ANTWERP (Belgium) – Europe's best women's 3x3 basketball national teams are ready to battle for continental supremacy in Antwerp, with defending champions, World Cup winners, rising powers and some of the biggest stars from the FIBA 3x3 Women's Series all set to take center stage.
With the FIBA 3x3 Europe Cup 2026 tipping off on September 11, the stage is set for three days of high-intensity action, where every possession could make the difference.
Before the race for gold begins, here are the players who could define the women's competition in Antwerp.
Noortje Driessen (Netherlands)
The reigning FIBA 3x3 Europe Cup Women's MVP will be at the heart of the Netherlands' title defense. Driessen has emerged as one of the leading stars in women's 3x3 basketball, combining scoring, playmaking and an ability to impact every area of the game. With the Netherlands looking to defend their European crown, expect Driessen to lead the way.
Gracia Alonso de Armiño (Spain)
Spain arrive in Antwerp as one of Europe's perennial contenders, though they will be without longtime pillars Vega Gimeno and Sandra Ygueravide, who was part of last year's Team of the Tournament. The onus then will be on Alonso de Armiño to carry Spain's chances. She brings experience and leadership to the challenge as Spain look to make another deep run in a tournament packed with elite competition.
Laetitia Guapo (France)
France bring plenty of experience and confidence to Antwerp, especially after just winning the FIBA 3x3 Women's Series Project Redwings Shanghai Final 2026. Of course, Guapo was among the team's key leaders in Shanghai, even being named the MVP. Her ability to control the tempo and create opportunities will be important as France look to win their fourth Europe Cup title. A tough Pool C awaits, with Czechia and Sweden standing in their way.
Ama Degbeon (Germany)
Germany have developed into one of the continent's most dangerous women's programs. Paris 2024 Olympic champion Marie Reichert will have everyone's attention, but Ama Degbeon could actually be the x-factor. She led the entire FIBA 3x3 Women's Series 2026 in total rebounds and provides a powerful presence around the basket. With Germany facing Poland and hosts Belgium in Pool D, her physicality and rebounding should prove crucial.
Alexandra Mollenhauer (Azerbaijan)
Azerbaijan are raring to regain their winning ways after their recent disappointment at the FIBA 3x3 Women's Series 2026 Shanghai Final. Still, their rise has been one of the biggest stories in women's 3x3 basketball, and Mollenhauer hopes she can lead them to their first Europe Cup title. After helping Azerbaijan reach the Europe Cup Final last year, she has continued to shine on the Women's Series. For sure, Azerbaijan will look to make another statement in Antwerp.
Aleksandra Ziemborska (Poland)
Poland enter the Europe Cup looking to bounce back after a difficult FIBA 3x3 World Cup 2026, and Ziemborska will be one of the players tasked with leading the response. Her scoring ability gives Poland a dangerous offensive option as they face Germany and Belgium in Pool D.
Karolína Sotolova (Czechia)
Czechia return to the Europe Cup with Sotolova as one of their key players. Her experience and all-around game will be important in a competitive Pool C featuring France and Sweden, with every possession potentially carrying major consequences.
Klaudia Papp (Hungary)
Never count Hungary out. Papp gives the team an explosive offensive weapon and has already shown she can trouble Europe's biggest teams, with Hungary famously defeating Spain at the FIBA 3x3 World Cup 2026. Another big performance could put Hungary in the knockout mix in Antwerp.
The curtains are about to open at the European Championship arena on Groenplaats. With the defending champions, emerging contenders and Europe's biggest women's 3x3 basketball stars converging on Antwerp, the margins will be razor-thin. These eight players will have a major role to play as Europe's best battle for the crown.
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