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USA Men Win Third Straight Gold; Women Claim Silver at 2026 FIBA 3×3 AmeriCup – USA Basketball https://3x3ce.org/usa-men-win-third-straight-gold-women-claim-silver-at-2026-fiba-3x3-americup-usa-basketball/ Mon, 02 Nov 2026 08:54:09 +0000 https://3x3ce.org/usa-men-win-third-straight-gold-women-claim-silver-at-2026-fiba-3x3-americup-usa-basketball/ USA Men Win Third Straight Gold; Women Claim Silver at 2026 FIBA 3×3 AmeriCup  USA Basketball


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Canada’s Women Win Gold, Men Claim Historic Silver at FIBA 3×3 AmeriCup 2026 https://3x3ce.org/canadas-women-win-gold-men-claim-historic-silver-at-fiba-3x3-americup-2026/ Mon, 02 Nov 2026 07:52:30 +0000 https://3x3ce.org/canadas-women-win-gold-men-claim-historic-silver-at-fiba-3x3-americup-2026/

San Salvador, El Salvador (Nov. 1, 2026) – Canada’s 3×3 National Teams made history at the FIBA 3×3 AmeriCup 2026, with the women returning to the top of the podium following a commanding victory over the United States in the gold medal game, while the men captured their first-ever silver medal in San Salvador, El Salvador.

After falling to the United States in the women’s final and missing the podium on the men’s side in 2025, both teams entered this year’s tournament determined to build on their previous performances and contend for gold.

Canada’s women opened their campaign on the third day of competition with a dominant 21-6 victory over host El Salvador. Cassandra Brown led the way with nine points and six rebounds, while Michelle Plouffe added eight points and eight rebounds in her return to the AmeriCup stage.

The Canadians carried that momentum into their second game, defeating Venezuela 21-7 after establishing an early lead and maintaining control throughout the contest. Paige Crozon led the scoring with seven points and added four rebounds.

Canada finished atop Pool A with a perfect 2-0 record to advance to the knockout stage.

“We’re the number one seeds, so we definitely want to take home the gold,” said Brown ahead of the tournament. “We obviously have a new team on this one, so [we’re] building off of that, incorporating some new things and learning how to play together.”

That growing chemistry was on full display in the playoffs, as Canada defeated Chile 18-10 in the quarter-finals before cruising past Colombia 21-11 in the semifinals. Michelle Plouffe led the charge against Colombia with 11 points, sending Canada to its second consecutive AmeriCup gold medal game and setting up a rematch with the United States.

After briefly trailing in the opening minute of the final, Canada took control and never looked back. The Canadians maintained their lead throughout the remainder of the contest, with Crozon delivering the game-winning basket to secure a decisive 21-12 victory and Canada’s return to the top of the podium.

“It was super fun to come out here with my teammates and give it our everything and play for something bigger than ourselves,” said Michelle Plouffe.

For Crozon, the gold medal represented another important step forward as Canada continues building toward the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.

“I’m very proud of the progress we made every single game,” said Crozon. “We’re taking strides towards LA in 2028.”

On the men’s side, Canada opened its campaign with a convincing 21-8 victory over Trinidad and Tobago. Making his 3×3 national team debut, Connor Vreeken powered the Canadian offence with a game-high nine points.

“Knowing that I have the opportunity to represent my country and my family on the international stage isn’t something that I take for granted,” said Vreeken.

Canada followed up with a 21-13 win over Mexico in its second pool game. After a tightly contested opening stretch, the Canadians pulled away behind another nine-point performance from Vreeken to finish undefeated in pool play.

The quarter-finals brought a challenging matchup against host El Salvador, with Canada facing both a determined opponent and an energized home crowd. The two sides traded baskets throughout the contest before Jérôme Desrosiers helped Canada gain the upper hand, finishing with eight points and five rebounds in a hard-fought 21-18 victory.

In the semifinals, Canada faced a familiar opponent in Puerto Rico, the team that had eliminated the Canadians at the same stage of the 2025 tournament.

With a spot in the final on the line, the two teams battled in another tightly contested matchup. Vreeken ultimately delivered the decisive two-pointer to seal a thrilling 21-18 victory, sending Canada to its first-ever FIBA 3×3 AmeriCup men’s final.

