Amsterdam RABOBANK Claims Second Consecutive Title at FIBA 3x3 World Tour Bucharest 2026

BUCHAREST (Romania) – Amsterdam RABOBANK successfully defended their title at the FIBA 3x3 World Tour Bucharest, winning 19-17 against Fuengirola on Sunday. This victory caps off an immaculate seven-game streak for the Dutch team, including their previous win at the WT Vienna earlier in the season.

Worthy de Jong, named MVP, led Amsterdam's charge against a spirited Fuengirola squad that made history as the first Spanish team to reach a FIBA 3x3 World Tour Final. The match was tightly contested, featuring numerous lead changes. Fuengirola had an 8-5 lead mid-game, but Amsterdam regained the advantage, pushing the score to 9-8 with less than four minutes remaining. Fuengirola fought back to tie the game twice, at 12-12 and 17-17, thanks to Isaac Mayo's successful free-throws.

With the title on the line, de Jong delivered a critical two-pointer to clinch the victory. Amsterdam's path to the final wasn't easy; they began with a 16-13 win against Hangzhou Jingwei, where de Jong showcased his skills with six points and seven rebounds. In the Semi-Final against Miami, de Jong excelled again, scoring 16 points to secure a 21-18 win.

Fuengirola's journey to the final included a significant 21-18 Semi-Final victory over Kaunas VDU, where they executed a crucial 5-0 run. Isaac Mayo starred for Fuengirola, scoring eight points in their inaugural World Tour Final appearance.

De Jong’s performance throughout the tournament led to his MVP recognition, as he finished with 46 points and 26 highlights. He also secured 20 rebounds, ranking third overall, and delivered five dunks, ranking second.

In additional events, Lucas Ugolin from Toulouse won the Shootout Contest, scoring 16 points, while Jeremiah Walker claimed the Slam Dunk Contest title, marking his third win of the 2026 season.

Bucharest marked its second hosting of a FIBA 3x3 World Tour stop and has already showcased international talent with its earlier events this year. The next stop on the World Tour will be in Macau on October 17-18, where teams will continue their battle for titles and ranking points.