VIENNA (Austria) – Amsterdam Rabobank (NED) won their first FIBA 3×3 World Tour of the season in Vienna after an outstanding performance on June 13-14.

The Dutch navigated a difficult knockout bracket and rose to the occasion in the Final to prevail at the fifth FIBA 3×3 World Tour stop of the 2026 season beating Liman 18-13. Fans packed one of the most iconic venues on the global 3×3 calendar and witnessed another memorable chapter in Vienna’s rich 3×3 basketball history.

The World Tour Final 2024 winners Amsterdam Rabobank faced Utsunomiya Opener 2026 winners Liman in the Final. Led by Bryan Alberts with 8 points, there was no stopping the Dutch. Worthy de Jong contributed 4 points and showcased outstanding defense throughout the game. For Liman, Mihailo Vasic led the scoring with 5 points, but Amsterdam Rabobank secured an 18-13 victory.

After five World Tour stops, Amsterdam Rabobank became the fifth team to win a World Tour event this season, highlighting just how competitive the 2026 World Tour campaign has been.

MVP

Worthy de Jong (Amsterdam Rabobank) was named Most Valuable Player of the FIBA 3×3 World Tour Vienna 2026.

The Dutch star played a crucial role throughout the tournament and delivered several standout performances during the knockout rounds. In the Final, he scored 5 points and once again proved why he is one of the game’s biggest stars, finishing the event with 33 points overall.

In the individual contests, Stefan Milivojevic (Liman, SRB) won the Shoot-Out Contest presented by Alfa Romeo, while Jeremiah Walker took home the Red Bull Dunk Contest.

Vienna delivers again

Vienna once again reinforced its reputation as one of the premier destinations on the 3×3 basketball scene.

Known for its passionate fans, vibrant atmosphere and iconic city-center setting, the Austrian capital delivered another unforgettable weekend of 3×3 basketball, hosting not only the World Tour but also the Women’s Series, Nations League and Wheelchair 3×3 basketball competitions.

Final Standings

1. Amsterdam Rabobank (NED)

2. Liman (SRB)

3. Baskets Bonn (GER)

4. Ub (SRB)

5. Skyliners (GER)

6. Raudondvaris Hoptrans (LTU)

7. Vienna (AUT)

8. Toronto (CAN)

9. Marijampole Mantinga (LTU)

10. Fuengirola (ESP)

11. Crvena Zvezda (SRB)

12. Praia Clube (BRA)

13. Phoenix (USA)

14. Warsaw (POL)

The FIBA 3×3 World Tour 2026 returns next weekend in Amsterdam, Netherlands, from June 19-21.

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Choi Hee-am, chairperson of the KXO international tournament organizing committee, Park Geon-yeon, chairman of KXO, and Shin Eun-seop, chairman of the Hongcheon County Sports Council, who have worked to develop 3×3 basketball in Korea and attract international tournaments, received honors.

The three received the grand prize in the sports promotion category and the Proud Korean Award at the 2026 KEA Korea Entertainment Awards ceremony held on the 10th at the National Assembly Members’ Office Building auditorium. They were recognized for their contributions to the successful hosting of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) 3×3 international tournament, the “FIBA 3×3 Hongcheon Challenger,” and for advancing 3×3 basketball in Korea.

The ceremony, hosted by the Korea Entertainment Association, was held with sponsorship from the National Assembly, the Seoul Metropolitan Council and the Sejong the Great National Committee. It was organized to highlight the achievements of individuals, corporations and organizations that have dedicated themselves to social development in various fields such as local autonomy, social contribution and culture and the arts.

Choi Hee-am, chairperson of the KXO international tournament organizing committee, emphasized gratitude and a sense of responsibility in his acceptance remarks.

The chairperson said, “I am simply grateful. I feel a greater sense of responsibility as many people seem to recognize KXO’s efforts,” and added, “I think a good opportunity came because Korean basketball achieved excellent results at the recent Asian Games. KXO will also continue to work harder to promote the development of 3×3 basketball in Korea.”

