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]]> Did they beat the U.S.?” A major upset in Korean 3×3 basketball… even FIBA was surprised. “A drama, the biggest result of the day https://3x3ce.org/did-they-beat-the-u-s-a-major-upset-in-korean-3x3-basketball-even-fiba-was-surprised-a-drama-the-biggest-result-of-the-day/ Thu, 17 Sep 2026 01:39:07 +0000 https://3x3ce.org/did-they-beat-the-u-s-a-major-upset-in-korean-3x3-basketball-even-fiba-was-surprised-a-drama-the-biggest-result-of-the-day/

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The jubilant South Korean 3×3 national team. /Photo=FIBA

“Did they beat the U.S.?”

South Korea’s men’s 3×3 basketball team created a major upset on the international stage, decisively asserting their presence by defeating the powerhouse United States by seven points.

On the 16th, South Korea defeated the United States in Group D of the 2026 FIBA 3×3 U23 World Cup held in Wuhan, China, with a score of 21-14.

After narrowly losing their opening match against Lithuania 18-20, South Korea secured their first victory of the tournament by defeating the United States, finishing the group stage with one win and one loss.

At the center of the victory was Lee Dong-geun.

Lee recorded a team-high eight points, including three two-point shots, breaking through the U.S. defense, and also grabbed three rebounds.

Kim Seung-woo contributed six points and two rebounds with two successful two-point shots, while Lee Ju-young added four points and six rebounds to strengthen the paint. Gu Min-gyo recorded three points and three rebounds.

Notably, their perimeter shooting proved highly effective.

South Korea made a total of six two-point shots on the day, troubling the United States. In 3×3 basketball, shots taken from outside the standard three-point line are counted as two points, making each perimeter shot particularly valuable.

FIBA also gave significant coverage to South Korea’s victory.

Through its official website, FIBA stated, “There was drama in Group D as well. South Korea defeated the United States 21-14.”

It further added, “Lee Dong-geun led South Korea with eight points, including three two-point shots,” and evaluated that “South Korea produced one of the biggest results of the day.”

The victory carried meaning beyond a simple win.

Although South Korea received relatively modest expectations for this tournament, it proved its competitiveness by creating a major upset against the powerhouse United States.

Final score. /Photo=Korea Basketball Association SNS
Final score. /Photo=Korea Basketball Association SNS

Competition for standings in Group D has intensified.

With Lithuania leading at two wins, South Korea, the United States, and Argentina are all tied at one win and one loss. China remains winless with two losses.

For South Korea, the remaining two matches have become even more critical.

South Korea will face Argentina on the 18th at 7:20 p.m., followed by a match against host nation China later that day at 10:15 p.m.

Having boosted morale by defeating the formidable United States, South Korea is determined to continue its upward momentum in the remaining group stage matches.

South Korea's Kim Seung-woo. /Photo=FIBA
South Korea’s Kim Seung-woo. /Photo=FIBA

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]]> South Korean men’s and women’s 3×3 basketball national teams head to ‘Youth Nations League’ held in Changzhou, China → Assessing strength ahead of Asian Games https://3x3ce.org/south-korean-mens-and-womens-3x3-basketball-national-teams-head-to-youth-nations-league-held-in-changzhou-china-%e2%86%92-assessing-strength-ahead-of-asian-games/ Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:23:40 +0000 https://3x3ce.org/south-korean-mens-and-womens-3x3-basketball-national-teams-head-to-youth-nations-league-held-in-changzhou-china-%e2%86%92-assessing-strength-ahead-of-asian-games/

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Men’s 3×3 basketball national team. /Photo=Korea Basketball Association
Women's 3x3 basketball national team Heo Yu-jeong. /Photo=Korea Basketball Association
Women’s 3×3 basketball national team Heo Yu-jeong. /Photo=Korea Basketball Association

The South Korean men’s and women’s 3×3 basketball national teams will compete in the ‘2026 FIBA 3×3 Youth Nations League’ to be held in Changzhou, China, this August, aiming to strengthen their international competitiveness.

The Korea Basketball Association announced on the 6th that it decided for the first time this year to participate in the tournament to enhance competitiveness for the 2026 Aichi·Nagoya Asian Games. Previously, the association held its fourth 3×3 performance improvement committee meeting last May and finalized the selection of men’s and women’s national team players to compete in the Asian Games.

Participation in this tournament is expected to be a crucial mock exam that will determine success or failure at the Asian Games. Since the 3×3 basketball event at the 2026 Aichi·Nagoya Asian Games is limited to U-23 players, the plan is to assess team strength and build organizational cohesion by gathering top-tier players of the same age group at the Youth Nations League.

The Yeo Ja (CEO)team, led by coach Jeon Byeong-jun, has assembled a roster with players active in professional leagues, including Song Yun-ha (KB Stars), Kim Jong-un (BNK), Choi Ye-seul (Samsung Life), and Heo Yu-jeong (Shinhan Bank). Notably, Song Yun-ha is the recipient of the inaugural basketball Star Award at the 2024 Futures Star Awards hosted by StarNews. Having shown promise since high school, Song Yun-ha has grown while faithfully serving as a backup to Park Ji-soo, one of the top centers in the WKBL. Meanwhile, the Nam Ja (CEO)team, led by coach Bae Gil-tae, has brought together top university-level talents including Lee Ju-young, Kim Seung-woo (both Yonsei University), Lee Dong-geun (Korea University), and Gu Min-gyo (Sungkyunkwan University) to synchronize their efforts.

The Korean Nam Nyeo (CEO)team is scheduled to face Asian powerhouses such as China, Japan, Mongolia, and Iran in sequence at this tournament. It is evaluated as an ideal opportunity to sharpen practical game sense and improve match management skills by facing strong rival nations that will compete for medals at the main stage, the Asian Games.

The tournament will be held in a total of six ‘STOP’ formats. In each stop, participating countries are divided into two groups with three teams each to play group-stage matches, followed by a final match between the first-place teams from each group. The final winner will be determined by summing up the results obtained across all six stops.

Meanwhile, all matches of the ‘FIBA 3×3 Youth Nations League’ are scheduled to be broadcast live via the official FIBA 3×3 YouTube channel.

Lee Dong-geun of the Nam Ja (CEO)team./Photo=Korea Basketball Association
Lee Dong-geun of the Nam Ja (CEO)team./Photo=Korea Basketball Association

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