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See - Sada Elbalad
07-05-2025
- Sport
- See - Sada Elbalad
FIBA 3x3 World Cup to be held in Poland in 2026
Mohamed Mandour FIBA and the Polish Basketball Federation (PZKosz) announced that Warsaw, the vibrant capital of Poland, will host the FIBA 3x3 World Cup 2026 – marking the first time the country welcomes 3x3's flagship event. Set against the backdrop of one of Europe's greenest and most dynamic urban centres, the tournament will bring together 40 of the best men's and women's national teams from across the globe, celebrating the fast-paced, high scoring action of 3x3 basketball in a major European city. The event is set to take place in the heart of downtown Warsaw, adjacent to the iconic Palace of Culture and Science, one of the tallest buildings in Europe. The announcement was made during a press conference in Warsaw, with FIBA Secretary General Andreas Zagklis, PZKosz President Grzegorz Bachański, and city representatives in attendance. 'Bringing the FIBA 3x3 World Cup in Warsaw for the first time highlights Poland's strong commitment to 3x3 basketball,' said FIBA Secretary General Andreas Zagklis. 'With its proven success in organizing top-tier events, Poland is a natural choice. We look forward to seeing the world's best 3x3 players compete here on this global stage.' "We are glad that the highest-ranking event, the FIBA 3x3 World Cup, will come to Warsaw. The modern capital of our country will be the perfect place for this tournament.' Said President of Polish Basketball Federation Mr. Grzegorz Bachanski. This announcement also builds on Poland's recent success as a host. In 2023, the city of Lublin staged the FIBA 3x3 U23 World Cup, an event that drew praise for its atmosphere, fuelled the growing popularity and competitiveness of 3x3 basketball nationwide. Poland has established itself as a serious contender on the global 3x3 stage. At the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Poland's men's national team finished 6th, building on their debut performance in Tokyo and demonstrating exceptional resilience and teamwork. The women's national team continues to deliver impressive performances at the FIBA 3x3 Women's Series. The FIBA 3x3 World Cup 2026 promises not only elite competition but also a festival-like atmosphere in the heart of Warsaw—uniting sport, culture, and the global 3x3 community. read more Japan Stun Spain 2-1 to Qualify for World Cup Last 16 World Cup 2022: Get to Know Confirmed Line-ups of Japan and Spain Group E Decider Saudi Arabia Bid Farewell to World Cup after 2-1 Loss to Mexico Tunisia Achieve Historic Win over France but Fail to Qualify Tunisia to Clash against France in World Cup Sports Get to Know Squad of Group D Teams in World Cup Sports Al Ahly Gift EGP 70,000 to Players After Claiming Egyptian Super Cup Title Sports Bencharki Hits First 2 Goals with Al Jazira Since Leaving Zamalek Sports Arsenal Possible Line-up for Nottingham Forest News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Bouchra Dahlab Crowned Miss Arab World 2025 .. Reem Ganzoury Wins Miss Arab Africa Title (VIDEO) Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
South Carolina in USA Basketball 3X Nationals for first time. These Dawn Staley players were selected
COLUMBIA — Joyce Edwards, Chloe Kitts, Tessa Johnson and Maddy McDaniel will represent South Carolina women's basketball at the 2025 USA Basketball 3X Nationals from May 2-4 in Mesa, Arizona, the program announced. The event is USA Basketball's national championships for men's and women's 3x3 basketball teams, which features teams from across the country competing for the national title. There will be up to 12 men's teams and up to 16 women's teams at the event, and each team's roster is composed of four players. Advertisement Though the event first started in 2012, it will be the first time the Gamecocks have players participating. South Carolina will compete against other SEC teams like Vanderbilt and Florida, plus non-conference schools such as TCU. Coach Dawn Staley's crew of four will be competing not just for the event championship but it also serves as an evaluation for the 2025 USA Basketball 3x3 National Teams, which include the 2025 FIBA 3x3 World Cup from June 23-29 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, the USA Basketball 3x3 World Tour, 3x3 Women's Series, and more. Kitts, Staley's starting forward for the last two seasons, has earned two gold medals with USA Basketball. The first was in 2022 at the FIBA Women's U18 Americas Championship, the second at the FIBA U19 Women's World Cup in 2023. She averaged 10.2 points and 7.7 rebounds as a junior during the 2024-25 season and was named SEC Tournament MVP in March. For Edwards, who averaged a team-high 12.7 points off the bench as a freshman, this isn't her first run with USA Basketball either. She won a gold medal with the 2023 FIBA U19 Women's World Cup team, and was part of the 2024 Women's U18 National Team in addition to participating in the U17 and U16 National Team Trials in Colorado Springs in 2021 and 2022. Advertisement In 2024, Edwards was on the USA Women's Nike Hoop Summit team and scored 25 points, had nine rebounds, five steals and two assists in the 83-80 win over the World Select team. McDaniel, who was the second part of Staley's duo of freshmen for the 2024-25 season, averaged 3.1 points and 1.7 assists in 11 minutes per game. She was part of the 2024 USA Women's U18 National Team trials and was named to the 2024 USA Women's Nike Hoop Summit Team with Edwards but didn't play due to injury. For Johnson, May 2-4 will be her first experience with USA Basketball. The event starts on May 2 with preliminary rounds and ends on May 4 with the medal round game. According to USA Basketball, "Teams will be seeded based on preliminary records before entering bracket play." Advertisement Each game is played on a half court with a 10-minute clock and a 12-second shot clock. The first team to 21 points or the team in the lead at the end of play wins. How to watch 2025 USA Basketball 3X Nationals According to the event's website, the games will be available to stream on YouTube and on X. South Carolina is scheduled to face Phoenix on May 2 at 6:20 p.m. ET. LINEUPS FOR 2025: Predicting Dawn Staley's starting lineup for South Carolina women's basketball in 2025-26 Lulu Kesin covers South Carolina athletics for The Greenville News and the USA TODAY Network. Email her at lkesin@ and follow her on X, formerly known as Twitter, @Lulukesin This article originally appeared on Greenville News: Dawn Staley, South Carolina send team to USA Basketball 3X Nationals