Facing the United States in the gold medal game, Canada battled to overcome a strong American start. A mid-game surge brought the Canadians within three points, but the United States held on for a 21-15 victory.

Despite falling short of gold, Canada secured a historic silver medal, marking the best finish in the men’s program’s FIBA 3×3 AmeriCup history.

“It feels awesome winning silver, making history. But we have a bigger goal. We’re trying to go to LA 2028 and medal in LA 2028,” said Desrosiers. “With the support of the country and all our families, it’s been really helpful, but we know we’re capable of way more.”

Canada’s success was further recognized through individual honours, with Plouffe earning women’s tournament MVP and a spot on the Women’s Team of the Tournament. In her return to the competition, Plouffe led all women’s scorers with 42 points and ranked first in player value with 49.8.

All four Canadian women finished among the top 10 in player value, with Michelle Plouffe and her sister, Katherine Plouffe (33.8), both ranking in the top three. Brown also delivered a standout tournament, finishing seventh overall in scoring and third in rebounding.

On the men’s side, Vreeken was named to the Team of the Tournament following an impressive AmeriCup debut. He finished second in the tournament in scoring with 39 points, player value (48.8) and rebounding (21).

With two medals, a gold medal title and several individual honours, Canada closed out the FIBA 3×3 AmeriCup 2026 with a historic showing, reinforcing the continued growth of its 3×3 programs as both teams look ahead to the road to Los Angeles 2028.




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Republic of Korea make history, Japan claim home glory at Aichi-Nagoya 2026 | FIBA Basketball https://3x3ce.org/republic-of-korea-make-history-japan-claim-home-glory-at-aichi-nagoya-2026-fiba-basketball/ Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:24:31 +0000 https://3x3ce.org/republic-of-korea-make-history-japan-claim-home-glory-at-aichi-nagoya-2026-fiba-basketball/

AICHI-NAGOYA (Japan) – The 3×3 basketball tournaments at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 delivered historic firsts and strong performances, with Republic of Korea claiming their maiden men’s gold medal and hosts Japan taking the women’s title on September 25 at the Kinjō-futō Station Square.

The competition highlighted the continued growth of 3×3 basketball across the region, with experienced teams joined by emerging contenders and new faces making their mark on the Asian Games stage.

Republic of Korea win men’s gold

Republic of Korea secured their first-ever Asian Games gold medal in 3×3 basketball, completing an unbeaten run with a 6-0 record.

Running with the exact same roster that finished runners-up at the FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup 2026, Republic of Korea maintained their composure throughout the tournament before meeting Qatar in the gold medal game.

Qatar had reached the Final after overcoming Mongolia and Iran in the knockout stage, setting up a meeting between two teams that had impressed throughout the competition.

Republic of Korea controlled the Final from the outset, combining defensive intensity with efficient execution to claim a 19-10 victory and secure the gold medal.

Iran completed the men’s podium with the bronze medal, with Seyedmohammad Ghaftari, Sarem Jafari, Mohammadbasir Momeni and Mohammadmahdi Rahimi representing the third-placed team.

Men’s medalists

Medal

Team

Players

Gold

Republic of Korea

Kim Seung-woo, Ku Min-gyo, Lee Dong-geun, Lee Ju-yeong

Silver

Qatar

Mohammed Abbasher, Mubarak Jama, Nazar Mahmoud, Hamad Mousa

Bronze

Iran

Seyedmohammad Ghaftari, Sarem Jafari, Mohammadbasir Momeni, Mohammadmahdi Rahimi

The result marked a first Asian Games 3×3 basketball title for Republic of Korea and capped an unbeaten tournament campaign.

Japan claim women’s gold

Hosts Japan delivered in front of the home crowd, defeating the Philippines 21-11 in the women’s gold medal game to claim the Asian Games title.

Japan’s attack was led by Yuki Hirashita, who scored nine points in the Final, and Sakura Horiuchi, who added eight, as the hosts maintained control throughout the gold medal game.

The Philippines women nevertheless secured a historic first-ever Asian Games 3×3 basketball silver medal.

