DEBRECEN (Hungary) – The FIBA 3×3 World Tour 2026 just finished its tenth stop, and one team is beginning to separate itself from the pack. Baskets Bonn (GER) made it three World Tour titles in a row in Debrecen, extending their winning streak to 16 games and giving Fabian Giessmann his third MVP award of the season.

Here are the biggest takeaways from Debrecen.

New team to beat

Baskets Bonn’s run is no longer just a hot streak. After winning in WT Amsterdam and WT Lausanne, Bonn completed a remarkable hat-trick in Debrecen, becoming the first team to win three FIBA 3×3 World Tour stops in 2026.

Their latest triumph also extended their World Tour winning streak to 16 games, including their Qualifying Draw wins. That consistency has put Bonn alone at the top of the 2026 stop-winners list, with Liman (SRB) and Ub (SRB) each having won twice, while Miami (USA), Hangzhou Jingwei (CHN) and Amsterdam RABOBANK (NED) have one WT stop win apiece.

With seven stops still to come before the FIBA 3×3 World Tour Final in Rio de Janeiro on December 12-13, Bonn have given the rest of the circuit plenty to chase.

Building an MVP collection

Three Bonn titles have brought three MVP trophies for German unicorn Fabian Giessmann. After being named MVP in Amsterdam and Lausanne, Giessmann collected the award again in Debrecen as Bonn continued their extraordinary run.

His latest performance was another all-around display. Giessmann finished the tournament with 45 points, 18 rebounds, 10 two-pointers, eight free throws and four dunks, while registering two double-fives.

The numbers, though, tell only part of the story. Giessmann has consistently delivered in the biggest moments for Bonn, including hitting the title-clinching two-pointer over no less that Worthy de Jong in the WT Debrecen Final.

Race remains wide open

While Bonn have created some separation at the top, the battle for the remaining World Tour titles is far from settled. Past winn ers Liman, Ub, Miami, Hangzhou Jingwei and Amsterdam RABOBANK remain capable contenders. Other teams like Antwerp, Ulaanbaatar MMC Energy and Raudondvaris Hoptrans have also gotten so close. With seven stops remaining before Rio, there is still plenty of time for the pecking order to change.

Debrecen pushes 3×3 forward

The action in Debrecen extended well beyond the court. The Hungarian city marked 12 consecutive years of hosting 3×3 basketball events, dating back to the FIBA 3×3 U18 World Championships in 2015, while welcoming its 11th consecutive World Tour stop in 2026.

The event also featured the first live 3D broadcast of a 3×3 basketball event, offering fans around the world an immersive new way to experience the atmosphere from Kossuth Square.

It was another reminder that Debrecen’s place on the 3×3 basketball calendar is about more than longevity. The city’s hosting continues to evolve alongside the sport.

Setting the benchmark

With Debrecen now in the books, the FIBA 3×3 World Tour 2026 moves into deeper into its second half stretch. With seven stops remaining before the World Tour Rio de Janeiro Final, contenders have plenty of opportunities to close the gap on Bonn.

For now, however, the message from Debrecen is clear: Baskets Bonn have reset the standard.

Three titles. Sixteen straight wins. Three MVP awards for Giessmann.

The question now is simple: who can stop them?

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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DEBRECEN (Hungary) – The Netherlands (NED) made FIBA 3×3 history at the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series Debrecen 2026, defeating Lille Loko (FRA) 21-12 in the Final to claim their fifth consecutive Women’s Series stop title.

The Winner

The Netherlands entered WS Debrecen as the top seed and once again proved why they are the team to beat this season. They opened with a 21-15 victory over Hungary (HUN), with Evelien Lutje Schipholt leading the way with 11 points, before Ilse Kuijt erupted for 12 points in a 21-9 win over Czechia (CZE).

That set up a Quarter-Finals meeting with compatriots Amsterdam (NED), but the Netherlands stayed composed to secure a 19-15 victory and book their place in the Semi-Finals.

There, they faced Spain (ESP) and quickly established control, racing out to a 6-1 lead before eventually closing out an 18-12 win. Kuijt scored six points as the Netherlands reached their sixth Final of the season.

