BUCHAREST (Romania) - Before the grand finale, this incredible regular season comes to a close at the FIBA 3x3 World Tour Bucharest on November 8-9. The superstars will be absolutely fired up and here are the players you just have to watch. Strahinja Stojacic (Ub)
The last time we saw him, it was 'Doctor Strange's' multiverse. But even a lights out performance in Abu Dhabi was not enough to end Ub's (SRB) slump - by their incredibly high standards - as they fell in the semis for the third straight WT event.
It isn't panic stations by any means, but Ub will be out to get back to their winning ways and you just know the GOAT will be leaving everything on the half-court. Stojacic has somehow elevated his game during maybe the most incredible individual season we've ever seen, but he's not nearly done yet.
Henry Caruso (Miami)
Look out 'Doctor Strange' because Captain America is making a late season push for the crown. Caruso this year has gone up a level from a super talented dude to arguably the No.2 player in the world.
He's already won a WT MVP and came so close to adding another in Abu Dhabi after a starring role in Miami's (USA) runner-up finish. But if he wants legit claims to being No.1 then he will need to finish this brilliant season by going bang, bang at the business end.
Worthy de Jong (Amsterdam Rabobank)
Perhaps the most shocking thing in 2025 has been that defending WT Final champs Amsterdam Rabobank (NED) have gone almost through the season without a title. Time is almost running out, but they can still make up for it with an epic finish.
They will lean on - you guessed it - Worthy de Jong who has still lived up to the hype but hasn't quite reached his giddy 2024 heights. Maybe he has been saving the tank for one last push so don't bet against him in Bucharest coming up big time.
Andreja Milutinovic (Liman)
Legendary Liman (SRB) have gone 10 straight seasons of being a legit contender. They might look a bit different than in the past as the faces change but the same DNA underpins this team. And Andreja Milutinovic symbolizes Liman with his fierce competitiveness mixed with high skill level.
He has enjoyed becoming the talismanic figure for Liman after the departure of Stefan Kojic, with the 6ft.6in (1.98m) athletic beast continually coming up clutch for this never-say-die team.
Franck Seguela (Toulouse)
It's been an up-and-down season for Toulouse (FRA), who have not quite been able to recapture their early season highs. But you feel they are heading in the right direction and, most encouragingly, superstar Franck Seguela is starting to rev up his motor.
He did some jaw-dropping things in the quarters to lead Toulouse to the quarters and it's a reminder that Seguela can go toe-to-toe with anyone on the half-court. He has all the tools and now that he's fit and firing, Seguela is ready to start delivering Toulouse titles.
Nauris Miezis (Chongming)
A living legend, Nauris Miezis is not just simply living in the past. He can still crossover players far younger while you don't want to leave him open when the game is on the line. The Tokyo Olympic gold medalist is on the shortlist of GOAT 3x3 players and he's lost none of his old-time magic.
As he'll show in Bucharest, with Miezis trusted to produce some vintage spark in an effort to break Chongming's (CHN) title drought.
Leon Fertig (Skyliners)
We knew the talent was there as a key pillar in Germany's golden generation. But the 24-year-old made history in Abu Dhabi when he lead Skyliners (GER) to an incredible triumph - the first WT title by a German team.
Fertig was on fire, swishing shots all over the half-court, to be a deserved winner of the MVP and that's just a taste of things to come. He'll enter Bucharest with an absolute swagger and that's a scary thought for opponents.
Dennis Donkor (Riffa)
You would think Dennis Donkor would be tired by now. After all, he's expended so much energy hauling his team back into the WT race. Riffa (BRN) looked in major trouble after prolonged sluggishness, but they've turned things around to now be in the Manama Final frame.
DD, of course, has been the dude to light a fuse under his teammates, who are now playing with the type of passion and determination of their leader. You just know he'll be putting everything on the line in Bucharest to ensure Riffa make the final.
Antonio Ralat (Carolina)
After a lengthy break from the WT, Carolina (PUR) slumped to an early exit in Abu Dhabi where Antonio Ralat just couldn't get going. He fired blanks from long range and it was not surprising to see Carolina (PUR) struggle.
But you just know Ralat will be out to rectify that and he would have been practicing religiously to ensure he gets his radar right. So look out in Bucharest because this Puerto Rican sniper is ready to fire on all cylinders.
Anand Ariunbold (Ulaanbaatar MMC Energy)
Talking about assassins and this segues nicely to the dude they call 'The Archer'. But like Ralat, he could not find his accuracy in Abu Dhabi and Ulaanbaatar MMC Energy (MGL) could not recover as they crashed out early.
He has had some ups-and-downs this season, but Ariunbld will be locked in to go on one of his trademark heaters where opponents are absolutely powerless to stop him. If there is an unseasonal heatwave in Bucharest it's because Anand Ariunbold is cookin'.
Guim Exposito (Barcelona) No matter what happens, Guim Exposito will always be a big part of 2025 lore having claimed the World Cup MVP after leading Spain to its crowning moment in men's 3x3. But he doesn't want this epic year to end just yet, with Exposito now hoping to create more history and a first-ever triumph for a Spanish team on the WT.
Barcelona (ESP) have shown glimpses on the WT, but they have a chance to make a statement as Exposito hopes to sign off on this momentous year in fitting fashion.
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