| Miami won the debut edition of the FIBA 3×3 World Tour Zadar after a thrilling Day 2 finale in Croatia as the world’s best 3×3 stars delivered another unforgettable showcase on the Adriatic coast. Led by James Parrott, Miami survived a loaded knockout bracket before defeating Amsterdam Rabobank in the final by a score of 21-19. The first-ever World Tour stop in Zadar brought high-level intensity, dramatic moments, and an electric atmosphere throughout the weekend as fans packed the venue to witness elite 3×3 basketball in one of Croatia’s proudest basketball cities. Here’s how Day 2 unfolded. Miami captured the FIBA 3×3 World Tour Zadar 2026 title after defeating Amsterdam Rabobank in an intense championship showdown 21-19. Dylan Travis once again starred with 7 points, while Henry Caruso provided crucial support throughout the final, including 6 points and the game winner. Amsterdam Rabobank fought hard behind Worthy De Jong, who put up 9 points in the championship game. The victory marks the first Miami win this season. James Parrott was named MVP of the FIBA 3×3 World Tour Zadar 2026 after leading Miami to the title with dominant performances throughout the tournament, including 4 points in the final, finishing as Miami’s top scorer with 34 points. The MVP award further strengthens Parrott’s growing reputation as one of the elite players on the World Tour circuit. Meanwhile, Piotr “Grabo” Grabowski from Poland thrilled the crowd by winning the Dunk Contest presented by the Ministry of Tourism and Sports of Croatia. Zadar shines on World Tour debut The first-ever edition of the FIBA 3×3 World Tour Zadar delivered a memorable debut for the Croatian city. Set against the stunning Adriatic backdrop, the event combined elite basketball, passionate fans, and Zadar’s rich sporting culture to create one of the most visually spectacular stops on the World Tour calendar. The energetic atmosphere throughout the weekend reinforced Croatia’s deep basketball roots and showcased why Zadar has quickly become a natural home for world-class 3×3 basketball. FINAL STANDINGS1. Miami (USA) 2. Amsterdam Rabobank (NED) 3. Ub (SRB) 4. Toronto (CAN) 5. Vienna (AUT) 6. Shanghai (CHN) 7. Antwerp (BEL) 8. Liman (SRB) 9. Cibona (CRO) 10. Baskets Bonn (GER) 11. Fuengirola (ESP) 12. Los Angeles (USA) 13. Kaunas VDU (LTU) 14. Utsunomiya BREX.EXE (JPN) The FIBA 3×3 World Tour returns in Shanghai, China, next weekend, May 23 to 24. |
| 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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