Live broadcasts: FIBA 3×3 YouTube channel
Like men, the past decade in women’s world 3×3 basketball has been marked by Europe. There are eight European teams in the FIBA Top 10, including the top five – Germany, France, Poland, Spain and the Netherlands. Mongolia and the United States follow, followed by Romania, Lithuania and Austria.
The situation changed 3×3 basketball debuts at the Olympics. Basketballs were the first professional teams to appear in the great powers, and the Olympic circles attracted the attention of the major federations. The men’s tournament ended with the triumph of Latvia. The women were dominated by the US national team of WNBA professionals – Kielce Plama, Alice Gray, Stephanie Dolson and Jackie Young.
The World Cup takes place in the middle of the WNBA season, so the US national team is made up of “second line” players. In fact, from former and future WNBA players. Sierra Burdik of Tennessee played in the 2015-2021 league. Baylor was selected as the third number in the 2020 draft, and Ashley Jones and Louisville continue to play for the NCAA.
In November 2019, during the break of the national units, Burdika trained with “TTT Rīga”. The American came to the capital of Latvia because her 3×3 basketball partners Megana Hafa and Linna Harpere played on the banks of the Daugava. Burdik, Harper and Coke are part of the US team, which will start playing in the World Tour at the end of June.
The role of the flame will be entrusted to the new star Hailey Van Lita. Attractive left 14-16. In July, as part of the US cadet team, participated in a test tournament in Liepaja. The Canadian and Chinese U17 national teams also visited the Wind City at that time – all teams were preparing for the World Cup in Minsk.
FIBA leader Germany has entered three players of the national basketball team. It consists of Sveny Brunkhorst, Leonia Fibisch and Sonja Grainahere. France is half of the Tokyo team (4th place) – Leticia Guapo and Maria Paze will play in Antwerp, assisted by Miriam Jekunade and Ortenze Limousine.
Lithuania will be one of the seven (!) World Cup debutants – the first results are expected for Austria, Canada, Chile, the Dominican Republic, Egypt and Israel. Kamile Nacickaite, Gabriela Šuļske and Monika Grigaļautė will be among the Lithuanians. Martina Petrenaite went to the rescue.
Play – off procedure The group winners will automatically qualify for the quarterfinals, while the Group C second and third place winners in the quarterfinals will play against the Group B second and third best. Group A and D teams will be paired similarly.
Women’s World Cup 3×3 Basketball Calendar
| Day | Time | The game |
|---|---|---|
| 21.06 | 12:00 | Germany – Romania |
| 12:25 | Lithuania – Japan | |
| 13:50 | Romania – China | |
| 15:00 | Lithuania – Germany | |
| 16:20 | Japan – China | |
| 18:05 | The Netherlands – Israel | |
| 19:05 | Canada – Chile | |
| 19:30 | Spain – The Netherlands | |
| 21:10 | Israel – Canada | |
| 22:10 | Spain – Chile | |
| 22.06 | 12:00 | Austria – Brazil |
| 13:20 | ASV – New Zealand | |
| 13:50 | France – Brazil | |
| 15:25 | New Zealand – France | |
| 16:20 | ASV – Austria | |
| 18:30 | Mongolia – Belgium | |
| 20:05 | Egypt – Dominican Republic | |
| 21:15 | Poland – Mongolia | |
| 22:35 | Belgium – Egypt | |
| 23:10 | Poland – Dominican Republic | |
| 23.06 | 12:00 | China – Lithuania |
| 12:25 | Japan – Romania | |
| 13:50 | China – Germany | |
| 15:25 | Romania – Lithuania | |
| 15:55 | Germany – Japan | |
| 18:05 | Chile – Israel | |
| 19:00 | Canada – Spain | |
| 19:25 | Chile – The Netherlands | |
| 21:10 | Israel – Spain | |
| 22:10 | The Netherlands – Canada | |
| 24.06 | 11:00 | New Zealand – Austria |
| 13:20 | Brazil – ASV | |
| 13:50 | Austria – France | |
| 15:25 | Brazil – New Zealand | |
| 16:55 | France – United States | |
| 18:30 | Belgium – Poland | |
| 20:00 | Dominican Republic – Mongolia | |
| 21:10 | Egypt – Poland | |
| 22:35 | Dominican Republic – Belgium | |
| 23:10 | Mongolia – Egypt |
The first session of the eighth final will take place on Saturday, June 25, at 12: 10-13: 55; second session at 14: 40-16: 25. The first session of the quarterfinals is scheduled for 17: 35-18: 55; second session at 21: 15-23: 00. The women’s semi-finals will take place on June 26 at 18:15 and 18:40, game for third place 20:55, final 21:55. 1,800 spectators will be able to watch the games in person.
Lottery results, women (brackets – world ranking)
| # | A group | Group B. | Group C. | D group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany (1) | France (2) | Poland (3) | Spain (4) |
| 2 | Romania (8) | ASV (7) | Mongolia (6) | Netherlands (5) |
| 3 | Lithuania (9) | Austria (10) | Egypt (12) | Israel (11) |
| 4 | Japan (17) | Brazil (16) | Dominican Republic (15) | Canada (13) |
| 5 | China (18) | New Zealand (19) | Belgium (20) | Chile (14) |
The World Cup was held for the first time in August 2012 in Athens.
World Cup history
| Year | city | Final | For third place |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Antwerp | – | – |
| 2019 | Amsterdam | China 19-13 Hungary | France 21-9 Australia |
| 2018 | Philippines | Italy 16-12 Russia | France 21-14 China |
| 2017 | Nante | Russia 19-12 Hungary | Ukraine 15-13 The Netherlands |
| 2016 | Guanhou | Czech Republic 21-11 Ukraine | United States 20-14 Spain |
| 2014 | Moscow | USA 15-8 Russia | Belgium 14-12 Czech Republic |
| 2012 | Athens | USA 17-16 France | Australia 18-17 Ukraine |
“When you grow in your confidence, you’re more comfortable being yourself. And now I can be myself.”
Playing 3×3 around the world has helped @UofLWBB guard @haileyvanlith sprout a new energy about her game & her mindset leading into the #3x3WC.
— USA Basketball 3×3 (@usab3x3) June 19, 2022
