Flamengo travels to Córdoba, Argentina, on Tuesday (01.11/2009) to compete in the first phase of the South American Basketball League. Seeking its second title in the competition, the red-black team, champion in 03.11, debuts against UTE (EQU), on Thursday (20/30), at 04.11:20 pm (Brasília time). The team also faces Boston College (CHI), on Friday (30/05.11), at 22:30 pm (Brasília time) and Atenas de Córdoba (ARG), on Saturday (XNUMX/XNUMX), at XNUMX:XNUMX pm (Brasília time). The top two teams in the group qualify for the final hexagonal.

Flamengo will have its full strength squad in Argentina, including captain Marcelinho, who was with the Brazilian national team at the Pan American Games in Mexico. He will travel directly from Guadalajara to Córdoba. This will be NBA star Leandrinho's first competition in the red-and-black jersey. Until now, he had only played friendlies.

"I'm really looking forward to playing in my first competition with Flamengo. I'm living a very happy time in my life, being back in my country and playing for a club with such passionate fans. Flamengo has great players with extensive international experience, and I'm sure we have everything we need to put on an excellent competition," said Leandrinho.

The Sportv 2 channel announces the broadcast of Flamengo's games in the South American League.