MARCH 30
SINGAPORE - Australia (men and women) completed the double yet again as they won the FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup 2025 on March 30.
The men’s side of the tournament culminated with a high-octane battle between Australia and China. Both teams traded blows, with Alex Higgins-Titsha and Hanyu Gyo leading the charge, finishing the game with 11 points each. The action only got more frenetic near the end with a point separating the sides.
Gyo drilled a two to answer back on Australia’s go-ahead shot, putting the game at 18 - 17 in their favor. Higgins-Titsha tied things up in the paint. With a two-pointer being a potential decider, both teams attempted tough shots, but it was Australia who would be fouled in their shot, putting them on the line. An assessed technical foul would offer the Gangurrus 3 free throws, of which they would make the first two to seal their repeat at the 3x3 Asia Cup in Singapore.
The Australian women secured an incredible three-peat against a crafty Japan with a 21 - 17 victory in the final. The Gangurrus utilised their strength and size to their advantage through Marena Whittle and Alex Wilson to take an early lead, but Japan would bounce back through a collective effort. Their ball movement and quick scoring posed an obstacle for the opposition but it wouldn’t last long. The ever-consistent Aussies kept applying pressure and assumed the lead back around the halfway mark and never let up.
Anneli Maley put the finishing touches on what was a dominant masterclass to cinch a 21 - 17 result and secure a historic gold for Australia.
In the third-place games, New Zealand (men) book-ended their scorching performance from range with another offensive outburst against an equally potent Japan. A close game near the end with both teams finding success from deep, the lights-out Te Tuhi Lewis found Aidan Tonge to close the game in their favor. A 21 - 18 result would put the men from New Zealand on the podium with a third-place finish.
On the women’s side, China took care of business against a 3-person squad of the Philippines. Mengyun Zhou and Yuyan Li put up 7 points each in their 21 - 11 victory to secure their spot on the podium.
Australia’s Dillon Stith was an absolute force in the paint for the Aussies. He locked down defensively and battled in the paint on every possession. He came in clutch for the team on numerous occasions, most notably in the semi-final against New Zealand with his 13 points and two clutch shots to seal the game.
He would take home MVP honors and lead the Men’s team of the tournament alongside ew Zealand’s Te Tuhi Lewis whose scorching shooting led them to silver and Japan’s Ryo Ozawa who delivered history making performances in Japan’s journey to Bronze.
For the women, Alex Wilson (Australia) was versatile as ever, leading her side in scoring with 34 points throughout the tournament. Her effort on both ends of the floor took the Aussies a step above the competition in their three-peat run.
She took home the MVP award and join the women’s team of the tournament alongside Japan’s Fuyuko Takahashi who lead the women’s competition in scoring with 39 points and played a huge role in their run to silver and Mengyun Zhou who was the offensive powerhouse for China as they finished with bronze.
Mens standings - Australia
- China
- New Zealand
- Japan
- Mongolia
- India
- Singapore
- Qatar
- Vietnam
- Chinese Taipei
- Iran
- Hong Kong, China
Women’s standings- Australia
- Japan
- China
- Philippines
- Mongolia
- Vietnam
- Thailand
- Republic of Korea
- Chinese Taipei
- New Zealand
- Singapore
- Indonesia
Thousands of spectators watched the 3x3 Asia Cup during the 5-day extravaganza, including a sold out venue for the last days of action at the Singapore Sports Hub.
3x3 in Singapore doesn’t stop here as it was announced during the event that the 3x3 World Cup 2026 Qualifier and 3x3 World Cup 2027 will take place in the country, together with the Asia Cup 2026. Three FIBA events to be held in Singapore
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MARCH 28
SINGAPORE – FIBA and Sport Singapore (SportSG) announced today the extension of their existing partnership to host a series of events in 2026 and 2027 – marking concrete steps to grow the profile of 3x3 basketball within the local sporting community. The announcement took place at the opening ceremony of the FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup 2025 earlier this evening, with Mr Alex Sanchez, FIBA 3x3 Managing Director, presenting a token to Mr Kon Yin Tong, Chairman of Sport Singapore (SportSG), to symbolize this milestone.
3x3 basketball fans can look forward to numerous major events in the next two years, including FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup in April 2026, FIBA 3x3 World Cup Qualifier in April 2026, and FIBA 3x3 World Cup in June 2027.
The FIBA 3x3 World Cup Qualifier 2026, taking place right after FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup 2026 in Singapore Sports Hub, will attract more than 24 teams vying to qualify for the 2026 edition of the FIBA 3x3 World Cup. The following year, the FIBA 3x3 World Cup 2027 is expected to welcome 40 teams from around the world over a seven-day event. More details about the event venue for FIBA 3x3 World Cup in 2027 will be shared in due course.
