LAUSANNE (Switzerland) – Fabian Giessmann of Baskets Bonn (GER) delivered a dominant performance at the FIBA 3x3 World Tour Lausanne 2026, earning Most Valuable Player honors after leading his team to their second World Tour title of the season.
Giessmann was at the heart of Baskets Bonn's perfect run in Lausanne, helping the German side sweep their pool games before powering through the knockout phase and defeating Raudondvaris Hoptrans (LTU) in the Final to lift the trophy.
The big man was simply unstoppable throughout the weekend, finishing with a tournament-best 51 points and 59.2 player value, while also ranking first with 15 dunks and third with 20 highlights.
One of his biggest statements came on Day 1, when Giessmann scored the final three points to seal a dramatic 21-19 victory over Ulaanbaatar MMC Energy (MGL) before following it up with 12 points against Utrecht (NED) to help Baskets Bonn sweep Pool D.
Giessmann's MVP performance capped a memorable Lausanne campaign for Baskets Bonn, who now have two World Tour titles in 2026 after previously triumphing at WT Amsterdam.
His combination of power, athleticism and scoring touch proved decisive throughout the weekend, making Giessmann a deserving recipient of the MVP trophy and the foremost performer of the WT Lausanne stop.
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