Corinthians honour Brazilian and world basketball legend | OneFootball

Corinthians visit Vitória at 8 p.m. (Brasília time) at Barradão Stadium in a match valid for the 12th round of the 2026 Brazilian Championship. In the clash, Alvinegro will look to return to winning ways after eight matches in the competition and move away from the relegation zone, as they currently sit 16th in the national tournament with 11 points earned — two wins, five draws, and four losses — with eight goals scored and 11 conceded.

For the match, Corinthians will pay tribute to former basketball player Oscar Schmidt, known as one of the sport’s legends in Brazil and around the world. He passed away on the afternoon of last Friday (17). The cause of death was not disclosed. On the back of midfielder Raniele’s jersey, who wears number 14, Oscar’s name will be printed, as he also wore the same number during his playing days.

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Career

A star name in the FIBA Hall of Fame (International Basketball Federation), Oscar Schmidt, known as ‘Holy Hand,’ is also in the Basketball Hall of Fame in the United States despite never having played in the NBA, as well as in the Corinthians Memorial at Parque São Jorge. Although he was drafted by the New Jersey Nets in 1984, the Brazilian never played there.

Wearing the Corinthians jersey, Oscar Schmidt won the 1996 Men’s National Basketball Championship, finishing as the competition’s top scorer (959 points) and MVP. Alongside Oscar were: McIver, Gérson, James Carter, Fernando Minucci, Paulinho Cheidde, Mingão, Farofa, and Brasília. The coach was Flor Melendez.

Wearing the Brazilian National Team jersey, he was a leading figure in several tournaments, competing in five Olympics (1980, 1984, 1988, 1992, and 1996), and was also known for being the highest scorer in the history of world basketball — more than 49,000 points.

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