They then saved their best run for the championship game, overcoming an early challenge from Lille Loko before getting the huge win. The triumph marked the Netherlands’ fifth consecutive Women’s Series stop title, a feat that had never been achieved before. Their incredible run has also seen them win 25 straight Women’s Series games.

The Runner-up

Lille Loko produced the tournament’s biggest Cinderella story, reaching the Final in their first and only FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series stop of the 2026 season. The French side opened their campaign with a major upset, defeating third seeds Amsterdam 21-17 behind eight points from Jessica Mavambou. They followed that up with a 21-12 victory over Chile (CHI), sweeping Pool C and advancing to the Quarter-Finals.

Lille Loko then edged Czechia 18-17 in a dramatic Quarter-Final. Czechia led by as many as five points, but Lille Loko mounted a late comeback to take an 18-15 lead before surviving a final push from their opponents. Maud Stervinou led the way with nine points.

The Semi-Final against USA (USA) was even more dramatic. Lille Loko led 15-11 with less than two minutes remaining before USA stormed ahead 17-15. With their Final hopes hanging by a thread, Lille Loko scored the game’s final three points, capped by Stervinou’s game-winning two-pointer, to steal an 18-17 victory.

Their remarkable run finally came to an end against the Netherlands, but Lille Loko’s second-place finish was a stunning result for a team making their lone FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series appearance of the season.

The Final

Lille Loko came out firing in the championship game, taking a 6-4 lead with seven minutes remaining and keeping in step with Netherlands at 7-7 midway through the contest. The French side continued to give the defending champions everything they could handle, with the game still tied at 12-12 with less than three minutes remaining.

But once again, the Netherlands found another gear.

The Dutch closed the game on a scintillating 9-0 run to turn a tight contest into a statement 21-12 victory. Schipholt led the Netherlands with nine points in the Final, helping her side secure yet another winner’s banner.

Road to the Final

Spain also enjoyed an impressive run in Debrecen, sweeping Pool D after defeating Beijing (CHN) 22-20 in overtime and then cruising past hosts Debrecen 21-8. Txell Alarcón was instrumental throughout the pool phase, scoring 10 points against Beijing before adding 11 against Debrecen.

Spain then defeated second seeds Rapid Bucharest (ROU) 21-14 in the Quarter-Finals, with Helena Oma leading a balanced Spanish attack with six points.

Their run ended in the Semi-Finals against the Netherlands, who controlled the contest from the opening minutes and secured an 18-12 victory.

USA also did well, especially after sweeping Pool B on Day 1. They carried that momentum into the Quarter-Finals, where Mikayla Blakes scored seven points in a 21-15 win over Beijing. Blakes and Aerial Powers combined for 14 points as USA advanced to the last four, but their run ended in heartbreaking fashion against Lille Loko.

The Reward

The Netherlands’ fifth consecutive Women’s Series stop title further strengthens their position as the dominant team of the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series 2026 season. Their 25-game winning streak also sets another remarkable benchmark as the race for the season-ending FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series Project Redwings Shanghai Final 2026 enters its final stage.

Lille Loko’s runner-up finish was an equally significant reward, with the French side making the most of their lone Women’s Series appearance of the year. Spain and USA completed the top four after both reaching the Semi-Finals.

MVP

Evelien Lutje Schipholt was named the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series Debrecen 2026 MVP after another dominant performance for the Netherlands. Schipholt led the tournament with two double-fives, 21 one-pointers made, four blocks and 11 offensive rebounds. She also collected 19 rebounds overall, third-most in the tournament. Her nine points in the Final helped the Netherlands complete their historic run and secure a fifth straight Women’s Series stop title.

Final Standings

1. Netherlands (NED)
2. Lille Loko (FRA)
3. Spain (ESP)
4. United States (USA)
5. Beijing (CHN)
6. Rapid Bucharest (ROU)
7. Amsterdam (NED)
8. Czechia (CZE)
9. Hungary (HUN)
10. Ukraine (UKR)
11. Chile (CHI)
12. Debrecen (HUN)

What’s Next

The FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series 2026 now heads to Japan for the WS Takasaki stop on August 29-30. With the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series Project Redwings Shanghai Final 2026 taking place the following weekend in Shanghai, China, the penultimate stop of the regular season will provide one last opportunity for teams to make their move before the season-ending showdown on September 5-6.