Gilas Pilipinas Women was represented by Amyah Espanol, Kennan Ka, Maria Pasilang and FIBA 3×3 World Cup 2026 player Kacey Dela Rosa. They opened their campaign by sweeping Group C before defeating Singapore in the Quarter-Finals.

They then advanced to the Final with a 13-8 victory over Thailand in the Semi-Finals, before Japan ended their run in the gold medal game.

Republic of Korea completed the women’s podium, with Choi Ye-seul, Heo Yoo-jung, Kim Jeong-eun and Song Yun-ha taking bronze.

Women’s medalists

Medal

Team

Players

Gold

Japan

Yuki Hirashta, Sakura Horiuchi, Fatoumanana Nishi, Haruka Yamamoto

Silver

Philippines

Kacey Dela Rosa, Amyah Espanol, Kennan Ka, Maria Pasilang

Bronze

Republic of Korea

Choi Ye-seul, Heo Yoo-jung, Kim Jeong-eun, Song Yun-ha

For Japan, the victory added a home-soil highlight to the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026. For the Philippines, the silver medal marked a significant move forward on the Asian Games 3×3 stage.

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Antwerp claim first FIBA 3×3 World Tour win of 2026 in Deqing | FIBA Basketball https://3x3ce.org/antwerp-claim-first-fiba-3x3-world-tour-win-of-2026-in-deqing-fiba-basketball/ Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:07:07 +0000 https://3x3ce.org/antwerp-claim-first-fiba-3x3-world-tour-win-of-2026-in-deqing-fiba-basketball/

DEQING (China) – Antwerp (BEL) captured their first FIBA 3×3 World Tour stop win of 2026, defeating Ub (SRB) 21-17 in a physical Final to cap a memorable weekend of 3×3 basketball in Deqing.

Antwerp had to navigate a challenging knockout path to reach the Final, edging Miami (USA) 21-18 in the Quarter-Finals before dismantling Vienna (AUT) 21-10 in the Semi-Finals. They then held their nerve in a back-and-forth championship game against Ub to finally get their hands on a World Tour stop title this season.

Breaking Through

Antwerp opened the knockout phase with a hard-fought 21-18 win over Miami, racing out to a 6-0 lead before seeing their advantage disappear as Miami tied the game at 18-18 late. Jonas Foerts then delivered a clutch two-pointer before Vic Van Oosterwyck sealed the win from the free-throw line. Antwerp were more dominant against Vienna in the Semi-Final, jumping out to an 8-2 lead and cruising to a 21-10 victory behind 10 points from Dennis Donkor to book their first World Tour Final of the season.

The Final against Ub was a back-and-forth battle, with neither side able to pull away until Antwerp edged ahead 15-13 on another Foerts two-pointer. The Belgians stretched their lead to 20-15 before Ub rallied to 20-17, but a foul on Foerts sent him to the line, where he calmly finished the job for a 21-17 victory. Donkor led Antwerp with eight points as they captured their first FIBA 3×3 World Tour stop win of 2026.

Donkor Named MVP

Donkor was the driving force behind Antwerp’s breakthrough and was named MVP of FIBA 3×3 World Tour Deqing 2026 after putting together the tournament’s top individual performance.

The Antwerp star finished with a 41.9 Player Value, the highest mark in the tournament, while his 42 total points and 16 two-pointers also led the field. His impact was evident throughout the knockout phase, producing eight points against Miami, 10 against Vienna and eight more in the championship game against Ub.

Donkor’s all-around production helped Antwerp turn a difficult road through the knockout phase into their first World Tour title of the year.

Side Events

Toni Blazan of Vienna won the Shootout Contest presented by Wilson, scoring 14 points to claim the title.

The Dunk Contest presented by Deqing was won by Ye Jianlin, adding another highlight to a packed weekend of 3×3 basketball in the host city.

Special Weekend for Deqing

The FIBA 3×3 World Tour’s return to Deqing provided a major 3×3 basketball weekend in one of China’s established 3×3 hotbeds.

The event also coincided with the Chinese Moon Festival (Mid-Autumn Festival), adding an extra layer of significance to a weekend that brought top-level 3×3 basketball action to the city.

Deqing hosted the World Tour for the second consecutive year, continuing its growing connection with the sport and its local 3×3 basketball community.