Park Geon-yeon, chairman of KXO, expressed his intention to bolster the competitiveness of 3×3 basketball in Korea through hosting international tournaments.

The chairman said, “I feel that Korean basketball is gradually emerging from a slump,” and added, “KXO has raised its international standing over a long period by hosting the FIBA 3×3 Hongcheon Challenger. Next year, we will continue communications with FIBA as we have done and lay the groundwork for the development of 3×3 basketball in Korea.”

Shin Eun-seop, chairman of the Hongcheon County Sports Council, credited local sportspeople and county residents for the honor.

The chairman said, “I believe this award is a result created together by the executives and staff of the Hongcheon County Sports Council, sportspeople and county residents who worked together for the development of 3×3 basketball in Korea and sports in Hongcheon County.”

He continued, “The FIBA 3×3 Hongcheon Challenger, which has been held through national grant competitions for four consecutive years since 2023, concluded successfully again this year,” and added, “We will continue to do our best to strengthen Hongcheon County’s sports marketing through the Hongcheon Challenger, raise sports competitiveness, and contribute to improving residents’ health and revitalizing the local economy.”

Meanwhile, at this ceremony, director Jang Hang-jun of the film The King’s Warden, Jo Jae-ho, director of Olbarun Seoul Hospital, and Kim Eun-hye, basketball commentator for KBS N Sports, were also listed as awardees.

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MADRID (Spain) – Ub (SRB) continued their dominant 2026 campaign by winning the FIBA 3×3 Madrid Challenger stop on October 4, defeating Baskets Bonn (GER) 17-13 in the Final at Pabellon Amaya Valdemoro in Alcobendas. Led by tournament MVP Dejan Majstorovic, Ub secured their fifth Challenger stop win of the season, while Baskets Bonn and Barcelona (ESP) also booked their tickets to the FIBA 3×3 World Tour Manama 2026.

The Winner

Ub once again showed why they remain one of the most formidable teams on the FIBA 3×3 Pro Circuit, navigating a challenging field to lift another banner.

The Serbian powerhouse opened their campaign with a 21-16 win over Diadema (BRA), with Filip Kaluđerović’s nine points leading the way. They followed that up with another 21-16 victory against Liberec DEKSTONE (CZE) to sweep their pool and advance directly to the Quarter-Finals.

Ub maintained their momentum in the knockout stage, overcoming Ulaanbaatar MMC Energy (MGL) 21-16 before producing a dominant 21-9 Semi-Final victory over Skyliners (GER). They exploded out of the gates with a 10-3 run and never looked back, sinking five two-pointers to reach the Final with more than three minutes remaining.

Against Baskets Bonn, Ub delivered another composed performance, with every player contributing at least four points in a balanced attack that proved decisive. The victory marked their fifth Challenger stop win of the season and added another milestone to what has been an outstanding campaign.

The Runner-up

Baskets Bonn once again demonstrated their championship credentials, reaching the Final after an impressive run through the knockout stage.

The German side defeated Liberec DEKSTONE 22-15 in the Quarter-Finals, with Denzel Agyeman leading the charge with nine points. They then overcame Barcelona 21-18 in a hard-fought Semi-Final, powered by Fabian Giessmann’s 10 points and seven rebounds.

Barcelona threatened to force a late turnaround, with Jaume Zanca’s two-pointer cutting the deficit to 19-18. However, Agyeman and Sidi Beikame scored the last two points to send Baskets Bonn into the titular game against Ub.

Despite falling short against the Serbians, Baskets Bonn secured their place at FIBA 3×3 World Tour Manama 2026, adding another important result to a season that has already featured three World Tour victories and three Challenger stop wins.

The Final

The tournamet’s Final was a physical, defensive-minded battle, with neither side finding it easy to generate clean scoring opportunities.

