BUCHAREST (Romania) – The FIBA 3×3 World Tour Bucharest 2026 Main Draw delivered some intriguing results, with eight teams securing their places in the Quarter-Finals following an action-packed day at Kossuth Square.

Miami (USA), Amsterdam RABOBANK (NED) and Fuengirola (ESP) each finished the day unbeaten, while top-seeded Ub (SRB) crashed out of contention after some dramatic finishes on the opening day of action at the ParkLake Shopping Center.

Pool A

Kaunas VDU (LTU) topped a Pool A, booking a place in the Quarter-Finals alongside Hangzhou Jingwei (CHN). All three Pool A teams finished with identical 1-1 records, but Kaunas and Hangzhou advanced thanks to superior ponts totals. Ub, meanwhile, was eliminated. Kaunas opened their account with a major 21-11 upset over Ub before the Serbians bounced back with a 21-16 win over Hangzhou. Vuk Borovicanin closed Pool A action with a game-winning two-pointer as Hangzhou stole a game from Kaunas, 21-20. It was a surprising result for Ub, the No. 1-ranked team in the FIBA 3×3 World Tour 2026 standings, which saw their Bucharest campaign come to an end.

Pool B

Pool B belonged to Miami, who secured first place after they notched two wins over home team Cluj (ROU) and DeQing (CHN). Joining them in the Quarter-Finals are DeQing, who punched their ticket thanks to their 21-13 win over Cluj to close Pool B action. Big man Riley Battin starred with a total of 13 points across two games for Miami, who are looking for their second FIBA 3×3 World Tour stop win of the year.

Pool C

Defending WT Bucharest winners Amsterdam RABOBANK emerged unscathed from the Qualifying Draw and Pool C after an impressive showing that included impressive wins over Baskets Bonn (GER) and Toulouse (FRA). The Germans also advanced to the knockout rounds following they defeated the French, 17-12. The pool featured strong performances from Amsterdam’s Worthy de Jong, who averaged 7.3 points across their four Day 1 wins, including the Qualifying Draw. Meanwhile, Toulouse narrowly missed out on the Quarter-Finals despite strong performances from Paul Djoko and Lucas Ugolin.

Pool D

Spanish fans had plenty to cheer about as ninth-seeded Fuengirola showed sharp form, finishing atop Pool D and securing a their spot in the Quarter-Finals. They will be joined in the knockout stage by Antwerp (BEL), who advanced after beating Ulaanbaatar MMC Energy (MGL), 21-19. Isaac Mayo once again delivered for Fuengirola, while Ulaanbaatar exited the competition after two uneven showings.

Shootout Contest

The Shootout Contest provided another chance for the players to shine, with the top four performers advancing to Sunday’s Final. The four finalists, led by Lucas Ugolin from Toulouse, will return on Day 2 with the WT Bucharest 2026 Shootout title on the line.

Quarter-Finals set

The stage is now set for an exciting knockout phase:

QF1: Kaunas VDU (LTU) vs. Baskets Bonn (GER)
QF2: Fuengirola (ESP) vs. DeQing (CHN)
QF3: Miami (USA) vs. Antwerp (BEL)
QF4: Amsterdam RABOBANK (NED) vs. Hangzhou Jingwei (CHN)

With several teams carrying strong momentum into the knockout stage, the race for the WT Bucharest 2026 title is wide open.

The Quarter-Finals tip off on Sunday, with eight teams still in contention for a place in the Semi-Finals and the chance to be crowned FIBA 3×3 World Tour Bucharest 2026 winners.

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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The Australian Gangurrus tip off their 2026 FIBA 3×3 Under 23s World Cup campaign on Tuesday AEST, with two WNBL stars headlining the squad.

Adelaide’s Tayla Brazel and Townsville’s Catelyn Van Es will lead the green and gold’s chances in China for the September 15-19 tournament.

Rounding out the women’s squad are former Sydney Flame Carla Pitman and former Centre of Excellence talent Sophie Taylor.

The Gangurrus tip off their World Cup against Japan at 5.25pm AEST, before a fixture with Kenya late that day (10pm).

Their final two pool matches are on Friday against Slovenia (7.30pm) and the United States (10.25pm).

The men’s team features Devan Craig, Keegan Phillips, Griffin Bower and Will Mahoney and will play Poland, France, Kenya and Algeria in the group stage.

All matches will be streamed live on the FIBA 3X3 YouTube channel.

Australia’s 2026 FIBA Women’s 3×3 Under 23s World Cup schedule:

– Australia v Japan – Tuesday, September 15 – 5.25pm AEST
– Australia v Kenya – Tuesday, September 15 – 10pm AEST
– Australia v Slovenia – Friday, September 17 – 7.30pm AEST
– Australia v United States – Friday, September 17 – 10.25pm AEST

ULAANBAATAR (Mongolia) – Miami (USA) are heading back to the FIBA 3×3 World Tour after claiming the FIBA 3×3 Sansar Challenger 2026 title, defeating Amsterdam RABOBANK (NED) 18-14 in the Final to secure their second Challenger crown of the season. Amsterdam and Ulaanbaatar MMC Energy (MGL) also punched their tickets to FIBA 3×3 World Tour Deqing 2026 after finishing second and third respectively in a high-quality weekend of 3×3 basketball in Mongolia.

