BEIJING (China) – Baskets Bonn (GER) underlined their status as one of the hottest teams in 3x3 basketball after defeating Amsterdam RABOBANK (NED) 20-14 to win the FIBA 3x3 Beijing Challenger 2026 at Shougang Park. The German side claimed their third Challenger stop win of the season, while Amsterdam and Shanghai (CHN) joined them in securing qualification for the FIBA 3x3 World Tour Zaisan 2026.
The Winner
Baskets Bonn produced another championship-caliber performance to cap a flawless weekend in Beijing. After advancing from Pool D alongside Toronto (CAN), the Germans edged Raudondvaris Hoptrans (LTU) 17-16 in one of the tournament's most dramatic Quarter-Finals before overcoming Shanghai 21-17 in the Semi-Finals.
Miloš Jovanović provided the team's offensive consistency throughout the event, while Denzel Agyeman delivered when it mattered most. Agyeman, who was named MVP, finished the tournament with 22 highlights, four dunks and 41.1 total player value, punctuating Bonn's balanced attack with another clutch display in the Final.
The Runner-up
Amsterdam RABOBANK once again showed why they remain among the elite teams on the circuit. The Dutch powerhouse cruised through Pool A with wins over Shijingshan YUFE (CHN) and Crvena Zvezda (SRB) before dispatching Ulaanbaatar MMC Energy (MGL) 21-11 in the Quarter-Finals.
Their defining moment came in a thrilling Semi-Final against Toronto, where Amsterdam erased a 14-11 deficit with an 8-3 closing run to escape 19-17. Adriaan Van Tilborg starred with eight points and nine rebounds, while Worthy de Jong continued to lead the Dutch offense throughout the tournament.
The Final
The championship game belonged to Bonn from the opening possession. The Germans raced to an 11-5 advantage before stretching the margin to 13-5 midway through the contest, leaving Amsterdam chasing the game throughout.
The Dutch side mounted a late push to cut the deficit to 18-14, but Bonn never surrendered control. Agyeman calmly knocked down the closing free throws to seal a 20-14 victory and complete another statement triumph for the high-flying German side.
The Reward
The top three finishers all booked their places at FIBA 3x3 World Tour Zaisan 2026.
Baskets Bonn earned the top prize after another championship weekend, while Amsterdam RABOBANK continued their remarkably consistent season with another World Tour qualification. Shanghai completed the qualifying trio after an impressive home campaign led by Cameron Forte, whose dominant scoring and rebounding made the Chinese side one of the tournament's biggest stories.
Final Standings
1. Baskets Bonn (GER) - qualified to WT Zaisan 2. Amsterdam RABOBANK (NED) - qualified to WT Zaisan 3. Shanghai (CHN) - qualified to WT Zaisan 4. Toronto (CAN) 5. Raudondvaris Hoptrans (LTU)
Top Scorers
1. Cameron Forte (Shanghai) - 39 pts 2. Miloš Jovanović (Baskets Bonn) - 34 pts 3. Worthy de Jong (Amsterdam RABOBANK) - 32 pts 4. Adriaan Van Tilborg (Amsterdam RABOBANK) - 29 pts 5. Denzel Agyeman (Baskets Bonn) - 28 pts
What's Next
The action now shifts back to the FIBA 3x3 World Tour, with WT Debrecen set for August 29–30. The Challenger circuit resumes the following week with a double-header as the Kaohsiung and Sansar Challengers both take place on September 5–6, continuing the race toward the closing stretch of the 2026 Pro Circuit.
Stay Connected
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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