Rafael Moura
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The Novo Basquete Brasil: results, signings and the Brazilians abroad.
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Sesi Franca beat Mogi 90-74 to go 2-0 behind David Jackson and Vitinho, and Flamengo get their first NBB win, 81-71 over Botafogo
Franca trailed by one at halftime at the Pedrocão and won the third quarter 19-9. Six NBB CAIXA games on Tuesday and Wednesday: Paulistano nearly lost a 22-point lead at Pato, and Bauru beat São José to join Franca and Unifacisa at 2-0.
Rafael MouraDesk name · Oct 21, 2026 · 4 min read
Flamengo beat CAIXA/Brasília 78-73 to win the NBB Opening Tournament for a second straight year
Yago's three in the final stretch sealed it in Belo Horizonte, and Ruan Miranda had 14 points and 12 rebounds. Didi Louzada was named MVP, and Flamengo won all four games. The NBB season starts on Saturday, October 17.
Rafael MouraDesk name · Oct 11, 2026 · 3 min read