From Tupã to the world! At 23 years old and with a world title under his belt with Mengão, Yago is entering his third season defending the Most Beloved. The point guard, who joined the club in 2020 and won the nation's favor, spoke about the joy of continuing to wear the Sacred Mantle.

"In my first training session at Gávea, I already felt at home. Flamengo is a club I deeply identify with, and I'm extremely happy to continue defending this important jersey," he commented.

In two seasons with FlaBasquete, Monstrinho has already won a Champions League, an NBB (winning the finals MVP), a Super 8 Cup, two State Championships, and the Intercontinental Cup. A regular call-up to the Brazilian National Team, the 1,78'12.9" point guard averaged 3.9 points, 5.9 rebounds, 16 assists, and a XNUMX-point efficiency rating last season.

"Yago is a playmaker who's completely different from the classic players at the position. He justifies his nickname, "Monstrinho" (Little Monster). He's one of FlaBasquete's best prospects. With another year of development, he's likely to establish himself as the best Brazilian player at the position. Our Olympic Project is grateful. We believe he'll help take Brazil to Paris," said Flamengo's Vice President of Olympic Sports, Guilherme Kroll.

One of Mais Querido's biggest stars over the last two years and an idol for the red-black fans, Yago wants to win more titles for Mengão.

"In my first year with Flamengo, we won everything. In my second, we won the World Cup. Now, I want to continue making history and bring more joy to the Red-Black Nation," said the point guard.

In 2022/23, the star player's main objective with FlaBasquete will be the Champions League of the Americas, as well as the NBB and the Copa Super 8. The team will also compete in the State Championship at the season opener. Already confirmed on the roster are coach Gustavo De Conti and power forward Olivinha, the Rubro-Negro captain.

The basketball teams of Clube de Regatas do Flamengo rely on resources from their sponsors – BRB, MOSS, TIM, ABC da Construção, PixBet, AmBev, Rede D'or, IRB Brasil RE, CSN, Brasil Plural, EY – via the Federal Incentive Law/Ministry of Sports (IR) and the State Incentive Law/State Secretariat of Sports, Leisure and Youth (Seelje) of Rio de Janeiro, in addition to support from the Brazilian Club Committee (CBC).