MACAU (China) – Marko Brankovic of Ub (SRB) capped a standout weekend by earning Most Valuable Player honors at the FIBA 3×3 World Tour Macau 2026 on 18 October, playing a key role as the Serbian powerhouse claimed their third World Tour stop win of the season.

Brankovic was a consistent force throughout the tournament, delivering crucial baskets as Ub navigated the knockout rounds and secured the title. His 11-point performance in the Quarter-Finals against DeQing (CHN), which included four two-pointers, set the tone for Ub’s championship push.

The Serbian standout finished the tournament with a player value of 47.7, ranking second overall. He also scored 36 points and made eight two-pointers, placing second in both categories and underlining his impact as one of the weekend’s most productive players.

Brankovic’s all-around contribution helped Ub complete a memorable Macau triumph, adding another FIBA 3×3 World Tour crown to the team’s growing collection. The victory marked Ub’s third Macau title, following their previous wins in 2023 and 2024, and their third World Tour stop victory of the 2026 season.

His MVP recognition was a fitting reward for a tournament defined by timely scoring, consistency and a decisive contribution to Ub’s championship run.

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BUCHAREST (Romania) – Worthy de Jong of Amsterdam RABOBANK (NED) capped a sensational weekend by earning Most Valuable Player (MVP) honors at the FIBA 3×3 World Tour Bucharest 2026 after leading the Dutch side to a successful title defense on October 11.

De Jong was the driving force behind Amsterdam’s winning run, delivering when it mattered most as the defending champions won all seven of their games, starting in the Qualifying Draw and finishing with a thrilling 19-17 victory over Fuengirola (ESP) in the Final.

When the pressure peaked, de Jong came through once again. After pouring in 16 points in Amsterdam’s Semi-Final win over Miami (USA), he hit the game-winning two-pointer in the Final to seal the title and complete another memorable Bucharest campaign.

Throughout the tournament, de Jong was an unstoppable force, finishing with a tournament-best 58.4 Player Value and 46 points, also leading all players with 26 highlights. He added 20 rebounds, the third-highest total in the competition, and five dunks, ranking second overall.

His all-around excellence helped Amsterdam secure their second FIBA 3×3 World Tour stop win of the 2026 season, following their triumph in WT Vienna.

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DEQING (China) – Dennis Donkor of Antwerp (BEL) capped a standout weekend by earning Most Valuable Player honors after leading his team to their first FIBA 3×3 World Tour stop victory of the 2026 season.

Donkor was instrumental throughout Antwerp’s winning run, delivering when it mattered most as the Belgians navigated the knockout phase. He scored eight points in a 21-18 Quarter-Finals win over Miami (USA), followed that with 10 points in a dominant 21-10 Semi-Finals victory over Vienna (AUT), then added eight more in the 21-17 Final triumph over top-seeded Ub (SRB).

The Antwerp star finished the tournament with a 41.9 Player Value, the highest mark of any player in Deqing. His 42 total points and 16 two-pointers also led the entire field, underlining his massive impact as a scoring machine.

Donkor’s numbers told the story of his Deqing campaign: he combined efficiency with a constant scoring threat throughout the tournament. Donkor’s MVP performance capped a remarkable individual showing on the FIBA 3×3 World Tour stage.

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WUHAN (China) — Victoria Elizabeth Mckinney capped a standout tournament by being named Women’s MVP of the FIBA 3×3 U23 World Cup 2026, after helping the United States reclaim the Women’s title in Wuhan.

Mckinney was instrumental throughout the USA’s gold medal run, contributing across the court as the Americans battled through the knockout rounds and defeated Canada 15-10 in the Final to secure their second Women’s U23 World Cup gold medal.

The USA faced the defending champions Netherlands in the Quarter-Finals, winning 21-17 before overcoming Spain 21-16 in the Semi-Finals to reach the championship game.

Mckinney saved another all-around performance for the Final, finishing with 6 points, 6 rebounds, 8 highlights and 3 blocks as the USA held off Canada in a low-scoring contest.

Across the tournament, Mckinney registered 30 total points, while recording 12 drives and a 44.7 total player value.

Her consistent production on both ends of the court earned her the MVP award and capped a memorable campaign as the USA returned to the summit of Women’s U23 3×3 basketball.

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WUHAN (China) — Paulius Velutis capped a dominant tournament by being named Men’s MVP of the FIBA 3×3 U23 World Cup 2026, after leading Lithuania to a second consecutive Men’s title in Wuhan.

Velutis was at the heart of Lithuania’s championship run, producing a series of impactful performances as the defending champions navigated the knockout rounds and held off Latvia 19-18 in a thrilling Final.

Lithuania defeated New Zealand 21-17 in the Quarter-Finals before overcoming Serbia 22-15 in the Semi-Finals. Velutis delivered 11 points against Serbia, including a decisive step-back two-pointer that sealed Lithuania’s place in the Final.

When the pressure peaked against Latvia, Velutis again delivered, scoring nine points as Lithuania held on for a 19-18 victory and successfully defended their U23 World Cup crown.

Throughout the tournament, Velutis amassed 47 total points (third overall) and 26 highlights (second overall). He also recorded 13 drives (second overall) and finished with a 60.9 total player value (third overall).

His all-around production and decisive contributions earned Velutis the MVP trophy, capping a memorable campaign as Lithuania repeated as Men’s U23 World Cup champions.

