The FIBA 3×3 World Tour 2025 returned to Europe with an unforgettable spectacle in Lausanne. The event, held on August 15 and 16, confirmed the dominance of Ub (SRB), who claimed their fifth consecutive title after defeating Miami (USA) in a thrilling 21-17 final. Now the spotlight shifts to Bordeaux (FRA), which will host the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series 2025 on August 20 and 21.
Ub keeps its supremacy in the World Tour
The Serbian team arrived with unstoppable momentum and, despite the absence of their injured leader Dejan Majstorovic, once again proved unbreakable. In the knockout stage they defeated Valencia and Lugano before facing Miami in the decisive matchup. There, Strahinja Stojacic and Nenad Nerandzic tipped the balance with clutch long-range shots. The standout was Nemanja Barać, recognized as MVP: “His intensity made the difference in every possession,” highlighted the FIBA organizers.
After a promising start to the season with a win at the Utsunomiya Opener, the American side Miami had gone through a slump with three straight stops without making it past the quarter-finals. In Lausanne they rediscovered their best form, eliminating hosts Lausanne (SUI) first and then Liman (SRB). Dylan Travis and Mitch Hahn were the offensive leaders, while James Parrott added strength with spectacular dunks and decisive blocks.
The big surprise was Lugano (SUI), making their season debut and reaching the semi-finals after defeating Partizan (SRB) and Barcelona (ESP). The team, led by former Lausanne players Westher Molteni and Malik Hluchoweckyj, also counted on an inspired Michael Efevberha, who proved decisive in the tensest moments.
Many contenders in Bordeaux
The FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series 2025 returns to Europe with the Bordeaux Stop, where some of the strongest national teams on the circuit will meet. France, the host, is still searching for its first title of the season and relies on the duo of Eve Wembanyama and Myriam Djekoundade to end the drought.
Canada, led by Katherine Plouffe, arrives in excellent form after dominating in Edmonton, while Spain remains among the elite with two titles in 2025. The presence of Juana Camilion, a key figure in the Olympic silver medal run at Paris 2024, adds further interest. Also highly rated are Ulaanbaatar Amazons (MGL) and CS Rapid Bucharest (ROU), both sitting high in the standings.
An open field with possible surprises
The women’s tournament also brings uncertainty. Team USA, forced to start from the qualifying draw, features players such as Linnae Harper and Cierra Burdick. Austria could emerge as a dark horse after two quarter-final appearances, while the young Bonn Baskets (GER) excite fans with the emergence of 18-year-old Lisanne Rawer.
From Asia, Thailand also stands out as a candidate to surprise, relying on the scoring power of Rattiyakorn Udomsuk, considered one of the top offensive specialists in the world. With this lineup, Bordeaux is preparing for two days of top-level 3×3 basketball.
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