leoni for their dedication and achievements with Regata Sagrada. Thanks, my dears! ”, the club posted.
Forward Jordan William has agreed to transfer to Minas Gerais, Flabasquete 's direct rival on the national stage. During his time with the Rio de Janeiro team, he averaged 12 points and four rebounds per game , making him one of the standout players on the roster.
Meanwhile, Matheus Leoni has yet to decide his future in Brazilian basketball. The point guard left FlaBasquete after his contract ended and has already said goodbye to his former teammates. As of now, there has been no agreement with another team.
Even with the roster changes, the Rubro-Negro is already preparing for its debut in the New Basketball Brazil (NBB). The team takes the court on October 18th, against Bauru, at the Panela de Pressão Gymnasium in São Paulo.
The FlaBasquete squad will travel to Burgos, Spain, on September 7th , where they will begin preparing for the season with training and friendlies against local teams, the same logistics used in the club's last official season.
Mais Querido announces the specific signing of two experienced pivots to cover important absences in the competition in Singapore, between September 18th and 21st.
01 Set 2025 | 14:24 |
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Flamengo basketball team confirmed the arrival of Eric Buckner and Guilherme Hubner to bolster the key for the FIBA Intercontinental Cup, which will be played in Singapore from September 18th to 21st. The signings were made on a one-off basis, as the team deals with significant losses in its roster.
Negotiations became necessary after Ruan Miranda 's injury, which tore his anterior cruciate ligament during the AmeriCup, while playing for the Brazilian national team. Another absence is Taya Gallizzi, who has not yet recovered from the injury suffered in the last NBB CAIXA tournament . The team will also be without Franco Baralle, who underwent ankle surgery following an accident earlier this month.
At 35, Eric Buckner has built a solid career in European and Asian leagues. A former Georgia State player, he held the school's record for blocks and was named Georgia Men's College Player of the Year in 2012. As a professional, he played in Turkey, France, Greece, Russia, Kazakhstan, China, and Lithuania, most notably for Monaco, Türk Telekom, Zenit, and Zalgiris Kaunas. In 2022, he won the VTB United League title.
Guilherme Hubner, 38, is a well-known figure in Brazilian basketball, recently surpassing the 500-game mark in the NBB CAIXA. He was MVP of the 2017/18 Finals for Paulistano/CORPe, averaging 11.8 points and 6.2 rebounds . He has also played for Unifacisa, KTO Minas, Limeira, and Liga Sorocabana. In 2022, he represented Unifacisa in the South American League, averaging 11.2 points and 6.4 rebounds.
Coach Sergio Hernández emphasized the importance of the signings given the losses suffered: "Erick Buckner and Guilherme Hubner are coming to help us in Singapore. They are two very experienced pivots, accustomed to all types of competition, all types of situations. They will be very important," said the coach.
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