Commenting on the partnership, Alex Sanchez, FIBA 3x3 Managing Director, said: “We are very excited and fortunate to have such strong partners in Singapore, who share our passion for 3x3 basketball and the delivery of world-class events. The Singapore Sports Hub, a renowned venue for major sporting events, will provide the perfect setting to host the FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup and the 3x3 World Cup Qualifiers in 2026. As we gear up to welcome the best players for the final FIBA 3x3 World Cup before the LA28 Olympics, we are confident that Singapore will deliver beyond our expectations.”
Alan Goh, CEO of SportSG, said, “Our partnership with FIBA has brought world-class basketball action to Singapore where our community can both watch and participate in the sport. Since 2022, the FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup has grown into a marquee event that draws thousands of spectators – from our enthusiastic school children to our passionate fans from our basketball community. Extending our partnership with FIBA through 2026 and 2027 reflects the popularity of basketball as one of our most popular team sports in Singapore. With these marquee tournaments alongside our grassroots basketball programs, we aim to benefit our TeamSG basketball players while also ensuring that basketball remains accessible as a sport for all in Singapore.” |
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This extended partnership between FIBA and SportSG aims to further grow interest in the sport and establish Singapore as a regional hub for basketball. With over 1,100 basketball courts across the island, there are ample opportunities for communities to bond, play, and strengthen basketball’s popularity as one of the top team sports among Singaporeans.
This collaboration also showcases once again SportSG’s ability to host top class sport events and complements the existing line up of basketball events in Singapore such as the upcoming FIBA Intercontinental Cup. The 35th edition of the FIBA Intercontinental Cup will be played in Singapore Sports Hub, for the third straight year, from September 18-21, 2025, and will feature 6 clubs from all corners of the globe including the winners of the Basketball Champions League (BCL) in Europe, BCL Americas, BCL Asia and Basketball African League (BAL).
Beyond major international tournaments, Singapore has built a strong basketball ecosystem that engages players of all ages. These efforts are a testament to SportSG’s efforts to raise the profile of basketball and grow our talent pool. Through these efforts, SportSG continues to ensure that basketball in Singapore remains accessible, vibrant, and competitive at all levels. NBA and FIBA to move forward on exploration of new professional men's basketball league in Europe |
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MARCH 27, 2025
MIES/NEW YORK (Switzerland/USA) - The National Basketball Association (NBA) and the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) today announced their joint exploration of a new professional men’s basketball league in Europe that would bring the sport to more European fans and accelerate the game’s growth across the continent. The NBA and FIBA will continue discussions that began more than a year ago with prospective investors, teams, arena developers and commercial partners.
Under the plan being explored, the new league would be integrated into the current European basketball landscape, with teams also participating in their respective national leagues. In addition to permanent teams, the league would offer clubs a merit-based pathway to qualification through the European basketball ecosystem.
As part of a new league, the NBA and FIBA would also plan to dedicate financial support and resources to the continued development of Europe’s basketball ecosystem, including club team academies and the NBA and FIBA’s existing programs to develop aspiring players, coaches and referees at all levels of the game.
The announcement was made by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and FIBA Secretary General Andreas Zagklis following the NBA Board of Governors meeting in New York and the FIBA Executive Committee meeting earlier this month in Mies, Switzerland.
"The European basketball community is proud of its seven-decade history of international club competitions and the elite talent it develops," said Zagklis.
"Yet given the sport’s popularity and the success of national team competitions, there is untapped potential in European club basketball. A new league in Europe would combine the NBA’s business acumen with the international expertise of FIBA to attract new basketball fans and investors alike, maximize club benefits, and establish synergies for the benefit of all stakeholders."
"The NBA and FIBA are uniquely positioned to build on the rich tradition of European basketball," said Silver. "We look forward to collaborating with FIBA to explore the creation of a new league for fans across the continent."
The NBA and FIBA will provide additional updates at a later date.
NBA AND FIBA TO MOVE FORWARD ON EXPLORATION OF NEW PROFESSIONAL MEN’S BASKETBALL LEAGUE IN EUROPE - New League Would Bring Basketball to More European Fans and Accelerate the Game’s Growth Across the Continent - - NBA and FIBA Would Also Plan to Dedicate Additional Support to the Continued Development of Europe’s Basketball Ecosystem - MIES, SWITZERLAND AND NEW YORK, March 27, 2025 – The National Basketball Association (NBA) and the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) today announced their joint exploration of a new professional men’s basketball league in Europe that would bring the sport to more European fans and accelerate the game’s growth across the continent. The NBA and FIBA will continue discussions that began more than a year ago with prospective investors, teams, arena developers and commercial partners. Under the plan being explored, the new league would be integrated into the current European basketball landscape, with teams also participating in their respective national leagues. In addition to permanent teams, the league would offer clubs a merit-based pathway to qualification through the European basketball ecosystem. As part of a new league, the NBA and FIBA would also plan to dedicate financial support and resources to the continued development of Europe’s basketball ecosystem, including club team academies and the NBA and FIBA’s existing programs to develop aspiring players, coaches and referees at all levels of the game. The announcement was made by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and FIBA Secretary General Andreas Zagklis following the NBA Board of Governors meeting in New York and the FIBA Executive Committee meeting earlier this month in Mies, Switzerland. “The European basketball community is proud of its seven-decade history of international club competitions and the elite talent it develops,” said Zagklis. “Yet given the sport’s popularity and the success of national team competitions, there is untapped potential in European club basketball. A new league in Europe would combine the NBA’s business acumen with the international expertise of FIBA to attract new basketball fans and investors alike, maximize club benefits, and establish synergies for the benefit of all stakeholders.” “The NBA and FIBA are uniquely positioned to build on the rich tradition of European basketball,” said Silver. “We look forward to collaborating with FIBA to explore the creation of a new league for fans across the continent.” The NBA and FIBA will provide additional updates at a later date.
