Latinbasket.com All-Brazilian LDB Awards 2026

Lucas Cardoso, 20-year old power forward from the Sport Club Corinthians Paulista, was honored as the Player of the Year at the Liga de Desenvolvimento de Basquete. He received multiple other awards, earned the Defensive Player of the Year, Forward of the Year and was named to the First Team. With Cardoso's excellent performance, the Sport Club Corinthians Paulista achieved the best record of the season in the league, finishing with an impressive 12 to 2 in the regular season. Cardoso's best performance made his team reach the final but they lost against Sao Jose 68 to 81. He previously earned a spot in the Second Team last year. Cardoso was the Player of the Week honoree in the league. With finesse and precision, Cardoso claimed the second position in rebounds per game, delivering a stellar 11 rebounds per game average. He also averaged almost 15 points per game in the league. Cardoso has totalled 2 games of 20 or more points and recorded double-doubles in 11 games on the year. His 22 points against Osasco were the most he scored in the 2026 season. The standout center Isaque Duarte picked up the Finals MVP of the championship-winning Sao Jose. He collected multiple other honors, was named the Center of the Year and was voted to the First Team. Duarte's excellent performance assisted his team in beating the Corinthians 81 to 68 in the final. He was previously selected to the Third Team last year. Duarte registered 14 points and almost 10 rebounds per game that season in the league. He had double-doubles in 6 games during the event. Duarte's 20 points against Caxias do Sul BasqueteTriches Under 20 team were the most he scored in the 2026 season. The standout point guard Jonathan Moreira was voted the Guard of the Year of the championship-winning Sao Jose. He was also chosen to the First Team. Moreira's excellent performance assisted his team in beating the Corinthians 81 to 68 in the final. He was previously named to Honorable Mention last year selection. Moreira received Player of the Week award in the league. His court vision propelled him to the second spot in assists per game an outstanding average of almost 7. Moreira also recorded almost 15 points per game over the season in the league. He has totalled 2 games of 20 or more points and logged double-doubles in 3 games on the year. Moreira's 21 points against the Mogi were the most he scored in the 2026 season. The standout forward Gabriel Soares was named to the First Team of the championship-winning Sao Jose. His excellent performance assisted his team in beating the Corinthians 81 to 68 in the final. Soares averaged over 15 points and 5 rebounds per game in the league. His 29 points against the Flamengo were the most he scored in the 2026 season. The standout shooting guard Jackson Oliveira earned a spot in the First Team of the championship-winning Sao Jose. His excellent performance assisted his team in beating the Corinthians 81 to 68 in the final. Oliveira previously earned Honorable Mention last year. He registered over 14 points and almost 5 rebounds per game that season in the league. Oliveira has totalled 4 games of 20 or more points on the year. His 25 points against the Uniao Corinthians were the most he scored in the 2026 season. Despite Oliveira's young age he had an impressive career. He was selected as the Latinbasket All-Brazilian LDB Honorable Mention in 2025.