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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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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.
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.
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.
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.
Mengão wants to broadcast the tournament to its fans on YouTube, but there is still no official decision with the organizing entity.
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 .
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:
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:
The red-black squad arrives in Madrid for two preparatory games aiming to compete in the FIBA Intercontinental Cup,
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.
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.
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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