NAGOYA (Japan) – Liman (SRB) captured the FIBA 3×3 Go Too! Group Aichi Challenger 2026 on October 11, defeating Shanghai (CHN) 21-17 in the Final at LaLaport NAGOYA minato AQULS. Led by tournament MVP Nemanja Zigon, the Serbian side claimed their fourth Challenger stop win, while Toronto (CAN), Shibuya (JPN) and Skyliners (GER) secured their places at the FIBA 3×3 World Tour Manama 2026.

The Winner

Liman navigated a competitive field to lift the Aichi Challenger banner, overcoming Cibona Ph.Classic (CRO) 17-13 in the Quarter-Finals before defeating Toronto 21-17 in the Semi-Finals.

The Serbian side’s run included a dramatic pool-stage encounter against Shibuya, which ended in a 21-20 overtime defeat. Liman responded in the knockout rounds, delivering when it mattered most to reach the Final.

Against Shanghai, Liman produced another composed performance to secure the 21-17 victory. Already pre-qualified for World Tour Manama, the Serbian powerhouse added another title to their campaign and reinforced their status among the leading teams on the FIBA 3×3 Pro Circuit.

The Runner-up

Shanghai also enjoyed an impressive run to the Final, showcasing their scoring power throughout the tournament.

The Chinese side opened with a 21-13 win over Seef (BRN) before defeating Toronto 22-18 in pool play. They maintained their momentum in the knockout stage, beating Crvena Zvezda (SRB) 22-15 in the Quarter-Finals and Shibuya 21-17 in the Semi-Finals.

Despite falling short against Liman, Shanghai finished second and confirmed their place at World Tour Manama, having already secured qualification before the Aichi Challenger.

The Final

The Final brought together two of the tournament’s strongest teams, with Liman and Shanghai battling for the Aichi banner. Liman ultimately prevailed 21-17, finding the points needed to close out the contest and secure the championship. Dušan Popović topped all scorers in the Final with 9 points. The victory capped a strong knockout-stage run for the Serbian side, which overcame two tough opponents before defeating Shanghai in the Final.

The Reward

Zigon earned MVP honors after showcasing consistently high productivity throughout the tournament. The Liman standout recorded 26 total points, seven drives and 34.0 total player value, ranking third in the field in the latter category and fourth in drives.

His contribution helped Liman complete their title-winning campaign, while the tournament also determined three additional qualifiers for FIBA 3×3 World Tour Manama 2026.

Shibuya, Toronto and Skyliners secured the remaining places among the eligible teams. Liman, Shanghai and Cibona Ph.Classic had already pre-qualified, meaning all six teams will be part of the Manama field.

Final Standings

1. Liman (SRB) – already pre-qualified to WT Manama
2. Shanghai (CHN) – already pre-qualified to WT Manama
3. Shibuya (JPN) – qualified to WT Manama
4. Toronto (CAN) – qualified to WT Manama
5. Cibona Ph.Classic (CRO) – already pre-qualified to WT Manama
6. Skyliners (GER) – qualified to WT Manama

Top Scorers

1. Pengcheng Lu (Shanghai) – 32 points
2. Kristaps Gluditis (Shibuya) – 31 points
3. Cameron Forte (Shanghai) – 28 points
4. Dušan Popović (Liman) – 28 points
5. Karlis Lasmanis (Shanghai) – 28 points

What’s Next

World-class halfcourt action returns with the FIBA 3×3 World Tour Macau 2026 on October 17-18 at the iconic Ruins of St. Paul’s.

With the FIBA 3×3 Go Too! Group Aichi Challenger 2026 title secured and three more teams booking their places in Manama, the Pro Circuit moves to Macau for another crucial stop in the race for qualifying points to the FIBA 3×3 World Tour Rio de Janeiro Final 2026 in Brazil.