Ub gradually gained control through their collective offensive effort, with all four players contributing at least four points. Majstorovic chipped in five points, while the Serbian side’s balanced scoring proved enough to keep Baskets Bonn at bay.

The 17-13 victory capped a composed performance from Ub, who delivered when it mattered most to secure the Madrid banner.

The Reward

Majstorovic was named MVP after an outstanding tournament. He finished with 35.6 total player value, 31 total points (2nd overall), 8 assists (2nd overall) and led the entire field with 10 two-pointers. His impressive scoring helped steer Ub to another Challenger triumph and underlined his value to one of the world’s elite pro 3×3 basketball units.

Ub and Baskets Bonn secured World Tour Manama qualification, while Barcelona claimed the third available ticket under the event’s qualification allocation rules, with only one German team eligible to qualify outright from Madrid.

Final Standings

1. Ub (SRB) – qualified for WT Manama
2. Baskets Bonn (GER) – qualified for WT Manama
3. Skyliners (GER)
4. Barcelona (ESP) – qualified for WT Manama
5. Liman (SRB)

Top Scorers

1. Fabian Giessmann (Baskets Bonn) – 39 pts
2. Dejan Majstorovic (Ub) – 31 pts
3. Filip Kaluđerović (Ub) – 30 pts
4. Jaume Zanca (Barcelona) – 29 pts
5. Denzel Agyeman (Baskets Bonn) – 27 pts

What’s Next

The FIBA 3×3 Pro Circuit 2026 continues on October 10-11 with the FIBA 3×3 World Tour Bucharest 2026 and the Go Too! Group Aichi Challenger.

With another title secured and FIBA 3×3 World Tour Manama beckoning, Ub will look to carry their winning momentum into the next stage of the season, while Baskets Bonn and Barcelona will also prepare for their next big test on the Pro Circuit.

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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DEQING (China) – Antwerp (BEL) captured their first FIBA 3×3 World Tour stop win of 2026, defeating Ub (SRB) 21-17 in a physical Final to cap a memorable weekend of 3×3 basketball in Deqing.

Antwerp had to navigate a challenging knockout path to reach the Final, edging Miami (USA) 21-18 in the Quarter-Finals before dismantling Vienna (AUT) 21-10 in the Semi-Finals. They then held their nerve in a back-and-forth championship game against Ub to finally get their hands on a World Tour stop title this season.

Breaking Through

Antwerp opened the knockout phase with a hard-fought 21-18 win over Miami, racing out to a 6-0 lead before seeing their advantage disappear as Miami tied the game at 18-18 late. Jonas Foerts then delivered a clutch two-pointer before Vic Van Oosterwyck sealed the win from the free-throw line. Antwerp were more dominant against Vienna in the Semi-Final, jumping out to an 8-2 lead and cruising to a 21-10 victory behind 10 points from Dennis Donkor to book their first World Tour Final of the season.

The Final against Ub was a back-and-forth battle, with neither side able to pull away until Antwerp edged ahead 15-13 on another Foerts two-pointer. The Belgians stretched their lead to 20-15 before Ub rallied to 20-17, but a foul on Foerts sent him to the line, where he calmly finished the job for a 21-17 victory. Donkor led Antwerp with eight points as they captured their first FIBA 3×3 World Tour stop win of 2026.

Donkor Named MVP

Donkor was the driving force behind Antwerp’s breakthrough and was named MVP of FIBA 3×3 World Tour Deqing 2026 after putting together the tournament’s top individual performance.

The Antwerp star finished with a 41.9 Player Value, the highest mark in the tournament, while his 42 total points and 16 two-pointers also led the field. His impact was evident throughout the knockout phase, producing eight points against Miami, 10 against Vienna and eight more in the championship game against Ub.

Donkor’s all-around production helped Antwerp turn a difficult road through the knockout phase into their first World Tour title of the year.

Side Events

Toni Blazan of Vienna won the Shootout Contest presented by Wilson, scoring 14 points to claim the title.