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ANTWERP (Belgium) – Noortje Driessen of the Netherlands capped a dominant FIBA 3×3 Europe Cup Crelan 2026 campaign by being named the Most Valuable Player after leading the Dutch women to back-to-back European titles.

Driessen was the driving force behind the Netherlands’ successful title defense, leading the entire tournament in both scoring and player value as the Dutch once again claimed continental supremacy.

The Netherlands star finished with a tournament-best 44 points and 50.7 player value, while also topping the competition in highlights (19), free throws made (11) and drives (16).

Her all-around dominance proved crucial as the Netherlands navigated the pressure of defending their FIBA 3×3 Europe Cup 2025 crown and ultimately returned to the top of preoverbial the European podium.

Driessen’s consistency and ability to create in a variety of ways made her one of the defining players of the tournament, with her performances providing the spark the Dutch needed throughout their run.

After completing the title defense, Driessen credited the team’s collective work and chemistry for their success.

“We had a really good summer. Last year, we won the gold medal, and I think that’s just our main goal for this tournament because we know what we can do,” Driessen said. “We practice so much together. We all have our own role. Every player on this team is so talented. With the hard work we put in, it’s going pretty good.”

Driessen was joined in the Women’s Team of the Tournament by Spain’s Txell Alarcón and Azerbaijan’s Brianna Fraser, who played key roles in guiding their nations to podium finishes.

For Driessen, the MVP honor provides the perfect individual recognition for a tournament in which she combined elite production with the ultimate team achievement: another Europe Cup gold medal.

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MANAMA. Strahinja Stojacic has been named MVP of the FIBA 3×3 World Tour 2025 regular season. The number 1 player in the world earned the award after a season where he led Ub to titles in Marseille, Edmonton and Shenzhen, and added wins in Vienna and Hong Kong.

The MVP was decided by fans and players. Stojacic averaged 6.3 points per game, the fifth best mark on the World Tour for players with at least 20 games, and finished as the second top scorer of the season with 307 points.

He topped the player vote with 16%, tied with Skyliners’ Leon Fertig. Henry Caruso finished third with 14%. Stojacic also led the fan vote with 26%, ahead of Paris standout and World Tour Amsterdam winner Paul Djoko on 17%, and Raudondvaris Hoptrans forward Evaldas Dziaugys on 16%.

This is the third time Stojacic wins the World Tour Season MVP after previous honors in 2022 and 2023. The list of past winners includes Dusan Bulut in 2018, Dominique Jones in 2019, Nauris Miezis in 2020, Karlis Lasmanis in 2021, Worthy de Jong in 2024 and Stojacic in 2022, 2023 and 2025.

SHANGHAI (China) – Laetitia Guapo of France (FRA) capped a dominant weekend with Most Valuable Player honors on September 6, leading her team to the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series Project Redwings Shanghai Final 2026 title.

Guapo was instrumental in France’s run to the championship, helping them overcome Neftchi SOCAR (AZE) in the Semi-Finals before defeating Rapid Bucharest (ROU) 22-14 in the Final to secure France’s first, biggest and final Women’s Series stop victory of the 2026 season.

The French star was at her best when the pressure peaked, contributing across the board as France controlled the Final and pulled away from Rapid in the closing stages.

Guapo finished the tournament with 30 points, fourth-most overall, while grabbing 22 rebounds, good for third overall. She also recorded seven free throws made, the most of any player in the tournament, and registered two double-fives, tied for second overall.

Her 38.2 player value ranked second overall, underlining the all-around impact that made her such a decisive figure in France’s championship run.

The MVP award adds another major accolade to Guapo’s résumé and caps a memorable Project Redwings Shanghai Final, as France captured their third Women’s Series season championship.

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MANAMA (Bahrain) – World Number One Strahinja Stojacic was his dominant self, leading Ub to a historic Finals Win and taking home MVP plaudits at the FIBA 3×3 World Tour Manama Final on November 22. 

It was the Dr. Strange show in Manama who was unstoppable all tournament. His team-high 36 points and tournament-high player value score of 46.8 showcases his impact on their historic win in Manama. He would take home MVP honors in addition to his regular season MVP award, a dream season in the pro circuit for Strahinja Stojacic.

LAUSANNE (Switzerland) – Fabian Giessmann of Baskets Bonn (GER) delivered a dominant performance at the FIBA 3×3 World Tour Lausanne 2026, earning Most Valuable Player honors after leading his team to their second World Tour title of the season.

Giessmann was at the heart of Baskets Bonn’s perfect run in Lausanne, helping the German side sweep their pool games before powering through the knockout phase and defeating Raudondvaris Hoptrans (LTU) in the Final to lift the trophy.

The big man was simply unstoppable throughout the weekend, finishing with a tournament-best 51 points and 59.2 player value, while also ranking first with 15 dunks and third with 20 highlights.

One of his biggest statements came on Day 1, when Giessmann scored the final three points to seal a dramatic 21-19 victory over Ulaanbaatar MMC Energy (MGL) before following it up with 12 points against Utrecht (NED) to help Baskets Bonn sweep Pool D.

Giessmann’s MVP performance capped a memorable Lausanne campaign for Baskets Bonn, who now have two World Tour titles in 2026 after previously triumphing at WT Amsterdam.

His combination of power, athleticism and scoring touch proved decisive throughout the weekend, making Giessmann a deserving recipient of the MVP trophy and the foremost performer of the WT Lausanne stop.

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