MACAU - There is no breather for 3x3's supermen, who will be ready to put their capes on at the FIBA 3x3 World Tour Macau on October 18-19. Here are the players you just have to watch.
Strahinja Stojacic (Ub)
Despite Ub's (SRB) shock semi-final exit in Deqing, ending their recent supremacy, 3x3's GOAT still balled out with an outstanding performance. But he did walk off the half-court disappointed after being outplayed by eventual MVP Justin Pierce and you just know that will fire him up in Macau.
In a city with very bright lights, Stojacic fittingly loves playing in Macau having won the MVP there 12 months ago. He's a strong chance to go back-to-back.
Henry Caruso (Miami)
We've known it for a while but Henry Caruso has become Captain America. He's the best 3x3 player in hoops power USA. And that was confirmed the last time we saw him - when Caruso won the MVP in Shanghai to lead Miami (USA) to glory.
The 30-year-old is right in his prime, having now played on the half-court for a few years but he's lost none of his athletic chops.
He's at the perfect stage for an athlete where brain and body are totally in sync and the results mean that Henry Caruso holds the belt for best American player alive.
Andreja Milutinovic (Liman)
Legendary Liman have had a long line of outstanding players and you can add Andreja Milutinovic to the list. It has felt that he has probably been overshadowed by some of his high-profile teammates, but not anymore.
He has never been better and is enjoying more of a scoring burden due to the departure of long-time talisman Stefan Kojic. The 6ft.6in (1.98m) athletic beast was on fire in Deqing, dropping a tournament high 38 points to lead Liman all the way to the final.
If he continues to drop buckets then Liman will add another title to their bulging cabinet trophy.
Cameron Forte (Chongming)
It's time to play bully ball! Forte's heft was badly missed in Deqing, where Chongming fell in the quarters and their lack of an interior presence was felt. Forte fixes that hole and he brings to the table considerable strength and power. Oh, and skill with Forte averaging 6.9 ppg and shooting at 67% from inside the arc.
Chongming have had an outstanding season as underlined by sitting fourth on the WT standings. What's missing is a title, but Forte can deliver one if he makes the paint his personal playground.
Dennis Donkor (Riffa)
Riffa (BRN) are back! And you know who to thank for that. Yep, inspirational Dennis Donkor has no doubt whipped his team into a frenzy with Riffa playing possessed having made three straight WT semis after a long run of poor form.
"You know what freedom is? No fear!" - this might be the most cited quote from One Battle After Another but you can also imagine Donkor using it as a rallying cry to his teammates.
Because Riffa are playing with freedom thanks to their fearless leader Dennis The Menace.
Denzel Agyeman (Baskets Bonn Telekom)
These young Germans might not have unicorn Fabian Giessmann but fear not because young gun Denzel Agyeman is taking the lead role. Although things didn't quite go smoothly in Deqing, where Baskets Bonn Telekom were knocked out early.
But this high-flyer did all he could and averaged a team-high 6 ppg to confirm his ability to play top dog. Agyeman, however, will have to raise his game even higher if the Germans are going to contend in Macau.
Don't bet against this rising star.
Anand Ariunbold (Ulaanbaatar MMC Energy)
It's testament to the high skill of the dude they call 'The Archer' that Anand Ariunbold hasn't quite found his range this season yet still averages 5 ppg on the WT 2025. He's had to find other avenues for buckets with the heat checks not quite coming thick and fast this season.
But you know a scoring binge is coming and if Ariunbold can adjust his radar then he'll create a heatwave in Macau.
Adris De Leon (Lugano)
Lugano (SUI) have been enticing some serious hoopers onto the half-court and add this scoring machine to the list. His start to 3x3 has been outstanding with De Leon taking to the Wilson like Swifties to Cancelled!
He played a huge part in Lugano's title-winning dub at the Manila Challenger with the promise of more to come. De Leon is getting more comfortable in 3x3 every time he steps onto the half-court and that should terrify opponents in Macau.
Diego De Blas (Marbella)
Spain have unearthed several stars during a momentous 2025, none bigger than this World Cup hero who keeps improving. The 24-year-old recently won the MVP at the Mataro Challenger to underline his rapid rise and his next step will be doing it on the WT.
Marbella loom as a dark horse in Macau, but they can seriously emerge as a contender if De Blas starts to outplay the game's best on the big stage.
Dillon Stith (Melbourne CLB EXE) This Aussie is taking the torch from his legendary predecessors as a New Gen emerges Down Under. He's already shown he can handle the pressure having won MVP after completely dominating the Asia Cup earlier this year.
The 6ft.7in (2.01m) beast is getting ready to unleash in his WT debut and you just know he'll shine, so don't discount Melbourne CLB EXE (AUS) emerging from QD.
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