Franca is known as Brazil’s basketball capital, and Sesi Franca’s youth program is living up to it in the 2026 São Paulo State Championship, run by the São Paulo Basketball Federation (FPB). Results published by the federation show wide-margin wins across several age groups.
Season highlights
At the start of the season, in March:
- U14: Sesi Franca 114, Alphaville 75.
- U15: Sorocaba 44, Sesi Franca 88.
- U16: Sorocaba 36, Sesi Franca 105.
In June, against São Bernardo Basquete:
- U14: won 71-66.
- U16: won 87-33.
- U15: a narrow 49-46 loss, followed the next day by an 81-35 win over AJABASK.
A long championship
The 2026 U15 State Championship has 23 teams and runs from March to December. Sesi Franca’s home games are played at the Hélio Rubens Garcia Training Center and are open to the public.
For teams that face them
Playing Sesi Franca is a real test. The team usually sets a fast pace and wins with roster depth. For players from other clubs, these games are a great chance to measure their progress against one of the most traditional youth programs in the country.