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Done deal! Kayo Gonçalves is the new reinforcement of FlaBasquete
Pivot forward returns to Flamengo after highlighting in the Champions League Americas
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Kayo Gonçalves is FlaBasquete's newest reinforcement for next season. Born in Palhoça, Santa Catarina, the 25-year-old athlete was one of the highlights of Flamengo in the last Champions League Americas, where he played a crucial role in the competition.
Kayo arrived at Flamengo at a young age, standing out in the youth categories. After playing college basketball in the United States and Europe, he made his debut with Mais Querido's professional team in December last year. His entry was marked by the absence of his idol Olivinha, who was recovering from a dislocated shoulder. After two months of recovery, Olivinha returned, and Kayo was temporarily removed from the national squad due to the adult limit.
However, the pivot remained in the team for the Champions League Americas dispute, where he had one of the team's greatest performances in the tournament against Obras, from Argentina. Kayo scored 28 points with 100% shooting from the field in the first game of the BCLA quarterfinals, helping Flamengo reaching the continent's Final Four.
< p>MESSAGE FROM THE ATHLETE
Back at Flamengo permanently, Kayo Gonçalves sent a message to the red and black fans: "Nation, we are together this next season! Let's work hard hard, with a lot of desire, a lot of determination to bring titles and a lot of pride for you. You can count on me", said the pivot.
CAST CONFIRMED.
Kayo joins other reinforcements confirmed for next season, including Franco Balbi, Alexey Borges, Shaq Johnson, Gui Deodato, Jordan Williams and Jhonatan Luz. With these additions, FlaBasquete is preparing for a promising season full of challenges on the national and international scene.
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Check out the NBB quarterfinal playoff clashes
The new phase will be played in a best-of-five series starting this Friday (9); Flamengo debuts on Saturday (10), against Corinthians
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On the afternoon of last Sunday (4), the playoffs for the quarterfinals of the NBB 2024/25 were defined, after Pinheiros' classification against Unifacisa in game five of the round of 16.
In this way, the São Paulo team joined Minas, Vasco, Flamengo, Corinthians , São Paulo, Bauru and Franca, who were already qualified in advance.
The quarter-final series will be played in a best-of-five format, as will the round of 16, starting this Friday (8). The team with the best record starts playing away, then plays two consecutive games at home. The fourth duel, if necessary, will take place at the home of the club with the worst record. The fifth and decisive match will be hosted by the team with the best record.
QUARTER-FINAL MATCHES
Minas (1st) x Vasco (8th)
Game 1: May 9th, Friday, 8pm: Vasco x Minas – São Januário (sportv)
Game 2: May 12, Monday, 7pm: Minas x Vasco – Arena UniBh (sportv)
Game 3: May 14, Wednesday, 7pm: Minas x Vasco – Arena UniBh (sportv)
Game 4 (if necessary): May 17, Saturday, 1 pm: Vasco x Minas – to be defined (sportv)
Game 5 (if necessary): May 20, Tuesday, 7pm: Minas x Vasco – Arena UniBh (sportv)
Bauru (5th) x Sao Paulo (13th)
Game 1: May 9, Friday, 8:30 pm: São Paulo x Bauru – Morumbi (YouTube NBB)
Game 2: May 12, Monday, 7:30 pm: Bauru x São Paulo – Pressure Cooker (UOL)
Game 3: May 14, Wednesday, 9pm: Bauru x São Paulo – Pressure Cooker (ESPN)
Game 4 (if necessary): May 17, Saturday, 5pm: São Paulo x Bauru – Morumbi (Cultura)
Game 5 (if necessary): May 20, Tuesday, to be defined: Bauru x São Paulo – Panela de Pressão (to be defined)
Bracket 2 (the teams on the left have a better campaign)
Flamengo (2nd) x Corinthians (10th)
Game 1: May 10, Saturday, 11am: Corinthians x Flamengo – Wlamir Marques (ESPN)
Game 2: May 13, Tuesday, 8:15 pm: Flamengo x Corinthians – Tijuca (ESPN)
Game 3: May 15, Thursday, 6:30 pm: Flamengo x Corinthians – Tijuca (YouTube NBB)
Game 4 (if necessary): May 18, Sunday, to be defined: Corinthians x Flamengo – Wlamir Marques (to be defined)
Game 5 (if necessary): May 21, Wednesday, to be defined: Flamengo x Corinthians – Tijuca (to be defined)
Franca (3rd) x Pinheiros (6th)
Game 1: May 10, Saturday, 3pm: Pinheiros x Franca – Henrique Villaboim (TV Cultura)
Game 2: May 13, Tuesday, 7pm: Franca x Pinheiros – Pedrocão (YouTube NBB)
Game 3: May 15, Thursday, 8pm: Franca x Pinheiros – Pedrocão (YouTube NBB)
Game 4 (if necessary): May 18, Sunday, to be defined: Pinheiros x Franca – Henrique Villaboim (to be defined)
Game 5 (if necessary): May 21, Wednesday, to be defined: Franca x Pinheiros - Pedrocão (to be defined)
FLAMENGO'S DEBUT
Thus, Flamengo will debut in the NBB quarterfinals next Saturday (10), at 11 am, at the Wlamir Marques gym, in São Paulo. The Mais Querido will be looking for another title in the national competition.
