Marcelinho: "Our team is prepared"
Pride of the Nation debuts in the League of the Americas this Friday (29.01)
By Communication - Official Club Website - in
FlaBasquete plays against the Argentine team GE Comodoro, at 21:15 pm (Brasília time), this Friday (29), debuting in the League of the Americas, in Panama. Among the remaining players from the first conquest in 2014, captain Marcelinho Machado sees the team, leader of the New Basketball Brazil, ready to seek the tournament's second championship from the first minute on the court.
"I expect a competitive tournament, as always, a short-term tournament. But our team is prepared. We know the first game is already very important, and we've had a good winning streak in the NBB. The team is increasingly focused on understanding where each player likes to play. That adaptation phase (of the reinforcements for this season) is over. We have to stay focused because any slip-up could be costly. We'll go in strong, because we know we'll face top-level opponents," he analyzed.
The Red-Black is in Group C and the first phase takes place between January 29th and 31st. Also participating in the group are LPB Panamá and Eagles Tunja (COL). Three other Brazilian teams, in addition to Mais Querido, are among the 16 participating teams: Mogi, Bauru, and Brasília.
Understand the competition format:
1st Phase: Qualifying
All against all within their respective groups. The top two finishers in each group will qualify for the next stage.
2nd Phase: Quarterfinals
The eight teams will be divided into two groups of four teams each, called groups "E" and "F." Two quadrangulars will be held and the top two teams from each quadrangular will advance to the next phase.
3rd Phase: Semifinal Stage
1st of group "E" x 2nd of group "F"
1st of group "F" x 2nd of group "E"
4th Phase: Final Four
The winners of the semifinal stage compete for the League of the Americas title and the losers of the semifinal stage compete for the bronze medal.
The Clube de Regatas do Flamengo adult basketball team receives direct funding from its sponsors, SKY and Estácio, as well as investments from Tim through the State Sports Incentive Law/State Secretariat of Sports, Leisure, and Youth (ICMS). You can also contribute to the development of new FlaBasquete athletes by becoming a Flamengo Guardian Angel. Simply transfer up to 6% of your income tax due and receive your contribution back in your income tax refund. Click here and find out who has already transferred their tax to 2015 projects.
"I expect a competitive tournament, as always, a short-term tournament. But our team is prepared. We know the first game is already very important, and we've had a good winning streak in the NBB. The team is increasingly focused on understanding where each player likes to play. That adaptation phase (of the reinforcements for this season) is over. We have to stay focused because any slip-up could be costly. We'll go in strong, because we know we'll face top-level opponents," he analyzed.
The Red-Black is in Group C and the first phase takes place between January 29th and 31st. Also participating in the group are LPB Panamá and Eagles Tunja (COL). Three other Brazilian teams, in addition to Mais Querido, are among the 16 participating teams: Mogi, Bauru, and Brasília.
Understand the competition format:
1st Phase: Qualifying
All against all within their respective groups. The top two finishers in each group will qualify for the next stage.
2nd Phase: Quarterfinals
The eight teams will be divided into two groups of four teams each, called groups "E" and "F." Two quadrangulars will be held and the top two teams from each quadrangular will advance to the next phase.
3rd Phase: Semifinal Stage
1st of group "E" x 2nd of group "F"
1st of group "F" x 2nd of group "E"
4th Phase: Final Four
The winners of the semifinal stage compete for the League of the Americas title and the losers of the semifinal stage compete for the bronze medal.
The Clube de Regatas do Flamengo adult basketball team receives direct funding from its sponsors, SKY and Estácio, as well as investments from Tim through the State Sports Incentive Law/State Secretariat of Sports, Leisure, and Youth (ICMS). You can also contribute to the development of new FlaBasquete athletes by becoming a Flamengo Guardian Angel. Simply transfer up to 6% of your income tax due and receive your contribution back in your income tax refund. Click here and find out who has already transferred their tax to 2015 projects.