The Dunk Contest presented by Deqing was won by Ye Jianlin, adding another highlight to a packed weekend of 3×3 basketball in the host city.

Special Weekend for Deqing

The FIBA 3×3 World Tour’s return to Deqing provided a major 3×3 basketball weekend in one of China’s established 3×3 hotbeds.

The event also coincided with the Chinese Moon Festival (Mid-Autumn Festival), adding an extra layer of significance to a weekend that brought top-level 3×3 basketball action to the city.

Deqing hosted the World Tour for the second consecutive year, continuing its growing connection with the sport and its local 3×3 basketball community.

Final Standings

1. Antwerp (BEL)
2. Ub (SRB)
3. Toulouse (FRA)
4. Vienna (AUT)
5. Miami (USA)
6. Amsterdam RABOBANK (NED)
7. Fuengirola (ESP)
8. Toronto (CAN)
9. Shibuya (JPN)
10. Ulaanbaatar MMC Energy (MGL)
11. Taipei WanBao (TPE)
12. DeQing (CHN)
13. Utrecht (NED)
14. Bochum SPARKASSE (GER)

What’s Next

The FIBA 3×3 World Tour 2026 now moves on to Bucharest for its next stop as the world’s best teams continue their pursuit of World Tour victories, ranking points and a place at the FIBA 3×3 World Tour Final in Rio de Janeiro.

For Antwerp, however, Deqing marks a breakthrough moment: after reaching the Final for the first time this season, they finally completed the job and lifted their first FIBA 3×3 World Tour banner of 2026.

About FIBA 3×3

Exciting, urban and innovative, 3×3 is inspired by several forms of streetball played worldwide and is considered the world’s number one urban team sport. Steered by FIBA, games see two teams of three players face off on a basketball half-court.

With a yearly professional circuit for men and women (World Tour and Women’s Series, respectively) and national-team competitions. 3×3 made its Olympic debut at the Tokyo 2020 Games.

Wilson is the Global Ball Partner and Fourteen the official Apparel Partner of the FIBA 3×3 World Tour.

FIBA 3×3 events are played on Enlio floors with Wilson balls, Schelde backstops, Bodet shot-clocks, the Magic Sky canopy and the Avant seating system.

For further information about 3×3, visit fiba3x3.basketball, FIBA 3×3 accounts on Douyin, Facebook, Instagram, Sina Weibo, Tencent, TikTok, Twitch, Twitter, Youku and YouTube or contact 3×3@fiba.basketball.

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WUHAN (China) — Lithuania men and the United States women are the champions of the FIBA 3×3 U23 World Cup 2026 after an action-packed final day at Hongshan Riverfront Park, with both teams overcoming tough challenges to claim the title in Wuhan.

The United States defeated Canada 15-10 in the Women’s Final to reclaim the U23 World Cup title, while Lithuania held off Latvia 19-18 to successfully defend their Men’s crown.

USA women return to the top

The United States navigated a demanding knockout run to claim their second FIBA 3×3 U23 World Cup Women’s title. After defeating the Netherlands 21-17 in the Quarter-Finals, USA overcame Spain 21-16 in the Semi-Finals to set up a championship showdown with Canada.

The Final was a low-scoring battle from start to finish. The USA opened with a 4-1 lead before Canada fought back to level at 5-5. Canada then moved ahead 9-7, but the Americans responded to regain the lead at 10-9 before pulling away late.

The USA held a 12-9 advantage inside the last minute and closed out the contest from the free-throw line to secure a 15-10 victory and their second U23 World Cup title.

Victoria Elizabeth Mckinney capped a superb tournament with another strong performance in the Final, recording six points, six rebounds, eight highlights and three blocks.

Lithuania retain Men’s crown

Lithuania successfully defended their Men’s title after edging Latvia 19-18 in a thrilling Final. The defending champions established control early, moving ahead 4-1 before extending their advantage to 10-6. Latvia continued to fight, cutting the deficit to 13-11 midway through the contest, but Lithuania repeatedly found an answer.