The Netherlands have already set a historic standard with five straight stop titles and 25 consecutive wins. Now, the rest of the field will have one final chance in Takasaki to stop their incredible run before the road leads to Shanghai.

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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DEBRECEN (Hungary) – The FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series 2026 heads to Hungary on August 27-28, with a loaded 12-team field set to battle in Debrecen.

Leading the way are top seeds Netherlands (NED), who arrive as one of the benchmark teams of the 2026 season. The Dutch have already captured five FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series stop wins this year, including their last four stops, and will once again be led by Ilse Kuijt as they look to add another winner’s banner to their collection.

Players to Watch

Kuijt has been on a roll for Netherlands throughout the 2026 season, helping the team win four of their five Women’s Series stops while also earning tournament MVP honors twice. She will look to maintain that form in Debrecen, where the Netherlands open their campaign in Pool A against Czechia (CZE) and hosts Hungary (HUN).

Rapid Bucharest (ROU) enter as the No. 2 seed and will be looking to build further momentum behind Hortense Limouzin. The French star has been one of the standout performers on the circuit this season, helping Rapid capture two Women’s Series stop titles and secure outright qualification to the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series Project Redwings Shanghai Final 2026. A strong showing in Debrecen would give Rapid another chance to build confidence before heading to Shanghai.

Rapid Bucharest face the United States (USA) and Ukraine (UKR) in Pool B, setting up an intriguing group. The Americans, seeded seventh, have already shown their quality this season, with Mikayla Blakes featuring for USA at WS Tokyo and WS Bordeaux, where they finished third. Blakes will be looking to lead the Americans to their third Women’s Series stop title of the season.

Third seeds Amsterdam (NED) also arrive with plenty of firepower. Liselot Kulk is fresh from helping Netherlands win two stops at the FIBA 3×3 Youth Nations League 2026 Europe-3 leg and will be looking to carry that strong form into the Women’s Series. Amsterdam will begin their Debrecen campaign in Pool C alongside sixth seeds Chile (CHI) and Lille Loko (FRA).

Speaking of Chile, they have gained valuable experience across the Women’s Series this season, recently competing at stops in Caceres, Baku and Bordeaux. Fernanda Ovalle will be one to watch after also helping Chile perform strongly at the FIBA 3×3 Youth Nations League 2026 Americas North leg last month. With that momentum behind them, Chile could prove dangerous in Pool C.

Fourth seeds Beijing (CHN) headline Pool D and surely want to turn their consistent performances into a first Women’s Series stop title of the season. Zhang ZhiTing has been among the circuit’s top 10 scorers and will once again be the focal point for Beijing as they take on Spain (ESP) and host side Debrecen (HUN).

Spain enter as the No. 5 seed and arrive in Debrecen fresh from a major confidence boost. The Spanish side captured their second Women’s Series stop title of the season at WS Bordeaux, with Helena Oma named tournament MVP after helping Spain defeat France in the Final.

Oma will now look to carry that momentum into Debrecen as Spain face Beijing and hosts Debrecen in Pool D. The home side will have the backing of the local crowd as they look to make their mark against two of the tournament’s leading contenders.

Full Seedings List

1. Netherlands NED (NED)
2. Rapid Bucharest (ROU)
3. Amsterdam (NED)
4. Beijing (CHN)
5. Spain (ESP)
6. Chile (CHI)
7. United States (USA)
8. Czechia (CZE)
9. Hungary (HUN)
10. Ukraine (UKR)
11. Lille Loko (FRA)
12. Debrecen (HUN)

Pools

Pool A: Netherlands NED (NED), Czechia (CZE), Hungary (HUN)
Pool B: Rapid Bucharest (ROU), United States (USA), Ukraine (UKR)
Pool C: Amsterdam (NED), Chile (CHI), Lille Loko (FRA)
Pool D: Beijing (CHN), Spain (ESP), Debrecen (HUN)

With the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series Project Redwings Shanghai Final 2026 just over a week away, the excitement is certainly building. Debrecen is the 23rd stop of the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series 2026, with only WS Takasaki remaining before the season-ending tournament in Shanghai on September 5-6.

The Netherlands will arrive as the team to beat, but with Rapid Bucharest, Amsterdam, Beijing, Spain, Chile and the United States all capable of making a deep run, Debrecen promises another wide-open battle on the road to Shanghai.

