ZAISAN (Mongolia) – Amsterdam RABOBANK (NED) were crowned champions of the FIBA 3x3 World Tour Zaisan 2026 after defeating DeQing (CHN) 21-15 in the Final on November 15. Led by tournament MVP Worthy de Jong, Amsterdam delivered a composed performance on Day 2 to claim their third World Tour stop victory of the 2026 season.
The Dutch side navigated a demanding knockout run, edging Liman (SRB) in the Semi-Finals before producing a strong finish against DeQing in the championship game. Their triumph in Zaisan adds another title to a successful season and makes them one of the standout teams on the World Tour in 2026.
Amsterdam finish strong
Amsterdam began their knockout campaign with a 19-15 Quarter-Final victory over Baskets Bonn (GER). In a low-scoring encounter, both teams struggled to find their offensive rhythm early, but a two-pointer from de Jong helped Amsterdam take control midway through the game. They held off a late push from Bonn to secure their place in the Semi-Finals.
Their next challenge came against Liman, who had advanced with a dominant win over Cibona Ph.Classic (CRO). The Semi-Final was a defensive battle, with Liman holding the advantage for much of the contest. Amsterdam fought back to tie the game at 11-all before Adriaan Van Tilborg delivered key plays late to help turn the momentum. Van Tilborg then converted both free throws after a hard foul to give Amsterdam a three-point cushion. Stefan Milivojevic hit a late two-pointer for Liman, but Amsterdam held on for a narrow 19-18 win and a place in the Final.
DeQing awaited in the championship game after an impressive run that included a dramatic 21-20 Quarter-Final victory over Shanghai (CHN) and a 22-14 Semi-Final win against home favorites Ulaanbaatar MMC Energy (MGL).
The Final began as a closely contested affair, with both teams trading baskets in the opening minutes. DeQing took an 8-6 lead midway through the game after Francis Lacis connected from beyond the arc, but Amsterdam soon found another gear. Maarten Bouwknecht scored three consecutive points to give the Dutch side a 12-9 advantage, and Amsterdam continued to build on that momentum.
De Jong then took charge, stringing together key baskets to extend the lead to 18-12 with under two minutes remaining. Lacis briefly kept DeQing in contention with another two-pointer, but de Jong answered with a two of his own to reach 21 points and seal Amsterdam's 21-15 victory.
MVP honors
Worthy de Jong was named MVP of FIBA 3x3 World Tour Zaisan 2026 after leading Amsterdam RABOBANK's title charge. He finished the tournament with 38 points with six two-pointers made. De Jong delivered when it mattered most throughout the knockout stage, scoring 10 points in both the Quarter-Final against Baskets Bonn and the Final against DeQing, while adding seven in the hard-fought Semi-Final win over Liman.
Side event winners
Stefan Milivojevic of Liman took home the Shootout Contest title after scoring 16 points, while Bartosz Szwed claimed the Slam Dunk Contest crown.
Final Standings
1. Amsterdam RABOBANK (NED) 2. DeQing (CHN) 3. Liman (SRB) 4. Ulaanbaatar MMC Energy (MGL) 5. Shanghai (CHN) 6. Ub (SRB) 7. Baskets Bonn (GER) 8. Cibona Ph.Classic (CRO) 9. Bordeaux (FRA) 10. Toronto (CAN) 11. Uzice Zlatiborac (SRB) 12. Sansar M Bank (MGL) 13. Princeton (USA) 14. Lausanne (SUI) 15. Shibuya (JPN) 16. Delhi (IND)
FIBA 3x3 World Tour Zaisan 2026 marked the second World Tour stop hosted in Mongolia this season, following the earlier WT Ulaanbaatar. The inaugural Zaisan event brought the world's top 3x3 basketball teams to Crocus Events Hall, adding another chapter to Mongolia's place on the international 3x3 basketball calendar.
Located between the Tuul River and Bogd Khan Mountain, Zaisan is a distinctive part of the Mongolian capital, known for the nearby Zaisan Memorial. The event gave the World Tour a new setting in Ulaanbaatar while bringing international 3x3 basketball back to one of the sport's passionate fan communities.
What's Next?
The FIBA 3x3 World Tour continues its 2026 campaign with the next stop in Manama, Bahrain from November 20-21, as teams look to strengthen their positions ahead of the season-ending FIBA 3x3 World Tour WNS RIo de Janiero Final.
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Follow all the latest action from the FIBA 3x3 World Tour throughout the 2026 season by visiting the official World Tour website, where you can find the latest news, team standings, player statistics and everything you need to follow the Race to the Final. Fans can also keep track of the Event Calendar and the latest FIBA 3x3 Individual and Federation Rankings as teams and players continue their push toward the season finale.
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