5 August 2026  3 min read

Great Britain has named its U21 and U23 men’s and women’s squads for the upcoming FIBA 3×3 Nations League events, with four teams set to represent the country across three international stops in August.

The U23 squads will begin their campaign in Czechia from 6-8 August, before travelling to Slovakia for the second stop from 11–13 August, where they will compete for qualification to the FIBA 3×3 U23 World Cup in China this September.

Meanwhile, the U21 men’s and women’s teams will head to Romania from 7-9 August, continuing their development against some of Europe’s strongest emerging 3×3 nations.

The Nations League forms a key part of Great Britain’s long-term 3×3 pathway, providing young athletes with regular international competition while allowing players to earn valuable FIBA ranking points that contribute towards the nation’s Olympic ambitions.

Among those selected are Katie Januszewska (pictured) and Ella Doherty, who join the squads after representing England and Scotland respectively at the recent Commonwealth Games, bringing further international experience into the GB programme.

The national teams have been preparing for the Nations League stops at the University of East London, following the partnership between Great Britain Basketball and the institution announced last month.

The upcoming campaign also marks the first 3×3 events for GB since the appointment of General Manager Andy McSweeney and Head of 3×3 Basketball Alice Hamilton, as the programme continues to strengthen its structure and build towards future international success.

Head of GB 3×3 Basketball Alice Hamilton said:

“The U21 and U23 programmes are a vital part of Great Britain’s 3×3 pathway, giving our best young athletes the opportunity to compete internationally while earning valuable FIBA ranking points that support our Olympic ambitions.

“We’re proud to provide another route to success for basketball players across the UK, creating more opportunities to represent Great Britain and accelerate the growth of 3×3.

“Congratulations to all those selected, we’re excited to see this group compete and help shape the future of GB 3×3.”

3×3 Programme Delivery Manager Meehra Gorasia added:

“The Nations League is one of the most important competitions in the 3×3 calendar for our young athletes, providing consistent, high-level international competition against some of Europe’s strongest nations. It’s an invaluable opportunity for players to test themselves, gain experience and continue their development within the GB pathway.

“We’ve been really encouraged by the commitment and progress shown throughout the selection process and preparation camps. The standard has continued to rise, making selection increasingly competitive, which is exactly where we want the programme to be.

“This is an exciting group with a great blend of talent, work ethic and potential. We’re looking forward to seeing them embrace the challenge, continue building valuable FIBA ranking points and represent Great Britain with pride throughout the summer.”

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MONASTIR, Tunisia – Uganda’s Under-21 women’s 3×3 basketball team made a perfect start to the FIBA 3×3 Youth Nations League after winning Stop 1 of the competition in Monastir, Tunisia, with an unbeaten run.

The Ugandan side defeated hosts Tunisia, edged regional rivals Kenya and thrashed Algeria in the final to lift the first stop title in impressive fashion.

Uganda opened its campaign with a commanding 16-9 victory over Tunisia, before grinding out a hard-fought 8-7 win against Kenya to secure top spot in their pool.

The team then capped off a flawless day with a dominant 17-7 victory over Algeria in the final to be crowned Stop 1 champions.

According to reports from the tournament, Uganda combined disciplined defending with efficient scoring throughout the competition.

Against Tunisia, Bushira Namyanja and Zoe Atek led the scoring while Sarah Namale anchored the defence. The Kenyan contest proved a tighter affair, with Uganda holding off a late comeback to advance to the final.

In the championship game, Uganda overwhelmed Algeria from the outset, opening an early lead before pulling away with an unanswered scoring run. Namyanja finished as the leading scorer with seven points, while Namale added six as Uganda convincingly sealed the title.

The victory gives Uganda an early advantage in the multi-stop tournament, which brings together emerging basketball talent from across Africa as part of FIBA’s development pathway for young 3×3 players.

Uganda’s women’s team will now turn its attention to Stop 2, where it is scheduled to face Egypt and Benin as it seeks to maintain its unbeaten run and strengthen its position in the standings.

Uganda’s U21 Women’s 3×3 basketball team delivered a masterclass in resilience and tactical dominance to capture the Stop 1 title at the FIBA 3×3 Youth Nations League in Tunisia.

Maintaining a flawless record across three matches, the young Gazelles showcased tactical maturity, combining lethal perimeter scoring with elite paint protection to announce themselves as the team to beat in the tournament.

A UBC T-Bird has reached new heights.
 
Nylan Roberts, a six-foot-seven forward who is about to suit up for his third season in the blue and gold, just had the opportunity to represent his country on the national stage.
 
The U21 Canadian rosters for the FIBA 3×3 Youth Nations League were announced earlier this month, and the Abbotsford, B.C. native secured a spot alongside five other players with NCAA and U Sports experience on their resume. Led by head coach and UBC Thunderbird men’s basketball alum Jordan Jensen-Whyte, the team travelled to Paraguay to face off in a six-day tournament, and Roberts wasted little time making an impact.
 

Team Canada opened the tournament with back-to-back wins against Argentina and Brazil, with Roberts combining for 11 of the team’s 38 points. He then followed up on day two by scoring a team-high eight points to lift his side to a 21-18 win over Chile.

Roberts continued to contribute but, as the tournament went on, the competition stiffened. On the sixth and final day, Team Canada matched up with Brazil to keep their qualifying hopes alive but narrowly fell in a nail-biter that went down to the wire, 21-20. Roberts knocked down a free throw in the final two minutes to hand his side a five-point lead, but Brazil stormed back and finished the game on a 7-3 run to seal the win.

 

Throughout the tournament, the team averaged 19.7 points per game, more than anybody in its group. However, they just came up short in the conference standings. Decided by Tour Points, which are awarded based on each day’s finish, Canada narrowly missed out on a spot in September’s qualifiers as they closed out the tournament with 500, putting them just behind first-place Argentina (510).

Roberts is coming off a successful sophomore season with the T-Birds. With an increase in minutes and starts, he averaged 12.3 points, 7.5 rebounds and nearly a steal a game to help his squad finish with a 23-8 record and secure a spot in the U Sports Men’s Basketball Final 8. The Thunderbirds will return to action for the 2026-2027 season at War Memorial Gymnasium, with opening night tip-off to begin at 7:30 p.m. on October 29 against the Trinity Western Spartans.