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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BIRMINGHAM (United States) – Miami (USA) saved their best for last to capture the inaugural FIBA 3×3 FISE Birmingham Challenger 2026, defeating Élancourt (FRA) 21-15 in the Final to claim their first Challenger title of the season. The victory also saw Miami punch their ticket to FIBA 3×3 World Tour Debrecen 2026, alongside runner-up Élancourt and third-place Raudondvaris Hoptrans (LTU).

The result capped a memorable first edition of the FISE Birmingham Challenger, part of the Festival International des Sports Extrêmes (FISE) 2026, with Miami overcoming a deep field and a number of the season’s highest-ranked teams to emerge on top.

The Winner

Miami delivered when it mattered most, navigating an unbeaten run through the Main Draw before taking down Toronto (CAN), Marijampole MANTINGA (LTU) and Élancourt on Day 2.

The Americans opened with a 19-16 victory over Élancourt before following it up with a 20-16 win against Shinjuku SS (JPN) to sweep Pool A. James Parrott then took over in the Quarter-Finals, erupting for 14 points as Miami eliminated Toronto 21-14.

Parrott continued to deliver in the Semi-Finals, scoring seven points as Miami defeated Marijampole MANTINGA 21-15 to reach the Final.

Parrott was the driving force behind Miami’s title run and was rewarded with the MVP award after producing the tournament’s best overall statistical profile.

He finished with 41 total points, nine 2-pointers made, 12 key assists, 10 drives, five dunks and five blocks. Parrott also led the tournament in total player value (60.4) and highlights (32), while recording one triple-five performance.

His 14-point explosion in Miami’s Quarter-Final victory over Toronto proved particularly decisive, before he added another seven points in the Semi-Final to help send Miami through to the titular contest.

The Runner-up

Élancourt produced one of the tournament’s biggest runs, fighting through Pool A before eliminating Princeton (USA) and Raudondvaris Hoptrans to reach the Final.

After falling to Miami in their opening game, Élancourt bounced back with a dramatic 22-21 overtime victory over Shinjuku SS, with Gauthier Denis hitting the game-winning 2-pointer.

They then stunned Princeton 21-13 in the Quarter-Finals before edging Raudondvaris 21-19 in a thrilling Semi-Finals matchup. Lorenzo Thirouard-Samson led the French charge with 29 points across the tournament as Élancourt secured their place at the World Tour Debrecen.

The Final

Miami and Élancourt met again in the championship game, but this time Miami controlled the contest.

Miami raced into a 6-3 lead before Élancourt fought back to make it 12-11 midway through the game. Miami responded with another decisive push, with Henry Caruso knocking down a 2-pointer to stretch the lead to 18-13 with less than three minutes remaining.

Élancourt could not produce another comeback as Miami closed out the 21-15 victory to become the first-ever FISE Birmingham Challenger champions.

The Reward

Miami, Élancourt and Raudondvaris Hoptrans all earned qualification to FIBA 3×3 World Tour Debrecen 2026, rewarding their runs in Birmingham with a place on one of the 3×3 basketball’s most iconic stages.

For Miami, the qualification comes with their first Challenger title of the 2026 season, while Élancourt’s second-place finish marks their best result on the Pro Circuit this year. Raudondvaris completed the qualification trio after reaching the Semi-Finals and finishing third.

Final Standings:

1. Miami (USA) – qualified to WT Debrecen
2. Élancourt (FRA) – qualified to WT Debrecen
3. Raudondvaris Hoptrans (LTU) – qualified to WT Debrecen
4. Marijampole MANTINGA (LTU)
5. Princeton (USA)

Top Scorers:

1. James Parrott (Miami) – 41 pts
2. Tautvydas Kliučinykas (Marijampole MANTINGA) – 33 pts
3. Lorenzo Thirouard-Samson (Élancourt) – 29 pts
4. Riley Battin (Miami) – 27 pts
5. Bastien Pinault (Élancourt) – 27 pts

What’s Next

The Challenger circuit continues next weekend with the FIBA 3×3 Singapore Challenger 2026, set for August 15-16, as teams continue to battle for their place on the World Tour.

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 back on the WT stage as the 2026 season opens its second half.

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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