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18 Mai 2025 | 14:42 |
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Flamengo was far from delivering eye-catching basketball, but in practice, they advanced. The hard-fought victory against Corinthians at the Neo Química Arena in São Paulo closed the quarterfinals and secured Sergio Oveja's team among the four best in the competition. The game had a playoff feel from start to finish. Flamengo even started better, but suffered a sudden drop in performance in the third quarter. Corinthians, encouraged by the fans, grew and turned the score around.
The final stretch was nerve-racking. With the ball in his hands, Alexey took responsibility. In an individual play, he infiltrated, feinted and scored the winning basket, just a few seconds before the end. It was the breathing space the team needed to seal its spot. In the next attack, Corinthians had the chance to tie or win, but Flamengo's defense showed up at the right moment. Ruan Miranda rose at the right time and made a decisive block, ending the series 3-2 for Rubro-Negro.
In the post-match interview with ESPN, Argentine coach Sergio Oveja made a point of praising Corinthians' campaign and acknowledged the difficulty of qualifying. According to him, the suffering in the quarterfinals will serve as fuel for the next challenges of the Mais Querido in its great treasure.
“Corinthians is a very good team, with smart players, with courage. A good coach. The truth is that it was very difficult. I think this series prepared us to play a very tough game in the semifinals, and, if possible, in the final as well,” said Oveja.
Alexey's performance was given special attention by the coach. Oveja did not hide his admiration for the point guard, praising not only his technical performance, but also his attitude in decisive moments. “ He's a guy who doesn't just play well. He's brave, man . He makes decisions in hot moments. He's our pride. Corinthians defended him very well. That's why he's brave. Because you often fall. He kept going, kept going, and was the highlight of today's game,” added the coach.
The victory puts Flamengo in another NBB semifinal, maintaining its recent tradition of leading the tournament. The opponent in the next round has yet to be defined, but the Rio de Janeiro team is already preparing to face a new level of demand. The red-and-black squad will have little time to catch its breath. The coaching staff must work to adjust details, especially in emotional control and offensive consistency, which began to waver again during the series against Corinthians.
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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