BORDEAUX (France) – Ub (SRB) continued their strong FIBA 3×3 Pro Circuit 2026 campaign by capturing their fourth Challenger stop win of the season at the FIBA 3×3 Bordeaux Challenger 2026, defeating Toulouse (FRA) 21-14 in the Final. With Ub already pre-qualified for FIBA 3×3 World Tour Deqing 2026, Toulouse, Antwerp (BEL) and Fuengirola (ESP) claimed the three available tickets to Deqing.

The Winner

Ub added another trophy to their already impressive 2026 resume after navigating a difficult path through Bordeaux. The Serbian powerhouse opened their campaign with a narrow 18-17 victory over Cibona Ph.Classic (CRO) before defeating hosts Bordeaux (FRA) 17-14 to sweep Pool A. They then survived Kaunas VDU (LTU) 17-15 in overtime in the Quarter-Finals, with Strahinja Stojacic producing a spectacular triple-five of 11 points, seven rebounds and seven highlights. Ub edged Antwerp 21-18 in the Semi-Finals before completing their run with a 21-14 victory over Toulouse.

Stojacic was named MVP after finishing the tournament with a 40.0 player value, 26 highlights, 11 drives, five blocks and 18 rebounds.

The Runner-up

Toulouse delivered one of the tournament’s biggest runs, eventually finishing second and securing their place in Deqing. After losing their Pool D opener, Toulouse bounced back with a 21-14 win over Warsaw (POL) to reach the Quarter-Finals. They then stunned top-ranked Liman (SRB) 21-10, with Franck Seguela scoring eight points and knocking down three two-pointers. Toulouse continued their charge by edging Fuengirola 21-18 in a tense Semi-Final before running into an in-form Ub side in the Final.

The Final

Ub immediately seized control, racing to a 6-3 lead before extending their advantage to 10-6 midway through the game. Toulouse struggled to find their usual scoring rhythm as Ub tightened their grip on the contest, moving ahead 19-12 with under two minutes remaining. Nemanja Barać then converted the free throws needed to close out a 21-14 victory and secure Ub’s fourth Challenger stop title of the season.

The Reward

With Ub already pre-qualified for FIBA 3×3 World Tour Deqing 2026, their victory opened the door for three other teams. Toulouse, Antwerp and Fuengirola all earned tickets to Deqing, rewarding three strong runs through a loaded Bordeaux field.

Final Standings

1. Ub (SRB) – already pre-qualified to WT Deqing
2. Toulouse (FRA) – qualified to WT Deqing
3. Antwerp (BEL) – qualified to WT Deqing
4. Fuengirola (ESP) – qualified to WT Deqing
5. Liman (SRB)

Top Scorers

1. Hugo Suhard (Toulouse) – 30 pts
2. Isaac Mayo (Fuengirola) – 28 pts
3. Jonas Foerts (Antwerp) – 27 pts
4. Dennis Donkor (Antwerp) – 26 pts
5. Franck Seguela (Toulouse) – 26 pts

What’s Next

The Challenger circuit continues with the Beijing Challenger 2026 currently underway before taking a short break. Attention then shifts back to the FIBA 3×3 World Tour, with WT Debrecen set for August 29-30. The Challenger circuit returns the following week with a double-header as the Kaohsiung and Sansar Challenger stops take place on September 5-6.

For Toulouse, Antwerp and Fuengirola, however, the next FIBA 3×3 World Tour stop is already clear: Deqing.

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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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SINGAPORE – Toulouse (FRA) finally broke through in 2026, powering past Hangzhou Jingwei (CHN) 21-12 in the Final to claim the FIBA 3×3 Singapore Challenger 2026 title and secure their place at the FIBA 3×3 World Tour Malaga 2026. Hangzhou Jingwei and Amsterdam RABOBANK (NED) also punched their tickets to Malaga after finishing second and third respectively, while Toulouse’s Hugo Suhard capped a dominant weekend by taking home MVP honors.

The Winner

Toulouse delivered when it mattered most, navigating a deep field to claim their first stop victory of the 2026 season. The French side opened their Main Draw campaign with a commanding 21-10 win over Hangzhou before grinding out a 16-13 victory over Barcelona (ESP) to reach the Quarter-Finals. Toulouse then turned back upstarts Caloocan (PHI) 18-10, with Franck Seguela leading the charge, before edging Amsterdam 17-14 in the Semi-Final.

Seguela scored six points in the Semi-Final, but it was Suhard who made the biggest impact across the weekend. The Toulouse star finished as the tournament’s MVP with 43.6 total player value, 27 points, 20 rebounds, 23 highlights and 16 key assists.

The title also marked Toulouse’s first stop win of the season across both the FIBA 3×3 World Tour and Challenger circuit.

The Runner-up

Hangzhou Jingwei produced a strong run to the Final and earned their place on the road to Malaga. After falling to Toulouse in their opening game, the Chinese side bounced back with a 20-17 victory over Barcelona, with Goran Vidovic scoring seven points. They then stunned London (GBR) 21-13 in the Quarter-Finals behind Wang Haotian’s nine-point performance before edging Shanghai (CHN) 18-16 in an all-Chinese Semi-Final.

The Semi-Final was a thriller. Hangzhou held a late advantage before Shanghai’s Xiang ZhiChao forced overtime at 16-all. Multiple Shanghai turnovers in the extra period gave Hangzhou further opportunities, and Wang eventually helped them seal an 18-16 victory and a place in the Final. Despite falling short against Toulouse, their runner-up finish was enough to secure a coveted WT Malaga ticket.

The Final

The Final began as a low-scoring battle, with Toulouse holding a 7-4 advantage with under six minutes remaining. Hangzhou quickly found themselves in the foul penalty, and Toulouse took full advantage. Paul Djoko and Jules Rambaut helped extend the French side’s lead to 17-10 with under four minutes remaining before Suhard pushed Toulouse further ahead.

At 19-12, Suhard stepped up once again, drilling an ice-cold two-pointer to close out the championship 21-12 and spark Toulouse’s celebrations.

The Reward

Toulouse, Hangzhou Jingwei and Amsterdam RABOBANK all secured qualification to the FIBA 3×3 World Tour Malaga 2026. For Toulouse, the reward caps a breakthrough weekend and gives the French side another opportunity to test themselves against the world’s best.

Final Standings

1. Toulouse (FRA) – qualified to WT Malaga
2. Hangzhou Jingwei (CHN) – qualified to WT Malaga
3. Amsterdam RABOBANK (NED) – qualified to WT Malaga
4. Shanghai (CHN)
5. London (GBR)

Top Scorers

1. Worthy de Jong (Amsterdam RABOBANK) – 41 pts
2. Karlis Lasmanis (Shanghai) – 32 pts
3. Hugo Suhard (Toulouse) – 27 pts
4. Franck Seguela (Toulouse) – 27 pts
5. Wang Haotian (Hangzhou Jingwei) – 26 pts

What’s Next

The Challenger circuit continues next weekend with the FIBA 3×3 Bordeaux Challenger 2026 on August 21-22 and the Beijing Challenger 2026 on August 22-23, giving more teams another chance to fight for precious World Tour qualification. The FIBA 3×3 World Tour 2026 will then return to action at Debrecen on August 29-30, as the world’s best teams resume their battle for World Tour glory.

The road to Malaga is now underway, and Toulouse, Hangzhou Jingwei and Amsterdam RABOBANK have earned their place on it.

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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