Everything you need to know before FIBA 3x3 World Tour Ulaanbaatar Masters 2024

ULAANBAATAR (Mongolia) - History will be made at the Ulaanbaatar Masters as the FIBA 3x3 World Tour journeys for the first time to 3x3 crazy Mongolia.

Here is all the important information for the third Masters of the season as the World Tour finally arrives in fan favorite Ulaanbaatar. 

Where can I watch the Ulaanbaatar Masters?

The action runs from June 8-9, and you can follow it live on the FIBA 3x3 YouTube page.

Who is competing in Ulaanbaatar?

Six of the top 11 teams in the rankings and a total of 12 squads: Ub Huishan NE, Miami, Amsterdam, Raudondvaris Hoptrans, Lausanne, Ulaanbaatar MMC Energy, Beijing, Utsunomiya BREX EXE, Saitama ALPHAS EXE, Sansar, Kandava Turiba, Zavkhan SAINSCORE

 

What are the pools?

 

Who are the favorites?

We have to start with the dudes coming off the title in Marseille and that's Raudondvaris Hoptrans (LTU). For some time these lethal Lithuanians felt underrated, but not anymore.

They've started the season on fire, especially high-flyer Modestas Kumpys who took home his first Masters MVP in Marseille.

 

But Raudondvaris will be up against a draw filled with mighty teams looking for a W. No one is more desperate than top seed Ub Huishan NE (SRB), who are in the unusual position of being titleless.

The World Tour has clearly gone up a level in 2024 and that means Ub will have to raise their game to even new heights. But they might just get an emotional lift with the legendary Stojacic brothers to team up in what will be a memorable sight.

Powerhouses Miami (USA) and Amsterdam (NED) will hope to shake off quarter-final exits in Marseille, while Ulaanbaatar MMC Energy (MGL) will be looking to put on a show for the home fans.

We could go on and on, but just have to mention several dark horses who could legit go all the way. We're looking at you Lausanne (SUI), Utsunomiya BREX EXE (JPN) and Sansar (MGL).

Who are the players to watch?

Superstar Aurelijus Pukelis is already having some type of 2024. He inspired Lithuania to the Paris Olympics and has already won a World Tour title. He'll now be out for the MVP in Ulaanbaatar and you would be brave to bet against him.

Look out! There is a dude who is well rested and his name is Strahinja Stojacic. You may know him as 'Doctor Strange' or the GOAT, but he will be extra motivated with Ub facing early season question marks.

Stojacic's two greatest individual rivals will also be in Ulaanbaatar. Worthy de Jong lit up the nets in Marseille and you just know he will not have cooled down on arrival to Ulaanbaatar.

 

Jimmer Fredette went cold from deep in Marseille, but we just know that won't happen again. A Fredette shooting slump comes around less often than a leap year.

Buckle up because Malik Hluchoweckyj is set to show off his deep bag for new team Lausanne (SUI), while Tomoya Ochiai will want to remind everyone that he's an OG 3x3 magician.

And who will be the ultimate fan favorite in Ulaanbaatar - Delgernyam Davaasambuu or Anand Ariunbold?

We'll soon find out.

FIBA