SHENZHEN, China (ChatnewsTV) — Ub Huishan NE celebrated a thrilling victory at the FIBA 3×3 World Tour Shenzhen 2024 tournament, securing their fifth World Tour win of the year with a decisive 20-12 triumph over Paris in the final. The match took place on November 17 at Vanke Dynamic Community Sports Park, with an enthusiastic crowd cheering on.
Ub’s path to victory was anything but easy, as they had to rebound from an early tournament loss to St. Pauli (Germany) in pool play. Demonstrating resilience, they powered through tight knockout games, including a crucial win over NY Harlem (USA), followed by victories against Vienna (Austria) and Amsterdam (Netherlands).
In the final against Paris, a team led by standout players Hugo Suhard and Franck Seguela, Ub’s dominance became clear. Serbian star Strahinja Stojacic, who earned the tournament’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) award, was instrumental in the win, showcasing his offensive prowess. He topped the charts in player value with 45.6 and highlights with 31, scoring a total of 30 points, pulling down 16 rebounds, and completing 6 dunks over the course of the event.
“Winning this fifth title means everything to us,” Stojacic said after the game. “We had a tough start, but we believed in each other, and it paid off.”
In the final, Stojacic contributed 5 points, 6 rebounds, 4 key assists, and 6 crucial highlights, solidifying his MVP status. His teammate, Dejan Majstorovic, also played a pivotal role, stepping up during critical moments to help secure the victory.
The tournament featured individual competitions, with Steve Sir of Ulaanbaatar MMC Energy clinching the Avant Shoot Out Contest title with 12 points, while He “HR” Rui claimed victory in the Maurice Lacroix Dunk Contest.
Final Standings:
1.Ub Huishan NE (Serbia)
2. Paris (France)
3. Amsterdam (Netherlands)
4. Raudondvaris Hoptrans (Lithuania)
5. St. Pauli (Germany)
6. Princeton (USA)
7. Vienna (Austria)
8. Kandava Turība (Latvia)
9. Liman (Serbia)
10. Ulaanbaatar MMC Energy (Mongolia)
11. NY Harlem (USA)
12. Kanchanaburi K2P (Thailand)
13. Lausanne (Switzerland)
14. Ermont SENEF (France)
15. Taipei WanBao (Taiwan)
16. Al Wakrah (Qatar)
With only a brief break, the excitement continues as the FIBA 3×3 World Tour 2024 Final is set to take place in Hong Kong from November 23 to 25, promising more thrilling action in the world’s top urban team sport.