Caen los Leones en tiempo extra
El importado Kay Felder anotó 10 de los 15 puntos de los Criollos de Caguas en el tiempo extra para derrotar 96-91 a los Leones de Ponce, en un emocionante encuentro del Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN), celebrado en la cancha Roger Mendoza del Valle del Turabo.
Felder cargó la ofensiva de los ganadores con 25 tantos, para que su equipo consiguiera su primera victoria en el torneo 2025, luego de cuatro derrotas en forma consecutiva. Asimismo, opacó la actuación de los visitantes que tuvieron cuatro jugadores en doble figura, pero que al caer colocan su marca en 0-2.
Los Leones provocaron el tiempo adicional con tres tiradas libres de Paris Bass y dos de Jezreel De Jesús, iguales a 81, con 34 segundos en el cronometro regulatorio.
Caguas tuvo la oportunidad de evitar la extensión, cuando Akil Mitchell falló dos intentos desde la línea de los suspiros, restando 20 segundos. Posteriormente, De Jesús no pudo anotar una flotadora por parte de los felinos y Olumiye Onu no acertó un lance de tres por los locales.
En la prórroga, Felder marcó cinco puntos en ristra para la ventaja definitiva de los campeones 2024, 86-81, con 3:40 en el reloj.
Además de Felder, por Caguas se destacó Christian ‘Cuco’ López con 21 tantos, Mitchell con 14 y 11 rebotes, y Marlon Hargis sumó 10 unidades. Los selváticos contaron con un gran juego de Bass con 30 puntos y 14 capturas, De Jesús añadió 23 tantos, Frank Mason III coló 12 y Jordan Murphy 10.
La manada volverá a la acción el domingo cuando visitarán a los Cangrejeros de Santurce, en el coliseo Roberto Clemente, a partir de las 8:00 p.m.
McCree debuta con 24 puntos en revés de los Leones El importado de los Leones de Ponce, Erik McCree, debutó en el Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN) con 24 puntos y cuatro rebotes, pero su actuación no bastó para evitar que los felinos sufrieran una derrota, 99-78, frente a los Indios de Mayagüez, en el auditorio Juan ‘Pachín’ Vicéns.
Ponce dominó los primeros 10 minutos con pizarra de 24-20, destacándose McCree con sus primeros seis tantos.
Un donqueo de Milton Doyle coronó una corrida 27-16 de los Indios, asumiendo así el control del juego 47-40, con 2:44 del segundo cuarto. La tribu se fue al descanso del medio tiempo con ventaja de 54-46.
Mayagüez (2-1) ganó el tercer periodo con puntuación de 22-17, despegándose en las hostilidades con diferencia de 13, 76-63.
En el cuarto acto, la situación no cambió. Doyle con un bombazo abrió el desafío, 92-70, restando 3:40 en el reloj.
Georgie Pacheco cargó la ofensiva de los visitantes con 21 puntos, Tyrell Harrison agregó 20 con 12 rebotes y Doyle 17 con 12 asistencias.
Junto a McCree, por Ponce (0-1) se destacó Frank Mason III con 15 tantos. Jezreel De Jesús y Jordan Murphy sumaron 10 unidades cada uno.
NBA ANNOUNCES PENALTIES FROM NETS-PACERS GAME NEW YORK, March 21, 2025 – Brooklyn Nets guard-forward Trendon Watford and Indiana Pacers center-forward Myles Turner have each been fined $35,000 for their involvement in an on-court altercation, it was announced today by Joe Dumars, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations. In addition, Pacers guard-forward Andrew Nembhard was fined $20,000 for his role in initiating the altercation. The altercation was initiated by Nembhard and Watford and escalated when Watford delivered a right forearm to the chest region of Nembhard. Following that action, Turner escalated the altercation further by shoving Watford. The incident, for which Watford was assessed two technical fouls and ejected, occurred with 4:48 remaining in the fourth quarter of the Pacers’ 105-99 overtime victory over the Nets on March 20 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Turner and Nembhard were each assessed technical fouls for their roles in the incident. To view the incident, click here.