Final Standings

1. Antwerp (BEL)
2. Ub (SRB)
3. Toulouse (FRA)
4. Vienna (AUT)
5. Miami (USA)
6. Amsterdam RABOBANK (NED)
7. Fuengirola (ESP)
8. Toronto (CAN)
9. Shibuya (JPN)
10. Ulaanbaatar MMC Energy (MGL)
11. Taipei WanBao (TPE)
12. DeQing (CHN)
13. Utrecht (NED)
14. Bochum SPARKASSE (GER)

What’s Next

The FIBA 3×3 World Tour 2026 now moves on to Bucharest for its next stop as the world’s best teams continue their pursuit of World Tour victories, ranking points and a place at the FIBA 3×3 World Tour Final in Rio de Janeiro.

For Antwerp, however, Deqing marks a breakthrough moment: after reaching the Final for the first time this season, they finally completed the job and lifted their first FIBA 3×3 World Tour banner of 2026.

About FIBA 3×3

Exciting, urban and innovative, 3×3 is inspired by several forms of streetball played worldwide and is considered the world’s number one urban team sport. Steered by FIBA, games see two teams of three players face off on a basketball half-court.

With a yearly professional circuit for men and women (World Tour and Women’s Series, respectively) and national-team competitions. 3×3 made its Olympic debut at the Tokyo 2020 Games.

Wilson is the Global Ball Partner and Fourteen the official Apparel Partner of the FIBA 3×3 World Tour.

FIBA 3×3 events are played on Enlio floors with Wilson balls, Schelde backstops, Bodet shot-clocks, the Magic Sky canopy and the Avant seating system.

For further information about 3×3, visit fiba3x3.basketball, FIBA 3×3 accounts on Douyin, Facebook, Instagram, Sina Weibo, Tencent, TikTok, Twitch, Twitter, Youku and YouTube or contact 3×3@fiba.basketball.

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Vienna claim first Pro Circuit win of season at Hongcheon Challenger 2026 | FIBA Basketball https://3x3ce.org/vienna-claim-first-pro-circuit-win-of-season-at-hongcheon-challenger-2026-fiba-basketball/ Sun, 20 Sep 2026 11:13:50 +0000 https://3x3ce.org/vienna-claim-first-pro-circuit-win-of-season-at-hongcheon-challenger-2026-fiba-basketball/

HONGCHEON (Republic of Korea) – Vienna (AUT) captured their first FIBA 3×3 Pro Circuit win of the season in dramatic fashion, edging Cotai WOLFUNITED (MAC) 21-20 in the FIBA 3×3 Hongcheon Challenger 2026 Final on September 19. With the victory, Vienna secured tickets to the FIBA 3×3 World Tour Macau 2026, joined on the road to Macau by Cotai WOLFUNITED and Taipei WanBao (TPE).

Vienna Prevail

Vienna navigated a demanding field to reach the Final, overcoming Liberec DEKSTONE (CZE) and Taipei WanBao in pool play before defeating top-ranked Ub (SRB) 21-13 in the Quarter-Finals. They then faced Cibona Ph.Classic (CRO) in the Semi-Finals, where Vienna pulled away late to win 20-14 and book their place in the Final.

Quincy Diggs was instrumental throughout the tournament, combining scoring, rebounding and playmaking to help Vienna complete their run. His performance earned him the MVP award, with Diggs finishing the event with 49.5 total player value, two double-fives, six two-pointers, 10 drives and nine offensive rebounds.

Cotai Falls Short

Cotai WOLFUNITED played through the Qualifying Draw before advancing from a pool that included DeQing (CHN) and Cibona Ph.Classic. After eliminating Lausanne (SUI) 22-21 in an overtime Quarter-Final thriller, Cotai defeated Taipei WanBao 20-17 in the Semi-Finals to reach the Final. They pushed Vienna all the way but fell short.

Final Thriller

In the Final, Vienna established early control. They raced to an 8-4 lead before Cotai responded to level the game at 11-all midway through the contest. Neither side could create separation from there, with the score tied 15-15 with less than four minutes remaining. Toni Blazan’s two-pointer gave Vienna a 20-17 cushion, but Cotai refused to go away. Stanislav Sharov responded with three straight points to bring the game level at 20-20.