Stay Connected

Follow all the latest action from the FIBA 3×3 World Tour throughout the 2026 season by visiting the official World Tour website, where you can find the latest news, team standings, player statistics and everything you need to follow the Race to the Final. Fans can also keep track of the Event Calendar and the latest FIBA 3×3 Individual and Federation Rankings as teams and players continue their push toward the season finale.

Want to learn more about 3×3 basketball? Explore the official FIBA 3×3 Rules to understand the unique fast-paced format of the game, or discover the FIBA 3×3 Competition Structure to see how the discipline’s global pathway connects grassroots events, professional tours and world-class international competitions.

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MADRID (Spain) – Ub (SRB) continued their dominant 2026 campaign by winning the FIBA 3×3 Madrid Challenger stop on October 4, defeating Baskets Bonn (GER) 17-13 in the Final at Pabellon Amaya Valdemoro in Alcobendas. Led by tournament MVP Dejan Majstorovic, Ub secured their fifth Challenger stop win of the season, while Baskets Bonn and Barcelona (ESP) also booked their tickets to the FIBA 3×3 World Tour Manama 2026.

The Winner

Ub once again showed why they remain one of the most formidable teams on the FIBA 3×3 Pro Circuit, navigating a challenging field to lift another banner.

The Serbian powerhouse opened their campaign with a 21-16 win over Diadema (BRA), with Filip Kaluđerović’s nine points leading the way. They followed that up with another 21-16 victory against Liberec DEKSTONE (CZE) to sweep their pool and advance directly to the Quarter-Finals.

Ub maintained their momentum in the knockout stage, overcoming Ulaanbaatar MMC Energy (MGL) 21-16 before producing a dominant 21-9 Semi-Final victory over Skyliners (GER). They exploded out of the gates with a 10-3 run and never looked back, sinking five two-pointers to reach the Final with more than three minutes remaining.

Against Baskets Bonn, Ub delivered another composed performance, with every player contributing at least four points in a balanced attack that proved decisive. The victory marked their fifth Challenger stop win of the season and added another milestone to what has been an outstanding campaign.

The Runner-up

Baskets Bonn once again demonstrated their championship credentials, reaching the Final after an impressive run through the knockout stage.

The German side defeated Liberec DEKSTONE 22-15 in the Quarter-Finals, with Denzel Agyeman leading the charge with nine points. They then overcame Barcelona 21-18 in a hard-fought Semi-Final, powered by Fabian Giessmann’s 10 points and seven rebounds.

Barcelona threatened to force a late turnaround, with Jaume Zanca’s two-pointer cutting the deficit to 19-18. However, Agyeman and Sidi Beikame scored the last two points to send Baskets Bonn into the titular game against Ub.

Despite falling short against the Serbians, Baskets Bonn secured their place at FIBA 3×3 World Tour Manama 2026, adding another important result to a season that has already featured three World Tour victories and three Challenger stop wins.

The Final

The tournamet’s Final was a physical, defensive-minded battle, with neither side finding it easy to generate clean scoring opportunities.

Ub gradually gained control through their collective offensive effort, with all four players contributing at least four points. Majstorovic chipped in five points, while the Serbian side’s balanced scoring proved enough to keep Baskets Bonn at bay.

The 17-13 victory capped a composed performance from Ub, who delivered when it mattered most to secure the Madrid banner.

The Reward

Majstorovic was named MVP after an outstanding tournament. He finished with 35.6 total player value, 31 total points (2nd overall), 8 assists (2nd overall) and led the entire field with 10 two-pointers. His impressive scoring helped steer Ub to another Challenger triumph and underlined his value to one of the world’s elite pro 3×3 basketball units.

Ub and Baskets Bonn secured World Tour Manama qualification, while Barcelona claimed the third available ticket under the event’s qualification allocation rules, with only one German team eligible to qualify outright from Madrid.