The Winner

Miami backed up their status as one of the season’s leading Challenger teams with another composed run to the title.

The Americans swept their Pool B games on Day 1, defeating Zavkhan (MGL) 21-12 before taking down Marijampole MANTINGA (LTU) 21-13. Riley Battin led the way in the opening game with eight points, while James Parrott added seven in the second.

Miami then moved past Hangzhou Jingwei (CHN) 19-14 in the Quarter-Finals, with Battin again leading the charge. In the Semi-Finals, Henry Caruso scored nine as Miami ended Lausanne’s (SUI) impressive run with a 21-14 win.

The Runner-up

Amsterdam RABOBANK delivered another strong Challenger performance to finish second and earn their ticket to Deqing.

The Dutch side opened with a 22-13 victory over Bayangol (MGL) before falling to Lausanne 16-14 in overtime. They then produced one of the tournament’s biggest results by defeating No. 2 seed Liman (SRB) 22-13 in the Quarter-Finals.

Amsterdam edged Ulaanbaatar MMC Energy 21-19 in a thrilling Semi-Final, with Bryan Alberts hitting the decisive two-pointer after Delgernyam Davaasambuu had tied the game at 19-all inside the final 15 seconds.

The Final

Miami took control early against Amsterdam in the Final, racing to a 6-2 lead before extending their advantage to 14-8 midway through the contest.

Amsterdam struggled to establish the rhythm that had carried them through the knockout rounds, and Miami remained firmly in control at 17-12 with one minute remaining. The Americans closed out the 18-14 victory to claim the Sansar win, with Battin finishing as their leading scorer in the Final with eight points.

The victory gives Miami their second Challenger title of the 2026 season and another major boost heading into the World Tour.

The Reward

The biggest prize was not only the Sansar banner but three coveted tickets to FIBA 3×3 World Tour Deqing 2026. Miami earned the top spot. They will be joined in China by Amsterdam RABOBANK and Ulaanbaatar MMC Energy. The Mongolian side advanced to the Semi-Finals before falling narrowly to Amsterdam, then secured third place and the final Deqing ticket.

For Miami, it is another reward for a consistently strong 2026 campaign. For Amsterdam and Ulaanbaatar, the Sansar result delivers a place on the World Tour stage.

MVP

Miami’s James Parrott was named MVP after another influential all-around performance. Parrott finished with 42.8 total player value, while leading the tournament in highlights, key assists and dunks. He also ranked second in blocks and third in drives, underlining his impact across every facet of the game.

Final Standings:

1. Miami (USA) – qualified to WT Deqing
2. Amsterdam RABOBANK (NED) – qualified to WT Deqing
3. Ulaanbaatar MMC Energy (MGL) – qualified to WT Deqing
4. Lausanne (SUI)
5. Liman (SRB)

Top Scorers:

1. Bryan Alberts (Amsterdam RABOBANK) – 38 pts
2. Riley Battin (Miami) – 35 pts
3. Titouan Vannay (Lausanne) – 31 pts
4. Henry Caruso (Miami) – 29 pts
5. Anand Ariunbold (Ulaanbaatar MMC Energy) – 25 pts

What’s Next

Attention 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 circuit returns on September 18-19 with the Hongcheon Challenger, followed by the Phoenix Challenger on September 19-20. The FIBA 3×3 World Tour then heads to Deqing, China on September 26-27, where Miami, Amsterdam RABOBANK and Ulaanbaatar MMC Energy will take their places among the world’s best.

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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Gilas Pilipinas 3×3 Under-23 scored a double victory at the Asia SEA Conference-Stop 3 of the 2026 FIBA 3×3 Nations League on Wednesday.

The Philippines topped both divisions, with Gilas Women continuing to lead the standings while Gilas Men trimmed New Zealand’s advantage heading into the one-day break at Hextar World, Empire City in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.

In the finals, Gilas Women defeated Chinese Taipei, 17-14, while Doy Dungo nailed the game-winning deuce to lift Gilas Men past New Zealand, 21-19, with 8:32 remaining.

With their second stop title, Gilas Women extended their lead over Chinese Taipei to 260-230. Meanwhile, Gilas Men cut New Zealand’s lead to 280-250.

In the women’s final, Amyah Espanol powered the Philippines’ breakaway, scoring five of Gilas’ final six points to secure the victory.

Espanol finished with six points, while Victoria Pasilang and Jam Meniano added five and four, respectively.

The men’s final, meanwhile, was a thriller that featured several ties.

Dungo, who was part of La Salle’s UAAP 3×3 championship team, knocked down the game-winner with 1:28 remaining to hand New Zealand its first loss of the conference.