With the title and Macau ticket on the line, veteran Nico Kaltenbrunner drove to the basket and converted the game-winning point to seal Vienna’s 21-20 victory. Kaltenbrunner finished with nine points in the Final, while Sharov’s tournament-leading 35 points helped Cotai secure second place and their tickets to WT Macau.

The Reward

The Hongcheon Challenger delivered three tickets to the FIBA 3×3 World Tour Macau 2026. Vienna, Cotai WOLFUNITED and Taipei WanBao all earned qualification after finishing in the top three, adding another important chapter to their Pro Circuit 2026 campaigns. Taipei had been unbeaten through pool play and continued their impressive run by defeating Utsunomiya BREX.EXE (JPN) 21-15 in the Quarter-Finals before falling to Cotai in the Semi-Finals.

Final Standings

1. Vienna (AUT) – qualified to WT Macau
2. Cotai WOLFUNITED (MAC) – qualified to WT Macau
3. Taipei WanBao (TPE) – qualified to WT Macau
4. Cibona Ph.Classic (CRO)
5. Lausanne (SUI)

Top Scorers

1. Stanislav Sharov (Cotai WOLFUNITED) – 35 pts
2. Nico Kaltenbrunner (Vienna) – 34 pts
3. Alexander Zuev (Cotai WOLFUNITED) – 33 pts
4. Roko Spaseski (Cibona Ph.Classic) – 31 pts
5. Petar Ivanovic (Taipei WanBao) – 30 pts

What’s Next

Attention now shifts back to the FIBA 3×3 World Tour, with World Tour Deqing 2026 set for September 26-27. The Challenger circuit also returns on the same weekend, with the Mataró Challenger taking place in Spain.

For Vienna, Cotai WOLFUNITED and Taipei WanBao, the next stop is Macau, where their Hongcheon success will be put to the test against many of the world’s leading 3×3 basketbal pro teams.

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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Shibuya stun Kaohsiung field to claim Challenger win and World Tour ticket | FIBA Basketball https://3x3ce.org/shibuya-stun-kaohsiung-field-to-claim-challenger-win-and-world-tour-ticket-fiba-basketball/ Mon, 07 Sep 2026 06:33:37 +0000 https://3x3ce.org/shibuya-stun-kaohsiung-field-to-claim-challenger-win-and-world-tour-ticket-fiba-basketball/

KAOHSIUNG (Chinese Taipei) – Shibuya (JPN) completed a remarkable run from the Qualifying Draw to the top of the podium at the FIBA 3×3 Kaohsiung Challenger 2026, edging hosts Taipei WanBao (TPE) 21-19 in a thrilling Final to claim their first Challenger title of the season. Kristaps Gluditis delivered the decisive blow with a game-winning two-pointer, while Taipei WanBao and Utrecht (NED) also secured qualification to FIBA 3×3 World Tour Deqing 2026.

The Winner

Shibuya’s journey to the title was nothing short of extraordinary. After beating Balige (INA) and Phoenix (USA) in the Qualifying Draw, Shibuya carried their momentum into the Main Draw with a statement 21-15 win over hosts Taipei WanBao. They then survived a three-way tie in Pool D to advance alongside the hosts before taking down Raudondvaris Hoptrans (LTU) 21-13 in the Quarter-Finals.

Their biggest test came against top seed Antwerp (BEL) in the Semi-Finals. Shibuya prevailed 21-19 behind four two-pointers from Gluditis, setting up a Final showdown with Taipei. Gluditis was named tournament MVP after finishing with 34 points, 46.2 total player value, 19 highlights, 13 two-pointers and 13 key assists.

The Runner-up

Taipei WanBao gave their home fans plenty to celebrate as they battled all the way to the Final. After bouncing back from their opening loss to Shibuya by defeating Crvena Zvezda (SRB) 22-11, the hosts survived the Quarter-Finals against Princeton (USA), with Mike Efevberha pouring in 14 points, including six two-pointers.

Efevberha continued his outstanding run with 10 points in the Semi-Final victory over Utrecht, carrying Taipei into the Final. They ultimately fell just short against Shibuya but still earned a ticket to Deqing. Efevberha led all scorers in Kaohsiung with 41 points.

