Antwerp Secures First 2026 FIBA 3x3 World Tour Victory in Deqing

To reach the Final, Antwerp navigated a tough knockout phase, edging Miami (USA) 21-18 in the Quarter-Finals and overpowering Vienna (AUT) 21-10 in the Semi-Finals. The championship match against Ub was intense and competitive, with the teams exchanging leads until Antwerp pulled ahead 15-13 after a crucial two-pointer from Jonas Foerts. They extended their lead to 20-15, although Ub fought back to bring the score to 20-17. A foul on Foerts sent him to the free-throw line, where he secured the win, finalizing Antwerp's victory at 21-17. Dennis Donkor led Antwerp with eight points in the Final, helping the team secure their first World Tour title this season.

Donkor’s performance earned him the MVP title for the FIBA 3x3 World Tour Deqing 2026, finishing with the highest Player Value in the tournament at 41.9. He also scored 42 total points and made 16 two-pointers throughout the weekend, contributing significantly across all knockout games: eight points against Miami, ten against Vienna, and eight against Ub.

In addition to the main event, Toni Blazan of Vienna won the Shootout Contest presented by Wilson, scoring 14 points, while Ye Jianlin triumphed in the Dunk Contest, adding excitement to the tournament.

The return of the FIBA 3x3 World Tour to Deqing coincided with the Chinese Moon Festival (Mid-Autumn Festival), enhancing the significance of the event in this prominent 3x3 basketball city. Deqing hosted the World Tour for the second consecutive year, solidifying its connection to the sport.

Final Standings:

1. Antwerp (BEL)

2. Ub (SRB)

3. Toulouse (FRA)

4. Vienna (AUT)

5. Miami (USA)

6. Amsterdam RABOBANK (NED)

7. Fuengirola (ESP)

8. Toronto (CAN)

9. Shibuya (JPN)

10. Ulaanbaatar MMC Energy (MGL)

11. Taipei WanBao (TPE)

12. DeQing (CHN)

13. Utrecht (NED)

14. Bochum SPARKASSE (GER)

Following this event, the FIBA 3x3 World Tour 2026 is set to continue in Bucharest, as teams vie for World Tour victories and ranking points, aiming for a place in the FIBA 3x3 World Tour Final in Rio de Janeiro. For Antwerp, Deqing represents a pivotal achievement, marking their first Finals appearance of the season and securing their title.