Pinheiros Basquete drives Brazil's unbeaten qualifiers
Brazil's national basketball team, featuring Pedro Pastre (Pinheiros Basquete), beat Colombia 104‑80 on 07/06/2026, keeping a perfect 6‑0 record and topping Group C.
How did the team reach the top?
Brazil played three windows of games from November 2025 to July 2026. First, it defeated Chile 82‑66 on 11/27/2025 and reinforced the lead with a 78‑62 win on 11/30/2025. On 02/27/2026, it edged Venezuela 94‑84, and two days later broke the 100‑point barrier with 101 against Colombia (03/02/2026). The second phase added two more victories: 103‑88 over Venezuela on 07/04/2026 and 104‑80 over Colombia on 07/06/2026.
Why does this matter for Pinheiros Basquete?
The inclusion of Pedro Pastre (Pinheiros Basquete) on the roster highlights the club’s role in developing national‑team talent. Pastre’s offensive output, averaging over 12 points per game, helped the squad cross 100 points twice. This exposure raises Pinheiros’ profile and draws attention from overseas scouts.
What’s next for Brazil and Pinheiros?
Twelve teams move to the second phase, where Brazil will face the United States, Dominican Republic and Mexico in home‑and‑away games. First‑phase results carry over, giving Brazil a favorable standing. Each matchup will decide one of the three direct American slots for the 2027 World Cup in Qatar. For Pinheiros, Pastre’s success could lead to foreign league offers and strengthen the club’s pipeline of future national‑team players.
Who else is on the roster?
Alongside Pedro Pastre (Pinheiros Basquete), the call‑up lists Yago Mateus (Flamengo), Caio Pacheco (Basket Coruña‑ESP), Elinho Corazza (Corinthians), Daniel Von Haydin (Mogi Basquete), Reynan Gabriel (SESI Franca), Gui Deodato (Flamengo), Didi Louzada (Flamengo), Léo Beath (UC San Diego‑USA), Mãozinha Pereira (Paris Basketball‑FRA), Gabriel Jaú (Peñarol‑URU), Bruno Caboclo (Dubai‑UAE), Tim Soares (Capitanes Arecibo‑PUR) and Brunão Cardoso (CAIXA Brasília). Coach Aleksandar Petrovic sticks to pick‑and‑roll and fast‑break schemes, exploiting the squad’s depth.
Impact on upcoming windows
The next window will be decisive: facing the USA will demand tight perimeter defense and offensive rebound control. The Dominican Republic brings a physical paint game, while Mexico relies on 3‑point shooting. Brazil, confident after a 6‑0 run, aims to keep shooting percentages above 48% and limit turnovers to under 12 per game. Pinheiros Basquete watches closely, hoping Pastre continues to develop and represent the club on the world stage.