Luis Pablo led the way with eight points, while Dungo added seven and Andrew Bongo chipped in six.

Also part of the Gilas squads for the leg were Rhyle Melencio and Kennan Ka in the men’s and women’s teams, respectively.

Gilas Women cruised into the final after routing Thailand, 21-9, before escaping with a 17-16 win over New Zealand.

Pasilang scored seven points against Thailand, while Ka led the way against New Zealand with six.

Gilas Men, meanwhile, dominated the group phase, beating Vietnam, 21-9, and Chinese Taipei, 21-13.

Stop 4 on Friday will see both Gilas Men and Gilas Women grouped with Vietnam and Malaysia in the preliminary round.

SINGAPORE – The Ulaanbaatar Amazons (MGL) will enter the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series Singapore 2026 as the top seed, but they will face a deep international field with the likes of China (CHN), Australia (AUS), Thailand (THA) and Beijing (CHN) also in the hunt for the title. With 16 teams set to battle it out, Singapore is ready for another high-level stop on the Women’s Series calendar.

The Ulaanbaatar Amazons have plenty of motivation heading into Singapore. Still ranked No. 1 in the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series 2026 standings, the Mongolians have been among the teams to beat throughout the season, although a fifth-place finish at the recent FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series Batam Stop 2026 left them eager to get back on the podium.

Full Seedings List:

1. Ulaanbaatar Amazons (MGL)
2. China (CHN)
3. Australia (AUS)
4. Thailand (THA)
5. Beijing (CHN)
6. Mitsubishi Electric (JPN)
7. Netherlands U25 (NED)
8. Mongolia (MGL)
9. Slovenia (SLO)
10. Madagascar (MAD)
11. Manila (PHI)
12. Singapore (SGP)
13. Brazil (BRA)
14. Lion City (SGP)
15. Indonesia (INA)
16. Vietnam (VIE)

Pools

Qualifying Draw A: Madagascar (MAD), Lion City (SGP), Indonesia (INA)
Qualifying Draw B: Manila (PHI), Brazil (BRA), Vietnam (VIE)

Main Draw

Pool A: Ulaanbaatar Amazons (MGL), Mongolia (MGL), Slovenia (SLO)
Pool B: China (CHN), Netherlands U25 (NED), Singapore (SGP)
Pool C: Australia (AUS), Mitsubishi Electric (JPN), QD A
Pool D: Thailand (THA), Beijing (CHN), QD B

Players to watch

Khulan Onolbaatar will once again be at the heart of Ulaanbaatar’s campaign. The 3×3 basketball veteran has helped drive the Amazons’ standout season so far and will look to lead the top seed back to the top of the podium in Singapore.

China arrive as the No. 2 seed and will be looking to respond after a difficult ninth-place finish at the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series CS Rapid Stop 2026. Yang Hengyu remains one of the team’s key offensive threats and will be central to China’s push for their second Women’s Series stop win of the season.

Australia, seeded third, return to Women’s Series action after winning the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series Poitiers Stop 2026 back in June. Marena Whittle and company currently sit 12th in the standings, giving them another opportunity to make up ground with another deep run in Singapore.

Thailand are seeded fourth after taking third place at WS Batam. Rattiyakorn Udomsuk will look to lead the team one step further as Thailand chase their first Women’s Series stop win of the season.

Beijing are the No. 5 seed and arrive in Singapore with plenty of recent momentum. They have reached the Semi-Finals at three of their last four Women’s Series stops, but a breakthrough title has remained just out of reach. Zhang ZhiTing and her teammates will look to change that this time around.

Mitsubishi Electric (JPN), seeded sixth, will also have unfinished business. Fuyuko Takahashi and the Japanese side came close to their first Women’s Series stop win in WS Tokyo and will look to carry that momentum into Singapore.

The Netherlands U25 (NED) are seeded seventh and enter the event after a top-eight finish at WS Tokyo. Quinta van Schijndel will lead the young Dutch side as they look to take another step forward and challenge for their first Women’s Series stop win.

Mongolia (MGL) complete the seeded teams in Pool A alongside top seed Ulaanbaatar Amazons and Slovenia (SLO). Pool B features China, the Netherlands U25 and host side Singapore (SGP), while Australia and Mitsubishi Electric will await the winner of Qualifying Draw A in Pool C. Thailand and Beijing headline Pool D, with the winner of Qualifying Draw B completing the group.

The qualifying draw will feature six teams fighting for the final two places in the Main Draw. Madagascar (MAD), Lion City (SGP) and Indonesia (INA) will meet in Qualifying Draw A, while Manila (PHI), Brazil (BRA) and Vietnam (VIE) will battle it out in Qualifying Draw B.

With established Women’s Series contenders, emerging U25 talent and several teams looking to make a breakthrough all converging on one court, Singapore promises another competitive stop on the 2026 calendar. The race is on.

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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