The Final

Shibuya and Taipei WanBao produced a Final worthy of the occasion. The Japanese side built an early advantage and led 15-10 with under four minutes remaining. Taipei refused to go away, however, as Efevberha knocked down a two-pointer to bring the hosts level at 19-19. With the title hanging in the balance, Gluditis stepped up. The Shibuya star buried the game-winning two-pointer to complete the 21-19 victory and send his team to the top of the podium.

The Reward

The Kaohsiung title came with a valuable prize: qualification to FIBA 3×3 World Tour Deqing 2026. Shibuya, Taipei WanBao and Utrecht all secured their places in Deqing. Antwerp finished third but had already pre-qualified for the World Tour stop, leaving Utrecht to claim the last available ticket.

Final Standings

1. Shibuya (JPN) – qualified to WT Deqing
2. Taipei WanBao (TPE) – qualified to WT Deqing
3. Antwerp (BEL) – already pre-qualified to WT Deqing
4. Utrecht (NED) – qualified to WT Deqing
5. Princeton (USA)

Top Scorers

1. Mike Efevberha (Taipei WanBao) – 41 pts
2. Ryo Ozawa (Shibuya) – 34 pts
3. Kristaps Gluditis (Shibuya) – 34 pts
4. Dennis Donkor (Antwerp) – 33 pts
5. Petar Ivanovic (Taipei WanBao) – 31 pts

What’s Next

The focus now shifts away from the Challenger circuit, with the FIBA 3×3 Europe Cup 2026 taking place in Antwerp, Belgium this week before the FIBA 3×3 U23 World Cup 2026 tips off in Wuhan, China next week.

The Challenger action returns on September 18-19 with the Hongcheon Challenger, while the Phoenix Challenger follows on September 19-20. The road then leads to Deqing, China, where the next FIBA 3×3 World Tour stop takes place on September 26-27.

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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Gangurrus Claim Sixth FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup Title https://3x3ce.org/gangurrus-claim-sixth-fiba-3x3-asia-cup-title/ Sat, 22 Aug 2026 19:08:11 +0000 https://3x3ce.org/gangurrus-claim-sixth-fiba-3x3-asia-cup-title/

The Gangurrus women’s team have once again stamped their authority on the Asian region, claiming a sixth FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup title with an 18-9 win over the Philippines in Singapore.

The gold medal caps off another dominant campaign for Australia, who went unbeaten across the tournament and further cemented their standing as the benchmark program in Asia.

While the Final was comfortable, Australia’s toughest test came earlier in the day in a thrilling Semi-Final against China.

Trailing late, the Gangurrus looked in danger before Amy Atwell delivered a dagger, knocking down the game-winning score in a dramatic 21-20 victory to send the Aussies through to the gold medal game.

Kristy Wallace was also recognised for her standout tournament, named Most Valuable Player of the FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup 2026 after leading Australia in her 3×3 debut.

In the men’s competition, New Zealand ended Australia’s run with a 21-16 quarterfinal victory before going on to claim gold.


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Netherlands claim third Women’s Series title of season at Tokyo Stop | FIBA Basketball https://3x3ce.org/netherlands-claim-third-womens-series-title-of-season-at-tokyo-stop-fiba-basketball/ Sun, 02 Aug 2026 16:01:53 +0000 https://3x3ce.org/netherlands-claim-third-womens-series-title-of-season-at-tokyo-stop-fiba-basketball/

TOKYO (Japan) – The Netherlands (NED) captured their third FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series stop title of the 2026 season after defeating hometown favorites Mitsubishi Electric (JPN) 21-16 in an entertaining Final at the Tokyo Stop on August 2. Behind a spectacular shooting display from tournament MVP Ilse Kuijt, the Dutch completed an unbeaten campaign to claim the season’s first three-stop champion’s crown, while Mitsubishi Electric delighted the home crowd with an inspired run to their first Women’s Series Final of the year.

The Winner

The Netherlands once again demonstrated why they remain among the elite teams on the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series circuit.

After sweeping Pool C with convincing victories over Takasaki (JPN) and Beijing (CHN), the Dutch continued their impressive form in the knockout rounds, comfortably defeating Netherlands U25 (NED) before overcoming a resilient Japan (JPN) side in the Semi-Finals.