Final Standings

1. Ub (SRB) – qualified for WT Manama
2. Baskets Bonn (GER) – qualified for WT Manama
3. Skyliners (GER)
4. Barcelona (ESP) – qualified for WT Manama
5. Liman (SRB)

Top Scorers

1. Fabian Giessmann (Baskets Bonn) – 39 pts
2. Dejan Majstorovic (Ub) – 31 pts
3. Filip Kaluđerović (Ub) – 30 pts
4. Jaume Zanca (Barcelona) – 29 pts
5. Denzel Agyeman (Baskets Bonn) – 27 pts

What’s Next

The FIBA 3×3 Pro Circuit 2026 continues on October 10-11 with the FIBA 3×3 World Tour Bucharest 2026 and the Go Too! Group Aichi Challenger.

With another title secured and FIBA 3×3 World Tour Manama beckoning, Ub will look to carry their winning momentum into the next stage of the season, while Baskets Bonn and Barcelona will also prepare for their next big test on the Pro Circuit.

Stay Connected

Follow all the latest action from the FIBA 3×3 World Tour throughout the 2026 season by visiting the official World Tour website, where you can find the latest news, team standings, player statistics and everything you need to follow the Race to the Final. Fans can also keep track of the Event Calendar and the latest FIBA 3×3 Individual and Federation Rankings as teams and players continue their push toward the season finale.

Want to learn more about 3×3 basketball? Explore the official FIBA 3×3 Rules to understand the unique fast-paced format of the game, or discover the FIBA 3×3 Competition Structure to see how the discipline’s global pathway connects grassroots events, professional tours and world-class international competitions.

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WUHAN, China — New Zealand are through to the Quarter-Finals of the FIBA 3×3 U23 World Cup 2026 after finishing 3-1 in Pool B, and Joshua Book believes the team’s willingness to trust their shooting will be crucial as the knockout rounds begin.

The U23 Tall Blacks opened their pool phase on Day 2 with a 21-11 win over the Philippines before falling 21-16 to Latvia. They bounced back on Day 4, beating Spain 20-15 before closing out their campaign with a 21-16 victory over Egypt to secure their place in the top eight.

Hitting twos

Book played a key role in both Day 4 wins, scoring nine points against Spain before producing 12 points against Egypt, including sinking a total of seven two-pointers across those two wins.

“That’s how we like to play,” Book said. “We like to get up a lot of twos. It’s a very efficient shot for us, so anytime the defense they go under, the first look is to shoot it.”

That mentality is straightforward: take the opportunity when it comes.

“We’re gonna take that shot every time, miss or make, we’re gonna take it every single time, and we’re gonna be happy with it,” Book added.

One focus

New Zealand’s run in Wuhan comes after their success at the FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup 2026, but Book highlighted what makes the U23 World Cup different: the global depth of the competition.

“The World Cup, it features teams from Africa, Europe, the Americas, the whole world,” he said. “It’s the best that the under-23s has to offer, so it’s great to come out here and compete against them all.”

The players also bring lives away from the court. Te Tuhi Lewis is a teacher, Aidan Tonge works outside basketball and is coaching the team in Wuhan, while Book and Chris Martin are students.

Once the team comes together, though the focus shifts entirely to 3×3 basketball.

“We’ve all got other things outside of this, but whenever we come together, this is it, this is the focus,” Book said. “So it’s nice to get a break from all that and come compete at this.”

That focus now turns to no less than FIBA 3×3 U23 World Cup defending Men’s champions Lithuania, with the Quarter-Final set for Day 5.

New Zealand have made it this far taking their shots, no matter how far. They certainly aren’t going to change that now.

Stay Connected

Follow all the latest action from the FIBA 3×3 World Tour throughout the 2026 season by visiting the official World Tour website, where you can find the latest news, team standings, player statistics and everything you need to follow the Race to the Final. Fans can also keep track of the Event Calendar and the latest FIBA 3×3 Individual and Federation Rankings as teams and players continue their push toward the season finale.

