SINGAPORE - No one saw it coming. A couple of weeks ago, Thailand delivered one of the biggest shocks of the FIBA 3x3 Champions Cup 2026, taking down Lithuania, who were the FIBA 3x3 Europe Cup 2025 champions, in a statement win that turned heads across the 3x3 basketball world.
The hosts secured a 21-15 victory in pool play, a result that reshaped the standings and ultimately opened the door for Spain to advance to the FIBA 3x3 Champions Cup Semi-Finals. It was a performance that captured the essence of 3x3 basketball, where momentum swings fast and a single hot streak can change everything.
At the center of it all was Panthawat Techasamran, who caught fire from deep. He knocked down six two-pointers and finished with 14 points, leading Thailand with confidence and composure against one of Europe’s strongest teams.
For Thailand, the result was about more than just one win.
It was proof.
Despite finishing 1-2 overall, they showed they can compete with elite opposition when their offense clicks. In a game defined by pace and precision, that belief can carry weight.
Thailand now shift their focus to the FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup 2026, where they enter the Qualifying Draw alongside Philippines and Maldives.
With momentum on their side, a landmark result behind them and the exact same roster that stunned Lithuania., Thailand arrive as a team capable of challenging expectations.
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