Lithuania led 18-13 with less than three minutes remaining and still held a 19-15 advantage inside the last two minutes. Latvia refused to go away, though, cutting the gap to 19-17 and then 19-18 after Lithuania entered the foul penalty and Latvia converted one of two free throws.

With the championship hanging in the balance, Lithuania held on through the final seconds to repeat as U23 World Cup Men’s champions.

MVPs

USA’s Victoria Elizabeth Mckinney was rewarded with the Women’s MVP award. She finished with 30 total points, 12 drives and a 44.7 total player value.

Lithuania’s Paulius Velutis was named Men’s MVP. He finished with 47 total points, third-most in the tournament, while his 26 highlights ranked second.

Men’s Standings

1. Lithuania (LTU)
2. Latvia (LAT)
3. Australia (AUS)
4. Serbia (SRB)
5. France (FRA)
6. New Zealand (NZL)
7. Netherlands (NED)
8. United States (USA)
9. Poland (POL)
10. Germany (GER)
11. Argentina (ARG)
12. Spain (ESP)
13. Republic of Korea (KOR)
14. China (CHN)
15. Egypt (EGY)
16. Algeria (ALG)
17. Kazakhstan (KAZ)
18. Philippines (PHI)
19. Kenya (KEN)
20. Tonga (TGA)

Women’s Standings

1. United States (USA)
2. Canada (CAN)
3. Spain (ESP)
4. Latvia (LAT)
5. Australia (AUS)
6. France (FRA)
7. China (CHN)
8. Netherlands (NED)
9. Egypt (EGY)
10. Czechia (CZE)
11. Uganda (UGA)
12. Japan (JPN)
13. Italy (ITA)
14. Kenya (KEN)
15. Slovenia (SLO)
16. Poland (POL)
17. Chinese Taipei (TPE)
18. Madagascar (MAD)
19. Philippines (PHI)
20. Tonga (TGA)

The seventh edition of the FIBA 3×3 U23 World Cup delivered high-intensity action, dramatic finishes and new milestones in Wuhan. As the next generation of 3×3 basketball stars continues to make its mark on the global stage, Lithuania men and the USA women stand alone at the top of the U23 3×3 ladder.

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About FIBA 3×3

Exciting, urban and innovative, 3×3 is inspired by several forms of streetball played worldwide and is considered the world’s number one urban team sport. Steered by FIBA, games see two teams of three players face off on a basketball half-court.

It was played successfully for the first time in international competition at the 2010 Youth Olympic Games in Singapore and since then has benefited from the launch of a yearly professional circuit for men and women (World Tour and Women’s Series respectively) and national-team competitions. 3×3 made its Olympic debut at the Tokyo 2020 Games.

FIBA

WUHAN (China) — Lithuania men and the United States women are the champions of the FIBA 3×3 U23 World Cup 2026 after an action-packed final day at Hongshan Riverfront Park, with both teams overcoming tough challenges to claim the title in Wuhan.

The United States defeated Canada 15-10 in the Women’s Final to reclaim the U23 World Cup title, while Lithuania held off Latvia 19-18 to successfully defend their Men’s crown.

USA women return to the top

The United States navigated a demanding knockout run to claim their second FIBA 3×3 U23 World Cup Women’s title. After defeating the Netherlands 21-17 in the Quarter-Finals, USA overcame Spain 21-16 in the Semi-Finals to set up a championship showdown with Canada.

The Final was a low-scoring battle from start to finish. The USA opened with a 4-1 lead before Canada fought back to level at 5-5. Canada then moved ahead 9-7, but the Americans responded to regain the lead at 10-9 before pulling away late.

The USA held a 12-9 advantage inside the last minute and closed out the contest from the free-throw line to secure a 15-10 victory and their second U23 World Cup title.

