With Benite scoring, Brazil secures a spot in the 2015 Pan American Games
The team wins bronze at the South American Championship in Venezuela with a victory over Uruguay.
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With Vitor Benite as the team's top scorer, the Brazilian national team won the bronze medal at the South American Championship in Venezuela, securing a spot at the 2015 Pan American Games in Toronto, as well as the Pre-Olympic Tournament. Last Monday (July 28.07), in the third-place playoff, the team led by José Neto defeated Uruguay 66-61. Venezuela, the champion, and Argentina - led by point guard Nicolas Laprovittola - with silver, are also qualified for both competitions.
The red-and-blacks once again performed well on the court. Vitor Benite, the team's top scorer in the match, scored 16 points, three assists, and three rebounds; Cristiano Felício grabbed five rebounds; Gegê scored nine points—with three three-pointers—along with two rebounds and an assist; Olivinha added five points and three rebounds.
Brazil and Flamengo coach José Neto reviewed Brazil's participation in the South American Championship. "We were able to compete on equal terms against the competition's three main rivals and showed that we had what it took to become champions. I'm proud of the commitment of this group, players and coaching staff, who throughout our preparation always strived to do their best and defend Brazil's colors. In any case, we secured our place in the two main competitions of the 2015 season—the Pan American Games and the Pre-Olympic Games," he concluded.
The red-and-blacks once again performed well on the court. Vitor Benite, the team's top scorer in the match, scored 16 points, three assists, and three rebounds; Cristiano Felício grabbed five rebounds; Gegê scored nine points—with three three-pointers—along with two rebounds and an assist; Olivinha added five points and three rebounds.
Brazil and Flamengo coach José Neto reviewed Brazil's participation in the South American Championship. "We were able to compete on equal terms against the competition's three main rivals and showed that we had what it took to become champions. I'm proud of the commitment of this group, players and coaching staff, who throughout our preparation always strived to do their best and defend Brazil's colors. In any case, we secured our place in the two main competitions of the 2015 season—the Pan American Games and the Pre-Olympic Games," he concluded.