Want to learn more about 3×3 basketball? Explore the official FIBA 3×3 Rules to understand the unique fast-paced format of the game, or discover the FIBA 3×3 Competition Structure to see how the discipline’s global pathway connects grassroots events, professional tours and world-class international competitions.

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WARSAW (Poland) – The road to the FIBA 3×3 World Cup 2026 title narrowed considerably on Day 6 as the Quarter-Finals delivered drama, heartbreak and championship-defining performances.

With a place in the Semi-Finals at stake, the world’s best teams left everything on the half-court. Some contenders strengthened their claims for gold, several stars rose to the occasion, and others saw their World Cup dreams come to an end.

In today’s standout results, the men from Serbia emerged victorious in a blockbuster clash against the Dutch while the Dutch women edged one step closer to back-to-back FIBA 3×3 World Cup titles with a gritty win over Hungary.

SERBIA (Men)

Serbia faced off against the Netherlands in a matchup between two of 3×3’s greatest sides, and it did not disappoint. Physical and closely fought all the way until the end, it would be Serbia who would come away with the victory off the back of a 9-point game from World #1 Strahinja Stojacic. Nemanja Barać got the final bucket to earn Serbia a 21 – 19 win and keep their hopes for World Cup title #7 alive as they head into the Semi-final tomorrow.

Men’s Semi-Finals Matchups

Serbia vs Latvia
Germany vs France

NETHERLANDS (Women)

The new-look Dutch side were unbeaten heading into their Quarter-final matchup against Hungary who seemed to have found their groove on both sides of the game. While the Dutch maintained a slight advantage for majority of the game, Hungary were always right there with them. Zoë Slagter and Lotte van Kruistum led the way for the Dutch onslaught with 8 points apiece.

However, Hungary kept barging into the Dutch lead, eventually closing the gap at 20 apiece. In a ‘next buckets wins’ situation, Noortje Driessen put the game on ice for the Dutch with a clutch layup, handing them a 21 – 20 victory over Hungary. They book their place into the Final four as they hope to make it two World Cup titles in a row on Day 7.

Women’s Semi-Finals Matchups

Netherlands vs Australia
Azerbaijan vs United States

Dunk Mania

In the inaugural Dunk Mania contest, it was Team Grabo that ultimately won. Hometown hero Piotr “Grabo” Grabowski led the way, together with other Team Grabo dunkers Chen “Dunk King” Deng Xing (China) and Dmitry “Smoove” Krivenko (Ukraine).

DAY 7

The FIBA 3×3 World Cup 2026 reaches its climax on Final Day. The Semi-Finals winners advance to the gold medal games, while the losing Semi-Finalists will battle for bronze.

Just four teams remain in each tournament. The next stop is the podium. You don’t wanna miss the action, catch it all LIVE through the FIBA 3×3 YouTube channel.

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BORDEAUX (France) – Ub (SRB) continued their strong FIBA 3×3 Pro Circuit 2026 campaign by capturing their fourth Challenger stop win of the season at the FIBA 3×3 Bordeaux Challenger 2026, defeating Toulouse (FRA) 21-14 in the Final. With Ub already pre-qualified for FIBA 3×3 World Tour Deqing 2026, Toulouse, Antwerp (BEL) and Fuengirola (ESP) claimed the three available tickets to Deqing.

The Winner

Ub added another trophy to their already impressive 2026 resume after navigating a difficult path through Bordeaux. The Serbian powerhouse opened their campaign with a narrow 18-17 victory over Cibona Ph.Classic (CRO) before defeating hosts Bordeaux (FRA) 17-14 to sweep Pool A. They then survived Kaunas VDU (LTU) 17-15 in overtime in the Quarter-Finals, with Strahinja Stojacic producing a spectacular triple-five of 11 points, seven rebounds and seven highlights. Ub edged Antwerp 21-18 in the Semi-Finals before completing their run with a 21-14 victory over Toulouse.

