What is happening?
Pinheiros Basquete steps onto the court at the Interligas LDB 2026, a Sub‑22 tournament that brings Brazil and Argentina together from July 10‑12 at Sesi Vila Leopoldina in São Paulo. The squad, LDB 2025 champion, opens the competition against Club Atlético Ferro Carril Oeste at 7:15 p.m. on July 10, chasing its first international title.
Why does the tournament matter for Pinheiros Basquete?
The Interligas LDB was created to deepen the exchange between Brazil’s and Argentina’s development basketball leagues. For Pinheiros, participation means testing young players born from 2004 against different playing styles, such as Argentine pick‑and‑roll and fast‑pace perimeter shooting. The direct clash with Ferro Carril Oeste, fifth in the Argentine Liga de Desarrollo 2025/26, offers a chance to gauge the team’s rebounding and block efficiency.
How is the competition formatted?
The event follows a four‑team round‑robin over three rounds. In the first round, Sesi Franca meets La Unión Formosa at 5:00 p.m., while Pinheiros faces Ferro Carril Oeste at 7:15 p.m. Winners of the first round play the losers of the second round in the second round, keeping the championship open until the final game on Sunday, July 12. The winner of the final will be crowned champion and an MVP will be announced.
Who are the main opponents?
From Argentina, La Unión Formosa finished third in the Liga de Desarrollo 2025/26, averaging 12.4 points and 6.2 rebounds per game. Ferro Carril Oeste, fifth in the same league, stands out with 2.1 steals per game and a 38% three‑point rate. Pinheiros, led by guard Lucas Silva, who posted 15.3 points and 4.7 assists in the LDB 2025 final, enters as favorite but cannot overlook the Argentine side’s aggressive defense.
What to expect in the coming days?
On Saturday, July 11, the winner of the Sesi Franca × La Unión Formosa matchup will face the loser of the Pinheiros × Ferro Carril Oeste game at 4:00 p.m., while the winner of the Pinheiros game meets the loser of the first game at 6:15 p.m. Sunday will close with the losers’ bout at 3:00 p.m. and the championship game between the winners at 5:15 p.m. Tickets remain free and can be collected on the Sesi website. The stakes are high, and every possession could shape the future of young prospects eyeing the NBB.