Victoria Elizabeth Mckinney capped a superb tournament with another strong performance in the Final, recording six points, six rebounds, eight highlights and three blocks.

Lithuania retain Men’s crown

Lithuania successfully defended their Men’s title after edging Latvia 19-18 in a thrilling Final. The defending champions established control early, moving ahead 4-1 before extending their advantage to 10-6. Latvia continued to fight, cutting the deficit to 13-11 midway through the contest, but Lithuania repeatedly found an answer.

Lithuania led 18-13 with less than three minutes remaining and still held a 19-15 advantage inside the last two minutes. Latvia refused to go away, though, cutting the gap to 19-17 and then 19-18 after Lithuania entered the foul penalty and Latvia converted one of two free throws.

With the championship hanging in the balance, Lithuania held on through the final seconds to repeat as U23 World Cup Men’s champions.

MVPs

USA’s Victoria Elizabeth Mckinney was rewarded with the Women’s MVP award. She finished with 30 total points, 12 drives and a 44.7 total player value.

Lithuania’s Paulius Velutis was named Men’s MVP. He finished with 47 total points, third-most in the tournament, while his 26 highlights ranked second.

Men’s Standings

1. Lithuania (LTU)
2. Latvia (LAT)
3. Australia (AUS)
4. Serbia (SRB)
5. France (FRA)
6. New Zealand (NZL)
7. Netherlands (NED)
8. United States (USA)
9. Poland (POL)
10. Germany (GER)
11. Argentina (ARG)
12. Spain (ESP)
13. Republic of Korea (KOR)
14. China (CHN)
15. Egypt (EGY)
16. Algeria (ALG)
17. Kazakhstan (KAZ)
18. Philippines (PHI)
19. Kenya (KEN)
20. Tonga (TGA)

Women’s Standings

1. United States (USA)
2. Canada (CAN)
3. Spain (ESP)
4. Latvia (LAT)
5. Australia (AUS)
6. France (FRA)
7. China (CHN)
8. Netherlands (NED)
9. Egypt (EGY)
10. Czechia (CZE)
11. Uganda (UGA)
12. Japan (JPN)
13. Italy (ITA)
14. Kenya (KEN)
15. Slovenia (SLO)
16. Poland (POL)
17. Chinese Taipei (TPE)
18. Madagascar (MAD)
19. Philippines (PHI)
20. Tonga (TGA)

The seventh edition of the FIBA 3×3 U23 World Cup delivered high-intensity action, dramatic finishes and new milestones in Wuhan. As the next generation of 3×3 basketball stars continues to make its mark on the global stage, Lithuania men and the USA women stand alone at the top of the U23 3×3 ladder.

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About FIBA 3×3

Exciting, urban and innovative, 3×3 is inspired by several forms of streetball played worldwide and is considered the world’s number one urban team sport. Steered by FIBA, games see two teams of three players face off on a basketball half-court.

It was played successfully for the first time in international competition at the 2010 Youth Olympic Games in Singapore and since then has benefited from the launch of a yearly professional circuit for men and women (World Tour and Women’s Series respectively) and national-team competitions. 3×3 made its Olympic debut at the Tokyo 2020 Games.

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IOWA CITY— Iowa women’s basketball player Dani Carnegie and Team USA won gold in the 2026 FIBA 3×3 U23 World Cup on Saturday, Sept. 19.

The United States beat Canada, 15-10, to claim the title in the championship game in Wuhan, China. It is Team USA’s second World Cup title, previously winning in 2024.

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Carnegie, a transfer from Georgia, scored five points and added four rebounds in Saturday’s title game. She was named to the roster earlier this month, along with fellow Big Ten Conference players Katie Fiso (Oregon) and Tori McKinney (Minnesota) and McKinna Brackens of Arizona State.

The same group also won the 2026 FIBA 3×3 Nations League Americas North Conference back in July.

This article originally appeared on Des Moines Register: Dani Carnegie, Team USA win FIBA 3×3 U23 World Cup