Stojacic was named MVP after finishing the tournament with a 40.0 player value, 26 highlights, 11 drives, five blocks and 18 rebounds.

The Runner-up

Toulouse delivered one of the tournament’s biggest runs, eventually finishing second and securing their place in Deqing. After losing their Pool D opener, Toulouse bounced back with a 21-14 win over Warsaw (POL) to reach the Quarter-Finals. They then stunned top-ranked Liman (SRB) 21-10, with Franck Seguela scoring eight points and knocking down three two-pointers. Toulouse continued their charge by edging Fuengirola 21-18 in a tense Semi-Final before running into an in-form Ub side in the Final.

The Final

Ub immediately seized control, racing to a 6-3 lead before extending their advantage to 10-6 midway through the game. Toulouse struggled to find their usual scoring rhythm as Ub tightened their grip on the contest, moving ahead 19-12 with under two minutes remaining. Nemanja Barać then converted the free throws needed to close out a 21-14 victory and secure Ub’s fourth Challenger stop title of the season.

The Reward

With Ub already pre-qualified for FIBA 3×3 World Tour Deqing 2026, their victory opened the door for three other teams. Toulouse, Antwerp and Fuengirola all earned tickets to Deqing, rewarding three strong runs through a loaded Bordeaux field.

Final Standings

1. Ub (SRB) – already pre-qualified to WT Deqing
2. Toulouse (FRA) – qualified to WT Deqing
3. Antwerp (BEL) – qualified to WT Deqing
4. Fuengirola (ESP) – qualified to WT Deqing
5. Liman (SRB)

Top Scorers

1. Hugo Suhard (Toulouse) – 30 pts
2. Isaac Mayo (Fuengirola) – 28 pts
3. Jonas Foerts (Antwerp) – 27 pts
4. Dennis Donkor (Antwerp) – 26 pts
5. Franck Seguela (Toulouse) – 26 pts

What’s Next

The Challenger circuit continues with the Beijing Challenger 2026 currently underway before taking a short break. Attention then shifts back to the FIBA 3×3 World Tour, with WT Debrecen set for August 29-30. The Challenger circuit returns the following week with a double-header as the Kaohsiung and Sansar Challenger stops take place on September 5-6.

For Toulouse, Antwerp and Fuengirola, however, the next FIBA 3×3 World Tour stop is already clear: Deqing.

Stay Connected

Follow all the latest action from the FIBA 3×3 World Tour throughout the 2026 season by visiting the official World Tour website, where you can find the latest news, team standings, player statistics and everything you need to follow the Race to the Final. Fans can also keep track of the Event Calendar and the latest FIBA 3×3 Individual and Federation Rankings as teams and players continue their push toward the season finale.

Want to learn more about 3×3 basketball? Explore the official FIBA 3×3 Rules to understand the unique fast-paced format of the game, or discover the FIBA 3×3 Competition Structure to see how the discipline’s global pathway connects grassroots events, professional tours and world-class international competitions.

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UENOHARA (Japan) – Liman (SRB) ruled the inaugural FIBA 3×3 Uenohara Challenger 2026 after defeating Toulouse (FRA) 19-13 in the Final. Led by MVP Dorde Simeunovic, Liman claimed their second straight Challenger stop win and secured their place at the FIBA 3×3 World Tour Debrecen 2026 alongside Toulouse and Shanghai (CHN).

The Winner

Liman were in control from the moment the main draw tipped off. The Serbian powerhouse opened with a gritty 20-18 victory over Utsunomiya BREX.EXE (JPN) before edging Valencia Basket (ESP) 17-15 to sweep Pool A and advance to the Quarter-Finals.

There, Liman faced Antwerp (BEL) and turned another tight contest into a convincing 18-14 win, setting up a Semi-Final clash with Shanghai.