Their toughest test came in the Final against a fearless Mitsubishi Electric team, but Kuijt’s experience and shot-making ultimately proved decisive. The victory gives the Netherlands their third Women’s Series stop title of the season, which is the most by any team so far, and moves them into the top five of the Race to the Final standings.

The Runner-up

Mitsubishi Electric produced their finest FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series performance of the season to reach a memorable Final on home soil.

After advancing from Pool B alongside Canada (CAN), the Japanese side caught fire on Day 2, upsetting France U25 (FRA) behind a remarkable individual display from Fuyuko Takahashi before edging Beijing in a thrilling Semi-Final.

Although they ultimately fell short against the Netherlands, Mitsubishi Electric announced themselves as genuine contenders with a fearless brand of 3×3 basketball that thrilled the crowd inside the the Yoyogi National Stadium Second Gymnasium throughout the weekend.

The Final

The Final lived up to expectations, with Mitsubishi Electric matching the Netherlands possession for possession during the opening stages.

The Dutch held only a narrow 9-8 advantage midway through the contest before Kuijt began to take over. A two-pointer sparked a decisive scoring run that extended the lead to 15-11 with less than four minutes remaining.

Mitsubishi Electric refused to back down, though, battling back to within a single point at 17-16 entering the closing minutes. But once again Kuijt delivered when it mattered most, knocking down the game’s final four points — including another long-range bomb — to seal a 21-16 victory and the Tokyo title.

Road to the Final

The knockout stage delivered plenty of drama as several favorites fell before Championship Sunday reached its climax.

Beijing produced arguably the tournament’s biggest upset in the Quarter-Finals, eliminating top seeds Neftchi SOCAR (AZE) 20-17 behind a balanced offensive effort led by Wu TongTong. Mitsubishi Electric then stunned France U25 18-11 as Fuyuko Takahashi erupted for 12 points — outscoring the entire French team on her own.

Japan added another upset by edging Canada 19-18 thanks to a 10-point performance from Miku Takahashi, while the Netherlands comfortably defeated Netherlands U25 21-10 to complete the Semi-Finals lineup.

Mitsubishi Electric’s dream run continued in the Semi-Finals as Takahashi once again led the way with eight points, including three two-pointers, in a thrilling 21-19 victory over Beijing to reach the team’s first Women’s Series Final of the season.

The Netherlands, meanwhile, were pushed hard by Japan before prevailing 15-11 in a defensive battle, setting up the championship showdown against the tournament’s surprise finalists.

The Reward

The Tokyo Stop offered another valuable haul of Women’s Series points as teams continue their push toward qualification for the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series Project Redwings Shanghai Final.

The Netherlands strengthened their position among the season’s leading contenders with another title, while Mitsubishi Electric, Japan and Beijing all earned significant momentum following their impressive performances in Tokyo.

MVP

Ilse Kuijt was named FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series Tokyo 2026 MVP after starring throughout the tournament.

The Dutch sharpshooter led the event with a tournament-best 50.6 player value, 41 total points, 13 made two-pointers, and four blocks. She saved her best for the Final, exploding for 13 points, including four shots from beyond the arc, to guide the Netherlands to another Women’s Series crown.

Final Standings

1. Netherlands (NED)
2. Mitsubishi Electric (JPN)
3. Japan (JPN)
4. Beijing (CHN)
5. Canada (CAN)
6. Neftchi SOCAR (AZE)
7. France U25 (FRA)
8. Netherlands U25 (NED)
9. Takasaki (JPN)
10. United States (USA)
11. Romania (ROU)
12. Singapore (SGP)
13. Philippines (PHI)
14. Lion City (SGP)
15. Indonesia (INA)
16. Vietnam (VIE)

What’s Next

The FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series continues on August 8-9 with the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series CS Rapid 2026 in Bucharest, Romania, where the world’s best teams will once again battle for valuable Race to the Final points. After another tournament filled with upsets, breakout performances and elite shot-making, the chase for the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series 2026 crown promises to become even more competitive as the season enters a decisive stretch.

Stay Connected

Follow all the latest action from the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series throughout the 2026 season by visiting the official Women’s Series 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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