LAUSANNE (Switzerland) - The FIBA 3x3 World Tour 2026 lands in Lausanne with another loaded field, and there is no shortage of players capable of taking over the action.
From a red-hot Liman (SRB) star fresh off a Challenger MVP performance to proven veterans still hunting for their first FIBA 3x3 World Tour win of the season, Lausanne brings together a mix of firepower, experience and unfinished business.
Here are eight players to keep an eye on when the action gets underway.
Stefan Milivojevic (Liman)
Milivojevic arrives in Lausanne with plenty of momentum. The Liman standout recently helped his team capture the FIBA 3x3 Darkhan Challenger 2026 title, taking home MVP honors in the process. That combination of winning form and individual confidence makes him one of the biggest names to watch in a Liman side entering Lausanne as the No. 1 seed. If Milivojevic can continue carrying that form onto the World Tour stage, Liman could be in for another deep run.
Jonas Foerts (Antwerp)
Foerts has already shown what he can do when everything clicks. He led Antwerp (BEL) to the title at the FIBA 3x3 Batam City Challenger earlier this season, but the road since has been less straightforward. Antwerp finished seventh at both the Hanchuan and Uenohara Challengers and are still searching for their first FIBA 3x3 World Tour stop victory of the year. Foerts will be central to their response in Lausanne. With Antwerp seeded second, the pressure and opportunity are clearly there.
Evaldas Džiaugys (Raudondvaris Hoptrans)
Raudondvaris Hoptrans (LTU) have already shown they can go the distance on the FIBA 3x3 World Tour. They came within one win of the title at WT Marseille 2026, finishing runners-up, and Džiaugys will once again be a key figure as the Lithuanian side look to finish the job in one of 3x3 basketball's iconic host cities. Fresh off leading Raudondvaris to third place at the FISE Birmingham Challenger 2026, Džiaugys enters Lausanne in solid form. Another strong showing should put Raudondvaris right in the title conversation.
Nauris Miezis (Ulaanbaatar MMC Energy)
Few players on this list need much introduction. Miezis remains one of 3x3 basketball's most established stars, but there is still one major box left to tick this season: a FIBA 3x3 World Tour stop title. He came close in front of home fans at WT Ulaanbaatar 2026, and Lausanne marks his third World Tour stop appearance of the campaign. With Ulaanbaatar MMC Energy (MGL) seeded fourth, Miezis has another opportunity to turn a near-miss into a championship run.
Denzel Agyeman (Baskets Bonn)
Agyeman knows exactly what it takes to win on the FIBA 3x3 World Tour. He already helped Baskets Bonn (GER) capture WT Amsterdam 2026, giving the German side one of the season's biggest early statements. Now, they are looking for another.
Their most recent outing was a difficult one, with Baskets Bonn finishing eighth at the FISE Birmingham Challenger 2026. Agyeman will be key to getting the team back on track in Lausanne and potentially adding a second World Tour stop title to their campaign.
Nico Kaltenbrunner (Vienna)
Kaltenbrunner enters Lausanne with a fresh title under his belt. He recently led Vienna (AUT) to victory at the 3x3 Tour Austria Final 2026, but their results across the FIBA 3x3 Pro Circuit have been harder to come by. Vienna have yet to finish higher than third at a Challenger or World Tour stop this season. That makes Lausanne another chance to change the narrative. If Kaltenbrunner can translate his domestic winning form onto the World Tour stage, Vienna could be a dangerous matchup for anyone.
Alex Vialaret (Bordeaux)
Vialaret brings valuable FIBA 3x3 World Cup experience to a Bordeaux (FRA) side looking to make its mark. His versatility is a major asset. He can hurt opponents from the perimeter, but is equally comfortable attacking around the basket, giving Bordeaux another dimension on both ends of the court. With Bordeaux still searching for their first World Tour stop title of the season, Vialaret's ability to impact the game in different ways could prove crucial.
Iván Aurrecoechea (Valencia Basket)
Valencia Basket (ESP) are set to make their first FIBA 3x3 World Tour appearance of the season, and Aurrecoechea will give them a formidable presence in the middle. The big man can be a force around the basket, particularly when he gets rolling on the glass and turns his size into second-chance opportunities. If Aurrecoechea can establish himself inside, Valencia could have the foundation needed to make a major statement. For a team making their FIBA 3x3 World Tour debut this season, Lausanne represents a chance to announce its arrival, and Aurrecoechea could be at the center of it.
With proven stars, hungry contenders and plenty of unfinished business, Lausanne is set for a battle where every possession matters. From the very first check-ball, these eight players could be the ones to make the difference.
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