Liman started the Semi-Final strongly, opening a 6-3 lead before extending the advantage to 14-8 midway through the game. Shanghai could not produce the run needed to change the momentum, as Liman powered through 21-13 and booked their place in the Final.

Simeunovic was central to the run, finishing the tournament with 33 points and 23 made 1-pointers. His 32.6 total player value ranked third overall, while his scoring total was second among all players. Liman then saved their best for the tournament’s biggest moment.

The Final

Liman wasted little time establishing control in the Final against Toulouse. The Serbian side opened with a 4-1 lead before taking an 8-4 advantage midway through a low-scoring battle.

Toulouse remained within striking distance, but Liman steadily tightened their grip. The Serbians led 13-7 with less than three minutes remaining before Toulouse Finally found a response. It was not enough, though.

Liman pushed the lead to 19-10 with a minute left and never allowed Toulouse to produce the late surge they needed. Simeunovic finished with 7 points in the Final as Liman closed out a 19-13 victory and prevailed in the first-ever Uenohara Challenger stop.

The Runner-up

For their part, Toulouse navigated a challenging route to the Final, bouncing back from a 20-17 pool-stage loss to Shanghai by defeating Port Dickson KL Eagles (MAS) 21-12 in their last Pool D game.

Franck Seguela led the French side into the knockout stage, where Toulouse edged Skyliners (GER) 20-17 in a nip-and-tuck Quarter-Final clash. The Semi-Final against Valencia Basket was another battle. Valencia jumped out to a 3-1 lead, but Toulouse found their rhythm and moved ahead 10-7 midway through the game. Seguela took over with 7 points and 7 rebounds as Toulouse held off Valencia 18-14 to reach the Final. They simply could not find the same offensive rhythm against Liman, though.

The Reward

Liman, Toulouse and Shanghai all earned tickets to FIBA 3×3 World Tour Debrecen 2026 by finishing in the top three.

Shanghai’s qualification was powered by the tournament’s leading scorer, Cameron Forte, who finished with 36 points. Forte was a force throughout the weekend, scoring 9 points in Shanghai’s opening win over Port Dickson KL Eagles before adding 11 against Toulouse and another 9 in the Quarter-Final against Barcelona. Meanwhile, Seguela finished third among all scorers with 29 points, while Liman had two players in the top five with Simeunovic on 33 and Andreja Milutinovic on 24.

Final Standings:

1. Liman (SRB) – qualified to WT Debrecen
2. Toulouse (FRA) – qualified to WT Debrecen
3. Shanghai (CHN) – qualified to WT Debrecen
4. Valencia Basket (ESP)
5. Fuengirola (ESP)

Top Scorers:

1. Cameron Forte (Shanghai) – 36 pts
2. Dorde Simeunovic (Liman) – 33 pts
3. Franck Seguela (Toulouse) – 29 pts
4. Jules Rambaut (Toulouse) – 27 pts
5. Andreja Milutinovic (Liman) – 24 pts

What’s Next

The Challenger circuit continues next weekend with the FIBA 3×3 Singapore Challenger 2026 on August 15-16, as teams continue battling for valuable World Tour berths.

Meanwhile, the FIBA 3×3 World Tour returns to action at WT Lausanne on August 14-15, with the world’s best 3×3 basketball teams restarting the intense race for the 2026 season title.

Stay Connected

Follow all the latest action from the FIBA 3×3 World Tour throughout the 2026 season by visiting the official World Tour website, where you can find the latest news, team standings, player statistics and everything you need to follow the Race to the Final. Fans can also keep track of the Event Calendar and the latest FIBA 3×3 Individual and Federation Rankings as teams and players continue their push toward the season finale.

Want to learn more about 3×3 basketball? Explore the official FIBA 3×3 Rules to understand the unique fast-paced format of the game, or discover the FIBA 3×3 Competition Structure to see how the discipline’s global pathway connects grassroots events, professional tours and world-class international competitions.

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