DEBRECEN (Hungary) - The calendars are always marked for the last week of August because that means the FIBA 3x3 World Tour arrives in fan favorite Debrecen. Here is all the important information for the 10th stop on this season's WT. Where can I watch the WT Debrecen? The action runs from August 29-31 and you can follow it live on the FIBA 3x3 YouTube channel. Who is competing in Debrecen?
Seven of the top 16 teams in the rankings and a total of 16 squads: Amsterdam Rabobank, Liman, Raudondvaris Hoptrans, Vienna, London, Partizan, Skyliners, Lausanne, Valencia, Marbella, Seef, Debrecen, Rome, Bologna Campas, Warsaw Lotto, Constanta CSU NEPTUN
What are the pools?
Who are the favorites?
There is no unstoppable Ub (SRB) in this draw and that means there is a golden opportunity for relieved teams to win a WT title.
With Ub absent, Amsterdam Rabobank (NED) have taken hold of the No.1 seed and they will be looking to end another drought having overcome their title-less season with victory at the Taipei Challenger.
The rejuvenated Dutch Masters will now be aiming for a first title on this season's WT and they may at some stage have to face the team they beat in the Taipei final - third seed Raudondvaris Hoptrans (LTU).
Big fella Aurelijus Pukelis was unstoppable in Taipei and looms as the key for the Lithuanians to add a second WT title this season.
Liman (SRB) are also gunning for a second WT title in 2025 and their chances might rest with legendary Mihailo Vasic, who has not lost his heft in the paint.
We haven't seen Vienna (AUT) for some time, but they deserve respect and should be fresh. They need to make up for lost time with the Austrians sitting 12th on the WT standings, but you fancy their chances when the Wilson is in the hands of speedy Nico Kaltenbrunner.
Who are the players to watch?
We just have to start with superstar Worthy de Jong, who arrives as the most acclaimed player with GOAT Strahinja Stojacic not in Debrecen. You just know he will be Hype Worthy and de Jong will need to be because there are plenty of other showstoppers gunning for the MVP.
London's (USA) Justin Pierce has announced himself as an athletic marvel, while speaking of freak athletes and we just have to talk about Stefan Milivojevic, who will be pumped up to end Partizan's (SRB) slide.
Former Liman legend Stefan Kojic might sport the new Skyliners (GER) colors, but he has not lost his old magic while there are a couple of World Cup champs in the draw, including Lausanne (SUI) talisman Carlos Martinez.
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