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Check out the dates and times of the games between Flamengo x Corinthians in the NBB quarterfinals
The Mais Querido faces the São Paulo team in this next phase of the competition, where they are looking for the eighth title of the national tournament; the first game will be on May 10th
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After securing a spot in the NBB quarterfinals, Flamengo now faces Corinthians in a best-of-five series. Thus, the Pride of the Nation visits the São Paulo team next Saturday (10), for the first match of the competition.
According to the NBB regulations, both the quarterfinals and semifinals and finals will be played in best-of-five series. It is worth noting that Flamengo advanced after beating Caxias do Sul 3-1 in the round of 16 of the national tournament. Corinthians beat União Corinthians.
PALY-OFF DATES
Thus, the second clash between Flamengo and Corinthians will take place on Tuesday (13), at 8:15 pm, in Rio de Janeiro. The series continues with the third game on Thursday (15), also in Rio, at 6:30 pm. If necessary, the fourth duel will be on May 18 (Sunday), with the time to be defined, in São Paulo.
Game five of the series is scheduled for May 21 (Wednesday), also with a time yet to be defined. Champion of the Super 8 Cup and the Champions League of the Americas (BCLA), Mais Querido seeks to complete the national calendar with the NBB title.
IN SEARCH OF THE EIGHTH TITLE
In the current season, Flamengo is looking for its eighth NBB title. It is worth remembering that the last achievement took place in the 2020/21 season, when Rubro-Negro defeated São Paulo 3-0 in the final. In addition, Mais Querido also lifted the trophy on six other occasions: 2008/09, 2012/13, 2013/14, 2014/15, 2015/16 and 2018/19.
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Flabasquete has an opponent defined for the NBB quarterfinals - check it out
With a guaranteed spot, Corinthians will be the opponent of the red-black team in the quarterfinals of the New Basketball Brazil; dates will still be announced by the league
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Flamengo 's team found out this Saturday (3) who they will face in the quarterfinals of the New Basketball Brazil (NBB). It will be Corinthians, who confirmed their qualification after beating União Corinthians 79-72, ending the best-of-five series 3-1. The clash between the teams does not yet have a date set by the championship organizers.
Despite an unfavorable start, with an 18-point deficit in the first quarter (26 to 8), Corinthians recovered in the match and turned the score around in the second period, closing at 41 to 36. The match remained balanced, with União Corinthians retaking the lead in the third quarter, but the São Paulo team imposed itself in the last period and sealed the victory by 79 to 72.
MELVIN JOHNSON SHINES FOR CORINTHIANS
Melvin Johnson was Corinthians' main player in the match, contributing 22 points. The individual highlight of the night came from the eliminated team: Duane Johnson scored 23 points for União and was the top scorer of the game. The black and white team's performance guaranteed qualification and sets the stage for the match against Mais Querido in the quarterfinals.
With Corinthians' classification, five teams are already assured of a place in the quarterfinals: Flamengo , Franca, Minas, Vasco and now Alvinegro . The duels are starting to take shape. Franca awaits the winner between Unifacisa and Pinheiros, while Minas and Vasco will face off head-to-head. On the other side of the bracket, the qualified teams São Paulo or Brasília and Bauru or Paulistano will define the final pairings.
FLAMENGO SEEKS TO DOMINATE THE NATIONAL SCENE
Champion of the Super 8 Cup and BCLA, Flamengo continues its quest for the NBB title to complete the perfect season in national basketball. Before dreaming of the final, it will have to overcome Corinthians in the quarterfinals, in a series once again defined in the best of five games.
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