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23 Mar 2025 | 07:00 |
The 2025 All-Star Game of the New Basketball Brazil (NBB) was marked by the brilliance of Flamengo players, who starred in decisive moments at the UniBH Arena, in Belo Horizonte. With four representatives at the event , the club saw its red-black trio, led by Jhonatan Luz, win the title for Team Jhonatan, in the final played last Saturday (22).
The event was attended by Jhonatan Luz, captain of one of the teams, as well as Alexey Borges, Gui Deodato and Jordan Williams. During the selection of the teams, Jhonatan put together a team with a strong presence of Mengão , calling Alexey and Gui to play alongside him.
Jordan Williams was part of Team Bennett, made up of foreign athletes from the league. In addition, Alexey and Gui represented the club in individual tournaments, with Alexey standing out, finishing second in the Crossover Penalty Tournament, and Gui Deodato, who came third in the 3-Point Tournament.
TEAM JHONATAN MAKES IT THROUGH THE SEMIFINALS AND GUARANTEES THE TITLE IN THE DECISION
On Saturday (22), Team Jhonatan entered the court determined and beat Team Bennett, led by Jordan Williams, in the semifinals, winning 38 to 31. In the grand final, the team faced Team Reynan, formed by the young promises of the NBB, and secured the victory by 23 to 20, winning the trophy for the 2025 edition of the All-Star Game.
OLIVINHA IS HONORED DURING THE EVENT AND RECEIVES AFFECTION FROM THE FANS
During the final, Olivinha, an idol of FlaBasquete and current commentator for FlamengoTV, was honored in recognition of his career in Brazilian basketball. The "God of Race" received a personalized ball and was applauded by the audience present at the UniBH Arena, reinforcing his status as one of the great references of the sport in the country.
FOCUS ON THE SEASON: CLASSIC AGAINST VASCO FOR THE NBB WILL BE THE NEXT CHALLENGE
After their successful participation in the All-Star Game, the Orgulho da Nação players return to Rio de Janeiro to continue the season. Their next match will be on Thursday (27), when they will face Vasco in the NBB, in another classic of great importance in the competition.
The tournament held by CAIXA defined its finalists in a semifinal phase marked by balance, comebacks and great individual performances
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Flabasquete is in the final of the NBB Opening Tournament. On the night of last Thursday (2), Rubro-Negro beat Unión Santa Fé, from Argentina, by 80 to 73, at Arena BRB Nilson Nelson, in Brasília , and guaranteed its place in the competition's decision. The final will be tomorrow, Saturday (4), at 8 pm, against Minas.
After the match against Unión, Alexey analyzed the team's performance and projected the rest of the season. " We're still finding our feet; it's normal to have these kinds of (tough) games at this point in the season . We haven't had much time to train together yet, due to the national team tournaments and the Intercontinental Championship," he said before concluding.
Alexey celebrates Flamengo's good moment: "We will continue working"
"We're getting better , that's what the Opening Tournament is for, to improve as a team so we can be in good shape when it's time to decide the championships. We'll keep working to achieve our best," concluded the Flamengo player.
On the other side of the bracket, Minas (KTO Minas) defeated Brasília Basquete in an intense duel filled with back-and-forth matches. The semifinals were balanced between defense and offense, but the Minas Gerais team prevailed in the decisive moments and secured a spot in the final. The victory reinforces the team's strong form and puts its strength to the test against Flamengo .
With solid campaigns, Flamengo and Minas Gerais arrive in high spirits for the final. Flamengo is banking on Alexey Borges' talent and perfect form so far , while Minas Gerais relies on collective strength and momentum to try to surprise.
With a 95-64 victory, Rubro-Negro confirms its place in the semifinals against Unión Santa Fé and will meet idol Franco Balbi again in Brasília.
01 Out 2025 | 10:36 |
Flabasquete showed strength again this Tuesday (30) by beating Pato Basquete 95 to 64, at Arena BRB Nilson Nelson, in Brasília, in the second round of the NBB Opening Tournament. The result guaranteed Rubro-Negro the leadership of Group B and classification for the semifinal of the competition.
With the victory, the Rio de Janeiro team will face Unión Santa Fé, from Argentina, this Thursday (2), at 5:30 pm. The match will have a special ingredient: the reunion of the red-black fans with the Argentine point guard Franco Balbi , ex-Flamengo and idol of the club.
The star of the night was shooting guard Alex Negrete, who led the team with 25 points and 7 rebounds, leading the game. After the game, he emphasized the importance of collective performance and the work done alongside his teammates.
"I'm very happy with the result, with the performance we played. We're working hard together as a team. I believe we're doing things well , but we'll continue to focus on improving to reach the level we aspire to," said the Argentine.
Negrete also commented on adapting to the playing style of coach Sergio Hernandez , with whom he shares a nationality. According to him, the coach has prioritized a fast, vertical pace, which favors his characteristics on the court.
With two wins in two games, Flamengo ends the group stage as undefeated leader and is already planning its next challenges. The semifinal against Unión Santa Fé takes place on Thursday (2), at 5:30 pm. If they advance, the team will return to the court on Saturday (4) for the final. If they lose, they will play for third place.
Rubro-Negro beats Fortaleza 87-71 in Brasília and secures first victory in the preseason tournament, showing good team harmony
30 Set 2025 | 20:00 |
Flabasquete began its participation in the NBB Opening Tournament with a victory over Fortaleza by 87 to 71, on Monday night (29), at Arena BRB Nilson Nelson, in Brasília. The victory marks a good start in the pre-season competition and highlights the team's initial rapport.
Point guard Alex Negrete led the team with 18 points . Alexey Borges also stood out with 16 points and 7 assists, while power forward Kayo Gonçalves contributed 12 points and 4 rebounds.
After the match, Kayo Gonçalves emphasized the importance of the tournament for the squad's chemistry and cohesion. " This tournament will be very important for us to get some experience, to have more contact with the game. It's extremely important for us coming off the World Cup, which was a different kind of preparation ," he said before concluding.
" We're going to use these games to get to know each other better on the court and build the chemistry that will lead us to better results when the season starts ," said the Flamengo power forward.
Flamengo returns to the court this Tuesday (30), at 5:30 pm, to face Pato Basquete, again at Arena BRB Nilson Nelson. Just like the debut, entry will be free and the broadcast will be provided by Metrópoles, on YouTube.