SAN ANTONIO SPURS’ HARRISON BARNES NAMED NBA CARES BOB LANIER COMMUNITY ASSIST AWARD FEBRUARY WINNER – Barnes Contributed to AlamoPROMISE to Support Higher Education and Renovated Local Playground as Part of Play ATX Initiative – – NBA will Donate $10,000 to San Antonio African American Community Archive and Museum – NEW YORK, March 19, 2025 – The NBA today announced San Antonio Spurs forward Harrison Barnes as the NBA Cares Bob Lanier Community Assist Award winner for the month of February. Barnes and his wife, Brittany, made a $250,000 donation to AlamoPROMISE – a program that provides the cost of tuition and fees for eligible students in Bexar County, eliminating financial barriers to higher education and making college a reality. Additionally, Barnes played a key role in bringing a newly renovated basketball court and playground to Davis White Northeast Neighborhood Park as part of the Play ATX initiative in Austin, Texas. Barnes will receive the David Robinson trophy, and the NBA will donate $10,000 to the San Antonio African American Community Archive and Museum. The donation from the Barnes family will help support students at St. Philip’s College in San Antonio. St. Philip’s is designated as a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) and Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). In collaboration with AlamoPROMISE through the “last-dollar” program, scholarships will cover tuition and fees for up to three years. Now in its fifth year, the program has supported over 23,000 students with tuition and college expenses. The donation was made in honor of Black History Month and at an event last month, Barnes presented the donation alongside San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg and officials from St. Philip’s College and the Alamo Colleges District. This is a cause that’s important to Barnes who has served as a board member for the NBA Foundation, the league’s first-ever charitable organization since 2020. Barnes’ donation recipient of choice, San Antonio African American Community Archive and Museum, also serves as a grantee partner of the NBA Foundation. As part of the Play ATX initiative, Barnes joined others from the San Antonio Spurs, Austin Parks Foundation and the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department for a ribbon-cutting ceremony, unveiling the transformed space at Davis White Northeast Neighborhood Park. Barnes’ involvement was above and beyond in making this project a reality. In addition to the ribbon-cutting, Barnes led a basketball clinic for 40 youth athletes from local schools. Upgrades included new basketball goals, improved lighting and a fully renovated playground with brand-new equipment and enhanced accessibility, creating a long-lasting impact for the Austin community. “Throughout my career I've had the privilege of experiencing the power of community and support,” said Barnes. “Now, as part of the San Antonio community, my wife Brittany and I are honored to give back and help invest in the future of this incredible city. Partnering with AlamoPROMISE and St. Philip’s College is my way of ensuring that young people here have the resources and opportunities to succeed. It’s about creating lasting change, building bridges, and supporting the next generation of leaders. My wife and I are both deeply committed to being advocates for this community, and together, we’re excited to make a meaningful impact and help open doors for local college students to chase their dreams.” This is the second time that Barnes has been named a Community Assist Award winner. Barnes was previously named a 2019-20 End of Season NBA Cares Community Assist Award recipient. The NBA Cares Bob Lanier Community Assist Award honors Bob Lanier, an NBA League Office executive and NBA Cares Ambassador for more than 30 years. He had an enormous influence on the NBA family and young people globally, traveling the world to teach the values of the game and making a positive impact through his kindness and generosity. The legacy he built will continue to live on through the NBA Cares Bob Lanier Community Assist Award recognition, which honors the next generation of players’ commitment to positively impacting their community throughout the NBA season. Over the course of each NBA season, there is an offseason winner followed by seven monthly award winners. The offseason winner receives the Bob Lanier trophy, and each monthly winner receives the David Robinson trophy. The NBA also makes a donation to the charity or foundation of the player’s choice. To learn more, please visit https://communityassist.nba.com/. NBA on ABC Regular Season Viewership Up Double-Digits From Last Year ABC’s viewership for the 2024-25 NBA regular season was up 10 percent from last year, according to Nielsen. The 24-game slate averaged 2,683,000 viewers, compared to 2,436,000 viewers last season. The NBA on ABC game schedule this season included two NBA Cup games, five Christmas games and the marquee, national NBA game of the week packages – NBA Saturday Primetime on ABC and NBA Sunday Showcase. Among male viewers, this was the most-watched season of the NBA on ABC since the 2021-2022 campaign. The NBA Saturday Primetime on ABC series won the night among all viewers seven out of 10 times, and among viewers younger than 50 eight out of ten times.
ABC, the exclusive home of the NBA Finals, will resume its coverage with the NBA Playoffs. NBA games on ESPN will continue through the NBA Western Conference Finals.
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