Germany eyeing first stop win at FIBA 3x3 Women’s Series Poitiers Stop 2024

Poitiers (FRANCE) - Top-seeded Germany will be out to pick up their first stop win of the season at the FIBA 3x3 Women’s Series Poitiers Stop 2024 on June 25 - 26.

THE FAVORITES

With the Paris Olympics just around the corner, Germany will be looking to build momentum in Poitiers. 

Taking to court with their core of Svenja Brunckhorst, Marie Reichert and Luana Rodefeld led by former World Number One Sonja Greinacher, the Germans are well prepped for success. 

The team has showcased their ability not only to shoot lights out from beyond the arc, but also create shots on the inside. They’ve found rhythm in their setup and have also come up clutch in numerous situations, none bigger than clutching an Olympic ticket in the clutch. 

Poitiers will offer a strong test for the side as they might just end up butting heads with another Olympic side in Spain. 

Though without Sandra Ygueravide and Vega Gimeno this time, the Spaniards have no shortage of high-level talent. The duo of Gracia Alonso and Juana Camilion have proven themselves to be huge on offense while playing a pivotal role in running a free flowing style. Gala Mestres and Cecilia Muhate will also join the squad, bringing in their experience and versatility to the side. 

The Germans will be in Pool A where they’ll take on Gyor, Ukraine and Bordeaux Ballistik (FRA). Spain will take on steep competition in the Netherlands, China U24 and Ireland in Pool B.

THE FIELD

Though without a stop win so far, Netherlands have been strong as they come in the competition so far. They last competed in Orleans where they felt short to Canada in the Quarter-Final. They’ll hope to turn their fortunes around in Poitiers. 

Fielding a similar side as their last contest in Janis Ndiba, Noortje Driessen, Julia Jurritsma with the addition of Zoe Slagter, they’ll have no shortage of an inside presence along with clutch shot makers. 

Driessen has the ability to take control of games and create shots from anywhere on the court. Slagter dominates in the paint while Ndiba is a consistent shooter. Jurritsma offers much needed stability to her side. 

A big test awaits for the Dutch in Poitiers as they’ll hope to add a stop win to their accolades this season. 

Another side capable of being incisive on offense is the Hungarian side Gyor. They possess youth as well as experience with Orsolya Toth and Dorina Szirony while also having Fanni Szabo and Virag Kiss. A team with hustle and ability to make consistent buckets puts them in good stead to go far in the tournament. 

POOL PHASE 

POOL A 

Germany, Gyor, Ukraine and Bordeaux Ballistik (FRA)

POOL B

Netherlands, Spain, China U24 and Ireland

HOW TO WATCH

The two-day frenzy is on June 25-26 and you can follow it live on the FIBA 3x3 YouTube channel.